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Well, after much deliberation, calculation and advice, I decided to go with the NJ compliant version (811031). Turns out Bud's offers an LEO discount on many weapons including this one and as a veteran, I qualified for the discount, so I got it for $348 shipped- a $60 discount over the nearest competitor that I could find. As for the tweaking, I was speaking more of accessorizing...adding components via the Picatinny rails. The supplied fixed stock will stay, but the quad rail is actually removable and replaceable as well. And with the previously mentioned barrel adapter, compensator and muzzle brake options abound. I've also found modified 15rd magazines (using 25rd S&W OE mags), so it'll "max out" per NJ law pretty quick. I plan to add an A2 handle with scope rail, a 4x15 scope, a muzzle break, some rubber ladders around the quad rail and a trio of 15rd mags. The attached image shows the general look I'm going for. Thanks for all the replies.

I've sent a note to my local FFL about what compliance work he does, if any. Going that route, it appears the 811033 version is the way to go. It'll need the stock, compensator and mag pinned to be legal in NJ, but I've found two sellers at $369. Any ideas what a "going rate" is for the pinning work needed? Firearm Specifications Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: M&P15-22 Sku: 811033 Caliber: .22LR Capacity: 25 Rounds Action: Blow Back Semi-Auto Barrel Length: 16 inch Barrel Twist: 1 in 15 inch Overall Length: 33.75 inch Extended/30.5 inch Collapsed Weight (No Mag.): 5.5 lbs. Trigger Pull: 7 lbs. (approx.) Upper & Lower Material: Polymer Barrel Material: Carbon Steel Finish: Matte Black Front Sight: Adj. A2 Post Rear Sight: Adj. Dual Aperture

Correct... on both statements. Just a little eye candy.

Hmm...what if the chosen brake was permanently attached to the adapter? There wouldn't be a way to expose the threads anymore and the original barrel remains unaltered?

At 53 years old, I've only been licensed for 2.5 years and own a .40 Sig for target shooting and HD. While at a PA outdoor range, my wife and I rented a bunch of different pistols and a few rifles to feel out what we'd like to own. The SIG P2022 was easily my preferred HD item. But a basic AR15 won my wife's heart while plinking away, and I so love the look and tweaking ability they have. In the next couple of months, I'm going to be getting an S&W M&P 15-22 in NJcomp trim (10rd clip/fixed stock, non-threaded barrel and so on) for both of us to use exclusively for target shooting, and I'm making a list of add-ons I'm going to start gathering shortly. All that brings me to this: NJ law says the rifle can't have a threaded barrel as it already has a removable mag and a pistol grip. Okay, but what about an adapter that attaches to the end of the barrel with a set screw and has threads to accept muzzle breaks, etc? http://www.kineti-tech.com/m-p-15-22-thread-adapter/ Would that be considered an NJ illegal mod? Or does it get a pass for not being threads permanently cut into the actual barrel? The 22LR has near-nil recoil so I don't NEED a break, but the barrel just looks so naked with nothing at the end. Thoughts?

Franklin Boro 07416, Sussex County, NJ, April 2013. 51 years old, first time licensee and buyer. Started April 9th, paying a $5 license application fee and $4 for two handgun permit apps ($9 total to the town), plus $57.50 (paid online) for an April 15th fingerprinting appointment with SAFRAN for the background check. My license and permits were issued to me on May 29, 2015. Tho it took nearly two months total, I must say the local PD was not merely tolerant (and in no way an obstacle) of another citizen acquiring firearms, they were all downright encouraging, from the receptionist/dispatcher to the few patrolmen I interacted with. They explained the process would take time, but not at the local level. It was the state's end of things that slowed the process down, especially in the wake of the Sandy Hook shootings and the rush by the public to get weapons they believed would soon be made illegal. My town itself practically rushed my apps out and when they came back, they were fast to call and say "come get them!". Besides, I waited 33 years longer than I had to to get my license. What's another 8 weeks?