Suppose I get a better deal online, even after a price quote from here, and the gun is not in legal form. Will they still ship the gun to the ffl and would it be my responsibility to make it nj legal. The reason I ask is that most rifles either come with adjustable stock, 30rd mags, and other cool "evil" things. Also, where would I be able to get the mags or stock pinned? Thanks!

I believe that the FFL that it gets shipped to, can not legally release a firearm to you if it has any evil features. Best bet find one of the forum vendors on here that is nearest to you, and ask them if they can pin the mags/stock. Someone will probably come along with better info. to make it easier to find an FFL, where are you located?

A NJ dealer can only sell/transfer you a gun that is NJ legal. I believe they could do some modifications such as pinning a collapsing or folding stock so that it doesn't, or cutting or pinning magazines so that they can hold no more than 15 rounds. Those modifications of course will cost $.

 

What gun in particular are you looking into? If you tell what it is, you may get a better answer.

While yes you can get a gun shipped to a FFL and they can mod it to make it NJ Legal, you will have to factor in the full out the door price.

 

You cost from outside seller, shipping to FFL, FFL modifications, FFL Transfer Fee's, NICS check and tax on that.

 

While on the surface on-line buys may seem cheaper, and yes sometimes they are, but I'd give the FFL's that support the Forum first crack at what you are looking for.

 

Remember compare Apples to Apples..

As others said, best to find a FFL/dealer willing to either do the mods for you, or maybe you can even bring your own pre-neutered fixed stock and swap it out onsite. Only take a few minutes. Of course you would have to clear everything with the FFL before you have them take in the gun.

 

Mags are easy, you could either pay the FFL to permanently fix them, or just forfeit them and leave them with the FFL to add to their collection.

 

Threaded barrels/flash hiders are more complicated as they need drilling/pinning/welding. The FFL/dealer has to be set up and able to do this, not many are. Unless there is something you really really want, typically it is best to try to buy the gun with a pre-pinned muzzle brake, or non-threaded barrels from the source.

Suppose I get a better deal online, even after a price quote from here, and the gun is not in legal form. Will they still ship the gun to the ffl and would it be my responsibility to make it nj legal. The reason I ask is that most rifles either come with adjustable stock, 30rd mags, and other cool "evil" things. Also, where would I be able to get the mags or stock pinned? Thanks!

 

Contact PK90- I shipped a non-compliant upper to him for modification and couldnt be happier with the work, and overall experience!

here's a link to his site,he's in SNJ

http://colddeadhands.com/

In NNJ mastodon offers transfers and compliance services as well, they're also forum vendors, and great guys too:

http://www.mastodonammo.com/

 

thank you for the quick replies.. it makes sense to find a supporting ffl dealer. I'm in the rahway/woodbidge area, any recommendations? from what i read so far, arms and ammo, about 1.5hrs away, shore shot in lakewood.

 

i am primarily looking for a rifle, ar15 platform, or similar. i am trying to abide the law but its hard as you know in nj.

Contact PK90- I shipped a non-compliant upper to him for modification and couldnt be happier with the work, and overall experience!

here's a link to his site,he's in SNJ

http://colddeadhands.com/

In NNJ mastodon offers transfers and compliance services as well, they're also forum vendors, and great guys too:

http://www.mastodonammo.com/

thanks for the suggestions, i'm checking them out

has anyone had good experience with gunsofamerica.com

Bullseye Tactical Supply just opened in Woodbridge on Main St not too long ago. Worth checking with them.

I used to think ordering on line was cheaper. After I did more homework I realized after shipping, Ffl fees and hassles it was better and almost the same price to order from my dealer. Plus I would rather keep supporting somebody local. I have built up a great rapport with my dealer and now I get deals and access to other things the most customers don't get. It all works out. I guess it also helps I buy a lot.