Finally joined the Black rifle crowd
Hawkeye755
February 28, 2003, 01:49 PM
I got my tax return back and decided that since I have a lack of black rifles in my collection so far , zero, I would correct that.
I had my local shop put a Colt 16" post ban aside for me and I would pick it up today. i went in to get it and as I was talking to the owner he showed me a brand new in the box never been fired pre ban Colt Sporter model. When I asked how much he quoted me a price I couldn't refuse. Don't ask it was a good deal.
So I walked out the pround papa of a new AR-15 :D
:D :D :D
I am happy if you couldn't tell. Now the next question is whether or not to leave it as is or start buying accessories. That is when I have money again.
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GW45
February 28, 2003, 02:03 PM
I was told to leave mine alone for while - and I'm glad I did - I love mine. Armalite AR-15A2 20" BBL.
Congrats and Happy Shooting.
GW45
Onslaught
February 28, 2003, 02:08 PM
I am happy if you couldn't tell. Now the next question is whether or not to leave it as is or start buying accessories. That is when I have money again.
Face it... you will NEVER have money again :D
Do yourself a BIG favor though... Never, and I mean NEVER go over to www.ar15.com !!! Those guys will have you wanting to spend $200 to make it a Short Barrelled Rifle, or $500 on a pistol caliber upper, or $750 on a Trijicon scope, or $3000 to make it full-auto... It just never ends!
Congratulations on your purchase! I sincerely hope that everyone's "post-ban" rifles become "just plain rifles" again soon, because there are just more options for goodies on a pre-ban. I wish I could afford a second one, since I can't make up my mind how I want mine configured.
Schuey2002
February 28, 2003, 02:12 PM
Congratulations on the purchase of your new "black rifle", Hawkeye755.:)
You need to add accessories...>>>
http://37mm.com/lotw/images/m4a3.jpg
gun-fucious
February 28, 2003, 02:23 PM
:)
http://www.cafeshops.com/nowood
Hawkeye755
February 28, 2003, 02:24 PM
Thanks Schuey that was the last thing I needed to see:D
The damage has been done though. I have already been to AR15.com. I suppose I will have to get a colapsable stock, then a short barrel, then optics, and then my wife will kill me if she hasn't already by this point. :uhoh:
Is it a bad sign that I took the day off work so I can clean it and go shoot?
Hawkeye755
February 28, 2003, 02:43 PM
Here is a pic
Schuey2002
February 28, 2003, 02:52 PM
Just look at it, it's beggin' to have a 37mm Flare Launcher put on it..:D :neener:
Hawkeye755
February 28, 2003, 04:37 PM
Not that I have been thinking about it much,.......but.....
It would look awful good with a S.I.R. on it, a colapsable stock, Trijicon tri power, ARMS # 40 folding rear sight, Surefire Millenium vertical foregrip, 16" barrel with Vortex flash suppressor.
The 37mm flare launcher does look good.
Just a few things off the top of my head that I may do. Not like I have been thinking about it much
:D
gun-fucious
February 28, 2003, 08:43 PM
it would look real cool with the new Magpul stock:
http://www.bizplaces.com/magpul/
another48hrs
February 28, 2003, 08:45 PM
Hawkeye, its too beautiful to accesorize! Get another one, then you can accesorize.:D Congradulations!
bad_dad_brad
February 28, 2003, 08:53 PM
Congrats. I joined up last November and have never regreted it. I got a Bushy Shorty A2. Love it!
earlybirdnj
February 28, 2003, 09:52 PM
try the ace stock. i have one on my rra and absolutely love it!
Chipperman
March 1, 2003, 12:23 PM
Why does it have a post-ban upper on it?
dude
March 1, 2003, 01:06 PM
............it's not post-ban with that milspec flash supressor
nice rifle, enjoy
I'ts just like the rack grade stuff we had in the Army and does not 'need' any stuff added to be a great rifle.
Litlman
March 1, 2003, 01:27 PM
GOOD JOB!!! Now go out and shoot the crap out of it . You will have a ball. I have a Bushmaster Shorty and love it!
Hawkeye755
March 1, 2003, 02:46 PM
I got a good start. Now all I need is some warmer weather, or no snow :cuss: snow.
A little off hand practice.:D
I started having bootcamp flashbacks. I have bben watching too much Mail Call.
"you are shooting low and to the right MAGGOT"
:rolleyes:
I can't wait for warmer weather.
QuickDraw
March 1, 2003, 11:14 PM
Is it a bad sign that I took the day off work so I can clean it and go shoot?
Heck No!(I do it all the time!):D
QuickDraw
telewinz
March 2, 2003, 08:43 PM
Your going to hell, your going to hell:D
Kahr carrier
March 3, 2003, 06:53 AM
Congrats welcome to the Black side.:neener:
BigG
March 3, 2003, 07:54 AM
Black is beautiful.
Onslaught
March 3, 2003, 10:20 AM
It would look awful good with a S.I.R. on it, a colapsable stock, Trijicon tri power, ARMS # 40 folding rear sight, Surefire Millenium vertical foregrip, 16" barrel with Vortex flash suppressor.
See, you're already thinking like an AR-aholic!
I didn't need to see Schuey2002's rifle either... I've been eying the "new" collapsible stock design, and man that Aimpoint looks good!
Hawkeye755
March 3, 2003, 11:37 AM
There is a new stock that is supposed to be available in the next couple months. I believe it is called the Crane stock. I have seen pictures of it and really like the design. they have pictures and information of it here
http://ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=12&t=150981&page=5#1169946
Since I can't afford any accessories yet I am going to watch and see how much it is. If anyone has had the oppertunity to see, use, touch one I would appreciate any additional info.
Kharn
March 3, 2003, 01:19 PM
Dude: Read Hawkeye's first post again, he was going to buy a 16" postban, but got offered a great deal on the preban Sporter. Colt chopped bayonet lugs starting in like 89, but its still a preban.
Kharn
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