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7/20/2009 5:12:14 PM EDT
If you had the plain jane AR, what list of mods would you get and why? Money is no problem. I am looking for ideas for handguards tango down grips, weapon lights,
7/20/2009 5:15:08 PM EDT
[#1]
Click me and have fun
7/20/2009 5:18:06 PM EDT
[#2]


That damn site has cost me $1800 so far.

ETA: To the OP, I would (and did) get a Stealth upper from LT. I had a plane Bushmaster 20'' HBAR that  I dressed up with a new upper along with a  good scope. I think it was worth it.
7/20/2009 5:19:42 PM EDT
[#3]
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That damn site has cost me $1800 so far.


that's nothing.  I spent that much there this month
7/20/2009 5:20:03 PM EDT
[#4]
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That damn site has cost me $1800 so far.


What only $1,800........I have reached close to 10k within 3 years.
7/20/2009 5:22:17 PM EDT
[#5]
Quoted:
Quoted:


That damn site has cost me $1800 so far.


that's nothing.  I spent that much there this month


I did it in about a month too.
7/20/2009 5:25:22 PM EDT
[#6]
I'll play...

Assuming I have a 16in barrel, I would get a lo pro gas block then put on a 11in LaRue rail with M900.  I would put a KAC triple tap break on the end.  I would use a CTR stock with a MIAD grip. For a BUIS it would be Troy front and rear and an Aimpoint T1 for a sight. Finally, I would send my Upper receiver and BCG to Fail Zero to get coated.  Damn I think Im gonna have to start a new build...
7/20/2009 5:37:21 PM EDT
[#7]
Quoted:
If you had the plain jane AR, what list of mods would you get and why? Money is no problem. I am looking for ideas for handguards tango down grips, weapon lights,


For an all around rifle meant to do many missions

3-9x scope with illuminated reticle on QD mount  I would prefer a Larue MK4
Eotech or Aimpoint your call with qd mount
PVS-14 Gen III mono with helmet rig and 1913 rail  mount
PEQ-2a IR laser illuminator or a PAQ-4 if you can find one
Surefire 951

Rails––––-Larue or KAC depends on if you want to free float the barrel or put in a low pro gas block
BUIS––-Matech
stock––-I like a CAR stock but to each his own here
VFG––-grip pod or larue fug
Pmags
a silent sling 2 point mil issue
trigger-timney

If you put this together with the Helmet mounted NVGs you will have the best set up around you will however have about $8000 in the rifle

or something like this-I have always loved this rifle


7/20/2009 5:58:12 PM EDT
[#8]
Quoted:
Quoted:
If you had the plain jane AR, what list of mods would you get and why? Money is no problem. I am looking for ideas for handguards tango down grips, weapon lights,


For an all around rifle meant to do many missions

3-9x scope with illuminated reticle on QD mount  I would prefer a Larue MK4
Eotech or Aimpoint your call with qd mount
PVS-14 Gen III mono with helmet rig and 1913 rail  mount
PEQ-2a IR laser illuminator or a PAQ-4 if you can find one
Surefire 951

Rails––––-Larue or KAC depends on if you want to free float the barrel or put in a low pro gas block
BUIS––-Matech
stock––-I like a CAR stock but to each his own here
VFG––-grip pod or larue fug
Pmags
a silent sling 2 point mil issue
trigger-timney

If you put this together with the Helmet mounted NVGs you will have the best set up around you will however have about $8000 in the rifle

or something like this-I have always loved this rifle http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e315/ROKbeef01/NN3.jpg




Ummmmm.  Only problem is I don't think that's your rifle, unless you stole somebody's couch.
7/20/2009 6:03:26 PM EDT
[#9]
Quoted:
Quoted:
Quoted:
If you had the plain jane AR, what list of mods would you get and why? Money is no problem. I am looking for ideas for handguards tango down grips, weapon lights,


For an all around rifle meant to do many missions

3-9x scope with illuminated reticle on QD mount  I would prefer a Larue MK4
Eotech or Aimpoint your call with qd mount
PVS-14 Gen III mono with helmet rig and 1913 rail  mount
PEQ-2a IR laser illuminator or a PAQ-4 if you can find one
Surefire 951

Rails––––-Larue or KAC depends on if you want to free float the barrel or put in a low pro gas block
BUIS––-Matech
stock––-I like a CAR stock but to each his own here
VFG––-grip pod or larue fug
Pmags
a silent sling 2 point mil issue
trigger-timney

If you put this together with the Helmet mounted NVGs you will have the best set up around you will however have about $8000 in the rifle

or something like this-I have always loved this rifle http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e315/ROKbeef01/NN3.jpg




Ummmmm.  Only problem is I don't think that's your rifle, unless you stole somebody's couch.


Thank you, I appreciate the compliment

7/20/2009 6:06:42 PM EDT
[#10]


This is good advise!

I would also add that you should consider a 2 stage trigger. IMAO
7/20/2009 6:09:14 PM EDT
[#11]

MK18 mod 0 clone

Colt 10.3 CQCB upper
Colt factory SBRed lower
Knights Armament RAS
Knights Armament VFG
Knights Armament Rail covers
Surefire M951 kit 02
PEQ15 or PEQ2-a
Matech BUIS
Trijicon ACOG TA01NSN
Knights Armament NT4 suppressor
Hogue Grip
LMT Sopmod stock

7/21/2009 3:10:02 PM EDT
[#12]
I am interested in a lightweight rail system, where can I find specs on weight for the Larue and KAC, Also do they make a railed low profile gas block? I want to just tweak my colt.
7/21/2009 3:12:21 PM EDT
[#13]
BTW I figured if I change the handguard I could change the gas block. and I have never done it before so this will be a first.
7/21/2009 3:28:50 PM EDT
[#14]
Quoted:
For an all around rifle meant to do many missions

3-9x scope with illuminated reticle on QD mount  I would prefer a Larue MK4
Eotech or Aimpoint your call with qd mount
PVS-14 Gen III mono with helmet rig and 1913 rail  mount
PEQ-2a IR laser illuminator or a PAQ-4 if you can find one
Surefire 951

Rails––––-Larue or KAC depends on if you want to free float the barrel or put in a low pro gas block
BUIS––-Matech
stock––-I like a CAR stock but to each his own here
VFG––-grip pod or larue fug
Pmags
a silent sling 2 point mil issue
trigger-timney

If you put this together with the Helmet mounted NVGs you will have the best set up around you will however have about $8000 in the rifle

Don't forget your earplugs...
7/21/2009 3:55:18 PM EDT
[#15]
I already did my two carbines, a Colt 6721 and a LMT M4gery 16" carbines, but your post made me think if I would do another Colt 6920 what would I do to it.

I would just at first have a rail system, VFG, light, Aimpoint, and my choice of grip and stock, then later maybe an ACOG alternate optic, Surefire/ AAC sound suppressor and NV optics/ gear.

FS: Surefire or Blackout (sound suppressor compatible)
Low profile gas block: LaRue
Rail: Daniel Defense MK18 RIS II (short version RIS II)
Rail covers: TangoDown SCAR/ Magpul XTM
VFG: LaRue FUG
Optics: Aimpoint Micro T-1, Aimpoint M4S and Aimpoint 3X magnifier all on LaRue QD mounts
BUIS: Troy M4 set
Trigger: Geissele SSA 2 stage combat trigger
Ambi controls: Norgon mag-catch, LMT ambi selector & ACLM Armadynamics CH
Grip: Magpul MIAD
Trigger guard: Magpul enhanced folding version
Receiver extension (buffer tube): Vltor 5 position
Buttstock: Magpul CTR/ LMT SOPMOD
Weaponlight: Surefire M620C Scout Light Kit
Minor upgrade: BCM bolt extractor spring upgrade kit


7/21/2009 5:41:32 PM EDT
[#16]
Quoted:
I am interested in a lightweight rail system, where can I find specs on weight for the Larue and KAC, Also do they make a railed low profile gas block? I want to just tweak my colt.


Yes they do make railed gas blocks Railed GB Im sure there are other brands out there if you search.  However, you might also think about just getting a longer rail to cover the block. This way you have the extra rail and you still can mount your front sight to the rail...just an idea.

The DD lite rail 7.0 weighs 8.5 oz DD website
KAC RAS and the LaRue 7.0 weigh around 11oz if im not mistaken

ETA: Just found this on another site:

(weight in ounces)

Carbine, FF, Abrams CAS-V (no attached rails), aluminum 17.0
Carbine, FF, Abrams/VLTOR CASV-EL, aluminum 16.0
Carbine, FF, ARMS #45C SIR (Carbine/Civilian), aluminum body with plastic lower 18.7
Carbine, FF, ARMS #45M SIR (Carbine/Military), aluminum body with plastic lower 20.6
Carbine, FF, ARMS #50 M-CV (no rails attached) 13.4
Carbine, FF, ARMS #50 SIR (Carbine, Bi-Level, Slimline), aluminum body with plastic lower 16.1
Carbine, FF, BMAS/YHM Free Float Tube, aluminum 10.1
Carbine, FF, BMAS/YHM Solid 4 Rail Forearm, aluminum 14.3
Carbine, FF, Clark Custom (Rifle tube cut to carbine length), Carbon Fiber 4.0
Carbine, FF, C-More Quad Rail, aluminum 15.8
Carbine, FF, Daniels Defense M4Rail 7.0, aluminum 8.5
Carbine, FF, DPMS Carbon Fiber one piece 6.0
Carbine, FF, Hiperform Carbon Fiber Tube, Standard, Carbon Fiber 7.4
Carbine, FF, Hiperform Carbon Fiber Tube, Ultra-Light, Carbon Fiber 5.7
Carbine, FF, Houge, aluminum with rubber inserts 14.1
Carbine, FF, KAC RAS FF, aluminum 11.4
Carbine, FF, KAC RAS II FF, aluminum 11.2
Carbine, FF, KAC URX, aluminum 8.9
Carbine, FF, LaRue 7.0, aluminum 11.0
Carbine, FF, Leitner-Wise ARM-R 12.7
Carbine, FF, Midwest Industries #20, aluminum 15.4
Carbine, FF, Olympic Arms FIRSH, aluminum 10.5
Carbine, FF, Olympic Arms FIRSH, aluminum 12.5
Carbine, FF, Sampson MRFS-C, aluminum 12.5
Carbine, FF, Troy MRF-C, aluminum 13.0
Carbine, FF, YHM Customizeable Tube (Carbine, no rails), aluminum 9.5
Carbine, FF, YHM Lightweight 4 Rail (Spectre Length), aluminum 12.9
Carbine, FF, YHM Lightweight 4 Rail, aluminum 10.6


For comparison the Surefire unit and a few of it competitors:
(weight of the rail system) then installed weight in ounces. Installed weight includes those parts which are required for installation and it allows a direct comparison to the Free-Float systems which do not use those parts.

Carbine, non-FF, KAC RAS M4, Railed (4)/2 Piece, aluminum (8.8) 11.3
Carbine, non-FF, KAC RIS, Railed (4)/2 Piece, aluminum (8.1) 10.6
Carbine, non-FF, M4 Type, double sheilded, pair, plastic (6.4oz) 8.9
Carbine, non-FF, Midwest Industries Railed(4)/2 Piece, aluminum (11.9 oz) 14.4
Carbine, non-FF, Sampson MRFS-DI, Railed (4)/2 Piece, aluminum (9.1 oz) 11.6
Carbine, non-FF, Surefire M73, Railed (4)/2 Piece, aluminum (10 oz) 12.5
Carbine, non-FF, Yankee Hill Machine, Railed(4)/2 Piece, aluminum (9.5 oz) 12.0
7/21/2009 7:27:16 PM EDT
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If you had the plain jane AR, what list of mods would you get and why? Money is no problem. I am looking for ideas for handguards tango down grips, weapon lights,



I'm sure this apparent and probably doesn't need to be said but... if money is truly no problem why not start with something other than a Plain Jane rifle? This would obviously eliminate duplicate spending. Why pay for a needed component twice? Then again, if money is no problem who cares?







 
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