Bought my first AR

Wrothgar · August 1, 2012, 10:39 PM

Howdy folks, haven't been around much lately. Haven't been up to much, shooting wise... until today. I went to my LGS and got an M&P 15 Sport. Haven't shot it yet, but so far I'm impressed. I've kind of been turned off by ARs the past few years, but the ability to super customize it.

Also, the price had kept me away. You could find them in the same price range as the Sport, but without sights, or without the ability to mount any optics.

First thing I want to add, I don't even know what its called, and I don't know who makes them. Anyway, its a grip that attaches to the mag well. Any ideas?

I'll try to put some pictures up tomorrow.

UtahHunting · August 1, 2012, 11:05 PM

Great choice! I picked up the same rifle myself earlier this week. For the price you cannot go wrong. Definitely the most bang for your buck with this gun. Hope you enjoy it.

Creeper · August 1, 2012, 11:37 PM

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First thing I want to add, I don't even know what its called, and I don't know who makes them. Anyway, its a grip that attaches to the mag well.

Probably talking about the Mako.

Cheers,
C

Wrothgar · August 2, 2012, 05:08 PM

YES! Thanks for the answer!

Another question... what uppers, caliber wise, will fit on a standard 5.56 lower? I know the 22 LR 6.8 spc and the 300 Blackout, but what else? Thanks!

Creeper · August 2, 2012, 05:23 PM

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Another question... what uppers, caliber wise, will fit on a standard 5.56 lower? I know the 22 LR 6.8 spc and the 300 Blackout, but what else? Thanks!

Anything that will fit the magazine/magazine well. A fairly recent list with a few, but probably not complete, recent update. Some will require specialized magazines/magazine filler blocks.

22
204 ruger
223/5.56x45
5.7x28
223wssm
243wssm
25wssm
6.5 grendel
6.8spc
7.62x39
30AR
.300 Whisper/Blackout
9mm
40 S&W
10mm
45ACP
450bushmaster
458scocom
50beowulf

C

Justice06RR · August 3, 2012, 01:23 AM

Congrats! the M&P Sport is a very good basic AR15. Happy shooting and post some pics!

Wrothgar · August 4, 2012, 12:55 AM

Another question; what size handguard does the sport take? Also, AR handguards, do they go by inches? Or is there a standard small, medium, large? Just wonderin', thanks again!

Creeper · August 4, 2012, 01:11 AM

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Another question; what size handguard does the sport take? Also, AR handguards, do they go by inches? Or is there a standard small, medium, large? Just wonderin', thanks again!

Here. "AR-15 Gas System Identification Guide"

C

BillyJack3 · August 4, 2012, 12:24 PM

The Sport is a carbine length.

Nathan · August 4, 2012, 01:00 PM

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First thing I want to add, I don't even know what its called, and I don't know who makes them. Anyway, its a grip that attaches to the mag well. Any ideas?

You could try holding on to what is there with your hands. Lower weight being the primary benefit. That is what the marines do!

Wrothgar · August 4, 2012, 06:08 PM

Some more questions:

How do I get a bayonet to fit on this guy? The bayonet lug is WAY back from the muzzle.

Is there any way of knowing whether or not an optic will see over the front sight post?

Nathan · August 4, 2012, 10:30 PM

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Is there any way of knowing whether or not an optic will see over the front sight post?

Yes, it will. The FS will be in the optic, but below the aiming point. In a scope, you will not be able to really focus on it, so it is rather invisible.

On a dot sight, you will see it, but it will be lower than the dot.

Wrothgar · August 4, 2012, 10:45 PM

Sorry, I should have clarified; I mean, is there a way to tell if an optic will fit BEFORE I buy it, or are there front sight post-specific rings that are designed to be high enough to see over.

Quentin2 · August 4, 2012, 11:34 PM

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How do I get a bayonet to fit on this guy? The bayonet lug is WAY back from the muzzle.

Sorry, carbine length gas on a 16" barrel is a no-go for the bayonet. You'd need midlength gas with 16" or carbine gas with 14.5".

Wrothgar · August 5, 2012, 01:06 PM

So then, the answer is ducktape :-).

Wrothgar · August 5, 2012, 02:37 PM

post deleted. Found answer on my own.

Wrothgar · August 5, 2012, 10:10 PM

Anyone have any answers for this?

Sorry, I should have clarified; I mean, is there a way to tell if an optic will fit BEFORE I buy it, or are there front sight post-specific rings that are designed to be high enough to see over.

Basically, I'm afraid of buying a scope/optic, mounting it, and then finding out the sight (as in, the post below the actual sight) is blocking my optic.

Creeper · August 5, 2012, 10:37 PM

Buy any optic you want. You can get rings, or combination of rings and riser block that will provide sufficient clearance above the front sight for anything you buy... honest.

Cheers,
C

Wrothgar · August 6, 2012, 12:11 AM

Aw, Riser blocks. Never heard of those. Thanks!

Creeper · August 6, 2012, 12:16 AM

Ta Da! We have concurrence!

madcratebuilder · August 6, 2012, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Wrothgar

Sorry, I should have clarified; I mean, is there a way to tell if an optic will fit BEFORE I buy it, or are there front sight post-specific rings that are designed to be high enough to see over.

The front sight post well not be visible with a scope of 4X or more, it disappears.

You can use a folding front sight with a 1-4 scope.

You co-witness with red dots. Red dot on ADM raiser.

Marquezj16 · August 7, 2012, 02:42 PM

Congrats on your new rifle. May it serve you well.

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You could try holding on to what is there with your hands. Lower weight being the primary benefit. That is what the marines do!

My Sport came with a handguard that did not have a heat shield (aluminum sheet metal). It got hot pretty quick. I replaced it with a magpul MOE handguard and put the forward grip on it.

Here's mine with the new OD green Magpul.

Wrothgar · August 9, 2012, 09:00 PM

I've already got all the Forrest Green magpul stuff saved on an Amazon list for Christmas :-)

August 1, 2012, 10:39 PM	#1
Wrothgar Junior member Join Date: January 28, 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 778	Bought my first AR Howdy folks, haven't been around much lately. Haven't been up to much, shooting wise... until today. I went to my LGS and got an M&P 15 Sport. Haven't shot it yet, but so far I'm impressed. I've kind of been turned off by ARs the past few years, but the ability to super customize it. Also, the price had kept me away. You could find them in the same price range as the Sport, but without sights, or without the ability to mount any optics. First thing I want to add, I don't even know what its called, and I don't know who makes them. Anyway, its a grip that attaches to the mag well. Any ideas? I'll try to put some pictures up tomorrow. Last edited by Wrothgar; August 1, 2012 at 10:58 PM.

August 5, 2012, 02:37 PM	#16
Wrothgar Junior member Join Date: January 28, 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 778	post deleted. Found answer on my own. Last edited by Wrothgar; August 5, 2012 at 04:02 PM.

August 5, 2012, 10:37 PM	#18
Creeper Senior Member Join Date: September 9, 2008 Location: Woooooshington Posts: 1,797	Buy any optic you want. You can get rings, or combination of rings and riser block that will provide sufficient clearance above the front sight for anything you buy... honest. Cheers, C __________________ Shoulder Drive Nicholson Club

August 6, 2012, 12:16 AM	#20
Creeper Senior Member Join Date: September 9, 2008 Location: Woooooshington Posts: 1,797	Ta Da! We have concurrence! __________________ Shoulder Drive Nicholson Club

August 1, 2012, 11:05 PM	#2
UtahHunting Senior Member Join Date: March 26, 2009 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 428	Great choice! I picked up the same rifle myself earlier this week. For the price you cannot go wrong. Definitely the most bang for your buck with this gun. Hope you enjoy it.

August 2, 2012, 05:08 PM	#4
Wrothgar Junior member Join Date: January 28, 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 778	YES! Thanks for the answer! Another question... what uppers, caliber wise, will fit on a standard 5.56 lower? I know the 22 LR 6.8 spc and the 300 Blackout, but what else? Thanks!

August 3, 2012, 01:23 AM	#6
Justice06RR Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2010 Location: Central FL Posts: 1,360	Congrats! the M&P Sport is a very good basic AR15. Happy shooting and post some pics!

August 4, 2012, 12:55 AM	#7
Wrothgar Junior member Join Date: January 28, 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 778	Another question; what size handguard does the sport take? Also, AR handguards, do they go by inches? Or is there a standard small, medium, large? Just wonderin', thanks again!

August 4, 2012, 12:24 PM	#9
BillyJack3 Senior Member Join Date: May 2, 2012 Posts: 423	The Sport is a carbine length.

August 4, 2012, 06:08 PM	#11
Wrothgar Junior member Join Date: January 28, 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 778	Some more questions: How do I get a bayonet to fit on this guy? The bayonet lug is WAY back from the muzzle. Is there any way of knowing whether or not an optic will see over the front sight post?

August 4, 2012, 10:45 PM	#13
Wrothgar Junior member Join Date: January 28, 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 778	Sorry, I should have clarified; I mean, is there a way to tell if an optic will fit BEFORE I buy it, or are there front sight post-specific rings that are designed to be high enough to see over.

August 5, 2012, 01:06 PM	#15
Wrothgar Junior member Join Date: January 28, 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 778	So then, the answer is ducktape :-).

August 5, 2012, 10:10 PM	#17
Wrothgar Junior member Join Date: January 28, 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 778	Anyone have any answers for this? Sorry, I should have clarified; I mean, is there a way to tell if an optic will fit BEFORE I buy it, or are there front sight post-specific rings that are designed to be high enough to see over. Basically, I'm afraid of buying a scope/optic, mounting it, and then finding out the sight (as in, the post below the actual sight) is blocking my optic.

August 6, 2012, 12:11 AM	#19
Wrothgar Junior member Join Date: January 28, 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 778	Aw, Riser blocks. Never heard of those. Thanks!

August 9, 2012, 09:00 PM	#23
Wrothgar Junior member Join Date: January 28, 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 778	I've already got all the Forrest Green magpul stuff saved on an Amazon list for Christmas :-)