For those following the thread, if you're a veteran Govx has some occasional good deals as well. They carry Vortex.
https://www.govx.com/m/414/vortex-optics
This thread makes me feel old. At least the idea seems to have worked. But I still feel old. Anyway, thanks to Norton and all who made it happen. This state is gun stupid, but hopefully we made a positive impact in some way and continue to do so.
Congrats and welcome! I helped my #1 girl through the naturalization gauntlet last year, and yes, when you finally walk up to get that certificate it's an amazing moment. At the risk of losing my Man Card I'll admit that I cried when they called her name. Lol. Anyway, welcome to the community.
It's an LWRC piston upper. The 5.45 was a limited run back in 2013 or so. Very reliable and easy to clean. It takes modified pmags or dedicated 5.45 AR mags, but other than that it's a 1 for 1 swap on a standard AR lower. 14.75" pinned to 16". I love it.
Thread drift time! I've got a pre-2013 556 lower purchased on a 77R. Does that mean I can put any upper on it even if it's M4 profile or something like that? And would it be good to go as a "pistol"?
All is good since we have masks. Masks protect us from any possible harm. Even the dog is masked up since he is going with us. We are obedient citizens.