blaxsun
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So after a few years of tinkering around with almost every conceivable black rifle accessory out there, I figured I'd post a few of my favourites and the reasons therein. Please feel free to agree, disagree or share any of your own!
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Flash Hiders, Brakes, Compensators
I was fortunate to find devices that worked great from the outset, so I've had to experiment very little in this area. Anything by AAC (flash hider or muzzle brake) is absolutely excellent. For SBR ARs, either the PWS CQB or Hera-Arms Linear compensators work great.
BUIS
Troy, Troy, Troy. Quality, durability and ease of installation. While I like the Magpul MBUS and that they've made some improvements, the Gen2 version is an absolute PITA to slide onto any rail.
Attachments
Gear Sector. From the hand stop to the light mounts to the QD, hook and standard sling mounts.
Rail Covers
Ladder rail protectors, LaRue index clips and the rubberized UTG covers. Mainly because they're all fairly low-profile and provide an excellent gripping surface, although I'm waiting to see if Magpul's upgraded XTM panels renew my interest. I found that many of the others are a PITA to install (raise, grasp, slide, etc.) and usually increased the diameter of the rail to the point where it kind of defeated the purpose.
Triggers
Geissele SSA or SSE (haven't tried the SSE, but apparently it rocks!) Once you go Geissele - you'll never shoot a stock AR trigger again!
Pins
KNS anti-rotation pins. Mainly because they make it an almost seamless process taking anything apart or upgrading your trigger.
Selector
BAD A.S.S. Available in 45° or 90° versions, you can change out the selector levers from a standard, stubby or thin on either side with an allen wrench. Very, very slick. I'm going to also stick Magpul's BAD ambi bolt release here as well. It's invaluable.
Charging Handles
BCM/Vltor Gunfighter Mod4, PRI Gasbuster. The BCM is more rigid, but I like the gas/venting features on the PRI.
Grips
Magpul's new MOE+ gets my vote. I'm also a fan of the CAA modular grip because you can change the front and backplates out.
Trigger Guard
Magpul enhanced trigger guard (prefer the aluminium).
Stocks
Magpul CTR or UBR with enhanced stock pad. The CTR over the MOE because it has a locking feature and the QD sling mount. The UBR is the quintessential indestructible stock. I like it because it tends to balance out firearms that tend to be barrel heavy.
Extension tubes
I really like the PWS enhanced tube. It's far easier to install, very strong and features grooved channels for drainage. Also features an integrated QD sling mount, so I prefer this over a Noveske or Magpul ASAP.
Buffers
Spike's Tactical ST-T2 heavy buffer or the Enidine hydraulics, although I'm still fine-tuning spring length to get these to work optimally. Still, felt recoil is non-existent.
Slings
Vickers-Blueforce Gear and Urban-ERT. Vickers have a very high quality, but I like the modular aspect with the Urban-ERT (buy one sling, multiple attachment points).
Some other little odds 'n ends that I really like: Brownell's (not Z-M) Accu-Wedge (eliminate excess play between the upper/lower receiver), the Double-Star Twang Buster (exactly what it sounds like) and the M16 Buffer Pads (purely aesthetic, and prevents the carrier from marring your buffer face).
Magazines
Just for sheer "fun", the LAR-15 pistol magazines with the aluminium couplers. If run single, Magpul L or Ranger plates (the rubberized L-plates are particular nice for dropping, as they provide a nice, absorbent base for impacts). I also replace the stock followers with the foliage green Magpul ones. The only reason is because they hold 10/20 rounds. Otherwise, insofar as magazines go - they kinda suck.
My favourite magazines are the HK steel/maritime 30-rounders. If we could legally run 30 rounds this is all I'd use. Loading rounds is like placing them into butter... Beyond that, I like the Lancer L5 Advanced Warfighter - although we really don't get to use the translucent feature to it's full benefit @ only 5 rounds (#$%@#$%@). The new Magpul M3 MagLevel (windowed) PMAG could be awesome, since they addressed all the STANAG issues and other minor gripes.
Mounts
LaRue. Need we say more? My Trijicon and Elcan come with an ARMS setup, and those are pretty good, too.
Optics
Aimpoint, EOTech, Trijicon. The big 3. The Aimpoint Micro is just the sweetest red dot out there, any of the EOTech HWS are fantastic (especially with a magnifier) and the Trijicon ACOG is probably the best fixed 4x you can have. I also like the Elcan SpecterDR with the 1-4x ability, although it's a tad on the heavy side.
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Flash Hiders, Brakes, Compensators
I was fortunate to find devices that worked great from the outset, so I've had to experiment very little in this area. Anything by AAC (flash hider or muzzle brake) is absolutely excellent. For SBR ARs, either the PWS CQB or Hera-Arms Linear compensators work great.
BUIS
Troy, Troy, Troy. Quality, durability and ease of installation. While I like the Magpul MBUS and that they've made some improvements, the Gen2 version is an absolute PITA to slide onto any rail.
Attachments
Gear Sector. From the hand stop to the light mounts to the QD, hook and standard sling mounts.
Rail Covers
Ladder rail protectors, LaRue index clips and the rubberized UTG covers. Mainly because they're all fairly low-profile and provide an excellent gripping surface, although I'm waiting to see if Magpul's upgraded XTM panels renew my interest. I found that many of the others are a PITA to install (raise, grasp, slide, etc.) and usually increased the diameter of the rail to the point where it kind of defeated the purpose.
Triggers
Geissele SSA or SSE (haven't tried the SSE, but apparently it rocks!) Once you go Geissele - you'll never shoot a stock AR trigger again!
Pins
KNS anti-rotation pins. Mainly because they make it an almost seamless process taking anything apart or upgrading your trigger.
Selector
BAD A.S.S. Available in 45° or 90° versions, you can change out the selector levers from a standard, stubby or thin on either side with an allen wrench. Very, very slick. I'm going to also stick Magpul's BAD ambi bolt release here as well. It's invaluable.
Charging Handles
BCM/Vltor Gunfighter Mod4, PRI Gasbuster. The BCM is more rigid, but I like the gas/venting features on the PRI.
Grips
Magpul's new MOE+ gets my vote. I'm also a fan of the CAA modular grip because you can change the front and backplates out.
Trigger Guard
Magpul enhanced trigger guard (prefer the aluminium).
Stocks
Magpul CTR or UBR with enhanced stock pad. The CTR over the MOE because it has a locking feature and the QD sling mount. The UBR is the quintessential indestructible stock. I like it because it tends to balance out firearms that tend to be barrel heavy.
Extension tubes
I really like the PWS enhanced tube. It's far easier to install, very strong and features grooved channels for drainage. Also features an integrated QD sling mount, so I prefer this over a Noveske or Magpul ASAP.
Buffers
Spike's Tactical ST-T2 heavy buffer or the Enidine hydraulics, although I'm still fine-tuning spring length to get these to work optimally. Still, felt recoil is non-existent.
Slings
Vickers-Blueforce Gear and Urban-ERT. Vickers have a very high quality, but I like the modular aspect with the Urban-ERT (buy one sling, multiple attachment points).
Some other little odds 'n ends that I really like: Brownell's (not Z-M) Accu-Wedge (eliminate excess play between the upper/lower receiver), the Double-Star Twang Buster (exactly what it sounds like) and the M16 Buffer Pads (purely aesthetic, and prevents the carrier from marring your buffer face).
Magazines
Just for sheer "fun", the LAR-15 pistol magazines with the aluminium couplers. If run single, Magpul L or Ranger plates (the rubberized L-plates are particular nice for dropping, as they provide a nice, absorbent base for impacts). I also replace the stock followers with the foliage green Magpul ones. The only reason is because they hold 10/20 rounds. Otherwise, insofar as magazines go - they kinda suck.
My favourite magazines are the HK steel/maritime 30-rounders. If we could legally run 30 rounds this is all I'd use. Loading rounds is like placing them into butter... Beyond that, I like the Lancer L5 Advanced Warfighter - although we really don't get to use the translucent feature to it's full benefit @ only 5 rounds (#$%@#$%@). The new Magpul M3 MagLevel (windowed) PMAG could be awesome, since they addressed all the STANAG issues and other minor gripes.
Mounts
LaRue. Need we say more? My Trijicon and Elcan come with an ARMS setup, and those are pretty good, too.
Optics
Aimpoint, EOTech, Trijicon. The big 3. The Aimpoint Micro is just the sweetest red dot out there, any of the EOTech HWS are fantastic (especially with a magnifier) and the Trijicon ACOG is probably the best fixed 4x you can have. I also like the Elcan SpecterDR with the 1-4x ability, although it's a tad on the heavy side.
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