Ok, so I'm getting a Colt...

[duece71]

[QUOTE=rob_s;1261120]

1. Colt 6920 or 6720
2. 11 Magazines (Pmags are fine)
3. Sling (optional, truthfully, but the BFG Vickers sling is a good starting point, or you can use the Boonie Packer 2-point adjustable for half the price)
4. 2k rounds of brass-cased ammo (XM193 is fine)
5. Training (expect to pay $150-$200/day for a quality instructor)
6. Practice
7. Compete
8. Repeat 4-7 as needed
9. Light (Surefire)
10. Low-light training

You are already working on #1 so you're good there.

At any point in there between 4 and 10 you can pick up a red dot sight. Aimpoint or Eotech, nothing else.

You may also wish to add load carriage. Start small/simple with a single magazine pouch on your belt, maybe two at most. If a course you are signing up for requires more than that, it's not a good starter course. Build your load carriage from there.

As to other accessories such as grips, stocks, handguards, etc. go shoot the gun and identify shortcomings that affect YOU and your type and level of shooting. There is no sense jumping on the bandwagon with anything right now, just shoot your gun until you exceed it's abilities. You will also feel a very strong sense of gratification when you attend a class or match and you take you stock colt 6920 and Aimpoint, along with your training and practice, and beat the snot out of some internet-picture-poster with all the latest ninja gear to include brakes and fancy triggers.[/QUOTE]

AHmen to that!

[45auto]

.....Save the $200 and pick one up from Grant...

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