Which AR do you use the most? [Archive]

longrange18

09-16-09, 18:08

545Warman

09-16-09, 19:07

The AR I use most is my S&W M&P15 5.45x39 ammo is cheap & it shoots just as good as my tactical AR15 out to 150yds (that is the longest range I have to shoot)
http://i39.tinypic.com/p0igi.jpg

big 54r

09-16-09, 19:14

I'm looking into getting a 5.45 S&W AR also after I get my Colt.

I only have one so it gets plenty of use!
Standard m4 clone.

longrange18

09-16-09, 22:39

The AR I use most is my S&W M&P15 5.45x39 ammo is cheap & it shoots just as good as my tactical AR15 out to 150yds (that is the longest range I have to shoot)
http://i39.tinypic.com/p0igi.jpg

That's a wild caliber. What conversions do you need?

87GN

09-16-09, 22:42

5.45 here as well. Just the upper.

Used it for everything from carbine classes to 600 yard matches.

http://www.545ar.com/545at600.jpg

Quib

09-16-09, 22:47

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v489/Metroliner/5202.jpg

diving dave

09-16-09, 23:48

The one I shoot the most is a Bushmaster....:eek: Dont flame me too hard, its a city issue gun, so usually the ammo is free too...But my personal ones are a few Colts, and a beater POS Olympic Arms I bought back in the late 80's.

longrange18

09-17-09, 04:57

5.45 here as well. Just the upper.

Used it for everything from carbine classes to 600 yard matches.

http://www.545ar.com/545at600.jpg

Very nice. How do you like that FSC556?

The one I shoot the most is a Bushmaster....:eek: Dont flame me too hard, its a city issue gun, so usually the ammo is free too...But my personal ones are a few Colts, and a beater POS Olympic Arms I bought back in the late 80's.

Nothing wrong with a Bushy. They make some good rifles.

Blankwaffe

09-17-09, 05:14

Hard to say...the one I drag around the most is my varmint rifle which is a Armalite 20" M15A4 SPR on a LMT Defender SOPMOD lower.
My all time favorite rifle is my LMT Defender 16" that I simply abuse as often as possible.

bnanaphone

09-17-09, 11:20

I use to love my Bushmaster.......their Varminter model with 24" barrel, light use gun. It does it's job nicely at a distance. My go to gun now is my BCM midlength. It is accurate, never complains and keeps on shooting no matter what I may put it through.

It is funny, I have put about 250 rounds through the Bushmaster in 4 years, and I have now put 350 rounds through the BCM in 2 months. We have a winner!

hammonje

09-17-09, 11:33

RRA mid-length carbine w/detachable carry handle. Dead on accuracy and reliable to boot. I have been to two carbine classes with the rifle and she still shoots my 64 gr PP self-defense handloads at 1 MOA or better.

rob_s

09-17-09, 11:49

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q111/rob_s/me%20shooting/10333_135282863103_505973103_247638.jpg

longrange18

09-17-09, 12:02

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q111/rob_s/me%20shooting/10333_135282863103_505973103_247638.jpg

Nice SBR. Can you see the irons in the bottom of the Micro Dot?

Thanks for all the replies. Keep them coming. I like to hear what people are using. Gives me ideas.:D

rob_s

09-17-09, 12:12

Yes I can.

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q111/rob_s/gun%20stuff/T-1cowitness.jpg

Cold

09-17-09, 12:25

My Primary 3 Gun rifle gets shot a lot.

http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/1861/noveske1.jpg

C4IGrant

09-17-09, 12:29

I know several members here own multiple AR platform's. I'm just curious as to which one you use the most. Pictures and specs are more than welcome. Gives all of the newer members a chance to see tactical/training rifle.

I use my suppressed 10.5" the most.

C4

http://www.gandrtactical.com/images/archive/Grant_M4C_09c.jpg

Soulrack223

09-17-09, 12:58

LMT Defender M4gery. I've had it for years, shot thousands of rounds through it and I have never had a single problem with it.

Surf

09-17-09, 13:28

My most used is an issued Colt M4A1. I swap uppers depending. Finally decided to go with my own upper set up soon.

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd60/SSDSurf/Guns/IMG_23481.jpg

Blankwaffe

09-17-09, 17:11

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q111/rob_s/me%20shooting/10333_135282863103_505973103_247638.jpg

Rob,
What brand light mount is that on your FSB?

Omega_556

09-17-09, 17:42

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_XwAm6eUrDGM/SrKpxUuyxYI/AAAAAAAABNM/SRnq3cnpW5M/LMT-FDE-Rs.jpg

LMT Defender 2000 with 14.5in Upper w/ PA Vortex.

AMMOTECH

09-17-09, 18:16

My upgraded Bushmaster...:eek:

Upper--
14.5" BM w/YHM Phantom
BCG & Charging handle: LMT
BUIS: Cut carry handle
Optic/mount: Aimpoint Comp ML2 / American Defense AD-68H
Handguards: Colt M4

Lower--
BM w/mil-spec extention and "H" buffer
Stock: LMT SOPMOD
Trigger guard: Magpul

Sling: Blue Force Gear "Victory series"

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v284/AMMOTECH/STA71877.jpg

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jhs1969

09-18-09, 00:31

I use my suppressed 10.5" the most.

C4

http://www.gandrtactical.com/images/archive/Grant_M4C_09c.jpg

C4,
Whats the story on the ACR/Massada behind you? How did it run? Any news on a release?

Now, back to the OP.

Complete LMT;
http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p427/jhs1969/100_1702_edited-1.jpg

Since this pic I've moved the vfg to just beyond the mid-point on the rail and added a Surefire G2.

gngtools

09-18-09, 00:40

Just my basic Colt. Solid shooter and never fails.
http://www.m4carbine.net/picture.php?albumid=114&pictureid=602

C4IGrant

09-18-09, 10:04

C4,
Whats the story on the ACR/Massada behind you? How did it run? Any news on a release?

That is not the ACR. ;)

C4

Outlander Systems

09-18-09, 10:20

Grant:

I want your gloves. What are they, and do they come in black?

:D

C4IGrant

09-18-09, 10:29

Grant:

I want your gloves. What are they, and do they come in black?

:D

LOL, I kind of feel like Costa! :D

The gloves are made by Hatch and are their Operator's. I have worn this type of gloves for many years and have liked them a lot.

http://www.hatch-corp.com/detail.aspx?pid=SOG-HK%20300/350/400

C4

Another pic of the gloves.
http://www.gandrtactical.com/images/archive/Grant_M4C_09.jpg

http://www.gandrtactical.com/images/archive/Grant_M4C_09b.jpg

Outlander Systems

09-18-09, 10:37

Well, shazzam. I didn't know they came in a hard-knuckle version.

Muchas gracias.

C4IGrant

09-18-09, 10:39

Well, shazzam. I didn't know they came in a hard-knuckle version.

Muchas gracias.

You are welcome.

C4

jhs1969

09-18-09, 11:53

That is not the ACR. ;)

C4

You are such a tease:D

BufordTJustice

09-18-09, 15:58

That is not the ACR. ;)

C4

I agree. The magazine is much to big to be the ACR. ;)

I wonder if this is some 7.62x51mm goodness dangling from his neck. :)

Misc Ex-Member

09-18-09, 16:01

It's the Massoud prototype.

C4IGrant

09-18-09, 17:06

It's the Massoud prototype.

DING DING DING! WINNER WINNER TURKEY DINNER!

C4

blhar15

09-19-09, 08:47

Always fall back to my old stand by, Colt LE6920

BlakDawg

09-19-09, 23:00

Grant, what hand guards are on that suppressed 10.5 ?

Colt 6700 sans the 20 match barrel, threw a 14.5 chromed line with Phamtom welded. Hence the search for other 2 piece handguard types.

Don Robison

09-19-09, 23:19

Gemtech suppressed LMT 10.5" upper on a CavArms forged lower is mine that get used the most. Followed by the 6920.

SHIVAN

09-19-09, 23:26

Grant, what hand guards are on that suppressed 10.5 ?

Vltor CASV.

SHIVAN

09-19-09, 23:28

I have recently changed this carbine, but this one gets the most use:

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee192/SHIVAN308/Stuff/SHIVAN-VickersClass.jpg

I changed the Short Dot back to an Aimpoint M2, and I changed the LaRue rail to a DD Lite rail.

Outlander Systems

09-20-09, 00:42

C4IGrant

09-20-09, 09:02

Grant, what hand guards are on that suppressed 10.5 ?

Colt 6700 sans the 20 match barrel, threw a 14.5 chromed line with Phamtom welded. Hence the search for other 2 piece handguard types.

VLTOR CASV MID.

C4

Robb Jensen

09-20-09, 09:21

I shoot this one the most about 500 rounds per month. Not nearly enough but ammo is very expensive now and I don't reload .223.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v408/gotm4/gunpics/3gunrifle-3.jpg

Kaasselslay

09-20-09, 11:32

Outlander Systems

09-20-09, 12:33

Kaas: Dude, how? How and where?

Kaasselslay

09-20-09, 12:48

Kaas: Dude, how? How and where?

Europe.

GLOCKMASTER

09-20-09, 14:57

I have two that I use more than any other AR at my disposal.

S&W Viking Tactics with 16" barrel.

http://i336.photobucket.com/albums/n355/STR8SHTER/DSC_1974-1-1.jpg
http://i336.photobucket.com/albums/n355/STR8SHTER/DSC_0765.jpg

However I use my SBR more than any other AR at my disposal.

http://i336.photobucket.com/albums/n355/STR8SHTER/SBR/DSC_2028.jpg
http://i336.photobucket.com/albums/n355/STR8SHTER/SBR/DSC_2018.jpg

Phreajoy

09-20-09, 16:51

Dude, what grip is on the 1911? This should be rebranded "the official kickass accessory thread".

Not Shiv here, but it looks like Strider Gunner Grips.

longrange18

09-20-09, 18:49

However I use my SBR more than any other AR at my disposal.

http://i336.photobucket.com/albums/n355/STR8SHTER/SBR/DSC_2028.jpg
http://i336.photobucket.com/albums/n355/STR8SHTER/SBR/DSC_2018.jpg

I like the look of this. What length barrel and what handguard are you running on this SBR?

liaisons

09-20-09, 18:52

Not Shiv here, but it looks like Strider Gunner Grips.

+1 - Strider GG. Awesome grips!!

GLOCKMASTER

09-20-09, 19:05

I like the look of this. What length barrel and what handguard are you running on this SBR?

It is a 10.5" SBR made by LMT and the fore end is a 9" Viking Tactics VTAC Extreme Battle Rail. (http://www.vikingtactics.com/handguard.html)

longrange18

09-20-09, 19:30

It is a 10.5" SBR made by LMT and the fore end is a 9" Viking Tactics VTAC Extreme Battle Rail. (http://www.vikingtactics.com/handguard.html)

Thanks. How is the heat when shooting; and how does it stand up against torquing?

CarlosDJackal

09-21-09, 00:49

This SBR uses a TKS Engineering receiver that I assembled and painted myself. The lower has about 10,000-rounds use but this upper is relatively new.

I previously had an LWRC M6A1 10.5" upper that now lives on my F/A SP1. This upper is an M6A3 12.7" upper which currently have about 1,200-rounds through it so far.

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w169/CarlosDJackal/DSCN3666.jpg

TWR

09-21-09, 01:05

The light weight has been my favorite for a few years now but I recently sold the Aimpoint and added another 1.5-5 Leupold on this LMT upper and have been trying to use both.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v374/TOM64/lightweights008.jpg

longrange18

09-21-09, 01:10

TWR

09-21-09, 01:30

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v374/TOM64/000_0494.jpg
I hunt coyotes and the LW does what I need it to do.

longrange18

09-21-09, 05:32

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v374/TOM64/000_0494.jpg
I hunt coyotes and the LW does what I need it to do.

Nice group for a 10-15mph wind.

dcs12345

09-21-09, 14:52

My 16" BCM upper with a DD Omega rail on a RRA lower with a 2 stage trigger and a ACOG TA-33 in a Larue mount is my #1 gun.

I also run my RRA 16"upper on a doublestar lower with an M3 aimpoint in a Larue mount a fair amount.

The RRA lower on the BCM came off of this gun because the BCM upper seemed to have a better fit on the RRA lower than the Doublestar.

But, catching up quick is my RRA 9mm upper on a doublestar lower with the vm-hytech mag block for unmodified uzi mags. bocefus on the uzi forums is selling great uzi mags for cheap and I can't help but waste ammo in this thing. I am liking it so much I am thinking about moving the aimpoint to the pistol carbine.

mos2111

09-21-09, 16:03

This has the highest round count
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d54/mos2111/IMG_2636.jpg
This is starting to catch up fast.
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d54/mos2111/SBRect004.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d54/mos2111/SBRect005.jpg

I have really liked shooting the 10.5 w/o the can. Easy to move and fun and accurate to shoot.

warpigM-4

09-21-09, 17:06

I use the only one i have(built)My Colt Match target M4 carbine ,,,But the sad part:mad::(......I have not got to fire it yet zero round count:eek:

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h86/PFC-JB/014-1.jpg

tylerw02

09-21-09, 17:28

I use my Colt 6920 the most. Its bone stock except wears a VCAS sling. I feed it with P-mags. However, my Sun Devil lower with a BCM middy with BCM BCG is quickly catching up. It wears standard handguards, a VCAS sling, Aimpoint M2, DD A1.5 rear sight, Magpul MIAD, enahnced trigger-guard, and MOE stock. I'll soon be replacing the handguards with an Omega rail and adding a G2 when I get around to it.

ColdDeadHands

09-22-09, 08:11

I favor my Noveske Recon.

shooter521

09-22-09, 08:53

My SBR with the 10.5" LMT upper gets the most love.

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i188/shooter521/range%20trips/9_13_09/P1010050.jpg

LSK

09-22-09, 09:32

Colt 14.5" LE carbine. Aimpoint M3, Sopmod stock.

The_War_Wagon

09-22-09, 11:52

POF-415: Mainly because I've made some serious upgrades, following my time spent with The Katar about the subject. With a new buffer, spring, BCM bolt upgrade, optic, and now trigger, I want to make sure my piston rilfe - which I bought simply because I wanted to try one - IS GTG. I don't worry as much about my M&P15T being GTG, but a new optic there, means more range time in it's near future, too!

eternal24k

09-22-09, 12:32

I use my suppressed 10.5" the most.

C4

http://www.gandrtactical.com/images/archive/Grant_M4C_09c.jpg

Nice stick!
Is that a Bulova?

Dirk Williams

09-22-09, 12:53

WOW what a fantastic collection of rifles. I've noticed that the majority of you guys seem to know each other and shoot together alot. Love the pictures it helps me see what other kinds of kit are available, more importantly funtional.

I'm also amazed at the amount of rounds you guys shoot. I can't build, and shoot at the same time. I am able to shoot a couple of thousand rounds a year, but that's my counter sniper rifles, and my issued patrol rifle.

Do you guys load or? Thanks for sharing.

Dirk Williams

blhar15

09-22-09, 22:59

Colt M4LE with Aimpoint CompM2 and 3x quick flip sight.

Outlander Systems

09-22-09, 23:49

I shoot this one the most about 500 rounds per month. Not nearly enough but ammo is very expensive now and I don't reload .223.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v408/gotm4/gunpics/3gunrifle-3.jpg

Has anyone noticed that all of Robb's guns look like M4rraris?

"The Virginia Arms Testarossa"

;)

Dude, your stuff looks slick and exotic.

RetreatHell

09-23-09, 04:26

The one I constantly seem to find myself grabbing out of the gun safe lately is my new BCM 11.5" upper with LWRC lower. I just can't stop shooting it and put the damn thing down! I absolutely love this carbine! I haven't even had it a month yet and I've already got 1,700 trouble-free rounds fired through it!! (most of those were from a carbine course, but still...)

On a side note, I really like the direction the pics are going in this thread, i.e. pics showing the rifles' owners actually using and abusing them! It's some good shit!

http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv219/RetreatHell/TRICON%20CC1%20Class/IMG_8486.jpg

Cold Zero

09-23-09, 08:47

RetreatHell, nice blaster. How do you like the Oakley gloves ?

GotM4, could you comment on the XTM rail covers? How do they compare in weight, to regular rail panels ? Any issues with them falling off ? I like ladders, because they are lightweight.

2-3 tone is very nice by the way. It breaks up the outline.:eek:

Cold Zero

09-23-09, 08:50

Out of the box MR223.

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w310/theholeinthedonut/Divers/Boomsticks/2009_02180004.jpg
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w310/theholeinthedonut/Divers/Boomsticks/2009_02180005.jpg

Thanks for sharing the photos. Any comment on how it has been running? Care to share how much you paid for it ?

Anyone know if January is still on track for the U.S. release of the MR223 ?

Thanks.

rob_s

09-23-09, 08:53

GotM4, could you comment on the XTM rail covers? How do they compare in weight, to regular rail panels ?:

click on "covers" at the top of the page (http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pwswheghNQsFnUZMkZNF2DQ&output=html)

not complete, but a work in progress.

Stephen_H

09-23-09, 09:31

LWRC 5.56mm M6A2 10.5". I usually run it with a Gemtech G5 mounted.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v342/stephen_101st/Gear/DSC03724.jpg

Cold Zero

09-23-09, 09:33

click on "covers" at the top of the page (http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pwswheghNQsFnUZMkZNF2DQ&output=html)

not complete, but a work in progress.

Thanks, that certainly breaks it down. Reminder to add Magpul Ladder rail covers to the list.

rob_s

09-23-09, 10:03

Thanks, that certainly breaks it down. Reminder to add Magpul Ladder rail covers to the list.

AFAIK "Magpul" ladders are really just Ergos.

87GN

09-23-09, 10:45

I shoot the cheap to shoot ones the most.

First, any one of my carbines with the 22 conversion dropped in.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6Cvhn5n7qY

Next most used is the 5.45 AR. Friend of mine shooting it.

http://azbattlerifles.com/images/fsc556.jpg

KevinB

09-23-09, 11:21

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v193/EvilKev/_32Y6509.jpg

It got a new rail and a new barrel after this pic but the Battle Rifle is my most shot.
(integrated front sight rail, and replaced the Obermeyer SS barrel with a Obermeyer Chromoly Chrome Lined)

longrange18

09-23-09, 14:24

I shoot this one the most about 500 rounds per month. Not nearly enough but ammo is very expensive now and I don't reload .223.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v408/gotm4/gunpics/3gunrifle-3.jpg

That's a lot of shooting without reloading. Serious $$$$.

Keep the pictures coming guys. I like the variety of guns being posted.

Seems like people prefer their SBR if they have one.

rob_s

09-23-09, 14:27

Seems like people prefer their SBR if they have one.

Exponentially so.

While I have come to find cans to be of virtually no use whatsoever, the SBR is my favorite gun.

Kaasselslay

09-23-09, 14:35

Thanks for sharing the photos. Any comment on how it has been running? Care to share how much you paid for it ?

Anyone know if January is still on track for the U.S. release of the MR223 ?

Thanks.

With the flash hider and iron sights I paid 3000€. That's nearly the same amount it would have cost me if I had bought another company's DI AR and adding a decent quad rail handguard, collapsible stock and BUIS. Quality of the MR is very good, the trigger is not bad for an AR but could be better considering the price. Precision is absolutely amazing. Eats every kind of ammo, even with shitty Wolf the precision is still good, with a suppressor it is also good to go. I never had a stoppage with 3000+ rounds. Only thing that needs getting used to is the weight, heavy as hell compared to other ARs.

We do not have a big choice of AR's anyhow, Sabre Defence and Oberlandarms is about it, sometimes you can find a Dlask.

Titleist

09-23-09, 14:46

Of all my guns I'd say my SR-15 has gotten the most use, as it's now approaching a round count in the 6K range and it's still one of the best shooting experiences I've had. Total tack driver out at 300-400m, and superbly controllable up close.

I love it's little bro that I've put together, and I'm sure when it's convenient I'll use the SBR just as much, but for now the SR-15 is king:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3485/3936424680_da52190b3d_o.jpg

And to Retreat's point, actually showing them in action is a damn good point:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3460/3786366669_eca28916e1.jpg

caporider

09-23-09, 15:23

Exponentially so.

While I have come to find cans to be of virtually no use whatsoever, the SBR is my favorite gun.

I am 100% with Rob on both these points. I rarely shoot with my can anymore.

This SBR gets the most love:

http://personal.visualitymedia.com/personal/556/556urx_bcm_1000.jpg

BCM 11.5, midlength URXII, T-1 on LT mount, Magpul BAD. I throw a VTAC-L4/LT offset mount on the rail when a white light is needed.

RetreatHell

09-23-09, 15:56

RetreatHell, nice blaster. How do you like the Oakley gloves ?

I really like them for the most part, although I could do without the carbon fiber strike plate on the knuckles (not sure if that's what it's actually called), as I don't really think it's all that necessary for most users. It would be really nice if they offered the exact same gloves without it.

But I paid $85 for them, so you can bet your ass they will be used until they fall apart:D After they do wear out, I probably will not be buying another pair of them, but who knows...

This is the closest up pic I have showing the Oakley gloves in action, and unfortunately it doesn't show the entire glove (sorry about that), but you can really see the carbon fiber plate here. They also don't breath too well, notice the sweat coming through them. I wasn't wearing the gloves that long yet at the point this pic was taken:
http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv219/RetreatHell/TRICON%20CC1%20Class/IMG_8468.jpg

Cold Zero

09-23-09, 16:24

AFAIK "Magpul" ladders are really just Ergos.

That is interesting to know. The Ergos sell for about half of the Magpul Ladder rails. I found that the Magpul ones fit better and were easier to pu on. Now I am thinking the Ergo ones I have may just be out of spec (too narrow)?

Cold Zero

09-23-09, 16:30

With the flash hider and iron sights I paid 3000€. That's nearly the same amount it would have cost me if I had bought another company's DI AR and adding a decent quad rail handguard, collapsible stock and BUIS. Quality of the MR is very good, the trigger is not bad for an AR but could be better considering the price. Precision is absolutely amazing. Eats every kind of ammo, even with shitty Wolf the precision is still good, with a suppressor it is also good to go. I never had a stoppage with 3000+ rounds. Only thing that needs getting used to is the weight, heavy as hell compared to other ARs.

Very interesting. Thanks for the reiew and update. Looking forward to the U.S. release.