Whats on your AR?

boltgun · November 7, 2012, 02:22 PM

Im curious on the various set ups you have chosen for your AR platform.

On my 16 inch, Ive kept it very streamline, from a Triji 4x32 HorseShoe ontop and a pair of Dueck Defense QTS. Other than that, its for a MI Midlength Handguard, Magpul Grip and A2 Buttstock.

On my 10.5 SBR, I have your basic quadrail, flashlight, Eotech 512, and a El-Cheapo low profile laser, and MagPul furniture.

My coyote 20 inch is set up with a standard 20 in HB and a Nikon M223 along with a bipod.

What do you have on yours, and what are your primary uses? Why did you choose what you did...

Pictures welcome.

Dave

Woody55 · November 7, 2012, 03:01 PM

I have an EOTECH sight. Nothing else.

Too much stuff makes it weigh more and winds up stuck on things.

Willie Lowman · November 7, 2012, 04:16 PM

My Noveske wears a Troy quad rail and front grip. Also a EO Tech on a RRA dominator II mount. A blue force sling wraps it up.

My RRA has a night vision scope and a Vortex flash hider.

My Colt now has a FN 20 inch upper. No extras.

Crow Hunter · November 7, 2012, 04:47 PM

Colt 6920 with a DD Omega rail. (Lighter than the standard handguards and let me add or remove light without changing POI)

Surefire X300 mounted on the left side.

BFG Victory Sling

Aimpoint M4s in Larue Mount.

Larue BUIS with same plane rear aperture. (For the more open small aperture, I never use the large)

sailskidrive · November 7, 2012, 05:04 PM

My favorite build:

Spike's 9" BAR upper
Tactical Innovations billet lower
Trijicon SRS red dot
LMT SOPMOD stock
Fail Zero NiB BCG
LWRC BUIS

Fishbed77 · November 7, 2012, 05:32 PM

Here's my favorite:

-Spikes 16" M4LE BAR upper (sailskidrive, you have good taste)
-PSA lower with Magpul MOE stock (since replaced with CTR stock)
-Aimpoint PRO RDS
-Troy Folding Battesights
-Vickers VCAS sling

Pictured also is my CMMG WASP .22LR dedicated upper with MOE forearm and Vortex StrikeFire RDS.

RT · November 7, 2012, 09:49 PM

Aimpoint H-1

Exibar · November 7, 2012, 10:00 PM

14.5" with silver soldered Phantom
Aimpoint pro RDS sights
YHM BUIS
Knight Armament's quad rail
surefire light

Not too much, so the rifle is too heavy... but just enough to be practical too...

Mike B

Nathan · November 7, 2012, 10:05 PM

My 1st AR is:
17" rifle gas A2 barrel
YHM ltwt Rifle float rail
CQD sling
CQD sling mounts
YHM Flash Hider
Millet DMS 1-4x in a Larue QD mount
ARMS RR BUIS and std FSB
Surefire G2 in Viking Tactics mount
This gun is a bit heavy. . .might get the batrel recontoured under the handguards.

My 2nd in process build:
MOE furniture
PSA 16" lightweight mid-length upper
EO Tech ??
single point sling
Maybe a comp for recoil control. . .for the kiddies
spare pink, purple, red and/or light blue furniture.

Edward429451 · November 7, 2012, 10:45 PM

I have a Bushmaster XM15e2s (20" standard model A3 Flattop). I bought a Burris Fullfield II for it, but only use it for testing ammo. Then I put the handle back on and use the iron sights. I put a RRA Two-stage match trigger in it. That's it. A pile of Mags.

No Aimpoint, Eotech, Laser, Flashlight, Bipod, Rails, Satellite Receiver, or Television. I admit to eyeing it with the idea of perhaps installing a Percolator before but didn't go through with it.

The RRA 2-Stage trigger is the cat' meow and I'm willing to recommend it. It has the slightest bit of creep in it and is a full 4.5 LBs, but breaks like a glass rod. I like it.

chris in va · November 7, 2012, 10:48 PM

Had my AR for a year, just has the Millett dot I bought a few years ago.

Seriously though, I just don't see a real purpose for this rifle. It's a fun range toy, that's about it. I don't hunt, need pest control or use it for HD. I fail to understand why people buy these things then hang another $800 worth of gadgets off it. Nice to have one 'just because' but all this conspiracy talk of the UN "takin our guuuuuuns" gives me a headache.

I'd actually much rather have one of those traditional looking AR's with the 20" barrel and fixed buttstock. Somewhat of a history buff so it would compliment my Garand.

ronl · November 7, 2012, 10:59 PM

My lightweight AR has a 14.5 barrel w/pinned Phantom FH, Magpul MBUS sights, Troy TRX battlerail, Ergo grip. and Bushnell TRS-25 on a QD three slot 3/4" riser. I added a vert grip I had lying around. My "varmint" AR is a midweight 20" with free float tube w/ Caldwell bipod mounted on sling stud. YHM front flip up front sight/ gas block, BWA X- COMP, RR Match trigger, Bushnell Elite SF 3x9x40 scope in high rings.

Rob96 · November 8, 2012, 05:05 AM

DPMS MK 12 in 5.56
Nikon M 223 1-4x mounted in a Burris PEPR mount
Surefire flashlight attached via scope ring
Military version of the Grip Pod (still up in the air on that one)

darkgael · November 9, 2012, 09:04 PM

Colt Match Target - a hooded NM rear sight. Standard front sight. That is all.
Pete

p loader · November 10, 2012, 12:48 AM

I have several. They only have Aimpoints and Eotechs on them. No other "stuff" is necessary. At least for me.

Theohazard · November 10, 2012, 11:05 AM

Quote:

chris in va posted:
I fail to understand why people buy these things then hang another $800 worth of gadgets off it.

Because, properly set up, they make fantastic home defense weapons; even better than shotguns in my opinion.

My current setup is a 5.56 Daniel Defense with a 16" lightweight barrel and a modular float rail system, a Fenix flashlight mounted at 2 o'clock near the gas block (I'm right-handed and I like my light to be on the right side), an EOTech as primary and Magpul flip-up sights for backup. And a V-Tac sling and Lancer mags round out the package. Throw in some V-Max or TAP rounds and you have a far better home defense weapon for most situations than a handgun or shotgun.

pturner67 · November 10, 2012, 11:23 AM

Spikes Tactical 5.56 1:7 twist 16" mid-length
KAC Triple Tap
Daniel Defense Omega Rail
Magpul MBUS front and rear sights
Magpul AFG fore grip
Vortex SPARC
Bravo Company charging handle
Magpul ACS stock
Geissele trigger
Magpul B.A.D. lever

BerdanSS · November 10, 2012, 12:14 PM

Whats on it? All this crap

Soon to be added ARMS rings, Scope and Ops 12th Mod.

Unless this all becomes illegal in the near future

November 7, 2012, 02:22 PM	#1
boltgun Junior Member Join Date: September 18, 2012 Posts: 5	Whats on your AR? Im curious on the various set ups you have chosen for your AR platform. On my 16 inch, Ive kept it very streamline, from a Triji 4x32 HorseShoe ontop and a pair of Dueck Defense QTS. Other than that, its for a MI Midlength Handguard, Magpul Grip and A2 Buttstock. On my 10.5 SBR, I have your basic quadrail, flashlight, Eotech 512, and a El-Cheapo low profile laser, and MagPul furniture. My coyote 20 inch is set up with a standard 20 in HB and a Nikon M223 along with a bipod. What do you have on yours, and what are your primary uses? Why did you choose what you did... Pictures welcome. Dave __________________ RIFLELOGBOOK - The snipers deadliest tool...

November 7, 2012, 04:16 PM	#3
Willie Lowman Senior Member Join Date: March 5, 2009 Location: Uh-Hi-O Posts: 3,006	My Noveske wears a Troy quad rail and front grip. Also a EO Tech on a RRA dominator II mount. A blue force sling wraps it up. My RRA has a night vision scope and a Vortex flash hider. My Colt now has a FN 20 inch upper. No extras. __________________ "9mm has a very long history of being a pointy little bullet moving quickly" --Sevens

November 7, 2012, 04:47 PM	#4
Crow Hunter Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2012 Posts: 1,078	Colt 6920 with a DD Omega rail. (Lighter than the standard handguards and let me add or remove light without changing POI) Surefire X300 mounted on the left side. BFG Victory Sling Aimpoint M4s in Larue Mount. Larue BUIS with same plane rear aperture. (For the more open small aperture, I never use the large) __________________ I am no longer participating in gun forums. Good luck.

November 7, 2012, 05:04 PM	#5
sailskidrive Senior Member Join Date: October 26, 2008 Posts: 726	My favorite build: Spike's 9" BAR upper Tactical Innovations billet lower Trijicon SRS red dot LMT SOPMOD stock Fail Zero NiB BCG LWRC BUIS __________________ SailSkiDrive Hk USP 45 Expert, USP 40, USP 9, SIG P226, S&W M&P9, Hk 4, Makarov, Desert Eagle 40, Beretta FS92 Centurion, Kimber TLEII 1911A1, Glock 22, SIG P225, 1943 Rem Rand 1911A1, S&W mod 64, Walther PPQ, SIG P229, Browning BDA 45 (SIG P220), Hk45, SIG P230

November 9, 2012, 09:04 PM	#14
darkgael Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2006 Location: Homes in Brooklyn, NY and in Pennsylvania. Posts: 5,473	Wear. Colt Match Target - a hooded NM rear sight. Standard front sight. That is all. Pete __________________ “Auto racing, bull fighting, and mountain climbing are the only real sports ... all others are games.” Ernest Hemingway ... NRA Life Member

November 7, 2012, 03:01 PM	#2
Woody55 Senior Member Join Date: June 19, 2012 Location: East Texas Posts: 407	I have an EOTECH sight. Nothing else. Too much stuff makes it weigh more and winds up stuck on things.

November 7, 2012, 05:32 PM	#6
Fishbed77 Senior Member Join Date: November 23, 2010 Posts: 4,862	Here's my favorite: -Spikes 16" M4LE BAR upper (sailskidrive, you have good taste) -PSA lower with Magpul MOE stock (since replaced with CTR stock) -Aimpoint PRO RDS -Troy Folding Battesights -Vickers VCAS sling Pictured also is my CMMG WASP .22LR dedicated upper with MOE forearm and Vortex StrikeFire RDS.

November 7, 2012, 09:49 PM	#7
RT Senior Member Join Date: September 9, 2000 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 2,194	Aimpoint H-1

November 7, 2012, 10:00 PM	#8
Exibar Member Join Date: November 4, 2012 Posts: 26	14.5" with silver soldered Phantom Aimpoint pro RDS sights YHM BUIS Knight Armament's quad rail surefire light Not too much, so the rifle is too heavy... but just enough to be practical too... Mike B

November 7, 2012, 10:05 PM	#9
Nathan Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2001 Posts: 6,326	My 1st AR is: 17" rifle gas A2 barrel YHM ltwt Rifle float rail CQD sling CQD sling mounts YHM Flash Hider Millet DMS 1-4x in a Larue QD mount ARMS RR BUIS and std FSB Surefire G2 in Viking Tactics mount This gun is a bit heavy. . .might get the batrel recontoured under the handguards. My 2nd in process build: MOE furniture PSA 16" lightweight mid-length upper EO Tech ?? single point sling Maybe a comp for recoil control. . .for the kiddies spare pink, purple, red and/or light blue furniture.

November 7, 2012, 10:45 PM	#10
Edward429451 Junior member Join Date: November 12, 2000 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Posts: 9,494	I have a Bushmaster XM15e2s (20" standard model A3 Flattop). I bought a Burris Fullfield II for it, but only use it for testing ammo. Then I put the handle back on and use the iron sights. I put a RRA Two-stage match trigger in it. That's it. A pile of Mags. No Aimpoint, Eotech, Laser, Flashlight, Bipod, Rails, Satellite Receiver, or Television. I admit to eyeing it with the idea of perhaps installing a Percolator before but didn't go through with it. The RRA 2-Stage trigger is the cat' meow and I'm willing to recommend it. It has the slightest bit of creep in it and is a full 4.5 LBs, but breaks like a glass rod. I like it.

November 7, 2012, 10:48 PM	#11
chris in va Senior Member Join Date: December 26, 2004 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 13,806	Had my AR for a year, just has the Millett dot I bought a few years ago. Seriously though, I just don't see a real purpose for this rifle. It's a fun range toy, that's about it. I don't hunt, need pest control or use it for HD. I fail to understand why people buy these things then hang another $800 worth of gadgets off it. Nice to have one 'just because' but all this conspiracy talk of the UN "takin our guuuuuuns" gives me a headache. I'd actually much rather have one of those traditional looking AR's with the 20" barrel and fixed buttstock. Somewhat of a history buff so it would compliment my Garand.

November 7, 2012, 10:59 PM	#12
ronl Senior Member Join Date: December 2, 2007 Posts: 1,100	My lightweight AR has a 14.5 barrel w/pinned Phantom FH, Magpul MBUS sights, Troy TRX battlerail, Ergo grip. and Bushnell TRS-25 on a QD three slot 3/4" riser. I added a vert grip I had lying around. My "varmint" AR is a midweight 20" with free float tube w/ Caldwell bipod mounted on sling stud. YHM front flip up front sight/ gas block, BWA X- COMP, RR Match trigger, Bushnell Elite SF 3x9x40 scope in high rings.

November 8, 2012, 05:05 AM	#13
Rob96 Senior Member Join Date: August 31, 1999 Location: Allentown,PA Posts: 1,969	DPMS MK 12 in 5.56 Nikon M 223 1-4x mounted in a Burris PEPR mount Surefire flashlight attached via scope ring Military version of the Grip Pod (still up in the air on that one)

November 10, 2012, 12:48 AM	#15
p loader Senior Member Join Date: October 1, 2012 Posts: 148	I have several. They only have Aimpoints and Eotechs on them. No other "stuff" is necessary. At least for me.

November 10, 2012, 11:23 AM	#17
pturner67 Senior Member Join Date: February 26, 2006 Posts: 737	Spikes Tactical 5.56 1:7 twist 16" mid-length KAC Triple Tap Daniel Defense Omega Rail Magpul MBUS front and rear sights Magpul AFG fore grip Vortex SPARC Bravo Company charging handle Magpul ACS stock Geissele trigger Magpul B.A.D. lever

November 10, 2012, 12:14 PM	#18
BerdanSS Senior Member Join Date: April 3, 2011 Location: to close to other houses Posts: 1,176	Whats on it? All this crap Soon to be added ARMS rings, Scope and Ops 12th Mod. Unless this all becomes illegal in the near future