Miami_JBT
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My take on the modern patrol rifle.
In today's world the rifle is still a useful tool for self defense and other duties such as law enforcement. Both uses are set up with very similar roles and tasks. The main role of course is defending one's self from a violent attacker; except with today's sue happy world any action you or I would could be taken to court. So the ability to control your fire is important as is identifying your target and what's behind it.
The key components to a patrol rifle are the following.
1. A light weight semi-automatic carbine chambered in a intermediate service cartridge.
2. Co-witnessed red dot optics and iron sights.
3. A visible white light.
4. Adjustable stock for length of pull.
5. A simple but adjustable sling.
My two example here are both done for under $1,000.
The AR-15 is a mix master build from good parts. The barrel is a 16 inch HBAR Colt Barrel along with a Colt "F"sight tower, Colt bolt carrier group, Spike's lower, DPMS lower parts kit, upper is made by Cerro Forge for Double Star Arms, DPMS upper parts kit with tear drop forward assist. The furniture is Magpul's CTR stock and MOE handguard and VFG. The light is a Surefire Universal Weapon light with a LED build. Sling is a two point Condor Tactical. Optics are an N-Cell Eotech co-witnessed with a Magpul MBUS.
The AK pattern rifle is an older WASR-10. Optic is a Blue Ring Tac-Point Aimpoint clone on a Midwest Industries mount and is co-witnessed. Stock is a CAA metal stock with a standard M4 stock and slip on rubber butt pad. Handguards are Hogue's overmold with rails and Magpul VFG. Light is an older Streamlight M3. Weapon has been upgraded with a Tapco single hook G2 trigger and Tapco AK-74 style muzzle brake. Sling is another 2 point Condor Tactical.
In today's world the rifle is still a useful tool for self defense and other duties such as law enforcement. Both uses are set up with very similar roles and tasks. The main role of course is defending one's self from a violent attacker; except with today's sue happy world any action you or I would could be taken to court. So the ability to control your fire is important as is identifying your target and what's behind it.
The key components to a patrol rifle are the following.
1. A light weight semi-automatic carbine chambered in a intermediate service cartridge.
2. Co-witnessed red dot optics and iron sights.
3. A visible white light.
4. Adjustable stock for length of pull.
5. A simple but adjustable sling.
My two example here are both done for under $1,000.
The AR-15 is a mix master build from good parts. The barrel is a 16 inch HBAR Colt Barrel along with a Colt "F"sight tower, Colt bolt carrier group, Spike's lower, DPMS lower parts kit, upper is made by Cerro Forge for Double Star Arms, DPMS upper parts kit with tear drop forward assist. The furniture is Magpul's CTR stock and MOE handguard and VFG. The light is a Surefire Universal Weapon light with a LED build. Sling is a two point Condor Tactical. Optics are an N-Cell Eotech co-witnessed with a Magpul MBUS.
The AK pattern rifle is an older WASR-10. Optic is a Blue Ring Tac-Point Aimpoint clone on a Midwest Industries mount and is co-witnessed. Stock is a CAA metal stock with a standard M4 stock and slip on rubber butt pad. Handguards are Hogue's overmold with rails and Magpul VFG. Light is an older Streamlight M3. Weapon has been upgraded with a Tapco single hook G2 trigger and Tapco AK-74 style muzzle brake. Sling is another 2 point Condor Tactical.
