Hey guys. Wanting to introduce myself

[Branden wanenmacher]

Hi. My names branden and I'm new to the forum. I joined here because I'm about to make some big purchases this weekend and would like to know what all of you think I should get. Not guns or anything. Just gear and accessories. I don't have any specific thing I'm looking for just wanting suggestions and to see what everyone else likes. Thanks in advance.

 

[jibberjabber]

Assuming you have guns to accessorize, you'll be told to invest your money in ammo and training.

 

[Branden wanenmacher]

I buy a thousand rounds a month. So ammo is not a problem. And I don't believe anyone's training will help me. I don't learn well from others so I teach myself. I go to the range at very least once a week, sometimes more if work permitts it. I just need gear and accessories to aid my training.

 

[jibberjabber]

Okay, gotcha. Are you interested in stuff for rifle, handgun or both?

 

[Branden wanenmacher]

Both for sure. The main guns I use are my ar-15 and my s&w sd9.

 

[4V50 Gary]

Welcome Branden. The AR is easily the most assessorized firearm in the market. There's an entire cottage industry built on it. So, what's on yours?

 

[Microgunner]

Welcome Branden. A good light for your AR is indispensable.

 

[Skans]

Well, for your AR, you need the following:

Forward grip
sling
flashlight
laser sight
rail system
2-stage trigger
Eotech sight
brass catcher
BetaMag drum
bayonet

 

[Bud Helms]

Not guns or anything. Just gear and accessories.

Let's take this to Gear & Accys.

 

[Branden wanenmacher]

Well so far I have a magpul PTS stock, mbus backup sights, eotech 552, eotech magnifier, hogue grip, magpul afg, and a noveski shark break

 

[Microgunner]

Good God! How much more do you want to screw onto that rifle? Pretty soon it's going to weigh 15lbs.

 

[Branden wanenmacher]

Well I am also considering taking things off and everything. I wouldn't mind seeing some of you guys setups

 

[iamdb]

May I suggest some comfortable ear protection, quality shooting glasses, some extra mags, and get yourself into some action shooting matches.

 

[Microgunner]

My S&W M&P15T and CMMG Sierra .22lr upper.

EOTech
Surefire M900A
Troy battle sights
Troy quad rail

CMMG upper
Bushnell Holosight
Magpul MBUS sights
YMH gas block riser

 

[sigcurious]

Micro, what length rail covers and rail are those?

Branden, how do you like the magpul AFG?

 

[Microgunner]

Micro, what length rail covers and rail are those?

The rails are 13.5" IIRC and the covers are about 10". Barrel is 16" plus flash suppressor.

 

[RAnb]

I'm cheap. I keep the accessories to a minimum. Bipod $40, cheekpiece $20, silencer $250 (including tax stamp).

Ranb