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Posted: 8/14/2014 7:56:10 PM EDT
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Hi guys, this morning I purchased my first AR ever!
I'm fairly competent when it comes to weaponry, however this being my first AR-15 I was hoping you wise gentlemen could offer some tips,pointers, heads-ups and whatnot. Also, what sights are decent and which to stay away from. Obviously Aimpoint and Eotech, but are there any brands you;ve come across that impress you? Thanks dudes! Feels good to finally own that sexy a** black rifle! 
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As far as sights besides those you've mentioned, vortex makes some solid optics. You'll have to try out different options of optics before you find the perfect one for you though. Personally I run an aimpoint t-1 on my rifle and love it. Welcome to the forums |
| Keep bolt carrier group nice and lubricated. Get familiar with tap rack bang if you ever have a malfunction, do not ride charging handle forward when charging your weapon (slingshot the charging handle) run quality mags with quality followers, invest in a G.I. cleaning kit, a boresnake, and CLP. aimpoint and eotech are buy once cry once optics. Some of the lower grade optics will last a while, but you get what you pay for. Most of all just enjoy it and embrace your future BRD. |
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What is your AR15's current setup; does it have iron sights, what about a front sight base, etc? As for optics: Aimpoint, Trijicon, Elcan, Leupold, U.S. Optics, Nightforce, EOTech, and Meprolight are some good companies to pick from.
To familiarize yourself with the AR15, the two technical manuals below will help even though they are for the M16 / M4. This is due to the high percentage of commonality the three share. As for sights, my recommendation is to become proficient in using iron sights before switching to using an optic. Depending on the weapon's use is how I would go about choosing an optic (i.e., close quarters, mid-range, long distance). TM 9-1005-319-10 —M16/M4 Operator's Manual TM 9-1005-319-23&P M16/M4 M16/M4 —Field Maintenance Manual |
| I literally bought it 10 hours ago. So as of now it has no iron sights, no scope, no optics of any kind. Obviously iron sights would be the first place to start. It does have a low railed gas block which i intend to change out for a low profile, in order to put a free float quad rail on. Another question. Since my AR 15 is a carbine length which quad rail would be the entire barrel length? Like from delta ring to flash hider? |
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I literally bought it 10 hours ago. So as of now it has no iron sights, no scope, no optics of any kind. Obviously iron sights would be the first place to start. It does have a low railed gas block which i intend to change out for a low profile, in order to put a free float quad rail on. Another question. Since my AR 15 is a carbine length which quad rail would be the entire barrel length? Like from delta ring to flash hider? 15" would do it. Do you want Quad rail or modular? The modular round types are smaller diameter, lighter, and IMO a little more flexible. Look at the Samson or Rainier EVO rails. They will mount up without you needing to take the upper completely apart. Prices are pretty good as well. |
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