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New AR day
Hello, my name is Mark. I am an army veteran of 15 yrs. I primarily was in the 4th Infantry Div at Ft. Hood, Texas. Today, after reading and much research decided to purchase another AR15. I previously had a BCM, that I really liked, never had any issues with it, sold it. Then the bug came back. I finally purchased a S&W M&P 15 OR. I installed a Magpul ACS stock, handguards with rails, broomstick style foregrip. Magpul MBUS sights, and of course Eotech 512 on it. Took it to the range, after zeroing, shot consistent 1 inch groups at 50 meters. Tried a few different brands of ammo, Remington, Federal, Wolf, and Fiocchi. All with the same results. I just thought I would state how pleased I am with an off the shelf rifle with few additions. Pics to follow soon.
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post up those pics cant wait to see it and the bug has got me right now too
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Be careful this disease is highly contagious. I have added $2500 to my CC bill in the last month. But you have to post pics or it didn't happen or exist. Sorry not my rules!! lol!! Welcome to the forum and Thank You for your service!!!
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Heres a quick pic of the black rifle so far. Im sure more is to come.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...d/IMG_2854.jpg
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A friendly word of advice: Remove anything made by UTG from the rifle. Their products are at the bottom of the quality barrel. The last thing you want in a tight situation would be a part giving probs. due to piss poor quality. Avoid UTG like the plague. The Eotech isn't highly thought of here either. Not sure if they've fixed the problems. Not trying to ride you, just a little warning as to what may come.
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Yeah, I'll agree with the comment about UTG. But if EOTechs are so hated here then why is there a big ass EOTech advertisement at the top of the page? lol that 512 will do you fine. I have one on my M&P15 and it is serving me very well, despite getting thrown around in the truck/snow/mud regurlarly. And thank you for your service to our country!
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Yeah, thanks for your insight. But, opposed to popular belief, I like to actually "test" my own equiptment, then make my decision. Im sure as with all companies, people judge by others opinions rather than their own. As far as the Eotech, I know that the one I ran during all 3 trips to the sandbox, never let me down. Others may not like them, but it saved me more than a few times. Hard to knock what has really survived, and help others survive, not just shoot at a competition or range. I may though change the handguard for a YHM one, just for weight issues though.
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Sgt, you may want to try a riser with the eotech. ADM & Larue make nice QD mounts and YHM makes a decent fixed riser that is affordable too. I ran an eotech for a while and I liked mine sitting a little higher. It allowed for a lower 1/3rd cowitness and I was able to shoot in a little more upright stance.
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Best thing to do is stick with plastic handguards (magpul makes a nice aftermarket one you can mount rails to for your VFG) until you can get decent stuff. At 7", the carbine rail weight isn't that much, but it's still nicer to have a light Daniel Defense or Troy rail. You'll end up being happier with it in the long run.
MOE:
http://arniesairsoft.co.uk/news2/wp-...rd-rail-02.jpg
From what I've heard, Yankee Hill and Midwest Industries make the best lower priced rails. Solid build, but heavy. The expensive ones, you're paying for weight savings, and probably still more solid.
Nice weapon. Have fun with it.
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Forgot to mention that if you're thinking about a different rail, you should take a hard look at the Daniel Defense Omega. You won't be dissappointed. You will find a lot of folks around here that like to knock the eotech. I wouldn't sweat it though, its your rifle & your $$. You have had enough experience with them to know if its the right optic for you. Congrats on the new rifle.