Originally Posted by
jec1521
Finishing up my first AR build. Aero lower with BCM LPK. Complete 14.5 midlength BCM upper with Midwest industries ssk12 rail.
Few questions I need advice on.
1. I am new to AR platform and rifles in general. Right now I have no sights. Since I am new is it better to a) buy a cheap RDS to practice on like a holosun/primary arms or b) buy a set of BUIS like the Magpul pros to learn on irons before any optics at all?
3. Should I get gen 2 or gen 3 pmags? Any major advantage to the gen 3? I will probably one day replace the aero lower with a BCM lower and use this lower on another build and I heard gen 3s may not work well with the BCM lower.
Thanks and pics for attention.
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As far as a RDS goes, I would not put any money into something to practice with. Go ahead and buy the RDS that you are going to stick with. If you are on a low budget, there is nothing wrong with the HOLOSUN or Primary Arms RDSs. For the money, they are good optics. VORTEX is another that is very reasonably priced and good quality. If you are not on a strapped budget, I recommend the Trijicon MRO. Right now, LaRue Tactical has the MRO (red-dot) with their LT-839 QD mount for only $440 (on sale).
https://www.larue.com/products/triji...d-mount-combo/
The Aimpoint ACO is another good reasonably priced option.
https://www.primaryarms.com/aimpoint...t-2-moa-200174
On the BUISs, the MAGPUL MBUS PROs are good stuff. I would also take a look the new Midwest Industries Combat Rifle Sight Set (MI-CRS-SET) for $149.95.
https://www.midwestindustriesinc.com...mi-crs-set.htm
When it comes to PMAGs, I prefer the Gen 2. They work well with everything I have. I have read where some have had fitment and release issues with Gen 3 PMAGs, but not in most cases.
Last edited by Renegade04; 03-02-19 at 07:54.
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