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[D Fresh]

Another vote for Vortex here.

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[9zero1790]

I've shot ARs at the range but never bothered to own my own. Decided to change that. From those that have experience, what accessories do you consider the essentials and what process do you recommend on selecting a particular one? Optics? Foregrips? I'm not really interested in lasers or lights but I'm open to suggestions from those who have more experience (and already spent their own cash) on what worked from them and what didn't.

i would go as simple as possible. my flawed opinion - most of the stuff people put on are more in the way and dead weight. i would say essentials that one must have forward assist, dust cover and millspec sized buffer tube m4 feed ramps, fixed front a2 sight and a flat top upper so you can pick what you wish for a rear sight or optic. as far as optics i prefer simple on those as well, a red dot with small dot and adjustable brightness backed up by a co witness iron peep sight. fore grips and all that is not needed. the only addition i would even mention is if you use the setup for home defense is a flashlight. basic small fairly bright, easy push button end style without all the crazy modes and levels. on off. i dont even waste time or space with a light mount lol a couple good zip ties on the hand guard and the light is not going any where. its movable if you want quick and easy. big lights get in the way. super bright lights blind you not just the bad guys lol. the sort of light thats led, takes one AA battery or one cr123 is perfect. put the flashlight in place where you can thumb the on off button easily and natural from the spot your forward hand goes when comfy aiming the rig. avoid this : lol

 

[Rinn69]

A good set of flip-up BUIS (Back-Up Iron Sights).

 

[Bob902]

I've shot ARs at the range but never bothered to own my own. Decided to change that. From those that have experience, what accessories do you consider the essentials and what process do you recommend on selecting a particular one? Optics? Foregrips? I'm not really interested in lasers or lights but I'm open to suggestions from those who have more experience (and already spent their own cash) on what worked from them and what didn't.

But a bunch of ammo and shoot the snot out of it. I would do that long before I spent a bunch of money on accessories. Not really a fan of foregrips. As far as optics, what distances are you looking at? If most of your shooting is 100 yards or less, get a red dot. With a proper zero you should be able to make combat effective hits out to 300 yards fairly easy. If not a red dot, then stick with a 1-6 power scope. Still, ammo and trigger time is your friend.

 

[Langwilliams]

I'm considering a Sig Romeo5 for my pistol platform. I know I'm not a competition shooter by any means so no need for the top shelf stuff. From what I've read it's the most reliable optic for under $300. I've seen it on sale for half that.

 

[DocE3Gun]

I'm considering a Sig Romeo5 for my pistol platform. I know I'm not a competition shooter by any means so no need for the top shelf stuff. From what I've read it's the most reliable optic for under $300. I've seen it on sale for half that.

In all honesty, there are no great micro dots for mounting to a pistol, and I've seen both cheap and expensive dots seemingly survive forever or die in 700-800 rounds. It does appear that if you have your slide milled for a specific dot, their ability to hold specs is very important! Just a hair loose on the pins that fit the optic and that optic is likely to die fast regardless of the manufacturer for the dot. Stone Bridge Gunworks near Kansas City does a great job keeping those specs tight on CZ pistols and I'd trust them to mill a slide and keep it tight like my higher end PT pistols.

 

[Scott D]

Here's a couple of rifles my Father In-Law gave me in the past two months.

Japanese Arisaka Type 38 rifle. Supposedly manufactured between 1933-1940, judging from the serial number. Captured in the Philippines, according to the vintage note on the side of the stock.

The Chrysanthemum is intact, not defaced.

British 303 Lee Enfield SMLE MK III. Made in 1918. Looks like it's in great condition. I want to get some ammo and shoot this one.

 

[9zero1790]

I'm considering a Sig Romeo5 for my pistol platform. I know I'm not a competition shooter by any means so no need for the top shelf stuff. From what I've read it's the most reliable optic for under $300. I've seen it on sale for half that.

ive used a couple of sig optics and they are worth every penny. better than the cheap stuff and a great quality value option in its price range. sure, better ones exist but the holes in the paper do not know the difference. i would put the sig electronic sights sorta on the same level as a most of the nikon optics line of scopes. not the very best but good quality and much better than the cheap o brands while sturdy and trust worthy.

 

[9zero1790]

Here's a couple of rifles my Father In-Law gave me in the past two months.

Japanese Arisaka Type 38 rifle. Supposedly manufactured between 1933-1940, judging from the serial number. Captured in the Philippines, according to the vintage note on the side of the stock.

The Chrysanthemum is intact, not defaced.

British 303 Lee Enfield SMLE MK III. Made in 1918. Looks like it's in great condition. I want to get some ammo and shoot this one.

wow father in law gave you some historic and cool gifts!

 

[canyonslicker]

A friend gave me an M1 carbine that was taken from a dead Japanese officer on Guadalcanal that they retrieved from a dead Marine by his uncle. All the markings are correct and never went back to the armory for updates. The bore looked toasted at first but after cleaning it there was nothing wrong with it. I looked up the value and it was around 1800 bucks. I told my friend that and offered to give it back. He said no because he has another one and wanted me to have a part history. He lives in the city and wanted to get rid of a few ground squirrels so I gave him my high power .22 pellet rifle that sells today for 400 bucks. He never asked for anything. It was least I could do.

 

[9zero1790]

A friend gave me an M1 carbine that was taken from a dead Japanese officer on Guadalcanal that they retrieved from a dead Marine by his uncle. All the markings are correct and never went back to the armory for updates. The bore looked toasted at first but after cleaning it there was nothing wrong with it. I looked up the value and it was around 1800 bucks. I told my friend that and offered to give it back. He said no because he has another one and wanted me to have a part history. He lives in the city and wanted to get rid of a few ground squirrels so I gave him my high power .22 pellet rifle that sells today for 400 bucks. He never asked for anything. It was least I could do.

wow i dont think i have any thing that historic lol.

 

[canyonslicker]

wow i dont think i have any thing that historic lol.

I get it, I feel quite honored to have this gift bestowed upon me. It really is humbling.

 

[canyonslicker]

I find it interesting the Japanese officers preferred it over their weapons of choice.

 

[Sharky]

https://www.glennbeck.com/ceo-says-...his-ammunition-deliveries-go-missing-with-ups

 

[9zero1790]

I find it interesting the Japanese officers preferred it over their weapons of choice.

im not an expert on the jap weapons but if i remember correctly the main rifle they used was a bolt action, big heavy type. so i bet the little auto loading carbine was like a hot rod to the Japanese. weighed less, smaller, easier to deal with.

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