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AR15 add ons -- What are the best?

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#1 ·
Looking to add a vertical grip to my shorty AR. not sure what is best. Folding, No folding, built in light, etc. What is your preference?

Tactical sling system. Same question.

My AR is a Bushmaster 16" heavy barrel flat top with an Aimpoint M3, ARMS mount, 6 position stock, DPMS BUIS, Yankee forearm, and a GemTech M4-02 suppressor. There is a Magpul trigger guard and grip on it too.
 
#6 ·
madgunsmith said:
I'm a contrary old cuss. I don't like any of the modern doo-dads on the AR-15.

Keep the gun light and simple. Why clutter it up by bolting a kitchen sink to it?


Mad.
plus a million, K.I.S.S!
 
#8 ·
Thanks for the advice. Maybe I'll keep it as is. Light and manuverable is good. I still want to get a sling to replace the stock one.
 
#9 ·
madgunsmith said:
I'm a contrary old cuss. I don't like any of the modern doo-dads on the AR-15.

Keep the gun light and simple. Why clutter it up by bolting a kitchen sink to it?


Mad.
I'm with you Mad,

All I have added to my AR is a Leupold MK4 carry handle mount and an Aimpoint Comp C.

And a blue strip of tape on the Mags, so I know which ones are mine. :wink:

Rigger
 
#11 ·
I thought about this some more. The only accessories you should get are more magazines and more ammo.

Try to get some original GI 20 round magazines. And replace the original magazine springs with Wolff springs.

And if you don't load ammo, get yourself a reloading set up. Your AR is an expensive club without ammo.

Mad.
 
#13 ·
Since we're giving opions on AR15/M16/M4 agumentations... IMO, for a tactical rig really all you'd need is optics to fit your needs, good irons, a light, and a uncomplicated sling. Maybe a supressor. I'd guess some specops operators might have some use for IR designators, lasers, etc. but the average joe won't. I love a weapon with it's weight doubled by a visible laser, IR laser, IR illuminator, visible illiuminator, night scope, dayscope, forward grip, enhanced pistol grip, enhanced stock, folding front and rear irons, Redi-Mag... Oh sorry, I got distracted... Anyway, just a few basics if you don't find yourself at your best with the factory setup. Some people benefit from some add-ons, some are hindered by them.
 
#16 ·
Jeff_850 said:
Supressor? i mean i can see the arguement for the others but thats just no good, i mean think of what the prosocuter will say about that nasty lookign weapon then
just a thought
I am in PA so I already have a suppressor. It a GemTech M4-02. You should hear it (or not hear it) with the can on and subsonics going through it. I use the M4-02 can on the AR, 22 bolt rifle , and Sav FLP .223.

Back to the AR, I am still looking for a 2 or 3 point sling. Any suggestions? I tend to over analyze everything.
 
#17 ·
mjones said:
I tend to over analyze everything.
Heh, I'm the same way sometimes. I spaced in my last post and didn't really answer your question, sorry about that. Advanced Armament makes a decent foregrip. They also have a rail that attaches to the handguards. It's not as stable as say, a Yankee Hill quad-rail, but it gives you the grip. Also, the rail comes in two sizes, one just big enough for the grip or a light and one that runs the length of short handguards.

As far as a 3-point sling... The Giles is the only one I know by name but there's others that are nice too.
 
#18 ·
KAZ,

Thanks for the leads. I will check them out. I have a Yankee Hill 2 pc fore grip on it now. I really like the ARMS free floating SIR systems but not sure if the cost of $369 gives me any noticeable accuracy improvement. Just can't justify the $369 for it. The rifle shoots pretty good already for a 16" heavy barreled carbine.
 
#20 ·
mjones said:
KAZ,

Thanks for the leads. I will check them out. I have a Yankee Hill 2 pc fore grip on it now. I really like the ARMS free floating SIR systems but not sure if the cost of $369 gives me any noticeable accuracy improvement. Just can't justify the $369 for it. The rifle shoots pretty good already for a 16" heavy barreled carbine.
No prob. :) I hear ya on the SIR, I'd love one but I can't justify the cost either. It's one of those over-the-top-but-man-I-want-it items. Probably more form than function anyway. Someone could come up with something offering the same features it has over say, the RAS, but be a lot simpler and less expensive at the same time. Nobody to my knowledge has though.
 
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