Pwa Ar 15 S Serial Number History

Not nearly as common as preban Colts, but I think a much better option for modern builds.

Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts Log In Sign Up User account menu 0 Used firearm (ar15) advise.

Ive been wanting a pre ban ar15, and now seems like the best time to grab one, before any new laws.

Thing is Im still relatively new, and honestly dont know what to look for when buying a used firearm.

Its the 1 thing that has kept me from buying 1 up to this point.

Keep getting talked out of buying one by friends and relatives, for the simply fact you dont know what kind of wear has already been put into the gun from prior use.

So I was just looking for any advice from anyone with more experienced with used firearms I know its more complicated than going to my ffl and buying a pre ban Colt AR15.

Ideally Im looking for a base Colt ar15, to modify into a clone M4A1 Sopmod block 1 wdaniel defense handguard, magpul or b5 system buttstock and acog.

Most of the older Colts are very well made firearms.

Its really not that hard to find stuff in state if you talk to anybody whos been to a few local FFLsshops.

Reply Share Report Save level 2 11 days ago Was looking at their Armslist and it seems a little barren and their website says by appointment only unless its Saturday 12-3.

Do you know if theyve got more stuff in store and if theyd allow an appointment just to browse or if its only for specific gun interests 2 Reply Share Report Save Continue this thread level 1 12 days ago I know its more complicated than going to my ffl and buying a pre ban Colt AR15.

It will be tough to find something in-state, but it would not hurt to visit local gun shops and see what they have.

Yes plenty of pre-ban Colts have compatibility issues with modern parts, but if you just want a complete rifle, a Colt is a good way to go.

As much as I like it, I still want an ar15.

Reply Share Report Save Continue this thread level 1 11 days ago I am a MA dealer and I refer everyone to Defensive Dynamics also.

Alan is truly an expert and has a large revolving stock of preban ARs and AKs.

His stock turns over so fast and he has such a loyal following that keeping it up to date online is pointless.

He keeps up at least one active post to drive traffic but if you need to know what he has, make an appointment and go to his shop.

Pwa Ar 15 S Serial Number History

Great guy. 5 Reply Share Report Save level 1 12 days ago edited 12 days ago recommendation requests require a budget edit - 3,000 for a complete firearm, 1,500 for a lower 4 Reply Share Report Save level 2 12 days ago Lowers are going for closer to 2k 2 Reply Share Report Save Continue this thread level 1 12 days ago Look for Olympic Arms receivers, they have a well documented serial number history.

I think Colt and OA are the only 2 that will have proof readily available.

They are technically milspec and everything will fit, but some of the dimensions is slightly too large or small resulting in a very snug and tight fit, which is not exactly a bad thing, just a hassle to disassemble.

Reply Share Report Save level 2 12 days ago pre ban OAs receivers are cast though, not forged like Colt, so theres a price difference.

Also, youre going to probably want to put in a new lower parts kit and new buffer assembly on the lower.

Aside from quality issues in parts back in the early 90s, youll also have old springs.

Second, for recommendations, here is my prioritization: PWA Commando.

Good quality lowers fit to spec, black anodizing, and LMT bought their tooling to start their business.

Theres a small but somewhat steady stream of them that pop up on gunbroker, sometimes just the lower, sometimes full guns.

Pwa Ar 15 Serial Numbers