AR accessories

Trapp · April 22, 2007, 01:40 PM

OK, so I finally built my RRA CAR A4. I put a Hakko red dot on it. I went and shot it and it performed flawlessly. I put a Badger tactical latch on it, which I like.

What are some other things to improve on this platform? I want to get a rear BUIS and a new grip. Any recomendations on which ones?

Not interested in the forward pistol grip because of how I hold it. Also not interested in the many, many add ons (lights, lasers etc...).

More of things like the oversized mag release. Are they any better than what is on there? Oversized bolt release? Other improvements?

Here it is by the way:

boltgun71 · April 22, 2007, 03:53 PM

Good looking rifle you got there. For a pistol grip I would highly recommend looking at the Magpul MIAD grip. Its the most comfortable and user adjustable grip I have found. For a BUIS I like the ones made by Knights Armament, but they are a little pricey. Hope this helps.

cheygriz · April 22, 2007, 06:45 PM

Optical sight, (if you want one) sling, spare magazines, and case. The rest of the krap is for the teen-age "tacti-Kewl" crowd.

RockyMtnTactical · April 22, 2007, 09:04 PM

Troy and ARMS both make very good BUIS's.

The pistol grip is very much a personal preference. I prefer the Ergo grips, personally. That's what I have on all of my AR-15's.

Other than that, I prefer a good optic, MANY spare magazines, LOTS of ammo, maybe a light, and of course a good quality, versatile sling like the Summit Tactical Sling.

kkb · April 22, 2007, 10:42 PM

Wanna turn your light carbine into a 12 pound gun?

Rob96 · April 23, 2007, 03:16 AM

I took the optic off of mine and went back to the carry handle. I have a Hogue pistol grip, MI 2 piece 4-railed handguard. Bravo Company vrtical fore grip, and Surefire light. This is all on a DPMS AP4.

InSoMNiaX23 · April 23, 2007, 05:20 AM

Rob96 - Do you have a picture of yours with the MI hand guard? A two piece is my only option since I have a permanent flash supressor and I was curious what that one looks like on a rifle.

joshua · April 23, 2007, 07:15 AM

I could not decide between a red dot or a scope so I put both by using a DPMS Tri Mount, seriously. josh

April 22, 2007, 01:40 PM	#1
Trapp Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2004 Location: KTN Posts: 1,221	AR accessories OK, so I finally built my RRA CAR A4. I put a Hakko red dot on it. I went and shot it and it performed flawlessly. I put a Badger tactical latch on it, which I like. What are some other things to improve on this platform? I want to get a rear BUIS and a new grip. Any recomendations on which ones? Not interested in the forward pistol grip because of how I hold it. Also not interested in the many, many add ons (lights, lasers etc...). More of things like the oversized mag release. Are they any better than what is on there? Oversized bolt release? Other improvements? Here it is by the way: __________________ HDR Ban!? It's a shame all of my guns sank with my boat last week... Time to catch up.....like mayonnaise

April 22, 2007, 06:45 PM	#3
cheygriz Senior Member Join Date: May 11, 2002 Location: high up in the rockies Posts: 2,289	Optical sight, (if you want one) sling, spare magazines, and case. The rest of the krap is for the teen-age "tacti-Kewl" crowd. __________________ If you think a mighty military force is expensive, wait 'til you see what a weak one costs.

April 22, 2007, 09:04 PM	#4
RockyMtnTactical Senior Member Join Date: October 21, 2006 Location: Western US Posts: 1,961	Troy and ARMS both make very good BUIS's. The pistol grip is very much a personal preference. I prefer the Ergo grips, personally. That's what I have on all of my AR-15's. Other than that, I prefer a good optic, MANY spare magazines, LOTS of ammo, maybe a light, and of course a good quality, versatile sling like the Summit Tactical Sling. __________________ https://battlebornreview.com/

April 22, 2007, 10:42 PM	#5
kkb Senior Member Join Date: September 5, 2004 Location: Western Slope, Colorado Posts: 403	Wanna turn your light carbine into a 12 pound gun? Last edited by kkb; May 31, 2007 at 01:46 AM.

April 22, 2007, 03:53 PM	#2
boltgun71 Senior Member Join Date: January 4, 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 547	Good looking rifle you got there. For a pistol grip I would highly recommend looking at the Magpul MIAD grip. Its the most comfortable and user adjustable grip I have found. For a BUIS I like the ones made by Knights Armament, but they are a little pricey. Hope this helps.

April 23, 2007, 03:16 AM	#6
Rob96 Senior Member Join Date: August 31, 1999 Location: Allentown,PA Posts: 1,969	I took the optic off of mine and went back to the carry handle. I have a Hogue pistol grip, MI 2 piece 4-railed handguard. Bravo Company vrtical fore grip, and Surefire light. This is all on a DPMS AP4.

April 23, 2007, 05:20 AM	#7
InSoMNiaX23 Senior Member Join Date: April 11, 2005 Location: STL Posts: 241	Rob96 - Do you have a picture of yours with the MI hand guard? A two piece is my only option since I have a permanent flash supressor and I was curious what that one looks like on a rifle.

April 23, 2007, 07:15 AM	#8
joshua Senior Member Join Date: October 27, 2004 Location: norCal Posts: 2,161	I could not decide between a red dot or a scope so I put both by using a DPMS Tri Mount, seriously. josh