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Re: My First AR-15!
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2016 2:27 pm
by 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?
Re: My First AR-15!
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2016 2:31 pm
by atx2a
Jusme wrote:
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!

Re: My First AR-15!
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2016 2:32 pm
by atx2a
atx2a wrote: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.

Re: My First AR-15!
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2016 3:25 pm
by 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.
Re: My First AR-15!
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2016 11:32 pm
by C-dub
Yup. He's addicted!
Lookin good atx2a!
Re: My First AR-15!
Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2016 5:21 am
by Pawpaw
atx2a wrote: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?

Re: My First AR-15!
Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2016 9:08 pm
by 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.
Re: My First AR-15!
Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2016 9:15 pm
by LTCTLB
atx2a wrote: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.
Re: My First AR-15!
Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2016 10:05 pm
by C-dub
atx2a wrote: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.