AR-15 BS Thread

Great price.

 

I got the delta ring/ barrel nut installed on this upper (woot!) and I realized that it did indeed come with a Colt M-16 BCG and not Stag! Now all I need to do is get the Vltor gas block on and I'll be shooting it.

 

I digging this Mega-machine upper with the carbine.

http://www.megamachineshop.com/armscatalog/MTS-QUAD/loader.html

 

Monolithic uppers are pretty badass.

 

Nice. when i was in idaho they had a site like that, Zidaho.com

yes, yes they are. very pricey though

http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/VLTOR-VIS-Mid-Length-p/vltor vis - 2ak mid length.htm

 

Backpage is available in most every state. Try it out under 'Sports equiptment for sale'...

I check that site more than I check in here 'cause you never know what kind of deal you may find.

 

i just looked at mine and it was all just a bunch of adds

Now you've got me looking at how to set up a trust

 

Sucks. Here it's FULL of guns and ammo.

It's easy to do with Quicken Willmaker...

 

Welp, I know what my next project will be.

what year did you get? I dont mind getting an older version to save some money

 

Not sure; someone send me a bootleg copy in 2008 or 09 but It got erased from my computer when it crashed. It was the newest version at the time. PM me if you need any help.

 

Will do, thanks.

 

so i have been looking at compensators and cant really decide....
http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=27074/Product/AR_15_M16_BENNIE_COOLEY_TACTICAL_COMPENSATOR

http://battlecomp.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=5&zenid=b1vbttljp5k4g5b21g65t5cr41

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=...AR_15_M16_AR_STYLE__308_TACTICAL_COMPENSATORS

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=...23_AR_STYLE__308_FLASH_SUPPRESSOR_COMPENSATOR

i really like the battle comp... but i wanted to get yalls opinion... whats nice about the Battle comp 1.5 is that it comes predrilled to make the barrel length above 16"....

 

Personally I would pick the battle comp or the 3rd one you posted. I've heard nothing but great things about the battle comp

 

don't forget, usually cheaper prices and free shipping from AIM: http://www.aimsurplus.com/catalog.aspx?groupid=54&name=Muzzle+Devices

 

I'd go with the BC.

 

I am working on, and have been for quite some time, an article on the effectiveness of various popular muzzle devices on the market right now. I'm currently trying to merge schedules with my photographer and the range to make this happen. Here is a photo of just some of the devices we are testing.

My opinion after spending a decent amount of time with these devices, and observing shooters at our events, is that brakes are largely transfer devices for many shooters, meaning they are designed to transfer money from your pocket to someone else's. For a shooter with a good stance, grip, and grasp of the fundamentals they *can* aid in getting shorter split times, but IME that's about it. And that's saying a lot. I see shooters very often who move into the buying phase way too early and try to skip the learning phase. In terms of managing recoil and controling the gun, stance and grip will have an exponentially greater impact than any device you can hang off the muzzle. In other words, if you are not shooting properly there is not a brake in the world that can help you.

My question would be, what are you trying to accomplish with the brake. If you just want something cool on the end of the barrel that's ok,but you should clearly state that. If you feel that your stance and grip are good, your split times are as good as they are going to get, and you need a mechanical advantage to wring out the last little bit, then I'd say a brake might be a place to look, remembering that even the vaunted Battlecomp absolutely does increase side blast and noise not only to those around the shooter but to the shooter as well. There ain't no free lunch.

 

To the guy shopping the RRA, I would suggest a basic Spike's Tactical mid-length. Get your local pawnshop transfer fee and then deal with Spike's direct as much as possible. At their price point, I don't know any other AR better than the Spike's. The major caveat with them is that they are extremely busy and they appear to be falling victim to the infamous gun industry "we'll have it in two weeks" sickness, which always turns out to be a bullshit response.

My second choice would be a Smith & Wesson M&P15. Not the "OR" or any other "budget" models but their basic standard model. Your pawn shop ought to be able to order you one from any of their distributors or you can again do the transfer thing. Either way you should not be paying more than $900 for this rifle, and don't let the MSRP in the link scare you off.

 

^ that is well said Rob. X2