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I know they are not purple, but I have been using a combo of the 2 Magpul offerings: Type 1: https://www.magpul.com/products/m-lok-rail-cover-type-1 Type 2: https://www.magpul.com/products/m-lok-rail-cover-type-2 Left side of ALG tube: Right side of ALG tube: As a right handed shooter this setup gives me grip and thermal protection where I need it. I have 2 rifles set up this way, and it works very well.

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I don't think there is a consensus against a $1300 rifle. I think of the three rifles you suggested, the consensus is you can get the best option (either S&W or Colt) for under $1k. If you have $1300 or want to save a bit more and get a better gun, I doubt many here will talk you out if it. With NJ being what it is and the way the election and all politics are going, you may not get a chance to "upgrade" at later date. Don't settle. Good luck.

Colt is my first choice because they are mil-spec in materials, dimensions, and manufacturing. I am issued two different rifles for work from two different agencies and they have both run flawlessly. But I have seen Colt quality take a nose dive recently with some out of the box issues. S&W has been solid for the last few years (especially since they got away from the Mossberg barrel debacle), but they use materials that are less than spec and cut a few corners. To make a $700 AR you have to, but of all the less-than-spec AR's out there S&W would be my first choice. I have not seen such great products from Stag. I use their lowers because they are decent and affordable, but I would not buy their complete rifles. I have seen more than one Stag rifle fail spectacularly during classes, and have yet to see one make it through an entire class without puking. Every one I have seen have had less than spec chambers and poor staking in the BCG. If you are looking for a range toy and you are only planning on shooting a few hundred rounds of Wolf ammo a year, the Stag may be just fine for you. Yes, I know people will now jump on me and say "My Stag has been flawless". Good for you. I hope it stays that way. Personally, I wouldn't take a Stag if it was free, except to sell it and buy something else. Any other complete rifles I would recommend would be equal to or superior to the Colt and be significantly out of your price range - BCM Noveske LMT Daniel Defense Knights My best suggestion would be to by an upper from BCM and build your own lower.

Ever want to give your rifle a handjob?

With a little work, you can find the Colt for under $800 - that would be my choice. The S&W would be my second choice.

What if I know the owner?

You bring the ammo, and set up a place, and I'll bring you.

Oh, you mean like this:

I you are going to take an EAG class, look at the offerings in Alliance Ohio. Excellent facility. They just had an EAG 2 day "intermediate range" carbine II course there where you shot out to 300 yards day and 150 yards Low light.

I feel like a broken record Full disclosure, Pat is a friend. Pat's classes are worth every penny spent and every mile driven even if all you do is listen to his stories. If you want to take a class with EAG do it soon, he ain't getting any younger. The range in WV is very nice as well. Go go go! ETA: He is NOT planning on retiring any time soon, but he is 70, so plan your training accordingly. For more local stuff check out Joe Reidy at Sights and Triggers: http://www.sightsandtrigger.com/#2838 His classes are run out of Steel City Range in Bethlehem PA. They are a very affordable $150 and the round counts are reasonable. I have taken 3 of his carbine classes, one handgun class, and I am taking his Fightibg Shotgun Class on 5/7.

IANAL He is a lawyer. He's paid to be cautious - and, like it or not, keeping mags empty during transport definitely won't be in issue while carrying loaded mags may be an issue, even if it technically shouldn't be. His hangup is likely what I call the "NJ TWIST" - everything is illegal unless otherwise exempted. They don't say its expressly legal, so it is illegal. Lawyers here tend to think about everything firearms related that way. The other issue is NJ does not define what is considered a loaded firearm. Personally, I think you are fine and I would transport loaded mags with no concerns. But I see the sense in being cautious. Saving 20 minutes at the range could cost you much more than that.

Go for it! Curious how it works out for you. I used a mount and slot/self mounting type sling mount on a Houge stock for a rear attachment point on a mini-14. Worked fine for me.

Not Clownshoes - actually its a pretty funny vid that covers a lot of Clownshoes stuff: Oh Yeah, NSFW - Language and Bikinis

But but but! It's Isreali!!!1! and the 7.62x39 has more death power than the aenimic 5.56x45.

Here ya go - Blue Force Gear A2 Sling Adapter: https://www.blueforcegear.com/a2-buttstock-adapter.html This is a very affordable peice that lets you attach the sling to the stil without modifying the gun. You can also try this - Tangodown PR16-A4: https://tangodown.com/shop/tangodown-pr-16a4-fixed-stock/ Designed by Pat Rogers to get the sling on an USMC M16a4 as close to the receiver as possibly without altering/disassembling the rifle.

Those ALG EMR V2 Rails are flat awesome.

If you look around long enough you can find good stuff at a fair price. I picked up an TA01NSN with top mounted MRDS for $600 a couple years back - thing was pristine. Guy was looking for a different ACOG (the TA01 is notorious forneyebreloef issues) and just wanted a quick sale.

It's definitely fun, I shot a G18 once down at Blackwater. Almost impossible to keep hits in a Q target past 15 yards. I am sure with practice, it would get easier, but man, it just wants to run away from you.

I have an LMT SOPMOD and a B5 Bravo on work guns, and 2 B5 Bravo stocks on personal guns. I prefer them over the VLTOR IMOD. That being said, I wouldn't not put an IMOD on a gun - They are nice stocks. As far as pinning, the Bravo is easily, drill through the stock into the receiver extension and pin. The SOPMOD, I dont know. Looks like it would be difficult.

He's not really dead. He has just turned into Rhianna:

I'm too anal. I would want it to be perfect if I did it myself - but, if I did it, then I would know of every little mistake or imperfection. It would drive me bananas. If someone else does it, I'm not as anal because I assume they did it perfectly.... One of my little peccadillos...

Wish I had the balls to do that..... Looks good!

Shoulder holster. Just don't shoot yourself on the drawstroke, OK Mr. Goldberg?