Another good test before you bolt the Brownell's catalog to your weapon: does this solve a problem for me.
Keeps weight down. The John Frum crap is out of control but asking if something solves a problem is a good way to save weight and money.
I don't really have a go-to rifle because I am not an operator like the rest of you :^)
There are a few ARs in the safe, but to tell you the truth I like my sig .556 better... now if only it was the SBR version.
I don't really have a go-to rifle because I am not an operator like the rest of you :^)
There are a few ARs in the safe, but to tell you the truth I like my sig .556 better... now if only it was the SBR version.
The Sig 556 is the reason I'll likely never buy another Sig. Easily the biggest firearm purchasing mistake I've ever made.
I like my AR with the aimpoint pro, a vickers sling, and a surefire flashlight on it. The midwest industries lightweight rail is pretty slick on it, and actually cut some weight
This is pretty much the ideal rifle set up imo. Quality optic, quality white light, quality quick adjust two point sling.
I missed this thread originally. (To busy mucking it up in the GP forum) but I like this advice. Pretty much covers it IMHO.Ok I've read all of the responses.
I think a proper sling is the most underrated piece of gear/accessory out there. Proper use of it will diminish fatigue, improve accuracy, facilitate transitioning and travel. A light is an absolute must. Even before you buy a red dot if you are on a budget you should have a reliable light (as long as you have iron sights at least lol), surefire, streamlight, insight. A reliable red dot optic. Or something with true 1 power to 4 or 6 or 8 power is ok too.
I think more people should consider 20 round mags. If you need more your in deep **** and you can always recharge with a 30 or a drum lol.
Weight is very important. I bet a lot of people would get fatigued just holding their rifle up for 4, 30 round mag dumps. Hey I'm not accustomed to wielding a rifle anymore either so I'm not saying I'm rambo.
I think too many people overlook or discount the light weight pencil barrels. They should be used in more guns. Especialy home defense builds. Light weight rails like keymod and mlok are big weight reducers. The quad rails are a think of the past. Modernize or die of fatigue lol.
A lot of people also think they need to have 2 separate rifles for different task. The whole point of AR's is quick change uppers. Build a solid lower and 2 uppers. One short and one longer. All fits in one case and you can even use the same optic like a trijicon accupower 1-4x24 with a american defense QD mount and if you pre plan you will be on target with both uppers in a hurry. or have 2 optics whatever.