Anyone here into firearms?

08-15-2009, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by StLRedrider

I think as long as they are not fully auto it's ok. You can get a special liscense to have fully auto's i believe. If im wrong let me know.

Just went through this thread and caught this. It depends on where you live. In NYS its illegal to own an assault rifle which says you cannot have 2 or more of the following:
1)bayonet
2)folding stock
3)extended clip
4)attached grenade launcher (lol)
5) certain barrel length I believe

I think there are more which I cant think of.

dad · 08-15-2009, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by CrownR426

Aren't assault rifles illegal in the us?

New Jersey State Police - Firearms Information

robin · 08-18-2009, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Pushing_Tin

^^I've never seen a hand gun with an air brush job. Did you have it done?

likewise here also..maybe coz im not really that familiar with guns..

robin · 08-18-2009, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by blue660r01

Just went through this thread and caught this. It depends on where you live. In NYS its illegal to own an assault rifle which says you cannot have 2 or more of the following:
1)bayonet
2)folding stock
3)extended clip
4)attached grenade launcher (lol)
5) certain barrel length I believe

I think there are more which I cant think of.

great! thanks for posting it here..very helpful and make us more aware or maybe reminded of this things..and should be avoided as well..

tvfreakazoid · 08-18-2009, 10:49 PM

I just got my upper today and I found something a little interesting. I found what looks to be some sort of white flaky stuff the sling swivel area. I don't know if it's some sort of corrosion that's building up or something else. Has anyone else seen something like this before on other AR's or another POF? Should I be worried?

My first upper

ZKindaGuy · 08-18-2009, 11:38 PM

It may just be an epoxy-like resin that is sometimes used by some manufacturers to reinforce the anchor point of the sling swivel. If the swivel mounting feels solidly anchored then I wouldn't worry about it.

semtex · 08-19-2009, 08:40 AM

Just call POF and ask them if you're unsure.

tvfreakazoid · 08-20-2009, 02:37 AM

i did email the seller and pof and they said it was residue from being anodized and wasn't cleaned properly. I just took it off and washed it with some h2o and it came off. Me happy now.
Now i have to see how well it shots and how accurate it will be.

Anyone know how to sight an ar?

semtex · 08-20-2009, 08:17 AM

Are you putting optics on it? If yes, it should be self-explanatory. If no, good luck.

wstar · 08-20-2009, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by semtex

Are you putting optics on it? If yes, it should be self-explanatory. If no, good luck.

So true

Regardless of whether you mount optics or not, you need to sight in your iron sights as well (as backup for the optics if nothing else, esp for electronic sights, but even for regular ones - glass breaks). I highly recommend the IBSZ (Improved Battle-Sight Zero) method from here: AR-15 Zeroing , although there are a few different methods you can pick from.

PyroCustoms · 08-20-2009, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by tvfreakazoid

I just got my upper today and I found something a little interesting. I found what looks to be some sort of white flaky stuff the sling swivel area. I don't know if it's some sort of corrosion that's building up or something else. Has anyone else seen something like this before on other AR's or another POF? Should I be worried?

My first upper

It's hard to tell from the pics, but it looks like it may be left over 'bluing' salts. I usually use a brush (nylon not a metal one) and cleaning solvent to get it off, then I usually go over the metal parts with Clenzoil. If it is, and you don't clean it off, it could corrode your parts. Most of the time when I get new parts, especially for the AR, I clean them really well before I put them on. But again, if you are unsure, take it to your local Firearms shop or give POF a call.

AndyO · 08-20-2009, 12:17 PM

^+1

bullitt5897 · 08-20-2009, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by tvfreakazoid

i did email the seller and pof and they said it was residue from being anodized and wasn't cleaned properly. I just took it off and washed it with some h2o and it came off. Me happy now.
Now i have to see how well it shots and how accurate it will be.

Anyone know how to sight an ar?

Like Semtex and others have said if your adding a scope or red dot of some type it should be self explanatory. However, for Iron sights your going to need a front Iron sight key (optics planet has a few). If it is a troy battle sight ur gonna need to modify the front sight key.

The best way to sight the sights in is to start at 50 or 100yd (Id recommend 100yd).
1) Flip your sights up make sure your rear windage sights are centered.
2) Make sure the sights are tightly fastened to the rail (they due tend to come loose over time)
3) Use a Bipod or bench rest and get centered on your target at 100yds.
4) squeeze off a round (note. if you have poor trigger control you will be all over the place and wont be able to get a consistent zero)
5) Ok you now know where your first Point of Impact is. if its low then adjust your front sight one to two clicks lower. If high then raise it the same.
6) Remember you want to basically walk your shots to the bulls eye so little changes will give you a consistent movement across the target and you wont get lost.
7) If the POI is right then you must adjust the rear windage sight to the left to pull your shot back into the target.

The rest is up to you. Be safe and have fun with the POF you will enjoy it! I am hitting less than 1.5 MOA out to 700yds with my POF 6.8 16"...

Trust me you will love the gun

robin · 08-22-2009, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by tvfreakazoid

I just got my upper today and I found something a little interesting. I found what looks to be some sort of white flaky stuff the sling swivel area. I don't know if it's some sort of corrosion that's building up or something else. Has anyone else seen something like this before on other AR's or another POF? Should I be worried?

My first upper

i dont think that you should

robin · 08-22-2009, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Crash

It was built. It's not mine. I prefer not to own a gun, just know how to use 'em. I'm moving to the beach in a couple weeks, so I may buy a 1911. But aside from that, there's no need to have an assault rifle. A good hand gun is all you really need for house-hold protection. MAYBE a shotgun.

great! i am beginning to be convinced to buy one for protection..

08-18-2009, 10:49 PM	#155 (permalink)
tvfreakazoid A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: kommie kali Posts: 1,238 Drives: 2015 Audi S5; 6spd. Rep Power: 10324	I just got my upper today and I found something a little interesting. I found what looks to be some sort of white flaky stuff the sling swivel area. I don't know if it's some sort of corrosion that's building up or something else. Has anyone else seen something like this before on other AR's or another POF? Should I be worried? My first upper __________________ Mudders milk

08-19-2009, 08:40 AM	#157 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 54 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	Just call POF and ask them if you're unsure. __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

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tvfreakazoid A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: kommie kali Posts: 1,238 Drives: 2015 Audi S5; 6spd. Rep Power: 10324	i did email the seller and pof and they said it was residue from being anodized and wasn't cleaned properly. I just took it off and washed it with some h2o and it came off. Me happy now. Now i have to see how well it shots and how accurate it will be. Anyone know how to sight an ar? __________________ Mudders milk Last edited by tvfreakazoid; 08-20-2009 at 02:41 AM.

08-20-2009, 08:17 AM	#159 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 54 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	Are you putting optics on it? If yes, it should be self-explanatory. If no, good luck. __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

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08-18-2009, 11:38 PM	#156 (permalink)
ZKindaGuy Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 699 Drives: 370Z-AT7 Tour+Sport Rep Power: 375	It may just be an epoxy-like resin that is sometimes used by some manufacturers to reinforce the anchor point of the sling swivel. If the swivel mounting feels solidly anchored then I wouldn't worry about it.