My First AR-15!

[atx2a]

Well, I took a little advice here and there and did the following for now so it would be home defense ready.

New rail system
tactical light (w/light strobe)
handle up front
single point sling

I also bought several new mags (a few 30s and one 40) and a huge case of ammo. I'm going to hold off on optics till I get more used to it.

What do y'all think?

[atx2a]

TOTALLY buying one of these: http://www.tacticalgearjunkie.com/diamo ... it-cannon/

Thanks a lot atx2a!! I was almost over my "I really want one of those too" phase and here ya go messin' with my mind again!!

Sorry buddy!

[atx2a]

Well, I took a little advice here and there and did the following for now so it would be home defense ready.

New rail system
tactical light (w/light strobe)
handle up front
single point sling

I also bought several new mags (a few 30s and one 40) and a huge case of ammo. I'm going to hold off on optics till I get more used to it.

What do y'all think?

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Oh yeah, and the Texas "Come and Take It" ejection port cover and take-down pins are in the mail.

[Jusme]

Here's some more sites that will make you want to spend more money:

http://shop.customgunrails.com/

http://psalmproducts.com/


I plan on making myself a single point sling out of paracord. I found a site with all of the metal components needed. I already made a sling for my shotgun, so I'll see how this goes.

[C-dub]

Yup. He's addicted!

Lookin good atx2a!

[Pawpaw]

Okay, I finally got my first AR....at least that actually belongs to me. I'm not a fan of major mods and tend to be an "out of the box" kind of guy. That being said, I'm curious what basic accessories you all would suggest for this Ruger AR-556? Sling, light, MAYBE optics?

It is basically for having fun at the range and for defense.

Suggestions?

That didn't last long, did it?

[atx2a]

You're all correct...my "keep it simple" mantra didn't last long! Nothing fancy, but I picked up a red dot from Academy and sighted the rifle for absolute co-witness with the built-in sights.

I'd like to say that's it...but you all know there will be more.

[LTCTLB]

You're all correct...my "keep it simple" mantra didn't last long! Nothing fancy, but I picked up a red dot from Academy and sighted the rifle for absolute co-witness with the built-in sights.

I'd like to say that's it...but you all know there will be more.

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And I've ordered my Vortex Strikefire 2 to arrive Tuesday, 7/5/16. Can't wait to take it to the range.

[C-dub]

You're all correct...my "keep it simple" mantra didn't last long! Nothing fancy, but I picked up a red dot from Academy and sighted the rifle for absolute co-witness with the built-in sights.

I'd like to say that's it...but you all know there will be more.

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Very nice looking. Definitely a work in progress. I haven't added or done anything to mine in a year or so. The last thing I did was change the original magpul grip to a Command Arms grip.
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/19602 ... 15-polymer

I think the only other thing I'll do is get a new trigger. The only problem is that I can't make up my mind which one.