Age and specs for a JP15

[ALFswe]

I will soon buy my first AR15 and has an offer about an JP15.
I have tried a few JPs an they are ofc excellent. This JP15 looks good on the outside, minimum wear and tear. The current owner has stated it is "a few years old".
Is it possible for anyone to look at the photos i attach and give me an estimate on when it is manufactured?
The only specs i know is that it is an 16" barrel w/o heat sink and an adjustable gas block.

 

[TonyTheTiger]

I'm no JP expert, but I know a bunch of JP owners that have been buying them for decades and I see JP rifles at matches all the time, some that I know are 15+ years old and some that are brand new.
In my completely non-expert opinion based on nothing in particular that rifle is more than five years old and less than 15. That opinion is worth what you paid for it, but I'm sure if you called JP with a serial number they'd be happy to give you an idea of production date.

 

[ALFswe]

Based on the current owners statement which i think is pretty accurate he has fired less than 1000 rounds. But i will test shoot and have a look inside before i buy. And send the serial to JP for production date and full specs.

 

[Lthrt]

It has the old school front hand guard but that doesn’t necessarily “age” the rifle since it has remained an option long after offering their new rapid config. versions. I think the rapid config came out at least 13 yrs ago, since I bought one of both configurations in 2010(ish).

 

[FALex]

This rifle was likely built a few years before 2020. It has the older style handguard (how it attaches to the upper). I’m not sure when they started the new configuration, but I have the same on my LRP and I bought it back in 2015. However, just grab the serial and call JP. They’ll tell you the date of manufacture.

Depending upon the price, it’s likely a decent buy. Lastly, 1000 rounds on an AR in 5.56 isn’t anything to worry about.

 

[ALFswe]

This rifle was likely built a few years before 2020. It has the older style handguard (how it attaches to the upper). I’m not sure when they started the new configuration, but I have the same on my LRP and I bought it back in 2015. However, just grab the serial and call JP. They’ll tell you the date of manufacture.

Depending upon the price, it’s likely a decent buy. Lastly, 1000 rounds on an AR in 5.56 isn’t anything to worry about.

How is it attached differently? Will it make a difference to me in the future if i want to upgrade anything (heat sink, another handguard)?

I agree about the rounds. As long as the current owner is true in what he stated.

About the price. He asks about 50% of the price compared to a brand new (although its a different config these days). And maybe 75% of what he payed.

 

[ALFswe]

So, the rifle is from 2012.
But JP does not have any specs for the inside of the gun. Does any of you guys know what parts they used for the JP15 in 2012?
Supermatch barrel, Silent captured spring etc?

 

[Molon]

How is it attached differently? Will it make a difference to me in the future if i want to upgrade anything (heat sink, another handguard)?

That's a gen II handguard. IIRC, the barrel nut attached in the same manner as the gen I shown below . . .

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[FALex]

So, the rifle is from 2012.
But JP does not have any specs for the inside of the gun. Does any of you guys know what parts they used for the JP15 in 2012?
Supermatch barrel, Silent captured spring etc?

Well, looking at the limited pics, it's not so easy to tell. I believe in 2012, you're still going to get JP at the top of the game. It may not be a "super match" barrel, but the barrel is gonna be extremely accurate. In fact, trying to examine it, I would bet it is not a "super match," because it appears to have a linear taper after the chamber. The super match barrels have the unique taper to allow for the thermal dissipator, then get thicker toward the muzzle.

It's been too long, but I don't believe the SCS was available in 2012. However, that's an easy fix.

You've got their older style AGB on the barrel.

If you can just tell me the price, I'll straight up tell you if it's worth the cash (feel free to PM me if you'd like). I have seen much more recent models go for notably less money when compared to what you would pay getting one brand new from JP.

 

[Lthrt]

JP makes the most accurate semi auto rifles on the planet. At least both of mine are phenomenal (CTR223 and JP15 in 6.5Grendel). Sold all my other brands sans my cheap rattle can gun and a AR pistol. Buy with confidence if priced right