If you're looking for good buy on an AR-15: $349.99

[CJS06]

Johny, the paddle upgrade (if you get a gun that does not have it) is super easy.  I have done many on older HKs and PTRs.  From what I have seen all new PTRs are coming with the magazine release paddle.

Chris

[JohnyMac]

Thx Brother! 

[Nemo]

While you are over there check out the testing video on the LifeStraw.  Might change your mind on them.  Or verify it.

Nemo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4ido-pGUfE&ab_channel=Sci-Inspi

[RB in GA]

Verified mine Nemo- I have about 30 of them stashed away for unforeseen needs

[JohnyMac]

Ordered a PTR GIR 101 today. Should be here by the end of the week.

Now I just need to find an optic for it.

[CJS06]

Johny

Are you looking more for a red dot or possibly an LPVO?

Chris

[JohnyMac]

LPVO. I was looking at Vortex Crossfire II and Primary Arms SLx 1-6x24mm to start with. However, I am open to any suggestions. 

[RB in GA]

 I use the Crossfire II's on my ARs and have had zero issues with them.

[Jackalope]

   Congratulations on the new firearm, Johny!  I think you'll enjoy it!

[CJS06]

LPVO. I was looking at Vortex Crossfire II and Primary Arms SLx 1-6x24mm to start with. However, I am open to any suggestions. 

You wont be going wrong with either of those.  The Vortex Strike Eagle 1-8x is also a very good choice. The Primary Arms PLx 1-8x compact is also a good option.  If you can find one used for a good price or have a friend that can get one for dealer or LE pricing also look for Leupold Mk6 1-6x.

That is a pretty wide price range.

Chris

[Deathstyle]

Any ideas on what rig you wanna run e it?

[JohnyMac]

Thx Chris.

Deathstyle, sorry Brother, I did not understand your question.

[Deathstyle]

Do you have a chest rig or webbing set up in mind for your battle rifle?

[JohnyMac]

OH, got it Deathstyle. I am slow on the up-take. 

I haven't put any thought into it. Now that you bring it up, I will probably start with a 7.62x51 battle belt set up similarly to my 5.56 BB. Then see what is out there for a vest that fits 7.62 mags. I have a plate carrier that I do not use except for a CQB drama.

Any suggestions? 

[Jackalope]

Initially, you could use the same battle belt, just change the magazine pouches.

After using the PTR 91, you may find that you prefer that over a 5.56 firearm.  A 7.62 certainly speaks with authority.  At a previous location we lived in a wide valley, and when I used the HK 91, it would echo throughout the valley.   There are military surplus mag pouches for the 91 magazines, and I know RTG has plenty of surplus magazines which are decent.

[Deathstyle]

SADF pattern 70 web belt would be the tits but hard to find nowadays.

Check out ATS tactical chest harness they have 4 mag rigs. One split front and 1 single piece

[JohnyMac]

Thank you gentlemen.

Having a challenge of hooking up the FFL to my order. My FFL friend, faxed in a copy of his FFL Sunday and a note saying this FFL is connected to my order number.

I am sure it will all work out in the end however, it would be nice if one thing I ordered showed up without issues. LOL.

Stay tuned. 

[Jackalope]

   I had a FFL speed bump last week.  Placed an order, and the vendor website had a FFL search engine associated with the site.  I chose a local FFL that I've used before, and waited for shipping information.  The next day I received an e-mail indicating that the local FFL needed to send their paperwork to the vendor, even though the local FFL was already listed in the vendor's database.  Made the request to the local FFL, and the firearm was shipped later in the day.  They must have shipped it UPS second day, because the firearm arrived at my local FFL two days later.  So, order placed on a Monday afternoon, and the gun was at my local FFL by Thursday morning.  I really didn't expect it that quickly seeing how shipping speeds have sucked recently.

[JohnyMac]

  it is always something. LOL

[Felix]

As a "meat hunter", I would timidly add two bits.
The difference in barrel length comes down to two and really, only two factors.
Are you depending on this weapon to serve for LONG range?
or are you (mostly)
Depending on this weapon to be "handy" day in day out basis within the average ranges you might (probably) would engage on home turf?
I have opted for the shorter barrel.  I have never practiced "long range", I treat rifle as a glorified bow.   And in night/obscured visibility, this is probably not a bad thing to be habituated to.
"Stand off" capability is and surely will be of value.   Having someone in your MAG with something like a Creedmoor, drilling the bull at 600 yards might prove a huge benefit.   
But looked at on a statistical basis. I lean towards "close in" and the easier handling of a shorter barrel.  Certainly adequate for most of what we might encounter if homesteads threatened by desperate "supplicants".
But what do I know?   Not much.   Only worked on critters who didn't plan ahead or shoot back.

[JohnyMac]

We figured out the issue on the holdup of my new rifle. My FFL business is in NYS, I live in PA. They are nervous sending a firearm to a NY FFL dealer as the rifle is illegal in NY. It has a threaded barrel with the flash suppressor not pinned and the 20-round mags it comes with.

My FFL had to send them a email stating that he is aware the rifle is illegal in NYS however, he was just doing the transfer to a resident in PA.

NYS FFL can do a long gun transfer (Non-Class 3) to any person in any state that the weapons is allowed to be owned. Handguns are a whole different story though. 

I do understand the concern of the distributer as they do not want to deal with a return. Hopefully, this will leave the distributor today. Then I can fill out the 4473 Monday or Tuesday after it arrives. Its always something.   

[JohnyMac]

Rifle was released yesterday. Suppose to leave the distributer today via Fed Ex. Should be at FFL Saturday.

Sounds like a good reason to go north of the border to have a nice 'dinner out' with some good friends.

Ordered 10-mags, the PA 1x6 scope & Midwest Ind. Cantilever scope mount, Dead Air proprietary KeyMo Muzzle Brake for my .30 cal. suppressor, 500-rounds of ammo, and a Magpul padded sling. Gee, what have I forgotten? Maybe a Steiner IR Laser? No, I will hold off on that as I do not want to break the bank. 

A review and pic's to come in the near future.

Thanks to all that offered their 3 cents.     

[Jackalope]

   You're going to need lots more ammo.  There's a H&K magazine loader that would be helpful.  Also, you may want to purchase an ejection port buffer, if you plan on reloading your brass.

[Deathstyle]

Given how blessed you are to have a battle rifle with mags so cheap. Id argue you should buy wayyyy more mags. Unless you're on a budget. Then Id suggest making a monthly purchase of even more mags over time.

[JohnyMac]

Oh yeah Deathstyle 

Jackalope, JC Dodge told me that the ejection port buffer may not work on my rifle due in part to the welded rail. He mentioned that at a bare minimum, I might have to do some minor surgery via Dremel to make it work. If I wasn't so far away from CJS06, I would ask him to guide me in the operation. Maybe worth a trip to buy ya' dinner at Evelin's Brother.