Greetings,
My first post here.
I've been considering the purchase of a carbine for a long time. I've been shooting pistols for years now, but I think I will finally take the plunge and pick up an AR-15 of some sort. The question is...which kind :-D
I live in NJ, where the assault weapon ban was never rescinded so I cannot get a collapsing stock, a threaded barrel, etc. etc. I may apply for a permit to get one these eventually but for now I'm just looking for something to learn to shoot with.
I have read a lot of reviews, looked all over, and heard all manner of opinions...
At the moment I'm looking at the Rock River Arms Government Model with the NJ Illegal stuff stripped off and replaced with fixed stock and generic barrel.
Is this thing all hype or ??? Is there a better first carbine? I was also looking at some Bushmasters this weekend (don't know the models) at a local gun shop. I hear they are quite good as well.
Thanks in advance.
j