Im new to long guns and I'm looking around to buy my first AR. I dont feel like building one from scratch and I know there are a thousand customizations that I can add on later, but I'll just start with more or less basic model.

 

Is there anything I should look for when choosing one brand from another? Anything, or anyone I should stay away from?

From what I've been told that they are all "basically the same" but I don't know if I believe that.

 

Thanks for any info!

I think you will get a lot of mixed opinions about it. I have a budget AR that has been extremely reliable and trouble-free, so I'm in the basically-the-same camp. Then again, I haven been spoiled by owning a Colt or a DPMS.

I'm in the market as well. I bought a cheap gun safe I need to fill up.

Palmetto State Armory has some killer deals on ARs

 

16" Chrome lined w/ Giselle G2S Trigger & Vortex Strikefire optic for $800

http://palmettostatearmory.com/9021.php

 

Standard 16" Carbine - $600 (or $700 w/ MOE Handguard, Stock, Grip and trigger guard)

http://palmettostatearmory.com/8923.php

 

*Note - These will require work to become NJ Compliant (Pinned stock, bayo lug shaved, muzzle brake blind pinned)

The basics to start with:

1. A2 Stock

2. Flat Top Upper

3. 16" Crowned Barrel

 

You can build easily from this without major modifications.

Palmetto State Armory has some killer deals on ARs

 

16" Chrome lined w/ Giselle G2S Trigger & Vortex Strikefire optic for $800

http://palmettostatearmory.com/9021.php

 

Standard 16" Carbine - $600 (or $700 w/ MOE Handguard, Stock, Grip and trigger guard)

http://palmettostatearmory.com/8923.php

 

*Note - These will require work to become NJ Compliant (Pinned stock, bayo lug shaved, muzzle brake blind pinned)

 

Who would do the work? Do they do it or would it have to go right to a gunsmith before I received it. Or do they just ship it and say its my responsibility to make sure its compliant

If you need assistance give us a call at the shop, we can help you build your gun to suit and make in NJ legal.....

 

I will be around the shop tomorrow midday, if not speak to Joe we can get you fellows setup....

Some ffls will handle the work. Pk90 will off the top of my head. JetAgent might.

So will we

Some ffls will handle the work. Pk90 will off the top of my head. JetAgent might.

 

Or... mastodon... who already posted in this thread...

Also give Legend Firearms a call. Last time I was there Ira had a couple AR's Jersey legal and ready to go.