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    A suggestion that I've been throwing around is hunting down stripped lower receivers. yes they are doubled in price right now but thats still only 3-5oo dollars depending on how crazy the place youre looking is. Pay that extra for just that one part. then wait to see where the market goes. worse case is you already have what the gov't considers the "assault rifle" and your grandfathered.. yeah you paid more but you didnt miss out...upside is everything goes back to normal you only paid double for one part not the whole damn rifle then get the parts you want on a custom build ....just a suggestion.

    also lesson I learned the hard way. READ EVERYTHING YOU CAN HERE BEFORE YOU BUILD/BUY IT!!! Also use the search button and ask any and all questions you have prior to the purchases. I made the mistake of buying all the cool shit I thought I needed when in hind sight I would have just bought a colt 6920/KAC SR-15 and been done.
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    Thanks for all the responses so far!

    A couple questions regarding buying lowers and other parts for a build. What are the pros and cons of doing a custom job versus buying a complete gun? Wouldn't it be more expensive doing a build of a M&P 15T vs. just buying the gun whole (figure normal pricing) for example? Not saying if I was to do a build it would be with all M&P 15T, but just so I get the correct feel on options.

    Thanks again to all!

    Edit: I forgot to mention earlier that I plan to use my first AR for range shooting and varmint hunting. I would eventually like to pick up a CMMG .22 LR conversion kit for smaller animals. Also the melonite barrel and direct impingement are two things I know I want in my AR.
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    Is MN considering a state level ban? If so, could it pass? I'd find out what your local/state politicians are up to before you do something you'll regret either way.

    If so, then hell yes spend too much and get a rifle.

    If not, then you're in the same boat as the rest of the country. That is, you're dealing with a panic buying mob with no real chance of an AWB actually being enacted.

    So take the time to get your money together, read the stickies here in the AR General Discussion and also in the AR Technical Discussion and learn what rifle you want to spend money on so that when the prices drop and availability returns, you'll be able to make an informed decision. And remember that it's worthless without magazines, which of all the long shot bills has the best chance.

    Get a stripped lower? Sure. It's not rocket science, until something isn't perfect. Find a knowledgable person who has done it before and use the best parts you can afford.

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    First AR Question

    My LGS recently took a stand and set everything they have and will have back to pre-December panic prices. Granted merchandise that comes in will move very fast, but they are doing the right thing. I have a feeling more will stand up and follow but if you take your time and do massive amounts of shopping research you will be able to find what you want for a normal price. Patience is a virtue

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    Quote Originally Posted by thopkins22 View Post
    Is MN considering a state level ban? If so, could it pass? I'd find out what your local/state politicians are up to before you do something you'll regret either way.

    If so, then hell yes spend too much and get a rifle.

    If not, then you're in the same boat as the rest of the country. That is, you're dealing with a panic buying mob with no real chance of an AWB actually being enacted.

    So take the time to get your money together, read the stickies here in the AR General Discussion and also in the AR Technical Discussion and learn what rifle you want to spend money on so that when the prices drop and availability returns, you'll be able to make an informed decision. And remember that it's worthless without magazines, which of all the long shot bills has the best chance.

    Get a stripped lower? Sure. It's not rocket science, until something isn't perfect. Find a knowledgable person who has done it before and use the best parts you can afford.
    I have a pair of 30 rd. PMAG w/window ordered already.

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    I'm hearing a lot of gun-itis. Like when I get new truck-itis. Breath deep, until the urgency goes away. Think of something else.

    For my part, I'm piecing my second AR together. I feel an urgecny to get it done before anything bad happens and am willing to pay some, but not a LOT more for the panic tax.

    I got reasonable parts for a somewhat reasonable amount. PSA deluxe upper and PSA lower. CMMG LPK. BCM buffer tube & buffer. MOE stock. BCM charging handle. MBUS rear from the other gun until I can get a good rear sight. Spikes Tactical bcg. I'm not going to complain all that much it. I got my stuff from the EE, Gunbroker, online, and at the local Cabelas. I have the ability, YouTube videos, info/advise from here. The more I run through it the easier it seems.

    But I would NOT pay BIG bucks for big names at this point. Nope. Wouldn't do it.

    Come to think of it, I just saw a DPMS full carbine in EE for something like $1400-ish. I don't recall the details...
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    What site are you referring to when you say EE?

    Obama was in MN yesterday and he mentioned enforcing HF241. Which is more than just an AWB, it would include basically anything with more than 7 rounds, detachable mag and obviously semi-auto.

    The effective date they are shooting for is 9/1/2013.

    Edit: No pun intended with shooting ref.
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    I was referring to the Equipment Exchange on this site. Definitely worth exploring when you have money to spend.
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    EE, the equipment exchange here on this site. I just read HF241, that crap needs to hit the shredder. I hope all your friends are contacting representatives.


    Quote Originally Posted by Recoil Addict View Post
    What site are you referring to when you say EE?

    Obama was in MN yesterday and he mentioned enforcing HF241. Which is more than just an AWB, it would include basically anything with more than 7 rounds, detachable mag and obviously semi-auto.

    The effective date they are shooting for is 9/1/2013.

    Edit: No pun intended with shooting ref.
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    I hate to say it but HF241 scares me. I'm not old enough when the previous AWB stuff was going on 20 years ago. Was it much the same?

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