Been a while since we had a guns n' ammo discussion.
Some of you are AR shooters Im sure. Im looking at a Colt 6920. Will be my first AR. Picked up a Glock this fall and really enjoy shooting it. Any feedback on that weapon?
Anyone else been in a buy/sell/trade mood with hardware? [Reply]
Originally Posted by Shiver Me Timbers:
Went to the range last weekend. Took the wife and she shot "our" Walther P99. Easy gun for her to shoot with accuracy. I have a Glock 29 (10mm) that is my carry most of the time. She did not like shooting that one.
Originally Posted by vailpass:
What do we think of this one? $793.00
Ruger AR-556 FF B5
SGC ID:736676085422
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MANUFACTURER: Ruger
FAMILY: AR-556 Rifle Series
MODEL: AR-556
TYPE: Rifle
ACTION: Semi-Auto
CALIBER/GAUGE: 223 Rem | 5.56 NATO
FINISH: Black Hard Coat Anodized
STOCK: Collapsible / Folding Stock
STOCK/GRIPS: B5 Bravo Stock & Type P23 Grip
BARREL: 16.1"
RATE-OF-TWIST: 1-in-8
CAPACITY: 30 + 1
# OF MAGAZINES: 1
MAG DESCRIPTION: 30 rd. Magpul PMAG
SIGHTS: No Sights
SIGHT TYPE: None
THREAD PATTERN: 1/2x28
SPECIAL: Threaded Barrel Model
WEIGHT: 6.7 lbs.
SHIPPING WEIGHT: 8.95 lbs.
ADDL INFO: 13.5" Lite Free-Float MLOK HG
ADDL INFO: Elite 452 AR 2-Stage Trigger
ADDL INFO: Ruger Muzzle Brake
MFG MODEL NO: 8542
It’s not an issue whith what I’m reading here but, it’s worth mentioning to you and others who are new to ARs - make sure it is chambered for the 5.56. If it is only chambered for the .223 it will only feed .223 but, a 5.56 chambering will feed both. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Raiderhader:
It’s not an issue whith what I’m reading here but, it’s worth mentioning to you and others who are new to ARs - make sure it is chambered for the 5.56. If it is only chambered for the .223 it will only feed .223 but, a 5.56 chambering will feed both.
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Subtotal $793.99
Shipping & Handling $0.00
Grand Total (Excl.Tax) $793.99
Tax $63.92
Grand Total (Incl.Tax) $857.91 [Reply]
Originally Posted by vailpass:
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ORDER FROM SGCUSA.
Once your package ships we will send an email with a link to track your order. Your order summary is below. Thank you again for your business.
Order Questions?
Call Us: 480-348-1111
Email: info@sgcusa.com
Your order #XXXXXXXX
Placed on September 2, 2020 3:34:25 PM PDT
Item Sku Qty Subtotal
Ruger AR-556 $793.99
Subtotal $793.99
Shipping & Handling $0.00
Grand Total (Excl.Tax) $793.99
Tax $63.92
Grand Total (Incl.Tax) $857.91
Outstanding!
Now all you need is a good red dot optic/scope and some back up iron sights and you're good to go. [Reply]
Originally Posted by vailpass:
Yeah I'm looking at dots and scopes now. The holosun green I have on my VP9 works well but if I'd known it was Chinese I never would have bought it.
If anyone has any thoughts on optics for an AR I'm all ears.
I have a Leupold VXR 1.25-4 on one of my ARs and it's great. It's pretty much the best of both worlds. Has an illuminated red dot, and functions pretty much the same as a standard red dot at the 1.25x magnification. But is also an effective long range scope at 4x. You're not going to be sniping people a mile away; it's more than enough. And if the battery fails, you'll still have the scope reticle to fall back on.
Get that with a good quality mount and you'll be good to go. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Frazod:
I have a Leupold VXR 1.25-4 on one of my ARs and it's great. It's pretty much the best of both worlds. Has an illuminated red dot, and functions pretty much the same as a standard red dot at the 1.25x magnification. But is also an effective long range scope at 4x. You're not going to be sniping people a mile away; it's more than enough. And if the battery fails, you'll still have the scope reticle to fall back on.
Get that with a good quality mount and you'll be good to go.
Nice. Looks like they aren’t making that model anymore but they have some suggested models that replaced it. I like the idea of a dot and a scope. [Reply]
Id look at some of ATN digital night vision scopes. Before you buy glass.
1 shot zero. Can be programed for multiple rifles, built in ballistics, records your hunt on to a memory card.
But best of all. It's digital and can be used in daylight.
Sun is a big No No with traditional night vision.
Thermal is even better. If you have the coin [Reply]
Originally Posted by vailpass:
Nice. Looks like they aren’t making that model anymore but they have some suggested models that replaced it. I like the idea of a dot and a scope.
The years are starting to catch up with my vision. I can't shoot at distance as effectively with an unmagnified red dot as I could just a couple of years ago, even with corrective lenses. It really sucks for me because there was a time when I had better than 20/20 vision naturally.
I don't know how old you are, but if you're in the 40s/50s range it's something to consider.
Originally Posted by Frazod: The years are starting to catch up with my vision. I can't shoot at distance as effectively with an unmagnified red dot as I could just a couple of years ago, even with corrective lenses. It really sucks for me because there was a time when I had better than 20/20 vision naturally.
I don't know how old you are, but if you're in the 40s/50s range it's something to consider.
Originally Posted by vailpass:
Yeah I'm looking at dots and scopes now. The holosun green I have on my VP9 works well but if I'd known it was Chinese I never would have bought it.
If anyone has any thoughts on optics for an AR I'm all ears.
Unless you're planning to go to Afghanistan or something, for affordable quality optics I like Vortex Optics.
This page at OpticsPlanet has several that I've had over the years.
