Ruger SR556E state compliant

Dirty_Harry · February 25, 2014, 03:22 PM

I have been wanting a Ruger SR556 for some time now. On Target in Kalamazoo has a bunch of the State compliant E models. I know it doesnt have the flashider and the stock is pinned (I would change it eventually anyway), but is there anything ales that would leave me wanting about that model? I have plenty of mags, and while the flashider looks cooler......is it that big of a deal?

Thanks

P.S. It is a significant price savings.

Fishbed77 · February 25, 2014, 06:02 PM

You could get the barrel threaded (about a $60-$75 by a gunsmith). An A2 flash hider is only about $7 or so. Personally, I think a muzzle device is nice to have on this type of rifle if only to protect the crown.

You may need to replace the buffer tube to use an adjustable stock (not sure how Ruger fixes the stock).

Does this model have the stupid California "bullet button"? If so, figure the cost to replace the mag catch.

Dirty_Harry · February 25, 2014, 10:32 PM

I am pretty sure it doesnt have the bullet button.

Corrections Cop · February 26, 2014, 09:10 AM

I've seen the regular one at gander mountain in Lansing. I've never heard of anything "state compliant" here in MI.

Dirty_Harry · February 26, 2014, 10:15 AM

I am assuming they "accidentally" ordered them.

MK11 · February 26, 2014, 10:15 AM

Interesting. Sounds like stuff that used to be available in CT and NY being sold in other states just to get rid of inventory.

Anyway, as mentioned, you can get the barrel threaded with a muzzle device installed. Careful with the stock--they often look like pinned adjustables but were really one piece stocks. Neither one is a big deal to change if the savings are really significant. The guns perform just fine.

Dirty_Harry · March 12, 2014, 03:32 PM

Just a quick update.

While I see a Ruger SR556 in my future, I went a different direction. I just sent payment on a brand new Daniel Defense DDM4V1. I found one for $1200 OTD. (there is one more, PM for info)

I already have an Eotech 512 I am going to mount on it. I am also putting a larue tactical riser for the Eotech. I cant afford a trigger right now, but that will come.

Any other upgrade suggstions?

Fishbed77 · March 12, 2014, 04:42 PM

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While I see a Ruger SR556 in my future, I went a different direction. I just sent payment on a brand new Daniel Defense DDM4V1.

You made a good choice. The Ruger rifles are nice enough, but I'd choose a DD over them every time.

February 25, 2014, 03:22 PM	#1
Dirty_Harry Senior Member Join Date: January 11, 2006 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 1,484	Ruger SR556E state compliant I have been wanting a Ruger SR556 for some time now. On Target in Kalamazoo has a bunch of the State compliant E models. I know it doesnt have the flashider and the stock is pinned (I would change it eventually anyway), but is there anything ales that would leave me wanting about that model? I have plenty of mags, and while the flashider looks cooler......is it that big of a deal? Thanks P.S. It is a significant price savings. __________________ "The only purpose for a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you never should have laid down." "I won't be wronged, I won't be insulted, and I won't be laid a hand on. I don't do these things to other people and I expect the same from them." -John Wayne

February 25, 2014, 10:32 PM	#3
Dirty_Harry Senior Member Join Date: January 11, 2006 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 1,484	I am pretty sure it doesnt have the bullet button. __________________ "The only purpose for a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you never should have laid down." "I won't be wronged, I won't be insulted, and I won't be laid a hand on. I don't do these things to other people and I expect the same from them." -John Wayne

February 26, 2014, 10:15 AM	#5
Dirty_Harry Senior Member Join Date: January 11, 2006 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 1,484	I am assuming they "accidentally" ordered them. __________________ "The only purpose for a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you never should have laid down." "I won't be wronged, I won't be insulted, and I won't be laid a hand on. I don't do these things to other people and I expect the same from them." -John Wayne

March 12, 2014, 03:32 PM	#7
Dirty_Harry Senior Member Join Date: January 11, 2006 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 1,484	Just a quick update. While I see a Ruger SR556 in my future, I went a different direction. I just sent payment on a brand new Daniel Defense DDM4V1. I found one for $1200 OTD. (there is one more, PM for info) I already have an Eotech 512 I am going to mount on it. I am also putting a larue tactical riser for the Eotech. I cant afford a trigger right now, but that will come. Any other upgrade suggstions? __________________ "The only purpose for a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you never should have laid down." "I won't be wronged, I won't be insulted, and I won't be laid a hand on. I don't do these things to other people and I expect the same from them." -John Wayne

February 25, 2014, 06:02 PM	#2
Fishbed77 Senior Member Join Date: November 23, 2010 Posts: 4,862	You could get the barrel threaded (about a $60-$75 by a gunsmith). An A2 flash hider is only about $7 or so. Personally, I think a muzzle device is nice to have on this type of rifle if only to protect the crown. You may need to replace the buffer tube to use an adjustable stock (not sure how Ruger fixes the stock). Does this model have the stupid California "bullet button"? If so, figure the cost to replace the mag catch.

February 26, 2014, 09:10 AM	#4
Corrections Cop Senior Member Join Date: September 21, 2012 Location: Lansing, MI Posts: 390	I've seen the regular one at gander mountain in Lansing. I've never heard of anything "state compliant" here in MI.

February 26, 2014, 10:15 AM	#6
MK11 Senior Member Join Date: April 26, 2001 Posts: 577	Interesting. Sounds like stuff that used to be available in CT and NY being sold in other states just to get rid of inventory. Anyway, as mentioned, you can get the barrel threaded with a muzzle device installed. Careful with the stock--they often look like pinned adjustables but were really one piece stocks. Neither one is a big deal to change if the savings are really significant. The guns perform just fine.