Upgrading my first AR, need advice.

[griz59]

Hey guys! This is my first post here on M4carbine.net, I've read enough threads here in the past so I just figured I'd sign up! Anyways I bought a milspec AR from a small local shop called "Brother n arms" and have been pleased with it but I want to trick it out a bit. Currently I have a Vortex spitfire 3x, surefire x300 ultra, Blake Hole Weaponry 16" stainless steel 1/8 twist match grade barrel, magpie accessories, and I just ordered a Cryptic Coatings "Mystic Black" bcg. I have to save up a little but I'm looking into a Gisselle SD-E and eventually a suppressor. So here's the question... Is there a single "king of the hill" is you will? I have no company bias I just want to know who gets the lowest decibels. Any other upgrade advice is also welcome.
Here is a pic of my current setup (- the beautiful CC bcg) image.jpg

Thanks,
Cy

[griz59]

magpul*

[Costellow]

Your flash hider is upside down. Unsure who the best is, but I just picked up my first suppressor (AAC SDN-6) I like it so far.

[griz59]

I know, can't seem to screw it on with the slots facing up. There is probably some easy fix, I just don't know much haha.

[Junkie]

Doesn't sound like there's much milspec there...

I'm not a fan of quad rails, and the current fashion is keymod or mlok handguards, typically significantly longer than carbine length (12" is pretty common on a 16" barrel, some people even go with 15" rails on a 16" barrel). Many options out there are slimmer and more comfortable, but that's a personal preference thing. They usually cover the lopro gas block, which makes it harder to burn yourself.

Depending on your use, the SD-3G is an amazing trigger. I love mine on my shoot fast gun. If you're shooting off a bench it's a little touchy.

A crush washer will let you time the flash hider.

[griz59]

Well when I bought it it was milspec, then added the stuff. At least that's what I was told. Thanks for the advice.

[GH41]

I know, can't seem to screw it on with the slots facing up. There is probably some easy fix, I just don't know much haha.

Have you ever heard of a crush washer?

[ColtSeavers]

Have you ever heard of a crush washer?

Or a shim set or a 12mm spark plug compression washer?

[7.62NATO]

Hey guys! This is my first post here on M4carbine.net, I've read enough threads here in the past so I just figured I'd sign up! Anyways I bought a milspec AR from a small local shop called "Brother n arms" and have been pleased with it but I want to trick it out a bit. Currently I have a Vortex spitfire 3x, surefire x300 ultra, Blake Hole Weaponry 16" stainless steel 1/8 twist match grade barrel, magpie accessories, and I just ordered a Cryptic Coatings "Mystic Black" bcg. I have to save up a little but I'm looking into a Gisselle SD-E and eventually a suppressor. So here's the question... Is there a single "king of the hill" is you will? I have no company bias I just want to know who gets the lowest decibels. Any other upgrade advice is also welcome.
Here is a pic of my current setup (- the beautiful CC bcg) image.jpg

Thanks,
Cy

What are the specs of you rifle that leads you to believe it's mil-spec? Tell us more about the specs, and perhaps we can offer suggestions as to upgrades.

[griz59]

Well it's a milspec trigger, had a milspec barrel till I replaced it, milspec bolt carrier (just ordered a new one), and they said the receiver was "milspec". I understand the term is often misused so maybe I was lead astray but it seems like a quality rifle. Also has a standard birdcage flash hider. And to previous responses yes I know what a crush washer is, I just didn't want to fix it improperly if there was a correct way to do it.