SgtToadette

You mean to tell me that TV wasn't always in color!? I kid! Greetings from a Hopewell resident here. It'd be great to see some new faces at the Starbucks meetups. Try to make it if you can. Feel free to ask questions or post answers. It's a good group of people here and we're always happy to help. Happy shooting! -Zack

Thanks for the heads up. I went over and grabbed a pack today around 3. There were about 4 boxes left that I could see on the shelf when I left.

I'm going to say that's a definite maybe. I have no idea. It's worth a shot, can't say I'd feel optimistic about it, especially in the current climate. But hey, you can't win the game you don't play.

I had wanted a 226 for my first gun, but ended up going another direction. Still, I was between quite a few 226 models myself and here are my impressions of some of the models. Combat: Basically a MK25 that ships with one less mag and one less sticker, but looks prettier, has front serrations, and costs more. Neither have the SRT trigger, but that can be done by Sig later if desired. Extreme: A regular 226 with the SRT trigger and pretty grips. Reasonably priced considering those two features. I don't personally care for the grips, but that's subjective. Tac Ops: Cool concept, but not for NJ. It ships with four 20 round magazines so not the best choice for NJ. You're probably better off getting an Enhanced Elite to save yourself the trouble with magazines. MK25: A basic 226 with a few differences. The internals are phosphate coated, it comes with a sticker that I would probably end up taking off, and ships with an extra magazine. I should note that I have two preferences when it comes to 226s that are a bit weird. I prefer the original two piece grips to the E2 grips and I don't like the beaver tail on the elite versions. Neither feels right to me, but again, it's entirely subjective. Of the ones you mentioned, I like the Combat the most. It's a bit expensive but cool as heck. If you want to do IDPA or anything along those lines in the near future, you're going to need at least 3 magazines. In the current market, that may prove either difficult or expensive. But at Mcbethr said, if your heart is set on a particular model because it just speaks to you, screw what I or anyone else has to say and get it.

Well what do you want in a 226? I recommended before the MK25 variant because it ships with three, rather than two magazines.

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You mean this quote: "[H]andgun restriction is simply not viewed as a priority. Assault weapons ... are a new topic. The weapons' menacing looks, coupled with the public's confusion over fully automatic machine guns versus semi-automatic assault weapons—anything that looks like a machine gun is assumed to be a machine gun—can only increase the chance of public support for restrictions on these weapons."

That depends on whether or not the hypothetical ban comes from the State or the Feds. If it's a state specific ban, then it would be relatively easy to obtain parts through the internet. A lot of the specific concerns that people have aren't answerable until we have specific legislation to talk about. We don't know if bills will grandfather (NJ typically doesn't). We don't know where they're coming from (state or federal level). We don't know how they'll be phrased (e.g. the NJ AWB attempted to ban AR15 pattern rifles by name, but is constrained by the "substantially identical" clause, how future bills approach the inherent difficulty of defining the invented term "Assault Weapon" is unknown). The best we can do is fight every bill as it's proposed and buy whatever we legally can at the time of purchase. Getting worried about future legislation, imagined or otherwise, isn't what I would recommend. Fight the good fight and buy what you can. Don't get bogged down by doubt.

I'd highly recommend the MK25 version. Aside from all the hokey "Navy Seal Hurr Dee Durr" nonsense, it has phosphate treated internals and ships with 3 mags, which is great considering current market conditions. I was at Classic Pistol in PA the other week and they had one for around $875. Really hard to get anything better, and the price is pretty damn good, too.

Looking at the actual legislation, only the parts underlined are the parts of Title 2C which are being added or modified. Everything else is already law. The substantially identical clause has been clarified and we can still own AR15 pattern rifles provided they aren't actually labeled AR15/CAR15 on the receiver. The bill you're looking at is modifying 2C in an effort to ban .50 caliber rounds with some stipulations. The clear target of the bill is the .50BMG.

Give it a month and people will go back to buying 870s...

For reference, I paid $600 out-the-door (so price of gun + NICS + tax) for a PPQM1 in May 2012. Magazines have been difficult to find post-Newtown. Walther is also now its own importer and consequently no longer affiliated with Smith and Wesson, so that may increase their ability to put more accessories into the market. Only time will tell.

None of the current bills have to do with AR ownership, so I'm confused about your premise. We still have an AWB on the books and it's not going away except by way of a Supreme Court ruling. Could you be more specific?

Teaser photo of my first rifle. Still need sights, mags, and ammo. I have Noveske hand-stops on the way.

The only reason I ask is because the LWRC sights that I had wanted originally had that capability. Just trying to find the best sight I can.

Hey guys, I've finally gotten a hold onto the AR15 I've wanted after about 6 months of saving. Now that I finally have it, I'd like to get to know it better and I'm consequently looking for some formal instruction. I've browsed the GFH webpage and while I see the First Steps: Rifle class is available, I was looking for something more specific to my pattern rifle. I'm looking to learn the basics of disassembly, cleaning, sighting-in, and other fundamentals of the platform. It's worth noting that my specific rifle is a PWS MK116 Mod1, long-stroke gas piston operated rifle, which is a bit out of the ordinary. I was very pleased with my First Steps: Pistol class and have since been impressed by your integrity and perseverance in the past few months, and I want to continue giving you business. Is there a specific class that you guys offer that would meet my criteria? Thanks!

On a serious note: Of the sight offerings we're discussing here, how many have the capability to have both peep-hole sizes ready in the folded position?

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To clarify some of the semantic issues, I'm specifically looking at folding sights. My AR does not have a fixed front post which I'm totally fine with. Since the theme of my rifle is largely lightweight, I'll likely go with Magpul sights. I do plan to run some type of optic, likely an Aimpoint of some type.

I like the light weight that comes with a polymer sight system. How's the sight picture?

Don't forget about the new Sig 227 that's coming out this year. It's basically a "high-cap" P220 that hold 10+1 if I recall correctly.

Hey guys. I'm in the market for some BUIS, and while I had wanted to go with a set of Skirmish sights from LWRC, I can't find them anywhere. I was looking at grabbing some gen 2 Magpul BUIS to tide me over. What do you guys run? And what has been your experience with your selection?

As much as I'm for privacy, I'm also for civility. I don't turn every traffic stop into a show of activism. If someone asks a simple question, I'll answer. It's really not a big deal. There's no need to be a dick about it.

Very nice. I'm putting any company who does this on my shortlist when I'm looking for a new product.

Not at a price I'm willing to pay. I've seen some compatible mags (PPQM1 and P99AS alike) on gunbroker for around a hundred bucks. I'll pass until this wholes mess is over with. The PPQ is simply the right pistol at the wrong time.