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In your opinion, what accessories are must haves when it comes to AR's

Posted on 3/16/17 at 8:02 am
Posted by public_enemy
Member since Feb 2015
4369 posts
Posted on 3/16/17 at 8:02 am
Purchasing an AR soon, specifically the S&W M&P Sport II chambered in 5.56/.223, and wanting to know what I should attach to it
Posted by tenfoe
Member since Jun 2011
6839 posts
Posted on 3/16/17 at 8:03 am to
quote:

what accessories are must haves when it comes to AR's


100,000 rounds of ammunition
Posted by Propagandalf
Baton Rouge
Member since May 2010
2528 posts
Posted on 3/16/17 at 8:06 am to
Really just depends on what you plan to do with it. Avoid the temptation to gripod.
Posted by Crawdaddy
Slidell. The jewel of Louisiana
Member since Sep 2006
18364 posts
Posted on 3/16/17 at 8:08 am to
an optic of choice and lots and lots of ammo.

KISS
Posted by DeoreDX
Member since Oct 2010
4053 posts
Posted on 3/16/17 at 8:16 am to
If you are shooting off hand, kneeling/sitting or prone a good quality 2 point sling for stability.

That and Ammo.
Posted by DeoreDX
Member since Oct 2010
4053 posts
Posted on 3/16/17 at 8:18 am to
Wait, I almost forgot. If it comes with an A2 grip that needs to go immediately.

Ammo. Sling. Any grip besides the A2.
Posted by ForeverLSU02
Albany
Member since Jun 2007
52147 posts
Posted on 3/16/17 at 8:20 am to
Front & rear flip sights
Angled foregrip
Pmags
Posted by bapple
Capital City
Member since Oct 2010
11875 posts
Posted on 3/16/17 at 8:33 am to
The honest truth is as few accessories as possible. Some people want their rifles to do everything and then they end up weighing about 12 pounds and are bulky as hell.

Some of the essentials I'd say - backup sights and a way to attach a sling. That's pretty much it. If it's a defensive carbine, maybe a flashlight of some sort but that's not even completely necessary.

The best advice - keep your gun simple. It will still fire the same way no matter what crap you put on it.
Posted by Rize
Spring Texas
Member since Sep 2011
15754 posts
Posted on 3/16/17 at 8:34 am to
All of them.




Posted by PaperPaintball92
Fly Navy
Member since Aug 2010
5294 posts
Posted on 3/16/17 at 8:40 am to
Posted by jdavid1
Member since Jan 2014
2465 posts
Posted on 3/16/17 at 8:45 am to
Good optic of choice, sling, extra mags, and ammo are must haves.

New trigger, free float handguard, and ambi safety are nice to have.
Posted by dnm3305
Member since Feb 2009
13548 posts
Posted on 3/16/17 at 8:54 am to
Good iron sights. That's all you need. Everything else is lagniappe.
Posted by Kino74
Denham springs
Member since Nov 2013
5343 posts
Posted on 3/16/17 at 9:04 am to
I always liked the BCM enhanced charging handle. Other than that good flip up sights and sling.
Posted by Huntinguy
Member since Mar 2011
1752 posts
Posted on 3/16/17 at 9:20 am to
Unless they've changed, it comes with very serviceable front and rear irons.

I've got the first version, and bought the second for my wife.

I was going to ad an optic but never did, I shoot it too well to justify it, and I haul it dirty and don't have to worry about destroying an optic.

Get a sling of your choosing and shoot it a while, then you'll know more about what accessories you'd like to have.
Posted by Damone
FoCo
Member since Aug 2016
32530 posts
Posted on 3/16/17 at 10:28 am to
Aimpoint red dot
BCM stock
BCM grip
Posted by public_enemy
Member since Feb 2015
4369 posts
Posted on 3/16/17 at 10:29 am to
What kind of site is this? Or at least the brand name
Posted by prplhze2000
Parts Unknown
Member since Jan 2007
51345 posts
Posted on 3/16/17 at 11:13 am to
First thing. Replace trigger. Second: ergogrip grip. Third: magpul buttstock.
Posted by upgrayedd
Lifting at Tobin's house
Member since Mar 2013
134843 posts
Posted on 3/16/17 at 11:21 am to
Just remember, tacticool isn't a statement, it's a lifestyle.
Posted by Sancho Panza
La Habaña, Cuba
Member since Sep 2014
8161 posts
Posted on 3/16/17 at 12:44 pm to
USGI 30 & 20 round mags, ammo, sling, cleaning kit, iron sights, and, if your vision in bad, optic sights may be required.
Posted by Kino74
Denham springs
Member since Nov 2013
5343 posts
Posted on 3/16/17 at 1:36 pm to
OP Midway USA is running another magpul 30 Rd magazine sale 10 for $79.99. Might want to stock up on some.
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