Yes, I'm new and have a basic question

[Quentin]

A few months ago I built an M4 style carbine but with a midlength upper. Very basic with removable carry handle but I'm happy with the parts I chose. If you build a rifle you're less likely to need to replace parts. So far all I've need extra are magazines and ammo (which is getting to be quite an expense).

 

[skidooman603]

This is bare ass minimum

 

[scythefwd]

Iron sights (if they don't come on the AR you are purchasing), mags, and a sling. Give me an A2 clone, and I will hit out to 300Y with irons. Get some ammo and some sight in targets. Have fun.

 

[ROC]

Can you get me a build sheet for that set-up please?

Nevermind, I'll just order one of everything in my catalog

 

[ROC]

Very nice. I learned a lot in this thread.

Basically, a quality cleaning kit, lots of good ammo and mags are gonna be first on the list. Then after that, shoot shoot shoot and go from there.

 

[Guns and more]

Well, I have the same Colt and I like it the way it is.
I bought P-Mags (I think they are the best)
and a bunch of ammo.
I'd like a ACOG sight, but I don't shoot it enough to justify the cost.
And I like the looks with the carry handle. Iron sights for me.

Oh, I have a great idea. Get him a Maglula for loading those AR magazines. It's the best thing ever and only about $25

 

[Avenger29]

Yeah, a Maglula is an utterly necessary piece of kit, IMHO. If you have a rifle for which they are made, get one. Also pick up the pistol magazine loader they make.

 

[RockyMtnTactical]

1. magazines
2. sling
3. ammo. lots of ammo.

Nailed it. If I were to add a fourth, I would say a good optic (Aimpoint, Eotech, ACOG, etc...).

 

[svaz]

What would be the minimal accessories you'd buy for your brand new Colt AR-15 (I think he has the LE 6920) and Ruger mini 14?

I spent 10 years w/ the M-16 and the only thing I would really want for it would be a good reddot sight & a compact scope, both on quick-detach mounts.

 

[Grassman]

Now this is a must have for any AR...

http://www.bloomautomatic.com/