Who Has an SCR???

Daso said:

Thanks for all advice, looks like I'll go for a whole rifle off of gunbroker. I take it that all of the SCR's are configured with the same featureless setup, few outside on NYC are sure if there is any difference between and SCR sold in CA vs an SCR sold in NYC?

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Be careful some have threaded barrels which are no go

Thanks, I didn't know that.

Guys i have some bad news. (Speculation)

I don't think the SCR is going to be around much longer...

So I just went over to their website to see if I could get a product or skew number for the non threaded barrel complete SCR for @Daso and well this is what came up under complete SCR rifles.

Not just that, I then went over to the complete lowers and well

Edwardteach72 said:

Guys i have some bad news. (Speculation)

I don't think the SCR is going to be around much longer...

So I just went over to their website to see if I could get a product or skew number for the non threaded barrel complete SCR for @Daso and well this is what came up under complete SCR rifles. View attachment 50790

Not just that, I then went over to the complete lowers and well View attachment 50791

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Yeah was just looking at that. Going to hold off awhile and see what's up.

mca90guitar said:

Yeah was just looking at that. Going to hold off awhile and see what's up.

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Maybe new version? Or maybe not enough money to keep them going? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ only time will tell

Edwardteach72 said:

Maybe new version? Or maybe not enough money to keep them going? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ only time will tell

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Hopefully new one. Since it uses their own BCG, I really don't want to have it need to be replaced in the future and them not being made anymore.

I actually spoke with them and it sounds like delays possibly due to rebranding from Ares to Figthlite. Sounds like they didnt want to build up back orders so they took rifles down temporarily. Based on my conversation with them didn't sound like anything was being discontinued, but that's just my take.

Don't wait, get one from anywhere you can while you have the money.

FightLite SCR Semi Auto Rifle 5.56 NATO 16.25" Bar - Semi Auto Pistols at GunBroker.com : 826181216

Pickings are a bit slim on Gunbroker. Lots of pistol versions for some reason.

Daso said:

I actually spoke with them and it sounds like delays possibly due to rebranding from Ares to Figthlite. Sounds like they didnt want to build up back orders so they took rifles down temporarily. Based on my conversation with them didn't sound like anything was being discontinued, but that's just my take.

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Ok that sounds likely

Reads to me like they are retooling and/or behind in production, not discontinuing it.

BDinPutnam said:

Reads to me like they are retooling and/or behind in production, not discontinuing it.

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Well yea based off of what Dasos conversation with the company, but if I was just some random person who went to the website to look for their stuff I would see that and think oh they are no longer making the SCr

Edwardteach72 said:

Well yea based off of what Dasos conversation with the company, but if I was just some random person who went to the website to look for their stuff I would see that and think oh they are no longer making the SCr

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I totally agree, reason I called them was because I thought they were discontinued. If they are planning on putting it back up they should say stock available soon or something of that sort. Otherwise anyone would think they discontinued. unfortunately, u NYC residents now only have one choice for an AR style setup and the SCR is it, no other versions with thorsen stock or featureless are accepted by NYPD.

^^^agree with you both- the wording on the website is poor.

@Daso if you have read through the treads on here about the SCR's You should have seen my posts about picking up one that was used but un-fired for $599.00. Well I see there is one on Gunbroker with a Stag upper with a buy now of $739.00 this seems to be a pretty good deal?

Ares Defense Systems SCR 5.56 Stag Arms Upper - Semi Auto Rifles at GunBroker.com : 816649021

nortatoga said:

@Daso if you have read through the treads on here about the SCR's You should have seen my posts about picking up one that was used but un-fired for $599.00. Well I see there is one on Gunbroker with a Stag upper with a buy now of $739.00 this seems to be a pretty good deal?

Ares Defense Systems SCR 5.56 Stag Arms Upper - Semi Auto Rifles at GunBroker.com : 816649021

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Hi Nortatoga, I must have missed your post on that awesome $599 deal. I saw the one you mentioned (thanks) but wasn’t sure on it’s condition. I did see a complete and new Fightlite SCR-2 (I guess newer trigger) for $800 which I was going to do but need to confirm whether barrel is threaded and haven’t heard back from seller. On the other hand, I have heard good recommendations of the Stag upper. I’d have to make sure the upper was NYC compliant as well , what a hassle. Thanks.

Daso said:

Hi Nortatoga, I must have missed your post on that awesome $599 deal. I saw the one you mentioned (thanks) but wasn’t sure on it’s condition. I did see a complete and new Fightlite SCR-2 (I guess newer trigger) for $800 which I was going to do but need to confirm whether barrel is threaded and haven’t heard back from seller. On the other hand, I have heard good recommendations of the Stag upper. I’d have to make sure the upper was NYC compliant as well , what a hassle. Thanks.

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Mine was a gen-1 and ARES did a trigger upgrade for free.

So any major issues with going with the straight stock vs Montecarlo. Will save $200

Daso said:

Anyone in NYC that has built their SCR and do you build it, then take it to PD for inspection? Sorry for all the questions, but I don't want to spend a ton and find out I have a non compliant rifle. Thanks, Daso. PS Mods here are amazing. Ohms139, that stock conversion rocks, is it hard to do?

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I purchased the full rifle from a shop on Long Island. If you buy a lower and build one yourself I am 99% sure you do not need to bring it in for inspection; I have never heard of this but I could be wrong.

The only grey area with you buying an SCR lower and the issues you would face is:

1. You cannot purchase AR-15 lowers or construct your own AR-15 in the confines of the five boroughs of NYC even though NYS law allows it.

2. SCR is an AR-15 variant/bastard classification so it may fall under the same law/act/nonsense.

Adhering to NYC law falls in line with the "un"SAFE act of NYS with the inclusion of a limited 5 round magazine due to NYC restrictions.

Thanks for the kind words and no the conversion was not difficult at all. The only issue I ran into was finding a long thin-walled socket that could fit down the factory stock to loosen the bolt (mine did not have the slot so I could't use a flat head). The Remington 1100 competition stock did require a little file work to bore the hole approximately 2mm so the recoil tube could fit.

I have since changed my stock and purchased a Boyd's American Plainsman Remington 1100 stock in forest camo pattern.

Daso said:

So any major issues with going with the straight stock vs Montecarlo. Will save $200

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Save yourself the money and buy a stock from Boyd's. You may have to do slight alternations to make it fit exactly. In the end you will have a much nicer stock at less than half of the price.

Daso said:

So any major issues with going with the straight stock vs Montecarlo. Will save $200

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Mine is the sporter stock model (yes I would have preferred the Monte Carlo stock) But a $30.00 Blackhawk cheek rest works just fine (actually pretty comfortable)

dsdmmat said:

How is that 1-6 twist barrel treating you?

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So far so good, I have not put to many round though it yet, And want to try some different weight bullets. Planning on shooting it in our next AR Challenge match now that I have it set up with a red dot and co-witness irons. I do need to get into reloading!!

The one NYS legality I'm actually curious about is if a Sporter or Monte Carlo style stock with a thumb hole is ok.

Anyone know?

ohms139 said:

The one NYS legality I'm actually curious about is if a Sporter or Monte Carlo style stock with a thumb hole is ok.

Anyone know?

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No. Thumb holes are a banned feature.

Willjr75 said:

No. Thumb holes are a banned feature.

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Thanks Will

NY, cornholing is legal, no thumb hole though.
Robin

Why do dealers charge between $150-$200 more for the montecarlo stock. Is there anything different about the rifles or just a demand/supply thing?

Hi all, so I just ordered my Fighlite scr2 with the sport stock because of the giant ($200 avg) price difference. I hope I haven't made the wrong choice or missing any additional features over the monte carlo stock version

Congrats and good luck with it. If you find the cheek weld doesn't work I'd pick up a cheek rest like stated above.

Oh and we'll need pictures once you get it. Of course.

Daso said:

Hi all, so I just ordered my Fighlite scr2 with the sport stock because of the giant ($200 avg) price difference. I hope I haven't made the wrong choice or missing any additional features over the monte carlo stock version

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Congrats! If you need I also just ordered a pair of these off Amazon for around $25.00


I put one on my Ruger PC9 and I may put the other one on sporter SCR in place of the Blackhawk that is on it.

BDinPutnam said:

Congrats and good luck with it. If you find the cheek weld doesn't work I'd pick up a cheek rest like stated above.

Oh and we'll need pictures once you get it. Of course.

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Will do!