redtornado23

i'd just like to verify what i know...or don't know about headspacing... while everyone thinks 223 and 556 "are the same", they do have differences and while there are go, no-go and field headspacing gauges for 223, there are only min and max gauges for 556. my barrel is chambered for 556, which leads me to believe that i should simply check min and max. does this "min-max check" have anything to do with what caliber ammo i use in the firearm? meaning, there is a min-max check for 556 and a go, no-go, field check for 223...? i understand what head space is, i'm just now sure about it's relationship to checking it...in regard to what ammo i might be using and if it makes a difference? so...checking a 556 chambered barrel for min-max headspace, as long as my bolt and barrel check out, i can safely fire 223 or 556 ammo...correct? probably over thinking things, but learning is fun

someone here pointed out what is to me, the make or break factor of the whole build vs buy issue...are you mechanically inclined? if you're not, then you're never going to feel comfortable deciding on what parts to buy, handling all the parts, or be sure of yourself when putting things together. for that reason alone i would say buy. and as others have pointed out, once you handle the rifle, shoot it, disassemble it, clean it, etc. you'll have a much better understanding of how everything goes together and works. then you can put together a custom rifle with the exact parts you want...and you probably will, because who owns just one AR..? my 2 cents...

i believe that right now, although it seems like i change my mind every day, that on my new build i will be going with a yankee hill railed gas block (low, height NOT to match upper) and troy folding sights, front gas-block height and rear..well, standard height. i like the idea of fold-down sights that tuck below optics and get out of the way while being transported, plus i was never a huge fan of the fixed "triangle" F type front sight base - just looks dated although i understand the functionality. troys are pricey, maybe...but you get what you pay for, correct? people seems to complain that midwest industries sights, especially their rears...loosen up with little firing. so for a little more dough, i think the troys are the way to go. i've shot other ARs with them and well...they work, i'm not sure how much you can ask from buis other than they stay true and don't fall off under fire.

looks good, this site never ceaeses to amaze me with all the information you can find/get

David - nice letter, that settles that...i guess. at least it's nice to have something like that to help your case should problems arise. High Exposure - i read you loud and clear and i'm sure that has A LOT to do with this FSC not being identified as "problematic" - which the BATFE letter also reinforces. and yes, the fact that the letters "AR" cause such problems...is about as silly as it gets. Thanks for the information. Is there anything people here on the forum DON'T know..!?

how is the PWS FSC 556 legal in NJ when FSC stands for Flash Suppressing Compensator...!? this state is truly a fantastic place... I'm in the process of deciding on what brake to put on a new AR build - and having to decipher what is or isn't legal with no real standards other than the pinkie test is more than a little ridiculous.

those are on back order for 8 to 12 months?! why not go with this: http://www.aimsurplus.com/product.aspx?item=F1STSLBLEM&name=Spike%27s+Tactical+Lower+AR15+Receiver+%28Cosmetic+Blemish%29&search=blem in stock and much cheaper. i just picked up two of them, and if they are blemished, i can't tell.

just wanted to give Rick a formal "thank you" on the forum as well as remind all of you that if you're in NNJ and looking for an FFL or just a good guy to do business with, Rick at OMG is your man. I had ordered a couple lowers which i picked up over the weekend and dealing with Rick was a pleasure.

definitely interested in picking one of these up...once i have the "disposable" income. does anyone know if anyone in NJ has these in stock?

i just picked up a 23 - i've only put about 250 rounds through it. I think a .40 is fine at the range a little more snap than a 9 but that's what i like about it.

awesome, congrats!

welcome to the forum!

wow, it's great to read that someone had a problem, posted, and found a fix that worked. great work Damjan...first reply working fix.

the Springfield looks great and has the reputation, i'm interested in seeing the Para in person...certainly looks the part, but have never shot one.

i'm new to gun ownership, my first being a glock 23 .40 cal - my next handgun will definitely be a Colt 1911.

it doesn't feel fast, but i know i'm one of the lucky ones - people seem to wait months and months with no sign of hope. that i was able to get my stuff in order so quickly is not wasted on me....

thanks everyone, already made plans to head out to the range this weekend...just need to call and make sure they'll be open given the holiday.

Started my FID + P2P process on July 1st and received all my paperwork today, 8 weeks to the day. Immediately left my local police department and 30 minutes later i was the proud owner of a brand new Glock 23. Time to give it a quick clean and head over to Woodland Park to put some 40 cal down range. I am one happy guy, and had to share my enthusiasm. After hearing so many horror stories about waiting for months (which sucks) it is still possible to get paperwork processed within a decent amount of time, even here in NJ and even though we come in at 49th place. http://www.gunsandammo.com/2013/03/14/ga-ranks-the-best-states-for-gun-owners-in-2013/

1. Application type (FID/permit w/ existing FID). New FID with new P2P 2. Police Department where you applied. Lyndhurst NJ 3. Name of the person you dealt with at the PD. Police Records Department 4. Time taken to issue FID and/or permit. Applied on 7/1/13, fingerprinted on 7/9/13, received both FID & P2P on 8/2/13 5. Documents required by the PD (aside from the standard application and the mental health release form). None other than driver's license and check for initial $5 + $2 payment 6. Notes - anything pertaining to the application process (unforeseen difficulties, chief of police calling your home, you hiring an Called once to check status at week 7, was called back a week later, saying one more week, the following week i received my paperwork. Everyone i had spoken to or dealt with was very pleasant, helpful and knowledgeable.

Well, the wait was definitely worth it. I received a letter this past Saturday that all my paperwork was processed and ready to be picked up...so this morning i received my FID and P2P after starting the process on July 1st. The permit wasn't in my hands 30 minutes before i had my first handgun - a brand new Glock 23. I'm looking forward to giving it it's first cleaning and putting some 40 cal down range. To say i'm excited would be an understatement.

Thank you Pythagoras...and i'll take a look at NJ2AS right now.

Tunaman, thanks. I have a friend in Rutherford who i've gone to Gun for Hire with a couple of times. I already plan on going to Meltzer's to buy my Glock. My dad was good friends with (i keep wanting to say Billy, but i think it's Izzy) so it will cool to buy my first gun where i know he spent a lot of time (and money). He was a big hunter and fisher back in the day.

Just received a call today from my local PD - supposedly all my paperwork is finished, the detective stated that the Chief just had to give it his blessing (sign it?) which should only take another week. We shall see...

finally made my way over to Woodland Park to shoot with a buddy of mine yesterday afternoon. all i can say is wow, the place in impressive. i'm not saying anything that hasn't already been said i'm sure, but everyone there was courteous, friendly, made the whole experience for a newbie very simple, safe and fun. the place was clean, well lit, ventilated, supervised, etc. etc. sadly between the two of us, 250 rounds only lasted around 45 minutes. oh well, time to ammo up and get back over there.

congratulations! i'm jealous (going on week 7 of my wait...)