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Posted: 7/18/2012 8:33:32 AM EDT
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I'm looking to buy me my first AR-15 and was wondering do we need any kind of license to buy and own one?
I would really appreciate some feedback guys... Thanks |
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As far as I know, if you're in North Carolina no license needed. Correct. You need to be 18. Go to the gunshop and pick one out. Fill out the 4473. The gunshop will run you through the FBI instant check. If you pass, you get to take your rifle home, same day. Enjoy your firearm responsibly. 
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DPMS Panther .223/5.56 Carbine or AP 4 Carbine Do not buy anything with that name on it. There are much better rifles for the money. PSA, Spikes, BCM, Daniel Defense, LMT, Noveske, Larue (I know I'm leaving out quite a few more) are all good brands to stay within, although quality and price does vary quite a bit within those brands. Regardless, if you buy from any one of these companies, you will end up, at the very least, with a "good" AR. |
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Disagree. Don't waste your money on 10/22 and then go get an AR. Just get the AR.
Many people here over buy and blast DPMS and Bushmaster but for an entry rifle they are fine. In fact DPMS large platform guns are noted for being VERY accurate. The haters don't like it but searching the forum will reveal it. You are in NC, go local and get a Palmetto State Armory out of Columbia SC they are good rifles for the money. |
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for a first time buyer and beginner... what barrel length and brands would you guys recommend that isn't in the $1,000 and above range? thanks How do you plan on using your new rifle? Home defense? Plinking? Long range prone or benchrest? Where in NC are you? |
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for a first time buyer and beginner... what barrel length and brands would you guys recommend that isn't in the $1,000 and above range? thanks How do you plan on using your new rifle? Home defense? Plinking? Long range prone or benchrest? Where in NC are you? Home defense, plinking, benchrest, shooting range, etc... I'm in newton... |
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Hard to beat spikes for a first gun. Wait till aimsurplus.com has one and get it there. I still think you should get a 22 first to learn the fundamentals of shooting before moving to a bigger and more expensive rifle and caliber. thanks... I was looking at one kinda like this... http://cmmginc.secure-mall.com/item/M4-LE-22-Rifle-1639 |
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If you're going to order that rifle, spend the extra $30 and get the "Mil_Spec Receiver Extension M4-LE-A" that's listed in the Receiver Extension drop down menu. That'll let you slap any upper you want on it. I'd hate to see what a big bore upper would do to the polymer tube. It wouldn't be pretty. 
Hate that you're so far away, but someone local to you should be along shortly to help you some more. If you ever get over to Winston, give me a holler. Click on "Carolinas" and introduce yourself. You'll meet some helpful folks there. Quoted:
Home defense, plinking, benchrest, shooting range, etc... One rifle won't do all of that. Don't worry, they multiply. Trust me.
You lose a spring or a detent changing the stock, grip, safety, etc.... on your first rifle and you'll buy an extra spring and detent when you buy what you need to get your rifle going again. That "extra" spring and detent will turn into a lower in need of an upper. Then you'll see something else you "need".... Welcome to the madness. 
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Hard to beat spikes for a first gun. Wait till aimsurplus.com has one and get it there. I still think you should get a 22 first to learn the fundamentals of shooting before moving to a bigger and more expensive rifle and caliber. I would just get an AR, you can learn fundamentals on it. Obviously you want to get an AR, I say get what you want. There is no reason that you need a 10/22 or some other .22 cal rifle to learn fundamentals. Why learn to shoot on a different gun, if what you want to shoot is an AR. ARs have sights a trigger, just buy it and practice on it. Also I would go with a 16" barrel. Good luck. |
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If you're going to order that rifle, spend the extra $30 and get the "Mil_Spec Receiver Extension M4-LE-A" that's listed in the Receiver Extension drop down menu. That'll let you slap any upper you want on it. I'd hate to see what a big bore upper would do to the polymer tube. It wouldn't be pretty.
Hate that you're so far away, but someone local to you should be along shortly to help you some more. If you ever get over to Winston, give me a holler. Click on "Carolinas" and introduce yourself. You'll meet some helpful folks there. Quoted:
Home defense, plinking, benchrest, shooting range, etc... One rifle won't do all of that. Don't worry, they multiply. Trust me.
You lose a spring or a detent changing the stock, grip, safety, etc.... on your first rifle and you'll buy an extra spring and detent when you buy what you need to get your rifle going again. That "extra" spring and detent will turn into a lower in need of an upper. Then you'll see something else you "need".... Welcome to the madness. I know.. haha... that's why I wanted to join the madness...
don't worry when I get the fundamentals in place... I'll get a couple more...
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Hard to beat spikes for a first gun. Wait till aimsurplus.com has one and get it there. I still think you should get a 22 first to learn the fundamentals of shooting before moving to a bigger and more expensive rifle and caliber. I would just get an AR, you can learn fundamentals on it. Obviously you want to get an AR, I say get what you want. There is no reason that you need a 10/22 or some other .22 cal rifle to learn fundamentals. Why learn to shoot on a different gun, if what you want to shoot is an AR. ARs have sights a trigger, just buy it and practice on it. Also I would go with a 16" barrel. Good luck. thanks Dokgaebi... |
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