Official T4R "Firearms" thread
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bofa
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Are you a 4Runner owner or just hocking gear for MSP?
JBecker
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uke:
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That's just not nice. You can't post pics like that without the details. I'll give you a little time to give details and redeem yourself.
NoHair
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You don't get a flame/fireball from Tannerite. If you shoot it at night you can't even see if go off, but if you attach a glow stick to it you get about 1 millisecond of a cool glowing flash, and you know where to aim.
nevada
Senior Member
why? once its out of A holster, the trigger is exposed. if it just sitting there, there is no danger of the trigger being pulled accidentally.
NoHair
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You don't get a flame/fireball from Tannerite. If you shoot it at night you can't even see if go off, but if you attach a glow stick to it you get about 1 millisecond of a cool glowing flash, and you know where to aim.
bofa
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Parts kits < assembled uppers/lowers < full rifles
Kits are almost always cheaper. They don't seem overly technical but you will also have the investment of having the right tools on hand. Plus once you build the lower, you need to take it to a FFL I believe. I didn't go this route this time but will next time.
If you are totally new to it, buying an assembled upper and lower and then adding accessories as you go is a pretty good compromise. Just have the lower shipped to a FFL and the rest shipped to your door. Assembly takes maybe 5 minutes if you clean/lube as you go.
Full rifles are pricier, but you can find some good deals out there from time to time, especially if the accessories you want are common (like Magpul).
The exception is if you find good deals. Sometimes assembled parts can be cheaper than kits. Sometimes rifles can be cheaper (or come with more options so the overall cost is cheaper) than some assemblies. Keep an eye on slickguns and you'll see most of the good deals as they come around.
RunninInGA
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I feel like with all the competition for holiday dollars, there are some amazing deals out there....for both parts, uppers and lowers, and assembled rifles. I've seen ads for complete rifles for less than $500 recently if budget is top priority.
darkie3495
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It's always easier to buy a complete rifle if you're new to the platform. Regarding price, it really depends on what you're looking for and if you already have access to the necessary tools. with the prices coming down, places like palmetto state armory is providing assembled uppers/lowers on par with building a budget rifle from scratch. If you've never done it before, I highly recommend having an experienced builder/armorer give you a hand.
Here is a "assemble your own AR-15" step by step guide: Assemble your own LOWER, UPPER, FREE FLOAT, TRIGGER, GAS BLOCK - Step by step instructions! - AR15.COM
And if videos are easier: DIY AR-15 Build - YouTube
The benefit of building it yourself is that you get exactly what you want from the beginning but don't go into it expecting to save a huge amount of money. In most cases, you end up spending more than you would buying a quality complete rifle and adding mods according to your intended use.
Good luck.
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It's up to you. I am a believer in covered triggers when the gun is concealed.
I think the possibility of snagging is too great. Or bunched up shirt getting into the trigger.
If I carried in that contraption it would be in condition 3.
bofa
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I'm not sure if you guys are on Grab-a-gun's mailing list for their 12 days of Christmas Sale. They've had some reasonable deals lately.
Today's deal is a S&W M&P Sport for $613, $6 flat rate shipping and no CC fees.
[MENTION=55551]ndcent[/MENTION] This is a pretty good entry level AR for the money.
Smith and Wesson M&P 15 Sport 811036 Rifle 5.56 NATO 16 inch 30rd Black Online Gun Store
Today's deal is a S&W M&P Sport for $613, $6 flat rate shipping and no CC fees.
[MENTION=55551]ndcent[/MENTION] This is a pretty good entry level AR for the money.
Smith and Wesson M&P 15 Sport 811036 Rifle 5.56 NATO 16 inch 30rd Black Online Gun Store
bofa
New member
Agree here. You also have the potential to unwittingly engage/disengage the safety and or the mag release.
JBecker
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I've been thinking about grabbing one for my girlfriend. She really doesn't need a Colt or BCM rifle for the type of shooting she does. And it would save me some money for other purchases.
