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    Quote Originally Posted by JOHNNY51966 View Post
    I am thinking about adding a few new parts to my Colt LE6920. Like a floating rail, flip down front and rear sights, and a few other things. I do not own many of the tools wrenches, vice, ect. to do these add ons. So do I spend the money and purchase what I need or do I take it to a smith.
    What did you do ?
    Rule for me, if it requires anything more than common tools I have and requires no fine measurements, I'll do it. That leaves a surprising amount if stuff you can do on your own with an AR.

    Outside of that, I'll give it to a professional. That's me, some really enjoy learning to tweak and tinker.
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    You don't know what you don't know...

    But until you can decide what YOU need from your rifle, I would 't be in a hurry to start changing things.

    I've been using 6920's for a while. I have one as my Patrol Rifle at work. For me, I keep it simple, with the flowing modifications:

    A MagPul Forend

    A Surefire light (Fury Defender) mounted with an IWC mount.

    MOE vertical grip (Use as a handstop and helps activating light while in non-conventi positions. As in taking cover, having to squat or lay on the side.)

    Aimpoint RDS. I use a T-1 on my work gun,but I have a PRO on a spare gun. Hard to beat a PRO for the money.

    BUIS (I prefer the Troy, but so long as you have a BUIS to go with a RDO)

    A good sling (I prefer the VCAS).

    A MagPul MOE pistol grip. The stock grip will work, but I have large hands and the MOE feels better. This isn't a needed item, but for the cost, I'll install one for the added comfort and control.

    For my needs, this works. But this is not something I put together the day I bought the first gun. It was the result of trying something to fulfill a need. And as something better came along, being willing to change.

    All of the above changes can be done with a screw driver or included Allen wrenches.

    This gun, and it's spare, are working tools. Any minor bangs or wear marks just add character to the gun. I'm not too concerned about how it looks.

    This is not my "Dream gun". But for the money invested, it works.

    I'm not saying the OP run out and set up his new 6920 just like mine is. I mention my setup just to show you can modify a gun at home and make it perform a bit better for your needs.

    But if you can not explain why you are making each change to your gun, and what issue that change is going to address, then I would suggest not doing it.
    Last edited by Beat Trash; 02-19-13 at 19:21.

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    There is also an excellent article in the current issue of SWAT magazine covering this very subject. I cannot find the article on the website so I cannot provide a link.
    "Everyone has been given a gift in life. Some people have a gift for science and some have a flair for art. And warriors have been given the gift of aggression. They would no more misuse this gift than a doctor would misuse his healing arts, but they yearn for the opportunity to use their gift to help others. These people, the ones who have been blessed with the gift of aggression and a love for others, are our sheepdogs. These are our warrior"

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    Thanx Beatrash. I appreciate all the help guys.

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    Hey Beat Trash, what makes the PRO different from the M-series sights? It seems like the best value going, almost too good to be true value for price.

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    Quote Originally Posted by talaananthes View Post
    Hey Beat Trash, what makes the PRO different from the M-series sights? It seems like the best value going, almost too good to be true value for price.
    No experience with the M series. But I agree that for the price, it's hard to beat.

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    I don't like EoTechs, so really other than the Micro being lighter (6 oz with mount isn't worth $300 once you throw in the mount to me), I don't see any downside to it. I mean, 3 year vs 5 year battery life? How horrible lol.

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    For what its worth...my .02 . I bought to rifles within a month of each other...before the panic. One I kept simple...the other I added stuff to because it is a work gun.

    The "modified" AR15 has gone through two different muzzle devices...I just put the A2 back on. It has gone through 2 different grips, I ended up with a BCM Mod1. I changed a lot...and went back to stock on some things. I left the fixed front sight...i like it.

    All in all the only think I like that I added...that was worth it were a Geissele trigger (SD-C) and a Troy 7" ff. If I had it to do again I would have gotten a longer rail, but I dont really care that much. I have a light on it..but thats just a matter of a wrench...not a big tool issue.

    The other rifle...has an mbus and an moe front sytem with moe vfg. Thats it...and it seems lighter and shoots almost better. This was a backup rifle and I almost take it out more.

    My point is shoot the shit out of what you have and then change things as it comes up. I made the mistake of buying a lot of stuff...good stuff...but stuff none the less.
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    if i were set on a free float rail i would look at a Daniel Defense Omega Rail. It is a free float rail that does not require the FSB to be removed. It is simply to put on with an ounce of mechanical know how.

    http://www.gandrtactical.com/cgi-bin...n&key=7.0OR-DD

    Out of stock at the moment but you should be able to find from a reputable dealer.

    These are great rails that are rock solid and with anything from DD top of the line.
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