MidwestPX

They reverse their position on shipping AR lowers to NJ? In your screenshot, it shows they won't.

Imports are not being threatened by the Ukraine-Russia crisis. The only ammo that I expect to continue to be in shortage of is .22LR because people keep buying it up to either hoard or resell. ATK has already said they will not be able to do anything about supply of .22LR in 2014.

The buffer weight can most certainly affect cycling and mimic short stroking.

Commercial vs. milspec refers to the diameter of the receiver extension, not the buffer weight. My guess would be it's a carbine weight.

This is my first SPR which is pretty handy in tighter spaces without the can on and should be a nail driver since Odin guarantees 1MOA or better with these tubes. Upper Receiver: Complete PX Forged Upper Receiver Barrel: ODIN Works 18" 3-Gun Stainless BCG: WMD Guns Full-Auto Profile NiB-X Handguard: 14" Centurion Arms CMR w/ bipod stud Charging handle: Rainier Arms Raptor Muzzle device: AAC 51-tooth Blackout flash hider Lower Receiver: Midwest PX Premium Billet Lower Receiver LPK: Midwest PX AR15 LTG LPK with and ODIN Works Extended Mag Release (XMR) Trigger: Hiperfire 24E Grip: BCM Mod1 Stock: Luth-AR Skeleton stock Rifle alone weighs 7.5lbs and with the optic, 8lbs 15oz. I haven't weighed it with the can and bipod on there yet. Center of gravity is just forward of the magwell without the can which is right where I like it. My intent with this build was to have a true dual-purpose rifle that is handy enough that it can be used for close quarters while also being effective at 500 yards. The 1.5-5 is currently for sale and I'll be replacing it with a 1-6 or 1-8 to further improve this rifle's utility in both roles. I really like the stock. It's like a lightweight PRS with an adjustable cheek weld and buttplate. It weighs about 1.25lbs which is nearly half of a PRS. It's also close to half the price. As far as the polymer goes, it's not as smooth/uniform as what Magpul uses and reminds me more of a New Frontier Armory polymer lower which is fine since I know how much abuse those can take without failing.

The .223 loading is? I thought the 5.56 loading with the bonded bullet was the preferred ammo for LE work?

I hate cleaning guns therefore I don't do it very often. I did finally break down and detail cleaned my primary training SBR after 15K rounds. Until that point, I was mostly just wiping the BCG down and lubricating it to keep it running. My HD carbine is cleaned after every range trip and every six months, the BCG broken down, wiped clean and re-lubricated. At that time, I also change out my weaponlight and optic batteries. Otherwise, I tend to run my ARs dirty and well-lubed.

You need to relax a little bit. Personally, if I was buying from LEOs who ran a gun store, that'd actually put me more at ease for a couple reasons. As FFLs, they're more likely to be aware of and understand the laws on the books. Someone might point out that I have a commercial interest in defending them seeing as they're a dealer for our mags which is true. But if they're selling ARs and parts and accessories for them, I think the more logical conclusion is they're a couple of gun guys who are also cops, not some elaborate plot to confiscate your guns.

Then my daughter's a home-grown terrorist as she comes running when I have an AR out and LOVES the parts lessons. She jumps up and down as we go through the parts. I'll ask her, "Emma, where's the grip?" and she'll point to the grip with a big smile, knowing she's about to get praised. She's not even two yet.

That article really hits me in a soft spot and I'm not talking commercially. My little girl is 19 months old next week and I've been putting together her little collection of guns that I will teach her to shoot with as she grows older. Right now, we're working on basic firearm anatomy with me asking her where a part is and her pointing at it. The end goal being once she can identify parts, we talk about what they do, and ultimately drive an understanding of why she needs to respect firearms and always be safe with them. Anyway, it crushes me to think that if she picks up the sport and becomes proficient, that some asinine, pointless, and completely ineffective piece of garbage masquerading as legislation could hinder or ruin her ability to enjoy it.

I believe both guys are active duty SWAT officers. They might have been called out and unable to get back to you right then. Doesn't excuse not following up later to explain though. *edit: I was incorrect, they aren't SWAT officers.

That wet feeling is the lubricity of the electroless nickel plating with a Teflon-modifier. I like the ACT for general purpose use. It's cleaned up but not too light and it's a single stage trigger. My HD gun went from a S3G to an ACT because I want something a little heavier than the 3.5lbs of the S3G in my "oh ****" rifle.

Our house brand 16" barrel delivers a lot of value considering it's at the $130 pricepoint. I'm a big fan of Odin's gas blocks. Very well machined and lower profile than most, it's one of the gas blocks that works with a Centurion CMR without any modification. Front and rear MBUS are probably the best mix of value and performance. You could step up to steel folding sights but that's a good bit more. The handguard is going to be a pretty decent chunk of your budget. You could go with <$100 ebay or UTG type handguards, middle of the road like Fortis at the $200 price point or you can go whole hog and get something in the $300 range like Centurion

I refer people to who are buying uppers to Monmouth Arms, JT Custom Guns, and Mastodon Ammo & Camo. All three are forum sponsors and have said they want that kind of work.

I like my ARs like I like my coffee: black. Every single AR I have (or PX has if they're demo units) is black. I think the grey color that is coming out looks neat but I'll likely always build my ARs black.

It was brought back up last week: http://overpassesforamerica.com/?p=1266

It's DOA. They have to put something out just to say they tried.

I think what you're paying for with the ACT over a USGI trigger is the complete removal of trigger creep and a cleaner/crisper break than standard. There shouldn't be an appreciable difference in pull weight over a USGI trigger as it's designed to be a drop-in replacement with a similar pull weight to maintain reliability.

RRA's are great until they eat themselves. My first AR was an RRA with a two stage trigger. I shot it until it became a mushly, light single stage so I hit the internet only to discover that's normal. ACTs are phenomenal upgrades to the USGI trigger. For the money, I don't think you can get a better trigger upgrade for the AR15.

I had to track down my notes (and finally did) but I remembered I ran into something similar with a 10.5" SBR build. The gun felt like it cycled properly and was back into battery completely but didn't pick up the next round. I went from a carbine weight to an H2 buffer and it ran like a top.

With use, the bolt lugs will wear into the extension and they'll come apart with less effort. Test the bolt in the carrier by pulling the BCG out then push the bolt into the carrier. Grabbing the carrier by the rear, give it a flick of the wrist to see if the bolt will extend. If not, the bore may be a little tight.

Good deal, Dan!

Odin makes eight twist 14.5" barrels that are real tackdrivers.

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Technically, you want longer bullets which tend to be heavier. Personally, I don't understand why eight twist isn't more popular given that it properly stabilizes everything that can be loaded to mag length in an AR15. If your goal is distance, either seven or eight would work with eight giving you a little more versatility on the light bullet side of things.