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1/7/2014 6:13:01 PM EDT
How's it going gents?  Long time lurker here, have been planning on purchasing a new AR, but unfortunately I'm from the great state of NJ.  On the flip side, I'm currently active duty here in NC.  Here's my dilemma, I want to purchase a new AR, but I want something that I can bring home to NJ and legally shoot.  With that said, I have no issues buying something that isn't NJ legal and buying some extra parts to make it NJ legal.  Would you buy a non-NJ legal rifle, and then buy a fixed stock/extra bull barrel,.. or buy a NJ legal rifle, and order parts that I want separately?  I'm currently looking at a M&P15FT (bull barrel, fixed stock, 10 rd mag), and then ordering the barrel/stock I want after.  What are your thoughts?  Also, where can I find bull barrels?  I can find these online anywhere for purchase.  I appreciate the help.
1/7/2014 5:52:16 PM EDT
[#1]
It's much easier to buy the rifle you want and convert it. Whatever you buy you'll just need to:

Pin stock/fixed stock
no bayo lug
pinned muzzle brake/non-threaded bbl
max 15rd mag

Former NJ guy
1/7/2014 5:55:29 PM EDT
[#2]
Welcome to arfcom.. You could just stay in NC (i work in nc alot) and keep whatever gun you want. Weather is nice, not a bad place. Much better than cold up north and being behind enemy lines.

That said, i sold my colt hbar on the EE (equipment exchange) to someone behind enemy lines and bought what i wanted. Id explore your options and do what is cheaper, but it mAy be easier for you to find an existing ar and get the parts, rather than finding a nj legal rifle outside of nj... (Why would i want a neutered ar??)

Also be sure to check your hometown forum to ask questions about nj laws etc to make sure whatever you plan to do is good to go.

1/7/2014 6:02:44 PM EDT
[#3]
I'm glad you guys are tracking my situation.  And yes, it is killing to have to have a neutered AR, but I'd rather be able to shoot it legally back home, and keep the "goods" in the safe so I can convert it to a real AR whenever I so please.  So back to my original post, have you been able to find any AR bull barrels around?  My original plan was to buy an AR down here, and just buy a bull barrel and fixed stock, but for the life of me, I cannot find a bull barrel anywhere.  That was my rationale for buying a Jersey legal AR, and then buying the barrel/stock that I want.  Any places you know I can find a quality bull barrel?  Much appreciated.
1/8/2014 6:33:59 AM EDT
[#4]
MidwayUSA shows a couple of DPMS uppers with bull barrels as available
1/15/2014 7:23:12 AM EDT
[#5]
There are bull barrels at    http://www.rguns.net/gunparts/rifle-parts-AR.shtml  under 16" and up and other assorted items.