Perseverance
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- Sep 21, 2009
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I'm currently in the process of figuring out what upper to buy and I have run across some things that have got me a tad perplexed. Any info from some experienced people would be helpful.
1. 1/7 twist vs 1/8 twist - I've noticed most people will tend to recommend 1/7 for a battle rifle but I have noticed some manufactures offering and/or using 1/8 barrels (larue for example). Can someone explain what the difference is and if so what makes one better or worse than the other.
2. Fixed front sight - a rifle I held at a local gun store was equipped with a full length hand gaurd and no fixed front sight. Instead this rifle had flip ups front and rear. I liked this set up, I plan to use a red dot or halo sight. Should I opt for a fixed front sight or the full rail with the flips.
3. Stock/lower - I'm planning on buying a complete lower since this is my first AR but I have toyed around the idea of buying an empty lower and building it. If I decide to go that route I was wondering what a good tactical stock would be and also if building up the lower is a good idea for a first timer. And also can anyone recommend a lower kit that ha everything I would need?
I had some more but can't think of them at the moment I'm sure they'll come to me and I'll add them.
Thanks for all the help guys I know these beginner AR threads can be a tad redundant.
1. 1/7 twist vs 1/8 twist - I've noticed most people will tend to recommend 1/7 for a battle rifle but I have noticed some manufactures offering and/or using 1/8 barrels (larue for example). Can someone explain what the difference is and if so what makes one better or worse than the other.
2. Fixed front sight - a rifle I held at a local gun store was equipped with a full length hand gaurd and no fixed front sight. Instead this rifle had flip ups front and rear. I liked this set up, I plan to use a red dot or halo sight. Should I opt for a fixed front sight or the full rail with the flips.
3. Stock/lower - I'm planning on buying a complete lower since this is my first AR but I have toyed around the idea of buying an empty lower and building it. If I decide to go that route I was wondering what a good tactical stock would be and also if building up the lower is a good idea for a first timer. And also can anyone recommend a lower kit that ha everything I would need?
I had some more but can't think of them at the moment I'm sure they'll come to me and I'll add them.
Thanks for all the help guys I know these beginner AR threads can be a tad redundant.