Honest opinions please

[Kick]

The beauty of the AR-15 / M16 is that they are like big kid Lego's. Do what you like with it. What you use yours for may not be what I use mine for, and the next guy may use his for something completely different.

Do what makes you happy and what meets your individual needs. If others don't like it, that's too bad! They didn't have to fork out the $$$ for it!

 

[Hoosier9]

That thing looks heavy! Depends on what you are using it for, but I'd take the EoTech off (don't care for them) and also remove that oversized light. I don't like a lot of stuff on my ARs, with one of the main reasons I like them being the light weight. I'd also remove the forward grip, as I've never seen the need for one of those either.

I'd replace the stock irons with a set of Trijicon night sights, a GG&G mini rail on the handguard with a TLR-1 light, a Hogue grip and Magpul rounded trigger guard, and call it a day. The TLR-1 is a very bright light. If I wanted optics, I'd switch to a flattop upper with Troy backup iron sights and a co-witnessed Aimpoint, with the same mini rail on the handguard for a TLR-1.

I like to keep it simple.

 

[redpitbull44]

looks like a DECENT (not great) CQB rifle. Me personally, I do not like carry handle uppers. I do not like DGI guns. I do not like the standard AR front sight. Honestly, I think M4s and such are sexy, but I do not like them. BUT, if you like it, and you can shoot well with it, then AWESOME!!!

 

[Cru]

That thing HAS to be so nose heavy...

Carry handle needs to go.

 

[MPD179]

Ok fellas, I went to the Indy 1500 on Friday and bought a stripped upper receiver for my sbr. Brought her home lastnight and changed her out. Took her to the range today for a test run & a zero! Now all I need is a rear sight ... . It will be a while, Momma has me on probation from spending more money on toys

Started out looking like this.....

Now she looks like .....

Thanks for all the advise!

 

[sloughfoot]

They issued that first one to you? Then you spent your own money to turn it into the better second version?

Why are they not spending their money on a useful rifle in the first place? Do you and your fellow users have no say in the procurement process?

Amazing thread.......Why are you spending your money on a piece of crap to get a useful rifle?

Said as a former municipal employee and union member.

 

[mvician]

I'd be getting a rear sight to back up that EOTech

 

[mvician]

Why are you spending your money on a piece of crap to get a useful rifle?

since when is a flat top upper a "piece of crap" ?

 

[boosteds13cc]

i like the way the ar looks now!

 

[stormryder]

Not as "Hollywood" as some I have seen.
I would take off the XS crap and K.I.S.

 

[dukeboy_318]

Good start. I know all about being on probation for buying toys

 

[Tombs]

Too bad you switched it around.

I think one of the best looking and most unique optic setups for the AR15 is the C-More scout & red dot set up.

 

[dice dealer]

Were is the Ipod connection and the coffee grinder ?
You have GPS on it ?

 

[Anelson]

Just my 2cents here but wait till you have to deploy it... I know how heavy that light system is. Nice change out with the flat top though. It really helped clean up the top.
Anelson

 

[DRob]

No value to me

For the kind of shooting I do as well as the kind of shooting I hope I never have to do, that thing is of no value to me. I tend to not think of my guns as toys and I stopped playing Army over 50 years ago. OK with me if you do but the OP asked for honest opinions. He didn't specify honest opinions of people who like that kind of stuff.

 

[dom1104]

IMO lose the EOtech <but I would say that on any gun...> and its fine.

The EOtech on the gooseneck is just.... cheezy.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

MPD, I have been taught to use this as my polestar: if you put something on the weapon, ensure that it solves a problem for you. Obviously you as a LEO will have different problems than a Chairborne Civilian such as myself.

As to the weapon, I fail to see back up iron sights or a sling. Perhaps you just did not put them on for the photo.

My carbines must have:

1. iron sights.
2. a light.
3. a sling.

Everything else is optional (e.g. I prefer the Magpul CTR or a Sully Stock but it is not necessary or the BCM charging handle) and I prefer a more Spartan arrangement in order to keep weight to a minimum (see Chairborne Civilian reference supra).

Does your department get you classes? Remember software is to hardware as three is to one (my apologies to Napoleon).

 

[E5RANGER375]

Not as "Hollywood" as some I have seen.
I would take off the XS crap and K.I.S.

looks pretty simple to me

sight, light with forward grip.

 

[freeclimber57]

looks like u got it all!haha

 

[VUPDblue]

Looks like a great patrol rifle. If it were mine I'd trade the EOTech for an Aimpoint, but that's just me.