Anyone here into firearms?

matrix_square · 06-03-2011, 04:01 PM

i will be trading my LWRC or Going Consignment to the dealer i bought it from. They are ordering the new 223/556 8" SBR/Supressor. This was my original choice but didnt want to wait 3-6 months. Well now my wife is right, and she told to wait for what i really wanted. Honestly i should have kept my cash from the kimbers and LWRC and add $1500 i would have bought the FULL-Auto SBR 10" Colt from the gunshop i bought all these guns from. Its just so hard to find those full auto reasonably price.

wstar · 06-03-2011, 05:26 PM

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Its just so hard to find those full auto reasonably price.

If you want to get into full-auto ARs, IMHO buy a DIAS and drop it into whatever host you want. DIAS can be repaired after most accidents anyways, by a competent metal worker. They're cheaper than Registered Receivers too.

SgtGoldy · 06-03-2011, 05:29 PM

SO ive been looking at the Colt LE6940 for a bit now... thinking seriously bout getting it. Any thoughts, suggestions?

wstar · 06-03-2011, 05:56 PM

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SO ive been looking at the Colt LE6940 for a bit now... thinking seriously bout getting it. Any thoughts, suggestions?

It's a solid gun for sure, one of the top few vendors of reliable AR-15s, and a good purchase.

This is the main caveat with Colt: I'm not up on the latest, but there have been issues about compatibility between semi-auto Colts and parts from other mfgs. Basically, normal full-auto M-4s and M16-s, and just about every aftermarket AR-15, all use the same interchangeable parts and specs. Colt changed some pin sizes on their semi-autos for the non-military market in an effort to make them incompatible with full-auto parts.

At one point in the past, what they did was make the front takedown pin (the front of the two large pins you pull to separate upper + lower receivers) larger (to prevent mix&match between full/semi Colt uppers and lowers). Then they also at some later point made the fire control group pin larger as well, so that you can't drop a select-fire trigger group and/or DIAS into them easily. I *think* with current new production, they now use normal-sized takedown pins, but still oversized FCG pins.

Aside from making full auto parts a pain (e.g. if you bought a Registered DIAS or Lightning Link or similar kit that worked for select-fire), these changes also can cause problems if you try to mix colt + non-colt semi-auto parts (upper<->lower received mating in the case of the takedown pin, lower receiver internals in the case of the FCG pin).

If you plan to leave it all-Colt and all-semi, it should be a non-issue.

SgtGoldy · 06-03-2011, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by wstar

It's a solid gun for sure, one of the top few vendors of reliable AR-15s, and a good purchase.

If you plan to leave it all-Colt and all-semi, it should be a non-issue.

Wow, thanks for the heads up. I did eventually want to convert it to full auto... Well, any suggestions on a model just as good and roughly the same price (I wont complain if its cheaper)

wstar · 06-04-2011, 02:54 AM

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Wow, thanks for the heads up. I did eventually want to convert it to full auto... Well, any suggestions on a model just as good and roughly the same price (I wont complain if its cheaper)

Man, that's a huge question, and full of lots of things people differ in opinion on. Your absolute best source on the net for this kind of info is the forums on AR15.Com. There are many quality manufacturers of whole AR-15s or parts to custom-build your own. I'll toss out one mfg I think is really top notch but not as widely touted as some of the better-known brands:

Lewis Machine & Tool Company :: www.lewismachine.net

Robert_K · 06-12-2011, 01:11 AM

Sucks... I work in Iraq and can't even touch a firearm. Go back to Texas and I can conceal carry. Want to go shooting so bad! Won't be back stateside till December!

Isamu · 06-12-2011, 06:46 AM

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Sucks... I work in Iraq and can't even touch a firearm. Go back to Texas and I can conceal carry. Want to go shooting so bad! Won't be back stateside till December!

deployed?

I would hate to be deployed not be able to carry. last 2 times I was deployed issued nice M4's.

Robert_K · 06-12-2011, 06:53 AM

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deployed?

I would hate to be deployed not be able to carry. last 2 times I was deployed issued nice M4's.

Contract Fire Fighter.

Isamu · 06-12-2011, 05:04 PM

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Contract Fire Fighter.

oh, thats still cool!

my wife and I are going to go our class I CCW

tvfreakazoid · 06-13-2011, 04:47 PM

Anyone in living in california paying attention to the new law that is trying to be passed? call your senate to oppose this bill.
NRA-ILA :: Open Carry Ban Bill Passes California Senate Public Safety Committee

Isamu · 06-13-2011, 11:37 PM

Arizona recently passed a bill where you can conceal carry in the state no permit required...

m4a1mustang · 06-24-2011, 09:02 AM

I might be picking up a shotgun this weekend.

semtex · 06-24-2011, 09:09 AM

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I might be picking up a shotgun this weekend.

Any shotgun in particular?

m4a1mustang · 06-24-2011, 09:15 AM

Just a Remington 870 Express Tactical. If they have the folding grip + pistol grip stocks I'll get one of those too and have them put it on at the store.

Edit: I meant telescoping stock with pistol grip. Need another cup of coffee.

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Robert_K A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Spring, TX/Iraq Posts: 1,281 Drives: '12 Forgeline G37S Rep Power: 18	Sucks... I work in Iraq and can't even touch a firearm. Go back to Texas and I can conceal carry. Want to go shooting so bad! Won't be back stateside till December! __________________ '12 G37S Forgeline, '03 Built TT 350Z HRE (Sold!) http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m...psc7a6dc53.jpg

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m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	Just a Remington 870 Express Tactical. If they have the folding grip + pistol grip stocks I'll get one of those too and have them put it on at the store. Edit: I meant telescoping stock with pistol grip. Need another cup of coffee. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook! Last edited by m4a1mustang; 06-24-2011 at 09:23 AM.