New here and to AR's... just some questions
Hello Everyone,
I just recently bought a S&W MP15 and it is my first AR. I absolutely love it and it seems like i have picked up another addiction. I bought the rifle for a good price from a family friend (it was 100% new, the old guy bought it and never even shot it). As i have been researching and reading around various forums, i know its cheaper to just build your own rifle on what parts you think you will like; but sense i got the MP15 stock, i need some advice on upgrades.
So far i have added a Magpul CTR stock, Magpul ASAP, Magpul rear MBUS and an EOTech 512. I had a Magpul MOE handgaurd on it with a vertical grip and took it off because i didn't like how it felt after a few trips to the range... this leads me to my questions.
I have been looking around a quad rails and i was pretty set on UTG for a good priced, USA made rail. (Keep in mind, this is a range gun and possibly used for HD if my Glock and Walther run dry). As i read around more, i started seeing MI gen 2 pop up for lower prices/good quality rails. I would prefer the lower weight of the MI rail but the price on the UTG is hard to walk away from. My question is, for my situation, is it really worth spending the extra 60-70 bucks on the MI? Is the MI gen 2 drop in rail really a good rail? Or should i get the UTG and use the other money for ammo/other parts.
Any other advice for an AR noob would be appreciated too. I have no LE or military background. Just an average guy who likes knives and guns and got a good deal on an AR.
Thanks for your time! Look forward to learning more on the site.
-Thomas