AR-15 Recommendations

[GearSolidMetal]

Also to answer your question, the most usable stock if you're going fully compliant is probably the Thordsen Gen III. It gets around the thumbhole stock issue by having the stock never actually touch the buffer tube.

How much is that stock?

 

[Ashton]

How much is that stock?

http://www.thordsencustoms.com/frs-15-gen-iii-standard-stock-kit-black/

$125.29 from the manufacturer. Since they're pretty niche I'm not sure if you can find them cheaper elsewhere

 

[Post Mortem]

Should be a rush on The Ar15...check this out, he is on point.

 

[astrozician]

I'm not sure how it is in Orange, but in Kern I've never seen a compliant rifle (that includes ranges frequented by LEOs). I totally understand following the laws though.

Ventura County checking in. I am not the final authority on this but I'd go so far as to say Orange and Ventura are some of the more conservative counties in CA. If you were to say LA or SF, I'd say you are screwed.

+1 for the Thorsden stock; of all the featureless options, it's the one that best resembles a rifle I'd want to use but there seemed to be extra distance to reach for the trigger. Other than that, you just need either a muzzle brake or thread protector, and an Overall Length of over 30" . Now you got something looking more like a Ruger Mini14.

Oh, and get good at reloading. After July 1st, ammo purchases require a background check.

EDIT: OAL needs to be 30" or more.

 

[Ashton]

Ventura County checking in. I am not the final authority on this but I'd go so far as to say Orange and Ventura are some of the more conservative counties in CA. If you were to say LA or SF, I'd say you are screwed.

+1 for the Thorsden stock; of all the featureless options, it's the one that best resembles a rifle I'd want to use but there seemed to be extra distance to reach for the trigger. Other than that, you just need either a muzzle brake or thread protector, and an Overall Length of over 26" . Now you got something looking more like a Ruger Mini14.

Oh, and get good at reloading. After July 1st, ammo purchases require a background check.

Sadly, it's only a matter of time before the goons in Sacramento figure out about reloading

 

[astrozician]

Sadly, it's only a matter of time before the goons in Sacramento figure out about reloading

I have plenty of ammo and frequently travel outside CA, so I'm comfortable for now. It would bother me to believe I couldn't find LeHigh ammo on a store shelf somewhere.

Here's the previous thread about AR15 in CA... lots of good info.

http://forums.sherdog.com/threads/cali-first-ar15-build.3571843/

 

[FyrFytr998]

I'm hoping for some good recommendations on an AR-15. I only have experience with hand guns and shotguns. I've been curious about rifles for a while now and with the recent crying over ARs, I want to purchase one while I can and because I can.
Price isn't an issue. What I'm interested in is ease of use and reliability. Unfortunately, I live in california. Please take this into account.

I shared this in another thread

AR style....

Reports are this thing is a tack driver.

AK style.....

Reports are this does not take regular AK mags.

 

[Post Mortem]

Very cool. Ya, I saw that one in another thread. Thanks man.

 

[FyrFytr998]

Very cool. Ya, I saw that one in another thread. Thanks man.

If you really want to reach out and touch someone....

M1A shooting .308

 

[FyrFytr998]

One more, and what I think is the best cost no object battle rifle for Cali....


M1A SOCOM

 

[Gregolian]

Want a semi-auto gun for CA?

Wait for the WWII surplus M1s to be released.

 

[rktg84]

go with featureless, and i suggest the thordsen as well. i have the older gen, looks fugly but its a lot better and safer than the fixed mag. also, i have a spur grip and a enhanced trigger guard thats nys legal. (made by a guy from ny) on my AR9.
this is what it looks like - not my rifle
it may look weird but ergonomically it feels just like a pistol grip!
give this set up a go, you wont be disappointed.

 

[Post Mortem]

My computer won't let me see the pics for some reason. And thanks.

 

[FyrFytr998]

Want a semi-auto gun for CA?

Wait for the WWII surplus M1s to be released.

I like where your head’s at.

 

[FyrFytr998]

My computer won't let me see the pics for some reason. And thanks.

I think he was talking Gen1 Thorsden Stocks...

 

[Gregolian]

I like where your head’s at.

I want an M1 Garand just to own an M1 Garand.

I must hear that trademark *ping* someday in person.

 

[FyrFytr998]

I wonder about people some times......

I love the sage chassis, but not on a Garand.

 

[rktg84]

My computer won't let me see the pics for some reason. And thanks.

you mean the enhanced trigger guard i was referring to? attaching it again.

 

[rktg84]

I want an M1 Garand just to own an M1 Garand.

I must hear that trademark *ping* someday in person.

its a must have! not only is it great to shoot, its definitely an eye candy on the wall

 

[Gregolian]

I wonder about people some times......

I love the sage chassis, but not on a Garand.
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BLASPHEMOUS!

Garand should stay in wood stocks as they come.