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Thread: New here and to AR's... just some questions

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    Quote Originally Posted by paratom View Post
    Thanks everyone for the fast responses. I think just from the comments in the short time, im convinced UTG is not the right direction.

    But what about MI?
    The DD Omega seems like it would be my next choice if no MI.
    The gen 2 MI's are decent. DD is awesome.
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    I would keep the Magpul MOE handguard before I ever put a UTG piece of garbage on my rifle. If you absolutely want a quad rail and feel you need it, look at the Centurion C4 rail. Strong, light, arguably the best quad rail there is and at a price similar to DD and Larue.

    Never used a MI so I can't speak on them, but I have seen them popping up a bit more frequently lately and I haven't heard too many complaints.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DeltaSierra View Post
    Having said that, I'll have to ask why you want a rail? In my opinion, you would be better off saving the money on the rail, selling the Eothingy, and buying an Aimpoint. Unless you have a real need for a rail, I'd strongly urge you to reconsider that purchase. You don't need a rail to mount a light - there are several very good ways to mount lights without getting a rail...
    The main reason i want a rail is to mount my vertical grip and mount a light down the road. I also think they make the rifle feel more solid and look better. I had the vertical grip mounted on the moe handgaurd and it was not solid feeling, there was a little movement.

    On another note, why aimpoint over the eotech?

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    Quote Originally Posted by paratom View Post

    On another note, why aimpoint over the eotech?
    They are pretty well known to have issues.

    I just tried a quick search to provide you with some links, but when I put "eotech problems" into the search engine on this site, I got over 11 pages of hits....


    Personally, I find that the dot in the Eotech is way to small for me to use. Maybe it is my eyes, I dunno... After using an Aimpoint, there is no way you could pay me to use an Eotech....

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    Think about dismissing the Smith before you sink anymore money in it...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Airhasz View Post
    Think about dismissing the Smith before you sink anymore money in it...
    I wasn't even gonna go there......

    But now that you mentioned it....


    I wouldn't be sinking ANY money into that rifle. Since it apparently isn't from the M&P line, I would be hesitant to use it for anything but a range toy...

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    Quote Originally Posted by DeltaSierra View Post
    I wouldn't be sinking ANY money into that rifle. Since it apparently isn't from the M&P line, I would be hesitant to use it for anything but a range toy...
    I dont understand what you mean by "not from the M&P line".

    Do you mean since i bought it second hand?

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    Quote Originally Posted by paratom View Post
    The main reason i want a rail is to mount my vertical grip and mount a light down the road.
    You don't need a rail to do either.

    Quote Originally Posted by paratom View Post
    I also think they make the rifle feel more solid
    My Magpul vfg on my Magpul mid-length hand guard is pretty solid. Have you actually tried that combination?

    Quote Originally Posted by paratom View Post
    and look better.
    Ah, I see.
    How important is how your rifle looks, versus how it performs?

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    Quote Originally Posted by CrazyFingers View Post
    You don't need a rail to do either.



    My Magpul vfg on my Magpul mid-length hand guard is pretty solid. Have you actually tried that combination?



    Ah, I see.
    How important is how your rifle looks, versus how it performs?
    He said that the magpul vert grip had movement that he didn't like.
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    Quote Originally Posted by DeltaSierra View Post
    They are pretty well known to have issues.

    I just tried a quick search to provide you with some links, but when I put "eotech problems" into the search engine on this site, I got over 11 pages of hits....
    I just looked up "aimpoint problems" and got 20 pages... OP, UTG is a crappy rail. Eotech vs. Aimpoint is an endless debate. Your M&P will most likely be fine for your needs.
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