New AR,,It's time

[suitableperson]

With our new "prezzident" taking office in a couple months I guess I need to purchase myself an AR. I know you guys discuss these evil things at length. My question is, which is the best MA compliant available. Money is not really a huge issue. I prefer quality over cost. Thanks for your input

 

[Mike S]

look up JDL sales on the dealer thread, he will make you exactly what you want for around the same price as getting a stock bushmaster, colt, dpms, etc...

 

[Ba19]

I went with a LMT lower from Pete at Legal Transfers in NH and then had Wes at MSTN build me my upper by LMT


Lewis Machgine and Tool is one of the best I have shot either active military or on the civi side.


I have also just picked up a Noveske stripped lower to start a new build and will be going SRB on a Form 1 for that one.

 

[drumenigma]

I recommend going with Stag Arms. I bought one of their lowers and uppers then put all Yankee Hill Machine furniture and sights on it as well as their phantom muzzle break. Also I replaced the grip with an ATI strikeforce grip. It is one bitchin MA compliant gun.

 

[Supermoto]

With our new "prezzident" taking office in a couple months I guess I need to purchase myself an AR. I know you guys discuss these evil things at length. My question is, which is the best MA compliant available. Money is not really a huge issue. I prefer quality over cost. Thanks for your input

http://jprifles.com/1.2.1.php

 

[Rob Boudrie]

If anyone is seriously interested in buying a JP, I can arrange to meet you at Hopkinton Sportsmens (www.hsasports.com) to test drive a JP15, CTR02 or LRP07 (this last one is in .308). If you're looking to get a bargain AR15, these are not the guns for you - but if you an AR that is anything but ordinary check them out.

 

[Urj]

I love my S&W. It came with Troy and LMT parts so you get the best of more than one world. It comes with a price but IMHO it's the best value going right now.

 

[CooperS7777]

http://jprifles.com/1.2.1.php

Any idea how far out these guys are? It says up to 12 weeks for custom orders on their site...but this could be very out as of late. Any *rough* pricing?

 

[Supermoto]

Any idea how far out these guys are? It says up to 12 weeks for custom orders on their site...but this could be very out as of late. Any *rough* pricing?

The CTR-02 is $2499
The JP-15 is $1899

A recent upper order took about 4 weeks

 

[Number 6]

I was doing some reading on M4carbine.net and ar15.com and they all seem to really like the LMT ARs (second only to the Colt rifles).

Are there any LMT dealers / builders in MA? Are completed LMT rifles even MA legal / compliant? Or is the only option to have one 'built for you'?

Number 6

I went with a LMT lower from Pete at Legal Transfers in NH and then had Wes at MSTN build me my upper by LMT


Lewis Machgine and Tool is one of the best I have shot either active military or on the civi side.


I have also just picked up a Noveske stripped lower to start a new build and will be going SRB on a Form 1 for that one.

 

[MassMark]

I was doing some reading on M4carbine.net and ar15.com and they all seem to really like the LMT ARs (second only to the Colt rifles).

Are there any LMT dealers / builders in MA? Are completed LMT rifles even MA legal / compliant? Or is the only option to have one 'built for you'?

Number 6

LMT will build you a rifle to suit Massachusetts regulations. Look into Noveske, LaRue and Colt as well if you're shopping on the upper end. M4C has a great resource, (aka: The Chart), which highlights features of various makes of the AR-15...

 

[Jake L]

LMT

 

[PaiN]

I recommend going with Stag Arms. I bought one of their lowers and uppers then put all Yankee Hill Machine furniture and sights on it as well as their phantom muzzle break. Also I replaced the grip with an ATI strikeforce grip. It is one bitchin MA compliant gun.

another +1 for Stag Arms. I bought a stock Model-3 added a railed forend, pop-up irons sights, a grip, pad and mag(s).

The rifle instantly turned into my favorite shoot. 100% reliable and accurate with great handling. It has no problem running with Wolf 62g .223, as with any ammo groups tight.

 

[Knob Creek]

I own a Olympic AR that I've had for awhile. And looking to pick up another gun or maybe just a lower. In view of O'Bambi taking over next year I would like to see a Club offer a classroom course in the AR. Something on the order of the in's and out's. Types of uppers, pre-ban, post ban. What's legal in Mass. What to look to buy now. What to save for. Building a upper. Magazines etc. Buying bulk ammo. That type of thing.

 

[Prepper]

I am an LMT dealer and also a JP Rifle dealer, however due to the cost of these guns I sell mostly Stag and my own custom built AR15's.

I didn't know you also do JP rifles. Those guns they have pictured on their web site are the most beautiful man-made creations I have ever seen. It brings tears to my eyes just thinking about it. Then I see the prices, and there are more tears. Well... maybe I can go for one of those next year if they aren't banned yet.

 

[CooperS7777]

I own a Olympic AR that I've had for awhile. And looking to pick up another gun or maybe just a lower. In view of O'Bambi taking over next year I would like to see a Club offer a classroom course in the AR. Something on the order of the in's and out's. Types of uppers, pre-ban, post ban. What's legal in Mass. What to look to buy now. What to save for. Building a upper. Magazines etc. Buying bulk ammo. That type of thing.

http://www.sigsauer.com/EducationTraining/Courses/ShowCourseDetails.aspx?cid=219&ccid=11

 

[Number 6]

Thanks MassMark. "The Chart" was exactly what lead me to look at LMT over some of the more accessible models like DPMS, Stag, Olympic Arms and Bushmaster.

For anyone thinking about getting an AR, at leat looking at the comparison Chart, I think is a must. It really sets out the differences between the many makers.

I've been tempted by $850-$900 models, but am concerned that after having one for a while I'd wish I had spent a bit more for one of the better builds.

I don't see as many people talk about the Smth & Wesson ARs. I like the MA friendly model, but wish it had a traditional AR style muzzle break / Compensator.

Number 6

LMT will build you a rifle to suit Massachusetts regulations. Look into Noveske, LaRue and Colt as well if you're shopping on the upper end. M4C has a great resource, (aka: The Chart), which highlights features of various makes of the AR-15...

 

[FalArAk]

You want the best,get a Noveske complete upper.Since cost isn't an object,look into a LaRue lower.

 

[Number 6]

Well, cost IS an object...which is why I'm trying to buy right the first time...as opposed to spending to upgrade and replace later, or having to explain to the wife why I need to buy a second AR 12 months down the road, because "this is the one I REALLY want."

You want the best,get a Noveske complete upper.Since cost isn't an object,look into a LaRue lower.

 

[FalArAk]

Well, cost IS an object...which is why I'm trying to buy right the first time...as opposed to spending to upgrade and replace later, or having to explain to the wife why I need to buy a second AR 12 months down the road, because "this is the one I REALLY want."

Cost is an object to you,but not the OP to which I was replying to.