This AR stuff is so tough to do... modding it, getting things done right. I love my Stag-1, but... it's not what I want in a rifle, and I think I might sell it to fund the AR build I've been wanting.

 

I paid $900 for it during the Obama Gun Boom of 2009, and I took care of it and put 300 rounds through it.

 

If I decided to sell... how much should I ask for it?

Unfortunatly you bought high and they are now selling low. $900 wasn't too bad of a price but they are going new up here depending on the model from $800 to the 9's.

 

Did you think about just selling the upper and building on the lower?

Unfortunatly you bought high and they are now selling low. $900 wasn't too bad of a price but they are going new up here depending on the model from $800 to the 9's.

 

Did you think about just selling the upper and building on the lower?

 

Even if I sell it for $750~800, I would be happy.

 

I dunno... there is so much I want to do with the damned thing that sometimes it makes sense just to build a whole new upper.

 

What I really want is a mid-length 16" upper with a 1/7 twist chrome lined barrel with standard (AR) hand guards and an A2 stock. It would be like a "mini-M-16" utilizing irons or my optic.

 

Making all those changes to my current AR is cost prohibitive.

 

So much I can do... so little money...

I know what you are saying being that I'm involved in my first build now. I was going to buy a completed model and knew I wouldn't be satisfied.

 

As far as the upper I did get one complete so that it's AWB compliant, but I will most likely replace it with a 1:7 flash suppressed model if I move out of state or the law is struck down.

 

I made sure to buy goodies like a rail, etc etc that I can just transfer over to the new barrel some day.

 

Cost more but I think I'll be way happier with it than if I just plunked down for a Stag 2T.

I'm at the same point, Devs. I've already poured a good amount into my current rifle, and I want to say I'm done with it for now. What I'm going to do myself is just buy another upper... maybe a 14.5'' bbl w/ pinned muzzle brake or a mid-length... this way I won't have to buy a completely new AR system, but just slap it on my lower for different situations. So, for my current 16'' or midlength, I can keep my variable scope on it... and then on the other I can keep my 517, for example. For me, its a far better option then buying a whole new system as I have no real need for two ARs.

..I have no real need for two ARs.

 

 

You can never have too many.... :shock:

..I have no real need for two ARs.

 

 

You can never have too many.... :shock:

This is true . I forgot to add that I would eventually get a lower, and assemble that portion so I could have two different rifles-- but wouldn't be a priority.

To give you an Idea, I picked up a Stag Model 2 new last week for 850.

Unfortunatly you bought high and they are now selling low. $900 wasn't too bad of a price but they are going new up here depending on the model from $800 to the 9's.

 

Did you think about just selling the upper and building on the lower?

 

Even if I sell it for $750~800, I would be happy.

 

I dunno... there is so much I want to do with the damned thing that sometimes it makes sense just to build a whole new upper.

 

What I really want is a mid-length 16" upper with a 1/7 twist chrome lined barrel with standard (AR) hand guards and an A2 stock. It would be like a "mini-M-16" utilizing irons or my optic.

 

Making all those changes to my current AR is cost prohibitive.

 

So much I can do... so little money...

 

Just sell the upper and pickup one from Bravo Company or something? They have a huge selection to fit your needs.

http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM-BFH- ... %20bfh.htm

 

^ If I want this... what is the easiest way to make it NJ compliant? Have it shipped to my home and then make the changes myself? (Shouldn't be too hard)

Why would you go through the expense of a conversion? You can order the same thing as a NJ compliant unit easy enough.

 

Barrels

http://www.rockriverarms.com/index.cfm? ... ory_id=273

 

Upper Assembly

http://www.rockriverarms.com/index.cfm? ... ory_id=259

 

If Special Ordered, they will ship NJ compliant. A 1 x 7 barrel is an option at no charge.

Why would you go through the expense of a conversion? You can order the same thing as a NJ compliant unit easy enough.

 

Barrels

http://www.rockriverarms.com/index.cfm? ... ory_id=273

 

Upper Assembly

http://www.rockriverarms.com/index.cfm? ... ory_id=259

 

If Special Ordered, they will ship NJ compliant. A 1 x 7 barrel is an option at no charge.

 

Hmm, I'll give them a call. I'd really like a 16" 1x7 twist upper with mid length gas system. It's not offered on the site, but maybe they can put one together.

I feel your pain. I sold my Colt Match Target to get a Rock River A4 Varmint. I decided I was more interested in distance shooting with it than I was in using it it to defend my home (That's what the short barrelled Mossy 500 is for ). I'm not much of a "tactical" guy.

I'm lucky in that I chose Colt. They seem to maintain their value well, or at least better than some others.

I pass the Colt building when I travel back. It's hard to miss from I84. Sadly, there is not much left to the company any longer.

I'm in the same boat, i want to sell my upper to build another one (because the upper i want is on the pricey side) i need to make a chunk towards the new build... :violin:

A 1x7 twist rate is for heavy lead like 77's, Only people that throw that are the distance and HP guys. Your 16 inch would be more accurate with a 1x9 twist rate.

A 1x7 twist rate is for heavy lead like 77's, Only people that throw that are the distance and HP guys. Your 16 inch would be more accurate with a 1x9 twist rate.

 

That's why for my carbine that I'm building, I'm fine with 1x9. If I put together a longer barrel version for distance then it would be better to rock the 1x7.