Recommend me an AR15 (or AR16 from Joe!!)

[zorro]

Ok

so in exactly 6 days I close on a new home in Sarasota, Florida………and will keep my place up here in NY

So, I plan to get an AR with my Florida address

currently I have a few rifles, as well as an “other” with pistol brace etc, in 223/556 and for now ( till the AFT come hunting for it)

So I think I can stretch to around $800 or so for an AR, assuming I can find one in stock and ships to FL

Any recommendations - will be for range use and not for transport back to NY!

Clearly there are a few options…..

https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/112752/smith+&+wesson+m&p15sptii+223+16+30r+ctrd

https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/129223/colt+mfg+cr6920+m4+carbine+556x45mm+nato+1610+30%2b1+black+4+position+collapsible+stock

And probably loads more

i have never built any rifle so not sure I would go down that route

Any suggestions?

 

[ArmedCorgi]

You aren't going to go wrong with either of those. If you are budget minded, then the M&P is the way to go. I bought one of the original S&W Sports. The one with no F/A and no dust cover, but had a 1/8 5r rifled bbl from TC. I don't know why they stopped using that bbl, but my guess would be cost. It doesn't matter now anyway, since S&W liquidated TC. But that rifle was almost immediately upgraded and modified and now basically all that remains of that rifle is the bbl, which was the reason I bought it for in the first place actually, lol. I've built it into a completely different rifle is what I'm saying.
The new Colt's have been met with some skepticism since they now use laser engraving instead of the classic roll marking on their lower receivers. Plus there is speculation that Colt now outsouces for most of the components for it's rifles instead of being all in house. I've been mulling getting a Colt myself and the more I dig, the more I seem to find that all manufacturers outsouce to one degree or another and this includes a lot of new age champs, like Daniel Defense, BCM, Noveski, Etc... So there really isn't a reason to get hung up on it so long as the components are of good quality and spec.

 

[Acer-m14]

its a AR14 per Joe .. or a dbl barrel shootie u poke out the window and blast 2 rounds

 

[togmaster]

So you will be a Florida resident?

 

[Nontypical]

Get the AR14...lol

 

[zorro]

So you will be a Florida resident?

Good question
I am not certain what may be required to show permanent residency - maybe a drivers license with my FL address?

but I know if not a resident in FL, I can only purchase a rifle which would be compliant within the state I am currently living or licensed for - CT and NY

So I may need to wait till I can prove or show FL permanent residency

Crazy!

Thanks for the other replies guys

 

[Edwardteach72]

$800 budget..

I'd say try and get a a BCM upper on an Aero lower

 

[Fightingfish]

I’d build, for sure! I’m all thumbs and probably actually semi-moronic, and I’ve put a few together with the help of the folks on this page.

Second the Aero lower...they have a few features that make the build just a bit easier. From there, figure out your goals and let it fly.

 

[Edwardteach72]

I’d build, for sure! I’m all thumbs and probably actually semi-moronic, and I’ve put a few together with the help of the folks on this page.

Second the Aero lower...they have a few features that make the build just a bit easier. From there, figure out your goals and let it fly.

I'm not even saying build..

Complete Aero lower and slap a complete BCM upper

 

[zorro]

That upper and the complete BCM upper looks very nice

now this is going to make me look very stupid, but I honestly don’t know

do these 2 literally just lock together and that’s it - full functional AR15?

And are they individually registered or can I simply purchase each part and create my FL legal AR (clearly not legal in NY or CT!), or do does each part need to go through a FFL?

 

[ArmedCorgi]

That upper and the complete BCM upper looks very nice

now this is going to make me look very stupid, but I honestly don’t know

do these 2 literally just lock together and that’s it - full functional AR15?

And are they individually registered or can I simply purchase each part and create my FL legal AR (clearly not legal in NY or CT!), or do does each part need to go through a FFL?

The lower needs to go through an ffl. the upper can be shipped right to your door.
Yes, they will fit together and assuming your upper comes with a bolt carrier group and charging handle, you will be good to go.

 

[ArmedCorgi]

Fit and finish my vary some between the brands, but so long as they are both mil spec (which they are) they will fit together and function just fine.

 

[zorro]

Thanks for the info - looks like a great option

and I presume this is how to get around some of the restrictions in the Nazi states and still end up with an unrestricted AR

 

[ArmedCorgi]

and I presume this is how to get around some of the restrictions in the Nazi states and still end up with an unrestricted AR

Not exactly sure what you mean by that, but if you build this in NY in an un-neutered configuration, you are committing a felony. In Florida you are fine.

 

[zorro]

I don’t even think I am fine in FL if I cannot prove FL is my permanent residency in which case I believe anything I build or purchase needs to be NY compliant as well………. I think

 

[Bananabandit]

Not exactly sure what you mean by that, but if you build this in NY in an un-neutered configuration, you are committing a felony. In Florida you are fine.

You make it sound like its such a bad thing. Like we are subhuman if we dare to do it.

 

[holdover]

I don’t even think I am fine in FL if I cannot prove FL is my permanent residency in which case I believe anything I build or purchase needs to be NY compliant as well………. I think

Look, Just get yourself Florida drivers license and wait 6 months if you want to be sure. Im sure Nobody at the gun store will give you a hard time.(not sure on the background check) Even better, buy a used lower or rifle FTF from private seller. I dont believe you even need a background check in FLA if you buy from a person. and get a pistol permit also. much faster.


Last UpdatedMAY 20, 2021
Florida has no law generally requiring a background check on the purchaser of a firearm when the seller is not a licensed dealer.
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[ArmedCorgi]

You make it sound like its such a bad thing. Like we are subhuman if we dare to do it.

That's not me, that's Cuomo.