The Gun Thread

[jsmith6919]

I feel that when I go pick up my gun today I will be spending more money than I had planned in an impulsive fashion.

That's usually how it ends up for me

 

[skidadl]

I have called the gun shop 3 times this morning asking if UPS has arrived yet.

 

[vince]

Man I wanted an AR so bad. I have a couple of buds back home (Texas) who would frequent the gun range with theirs. I would just take my Glock 23.

 

[skidadl]

Man I wanted an AR so bad. I have a couple of buds back home (Texas) who would frequent the gun range with theirs. I would just take my Glock 23.

They are currently cheap. I couldn’t believe what I could get for the dollars.

 

[vince]

They are currently cheap. I couldn’t believe what I could get for the dollars.

$500 last I checked. Less at a gun show.

 

[jsmith6919]

$500 last I checked. Less at a gun show.

Before the Parkland shooting I saw the cheaper models under $400 quite often

 

[skidadl]

I just bought a S&W for $475

 

[Cotton]

I just bought a S&W for $475

What kind of S&W?

 

[skidadl]

What kind of S&W?

That would be the AR-15

 

[Rev]

That would be the AR-15

HOW DARE YOU!!!!!!!

 

[Cotton]

That would be the AR-15

Gotcha.

 

[Smitty]

What kind of S&W?

I think he got the M&P 15 Sport 2. The one I got. See earlier in the thread.

 

[Cotton]

I think he got the M&P 15 Sport 2. The one I got. See earlier in the thread.

 

[Smitty]

Cleaning Supplies:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016UGR3XY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KJLT2PE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000C50HL/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004U8S20I/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

CLP Lubricant Aerosol Spray
Pressurized Air Can to spray away dust and debris
Bore Snake/Bore Brush for your caliber (.223/5.56)

Cleaning Kit: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B011X9V70I/ref=od_aui_detailpages01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Cleaning Pad: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074SB9ZN6/ref=od_aui_detailpages01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Loctite to tighten and seal screws: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000I1RSNS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (make sure it's BLUE only, not red or green)

2nd Amendment Travel case! : https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XC6MJB2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Best value noise cancelling/voice amplifying earmuffs: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01G8POKMY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (some colors are only $35)

You probably don't need sights cause yours came with an A-Frame front sight and backup iron sight I think, but here were my sights that I bought since my rifle came with no sights: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06ZZS87SC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I needed a storage case that locked with a combination, but didn't want a full gun safe: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00TYVXX2S/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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I also went balls out and went to a gun smith and had them replace my handguard (the round tube thing covering the barrel) with a free floating handguard instead of a drop-in handguard like the one that comes with your rifle. See the pics I posted earlier to see the difference between yours and mine. Also would require that you have the guy change the gas block probably. For parts purchase and installation you are probably looking at about $150-$200 for the handguard, low profile gas block, and installation. But totally worth it to be pimpin', IMO.

Walmart seems to have the best ammo deals at retail. Always buy brass ammo, not steel ammo. Steel ammo will damage and dirty your barrel faster. Brass ammo can be found in bulk in the 30 cents per round range (like over 200 rounds), but Walmart sells a value pack of 100 rounds at retail of .223 brass ammo for like 36-37 cents a round. Other retailers like Dicks and stores like that, best you can do is nearly 50 cents a round, I've seen.

Your rifle has a 1:9 barrel twist, which affects the weight (or grain) of round you should be firing. You need 55 grain for that twist rate. You'll see other "grains" such as 62 grain, but that is optimal for different twist rates like 1:8 or 1:7 or something. There's a chart out there that tells you what you can fire. You should just get 55 grain.

 

[Smitty]

Yeah, so the free floating handguard I got was Guntec USA. Another similarly priced make is probably Leapers UTG Super Slim Free Float handguard.

They probably also come with different attachment type specifications.... either M-lok or Keymod.

I'd go M-lok.

The low profile gas block, if you're gonna have them install that, doesn't matter, just whatever they have in stock at your local gunsmith.

 

[Smitty]

Ultimate Cleaning Guide:

https://www.pewpewtactical.com/ultimate-ar-15-cleaning-and-maintenance-guide/

 

[UncleMilti]

I just bought another AR...but this time went with a 300 Blackout. Made by Spikes Tactical. Should be here next week.

 

[Rev]

I just bought another AR...but this time went with a 300 Blackout. Made by Spikes Tactical. Should be here next week.

YOU MONSTER!!!!!

 

[Cotton]

YOU MONSTER!!!!!

He hates kids, apparently.

 

[jsmith6919]

I just bought another AR...but this time went with a 300 Blackout. Made by Spikes Tactical. Should be here next week.

Nice, not familiar with their full builds but Spikes does have some really cool custom lowers