Pulled the trigger (sorry for the pun) on my first 5.56!

smokiniron · October 28, 2012, 07:08 PM

This gun and picture are so fresh, I haven't even de-greased the gun, cleaned the bore, or even unwrapped the PMag! Apologies for the 'artistic' license. I had tons of oak leaves just laying around! So, I got the burlap bags.....

I think I'm going to chase down a few 10 and 20 rd mags and some 5.56 M193 ammo and hit the range next day off.

the rifleer · October 28, 2012, 09:01 PM

Very exciting man. I always feel all giggly when I get a new gun too

chris in va · October 28, 2012, 09:13 PM

You'll love that Sport. Mine has been great.

Try and find a shielded Colt foregrip if you can. Mine came with a non heat shielded and it gets hot pretty darn quick. I found a used one at a show for $10.

smokiniron · October 28, 2012, 09:51 PM

Yeah... They're not cheap! Maybe if I can't find one, I'll pack the stock one with aluminum foil!

the rifleer · October 28, 2012, 10:13 PM

Don't use aluminum foil. Aluminum conducts heat extremely well. I'm not at all familiar with the rifle, but if you can pack it with anything, pack it with fiberglass insulation.

madcratebuilder · October 30, 2012, 06:06 AM

Don't pack it, it needs air circulation to cool. Single shield HG's are nearly free and double shield HG's are around $10.

rebs · October 30, 2012, 06:43 AM

Congratulations on an excellent choice on an AR.
You will love the Sport, it is accurate all day long. I use hand loads and get 1/2" and under groups at 100 yards. I have not noticed any problem with the hand quard or heat, but then I don't do mag dumps etc. I mainly shoot for accuracy and work up the most accurate loads for my rifles. I will say the Sport at 100 yards has been one of my most accurate rifles.

Skadoosh · October 30, 2012, 06:50 AM

I have a set of heat shield hand guards that you can have for free. Sort of a welcome to "the EBR club" gift.

PM me with your address.

Mrgunsngear · October 30, 2012, 08:08 AM

Quote:

I have a set of heat shield hand guards that you can have for free. Sort of a welcome to "the EBR club" gift.

PM me with your address.
__________________

Tough to beat that deal!

For around $20 you can get a Magpul set that will allow a little more options and has great heat shielding...

The Sport is a great rifle for the money---enjoy.

Skadoosh · October 30, 2012, 08:38 AM

Yeah, they arent Magpul hand guards. They are standard, single-shield. But they are in perfect condition...and they are just layin' around on my work bench taking up real estate.

BLUETIP · October 30, 2012, 09:48 AM

Congrats on your new ar.

RetiredMajor · October 30, 2012, 10:31 AM

Skadoosh, if he doesn't take you up on your offer, I will. I bought the Sport, too and love it.

Major

smokiniron · October 30, 2012, 06:44 PM

Quote:

I have a set of heat shield hand guards that you can have for free. Sort of a welcome to "the EBR club" gift.

Skadoosh, got your message, just now. I'm in, and very appreciative! It's a very kind gesture, and I do feel 'welcome'!. Thank you!

Smokiniron

Justice06RR · October 31, 2012, 04:43 AM

Congrats on your first Evil Black Rifle! you made a good choice with the M&P Sport.

Happy shooting!

Marquezj16 · October 31, 2012, 05:21 AM

Congrats on your new rifle and welcome to the "Sport Fan Club"

I hope yours is accurate and functions 100%.
I wish mine came with the Magpul MBUS.

October 28, 2012, 09:01 PM	#2
the rifleer Senior Member Join Date: March 5, 2008 Location: Sunny California Posts: 1,281	Very exciting man. I always feel all giggly when I get a new gun too __________________ There is no such thing as a stupid question, only stupid people.

October 28, 2012, 09:51 PM	#4
smokiniron Senior Member Join Date: August 10, 2012 Location: Utah Posts: 232	Try and find a shielded Colt foregrip Yeah... They're not cheap! Maybe if I can't find one, I'll pack the stock one with aluminum foil! __________________ "Figure Out What You Believe and STAND YOUR GROUND!" Nemo Me Impune Lacessit Lots of Cast Iron to Cook With... and a few defensive firearms, too!

October 28, 2012, 10:13 PM	#5
the rifleer Senior Member Join Date: March 5, 2008 Location: Sunny California Posts: 1,281	Don't use aluminum foil. Aluminum conducts heat extremely well. I'm not at all familiar with the rifle, but if you can pack it with anything, pack it with fiberglass insulation. __________________ There is no such thing as a stupid question, only stupid people.

October 30, 2012, 06:50 AM	#8
Skadoosh Senior Member Join Date: December 13, 2010 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 2,016	I have a set of heat shield hand guards that you can have for free. Sort of a welcome to "the EBR club" gift. PM me with your address. __________________ NRA Life Member USN Retired

October 30, 2012, 08:38 AM	#10
Skadoosh Senior Member Join Date: December 13, 2010 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 2,016	Yeah, they arent Magpul hand guards. They are standard, single-shield. But they are in perfect condition...and they are just layin' around on my work bench taking up real estate. __________________ NRA Life Member USN Retired

October 28, 2012, 09:13 PM	#3
chris in va Senior Member Join Date: December 26, 2004 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 13,806	You'll love that Sport. Mine has been great. Try and find a shielded Colt foregrip if you can. Mine came with a non heat shielded and it gets hot pretty darn quick. I found a used one at a show for $10.

October 30, 2012, 06:06 AM	#6
madcratebuilder Senior Member Join Date: November 2, 2007 Location: Northern Orygun Posts: 4,923	Don't pack it, it needs air circulation to cool. Single shield HG's are nearly free and double shield HG's are around $10.

October 30, 2012, 06:43 AM	#7
rebs Senior Member Join Date: January 10, 2012 Posts: 3,881	Congratulations on an excellent choice on an AR. You will love the Sport, it is accurate all day long. I use hand loads and get 1/2" and under groups at 100 yards. I have not noticed any problem with the hand quard or heat, but then I don't do mag dumps etc. I mainly shoot for accuracy and work up the most accurate loads for my rifles. I will say the Sport at 100 yards has been one of my most accurate rifles.

October 30, 2012, 09:48 AM	#11
BLUETIP Senior Member Join Date: September 30, 2012 Location: tennessee Posts: 119	Congrats on your new ar.

October 30, 2012, 10:31 AM	#12
RetiredMajor Senior Member Join Date: January 20, 2008 Location: Dubuque, Iowa Posts: 456	Skadoosh, if he doesn't take you up on your offer, I will. I bought the Sport, too and love it. Major __________________ RetiredMajor, NRA Certified Instructor Every day's a holiday and every meal's a feast!

October 31, 2012, 04:43 AM	#14
Justice06RR Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2010 Location: Central FL Posts: 1,360	Congrats on your first Evil Black Rifle! you made a good choice with the M&P Sport. Happy shooting!

October 31, 2012, 05:21 AM	#15
Marquezj16 Senior Member Join Date: April 3, 2011 Posts: 2,088	Congrats on your new rifle and welcome to the "Sport Fan Club" I hope yours is accurate and functions 100%. I wish mine came with the Magpul MBUS.