AR build parts recommendations?

[Xae289]

Not to be snarky, but there is no law or part of the safe act nor CCIA BS that says you have to put epoxy in the Allen hole. It's just based on your comfort level.

To me a mag lock is a mag lock. It's fulfilling the task of affixing a magazine to my rifle. Adding epoxy doesn't do anything additional. That doesnt make it more permanent because it can still be removed. The only way to fulfill the definition of a permenantly attached magazine would be to get an aluminum mag and literally weld it into the magazine well.


No DA is going to dare open up the can of worms to prosecute a rifle that has a mag lock and 10 round mag they do not want any part of touching that electric fence because it would likely lead to the end of the safe act for being completely absurd.

I second that. I don't have any fixed mag builds, but I know people who use these and think they make a helluva lot more sense than epoxying shit in place:

AR-15 - F.N.G.R. Fixed Magazine Kit

Bypass California's Assault Weapon Registration with MagLatch! The first and only fixed magazine compliance device to make AR rifles and pistols California ...

maglatchusa.com

 

[Saltwater60]

Not to be snarky, but there is no law or part of the safe act nor CCIA BS that says you have to put epoxy in the Allen hole. It's just based on your comfort level.

To me a mag lock is a mag lock. It's fulfilling the task of affixing a magazine to my rifle. Adding epoxy doesn't do anything additional. That doesnt make it more permanent because it can still be removed. The only way to fulfill the definition of a permenantly attached magazine would be to get an aluminum mag and literally weld it into the magazine well.


No DA is going to dare open up the can of worms to prosecute a rifle that has a mag lock and 10 round mag they do not want any part of touching that electric fence because it would likely lead to the end of the safe act for being completely absurd.

I agree. I do it just for extra measure and it’s simple to remove. I have extra mags around so I’m hopefully getting around the law that says the part you have make it illegal as a whole although I have a featureless one so I can just swap parts there. Who knows and many of them come with epoxy so I just do it.

 

[togmaster]

Magazine Locking Button

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nytriggerguards.com

 

[Beerman]

There’s so much good stuff in this thread!

I will see what options I have at the gun shop when I pick up my lower, and either buy it there or order one of the options above. I’m kind of digging the NY Trigger Guards button. Simple, cheap. Why would I want to spend more money than I have to in order to render my rifle less usable?

Anyone use the Bear Flag reloader with good results? I saw one at my favorite shop last weekend and it started this whole process. Looks slick.

 

[fnfalguy]

There’s so much good stuff in this thread!

I will see what options I have at the gun shop when I pick up my lower, and either buy it there or order one of the options above. I’m kind of digging the NY Trigger Guards button. Simple, cheap. Why would I want to spend more money than I have to in order to render my rifle less usable?

Anyone use the Bear Flag reloader with good results? I saw one at my favorite shop last weekend and it started this whole process. Looks slick.

I rather like our mag locks. They are quite simple and ship disturbingly fast.

 

[Beerman]

I rather like our mag locks. They are quite simple and ship disturbingly fast.

Sold.

 

[fnfalguy]

Sold.

Thanks. You should have received an email with a tracking number. It will go out today.

 

[Beerman]

I’m going to need more ammo after I get this new rig clicking. I have a couple kinds of .223 and one brand of 5.56 to run and see how they work out. What should I be looking at for brands and best price these days? Nearest shops are getting about 62 cents per round. Thanks to everyone for all the help in this thread.

 

[Saltwater60]

I’m going to need more ammo after I get this new rig clicking. I have a couple kinds of .223 and one brand of 5.56 to run and see how they work out. What should I be looking at for brands and best price these days? Nearest shops are getting about 62 cents per round. Thanks to everyone for all the help in this thread.

My rifles shoot anything except steel cased shit. That price locally seems to be about reasonable and right for the time. If you want to have it shipped and you have an FFL target sport usa can save you a bunch of money. I like Rogers sporting goods since they have free shipping on over $99 so if you wanted to try a few boxes of a few different brands that’s a good way to do it.
As for what ammo you end up with see what your rifle shoots the best. I’m fine with anything reasonably around the bullseye so I buy what’s available and cheap. If your look for 0.5” groups then that’s a different story. My .223/.556 is for my homestead protection so if I hit a human I’m GTG.
I like armscore, winchester, hornandy

 

[Beerman]

 

[fnfalguy]

....and the first one is done. Anyone want tto guess the over/under on the timing of the 2nd build?







Enjoy it,looks great.

 

[dwa12479]

Well that came together quick!

Now is when you really have to be careful. If you feed those things after midnight they multiply uncontrollably.

 

[Drinkthekoolaid]

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Looks so evil and scary. Muahahahahaaha


But seriously, congrats on your new addiction.

And go buy a few rattlecans of krylon or Rust-Oleum to make her less evil looking and more prettier

 

[Beerman]

I think a this would make a great foundation for an A-10 Warthog themed build. Flat gray, a few panel lines, a couple appropriately designated decals, like “Danger - Intake” near the mag well, “Remove Before Flight” “No Step” Etc.

 

[dwa12479]

 

[Beerman]

Got a Romeo7 mounted up, everything else is snug, torqued, ready to go. I think it’s time…

 

[BigdaddyA]

Whats up all, sorry to ask here - but I'm also doing my first build , and I've searched the web high and low, and can't seem to get a straight forward answer, so hopefully someone can point me in the right direction:
My question is simple I think - but everything I find seems to be surrounded with confusion with compliancy depending on what set up you're doing... Anyway, I am going fixed mag, my question is - what features are allowed/how many? Is there anything that is not allowed regardless of version build? As of now, I have pistol grip, adjustable stock, and birdcage flash hider... Ordered a Maglock set up for the fixed mag, and getting rid of the compmag - Thanks in advance, and again, sorry for hijacking this thread!

 

[BigdaddyA]

I think a this would make a great foundation for an A-10 Warthog themed build. Flat gray, a few panel lines, a couple appropriately designated decals, like “Danger - Intake” near the mag well, “Remove Before Flight” “No Step” Etc.

Was looking at the Sharps Jack lower for my next build!

 

[Drinkthekoolaid]

Whats up all, sorry to ask here - but I'm also doing my first build , and I've searched the web high and low, and can't seem to get a straight forward answer, so hopefully someone can point me in the right direction:
My question is simple I think - but everything I find seems to be surrounded with confusion with compliancy depending on what set up you're doing... Anyway, I am going fixed mag, my question is - what features are allowed/how many? Is there anything that is not allowed regardless of version build? As of now, I have pistol grip, adjustable stock, and birdcage flash hider... Ordered a Maglock set up for the fixed mag, and getting rid of the compmag - Thanks in advance, and again, sorry for hijacking this thread!View attachment 190867

Cliff notes

Fixed mag = 10 round mag + as much evilness as you can handle

Non fixed (removable mag aka how the guns should be in free America as Eugene stoner intended) in the people's republic of NY= 5 or 10 round mag and absolutely 0 features. Not even a bayonet lug or muzzle device. Nothing. Literally nothing.

 

[BigdaddyA]

Cliff notes

Fixed mag = 10 round mag + as much evilness as you can handle

Non fixed (removable mag aka how the guns should be in free America as Eugene stoner intended) in the people's republic of NY= 5 or 10 round mag and absolutely 0 features. Not even a bayonet lug or muzzle device. Nothing. Literally nothing.

Haha... Yeah, that's what I've been seeing, but then someone will comment that it's only 2 features, or another will say one, etc... I'm going 10rd fixed mag for sure, and just couldn't get a solid answer-well everything I've come across is from a year or more ago... So, thank you for the clarification! Much appreciated!

 

[Beerman]

ARs suck. No idea why anyone would want one. Took it out for the trial run. It!s a keeper. So accurate, Sooooooo fun.

 

[dwa12479]

Whats up all, sorry to ask here - but I'm also doing my first build , and I've searched the web high and low, and can't seem to get a straight forward answer, so hopefully someone can point me in the right direction:
My question is simple I think - but everything I find seems to be surrounded with confusion with compliancy depending on what set up you're doing... Anyway, I am going fixed mag, my question is - what features are allowed/how many? Is there anything that is not allowed regardless of version build? As of now, I have pistol grip, adjustable stock, and birdcage flash hider... Ordered a Maglock set up for the fixed mag, and getting rid of the compmag - Thanks in advance, and again, sorry for hijacking this thread!View attachment 190867

The NY definition by law of an "Assault Weapon" has to have a detachable magazine. If your build is a fixed mag, you can have as many evil features as your wallet can provide, and you're legal in NY.

 

[BigdaddyA]

The NY definition by law of an "Assault Weapon" has to have a detachable magazine. If your build is a fixed mag, you can have as many evil features as your wallet can provide, and you're legal in NY.

Thanks alot! Yeah, that was my take on it as well, but wasn't 100% sure - and when I tried getting a straight answer, it just didn't happen...but thankfully thru many many searches, this forum popped up,and here I am! Wish I found this forum a long time ago....

 

[Drinkthekoolaid]

Thanks alot! Yeah, that was my take on it as well, but wasn't 100% sure - and when I tried getting a straight answer, it just didn't happen...but thankfully thru many many searches, this forum popped up,and here I am! Wish I found this forum a long time ago....

You might be one of the few recent new members that isnt just a troll or a spy

If I haven't said so before, welcome. Stick around and partake in the shenanigans

 

[Drinkthekoolaid]

Thanks alot! Yeah, that was my take on it as well, but wasn't 100% sure - and when I tried getting a straight answer, it just didn't happen...but thankfully thru many many searches, this forum popped up,and here I am! Wish I found this forum a long time ago....

Fixed mag = all the evil you can afford (so long as your fixed mag is a 5 or 10 rounder) if you do a fixed 30rd mag you're going to get jammed up.

 

[BigdaddyA]

You might be one of the few recent new members that isnt just a troll or a spy

If I haven't said so before, welcome. Stick around and partake in the shenanigans

Haha! Definitely not a troll or spy! Will be here for good - hopefully with good insight,and i like having ALL the knowledge I can possibly cram into this skull as possible... Laws are changing constantly,and its finally nice to have a place where I can keep up with all of the bullshit. Been shooting shotguns and rifles since I was 12, and always wanted to get into building,I know from friends and family that ARs are super customizable and fairly easy to build, and let me say, from the first detent installed, Im addicted! Thanks for the welcome, already feel the friendly atmosphere here!

 

[BigdaddyA]

Fixed mag = all the evil you can afford (so long as your fixed mag is a 5 or 10 rounder) if you do a fixed 30rd mag you're going to get jammed up.

Fixed 10rd is what I'm running. I originally went with the compmag fixed 10rd,looks like a 30rd,but heard that they're not that great, so ordered a few pmag 10rd mags, and an ARMaglock for the locking mech.

 

[Drinkthekoolaid]

Fixed 10rd is what I'm running. I originally went with the compmag fixed 10rd,looks like a 30rd,but heard that they're not that great, so ordered a few pmag 10rd mags, and an ARMaglock for the locking mech.

Other than aesthetics it offers no value and only drawbacks. You open the door for probable cause for a LEO to give your gun a closer look. Nothing good can come out of it, and if you ever decide to lay prone the 10 round mag is nice and tight it will not be in the way. No sense to have the length of a 30 if you can't enjoy the benefits of it.

 

[BigdaddyA]

Other than aesthetics it offers no value and only drawbacks. You open the door for probable cause for a LEO to give your gun a closer look. Nothing good can come out of it, and if you ever decide to lay prone the 10 round mag is nice and tight it will not be in the way. No sense to have the length of a 30 if you can't enjoy the benefits of it.

Yeah, exactly. I like the look, but not enough to possibly drawing attention to myself for no reason - even if I am compliant - just don't need it!

 

[Saltwater60]

Haha... Yeah, that's what I've been seeing, but then someone will comment that it's only 2 features, or another will say one, etc... I'm going 10rd fixed mag for sure, and just couldn't get a solid answer-well everything I've come across is from a year or more ago... So, thank you for the clarification! Much appreciated!

One feature in NYS makes it an assault rifle. If you want any features you need to have a fixed mag. It’s all detailed right here.

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