First AR build - before I dive into reading 1705 threads, is there a short guide

[sbi]

anywhere someone can point me to for what is allowed/not allowed in our beloved state (MA)?

Thanks in advance.

 

[warwickben]

anywhere someone can point me to for what is allowed/not allowed in our beloved state (MA)?

Thanks in advance.

Brownells has free videos on there page start to finish .

 

[Bankjob]

Here's a start.

http://www.ar15.com/content/guides/assembly/lower/

 

[Canndo]

Pinned/welded muzzle brake or compensator. No flash hider. No bayonet lug. No adjustable or folding stocks unless pinned.

None of this applies to a preban lower.

 

[Cmaro21]

anywhere someone can point me to for what is allowed/not allowed in our beloved state (MA)?
Thanks in advance.

Canndo pretty much nailed it with this.

Pinned/welded muzzle brake or compensator. No flash hider. No bayonet lug. No adjustable or folding stocks unless pinned.
None of this applies to a preban lower.

Since you are green you can get into the members section. There is a sticky with a guide to help putting things together.
http://www.northeastshooters.com/vbulletin/threads/202059-AR-Build-Documents-step-by-step-guide

 

[sbi]

Pinned/welded muzzle brake or compensator. No flash hider. No bayonet lug. No adjustable or folding stocks unless pinned.

None of this applies to a preban lower.

Thanks! I am aware of Brownells videos and the other guides, but that's what I was looking for (MA specific).
So I can get any muzzle brake and have it pinned here in MA?

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Canndo pretty much nailed it with this.



Since you are green you can get into the members section. There is a sticky with a guide to help putting things together.
http://www.northeastshooters.com/vbulletin/threads/202059-AR-Build-Documents-step-by-step-guide

Thank you!

 

[tysdad115]

Thanks! I am aware of Brownells videos and the other guides, but that's what I was looking for (MA specific).
So I can get any muzzle brake and have it pinned here in MA?

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Thank you!

Yes, as long as the manufacturer of the device doesnt declare it as a flash hider.

 

[mac1911]

what are you thinking of building? consider a target crown. no muzzle device?

 

[beaker]

Thanks! I am aware of Brownells videos and the other guides, but that's what I was looking for (MA specific).
So I can get any muzzle brake and have it pinned here in MA?

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Thank you!

I would look at the Griffen Tactical comp. Best comp I've ever used and doesn't blast the hats off of people to either side of you.

 

[sbi]

what are you thinking of building? consider a target crown. no muzzle device?

Hmmm, not sure I understand. Nothing fancy, for sure. Target and HD.

 

[warwickben]

http://aresarmor.com/store/Item/Muzzle_Ares_Breath

 

[Canndo]

Hmmm, not sure I understand. Nothing fancy, for sure. Target and HD.

Basically, the muzzle has no threads.

 

[mac1911]

Basically, the muzzle has no threads.

you can then switch out sights and handguards at will with out cutting or drilling out pinned brake.

If you cant afford several uppers at the same time you can easily switch out accessories, from like the rifle on the top


to this by just changing the gas block and free float. I did this for a little while until I could afford to buy a upper receiver and barrel.

 

[pastera]

http://aresarmor.com/store/Item/Muzzle_Ares_Breath

I would be very cautious with that break if I had any tubing that could slide over it with a tight fit ... don't need any no-knocks!

 

[warwickben]

I would be very cautious with that break if I had any tubing that could slide over it with a tight fit ... don't need any no-knocks!

If you read the link they added pins to prevent that.
I followed a thread who used one on a form1 for a ak and it seemed to work ok.

 

[pastera]

If you read the link they added pins to prevent that.
I followed a thread who used one on a form1 for a ak and it seemed to work ok.

Pins on the front don't stop a tube from sliding from the rear - cut the proper slots and the pins could be used to latch the tube in place.

 

[warwickben]

Pins on the front don't stop a tube from sliding from the rear - cut the proper slots and the pins could be used to latch the tube in place.

Little more work would need to be done then that.

 

[Cmaro21]

[STRIKE=NM]Ben, what's that brake called? On phone and can't look it up.[/STRIKE]

Never mind, I am on a computer now and saw the link right above your photo. Neat item, I'd like to see it in action.