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    Quote Originally Posted by mxriderkev View Post
    I'm about to purchase a stage model 1L, is there a break in procedre I should go through? And does anyone have any information on paq 4 infared lasers? Are they legal to own to the public?
    No particular break-in procedure. And no the Peq-4 infrared lasers are not legal to own.

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    And I was told to break in an m4 buy sooting 5 rounds, run a patch down the barrel and reapeat about 3 to 4 times. Which doesn't make to much sense to me
    Thats more for precision rifles, although some shooters would debate the usefulness of that tedious method for even precision weapons. As others have said the AR doesn't require any special break in other than clean, lube and shoot.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Quib View Post
    - Disassemble
    - Clean
    - Inspect
    - Lube
    - Reassemble
    - Function Check
    - Shoot
    I'd go with this.
    Did your new weapon come with a manual? If so read it cover to cover first.

    Clean & lube: https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=35490

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    IR lasers are legal to own. Its against FDA regulations to buy one from a dealer or manufacturer unless you are LE or MIL.


    The only way for average civilian to get one is 2nd hand from an LEO or mil member who was able to buy one individually.



    Be careful buying one as if you buy a stolen unit you could forfeit it along with the couple- three thousand you paid for it.



    Id really like a couple PEQ 15's but am not about to spend several thousand on one 2nd hand when if they were legal for sale the cost would be significantly less.




    ETA: As for break in its good to shoot at least 500rds of quality brass cased 5.56MM ammo to ensure everything is functioning properly. You do not need to break in a barrel with a chrome bore. I don't really even "break in" stainless barrels either. Just go shoot, and Ive never noticed anything negative about not doing some tedious cleaning prodecure for the first 20 rounds. The copper jacket is far softer than the steel, and 20 rds is not going to do anything to it.
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    Load ammo into magazine
    Insert magazine into AR
    Chamber round
    Point towards enemy
    Pull trigger until empty
    Lather, rinse & repeat until out of ammo or money

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    yeah...I'm pretty sure you shoot it

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    Looks like the answer is easy, but thanks for posting anyway. Just got a new BCM and was wondering the same thing before my first trip to the range.

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    Thank you everyone for your answers, they all really helped ( except the smart ass's)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Belmont31R View Post
    IR lasers are legal to own. Its against FDA regulations to buy one from a dealer or manufacturer unless you are LE or MIL.


    The only way for average civilian to get one is 2nd hand from an LEO or mil member who was able to buy one individually.



    Be careful buying one as if you buy a stolen unit you could forfeit it along with the couple- three thousand you paid for it.



    Id really like a couple PEQ 15's but am not about to spend several thousand on one 2nd hand when if they were legal for sale the cost would be significantly less.




    ETA: As for break in its good to shoot at least 500rds of quality brass cased 5.56MM ammo to ensure everything is functioning properly. You do not need to break in a barrel with a chrome bore. I don't really even "break in" stainless barrels either. Just go shoot, and Ive never noticed anything negative about not doing some tedious cleaning prodecure for the first 20 rounds. The copper jacket is far softer than the steel, and 20 rds is not going to do anything to it.
    against FDA regulations?

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    Quote Originally Posted by mxriderkev View Post
    Thank you everyone for your answers, they all really helped ( except the smart ass's)
    Not a problem. Glad I could help.
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