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    Feeding the brain so I feel less noob-like

    So the last two months have been an immersion in M4 reading. I have read forums of all manner, wheat/chaff, insight/BS, you name it. However compared to my other guns I still feel like a complete noob (which I am) and want to feel as comfortable with my Mforgery as I do with my P35 or my Ithaca shotguns or my Winchester rifles.

    So I was thinking some books or a DVD before I go to a class (don't want to be that @$$ in class, too many of those in my regular training). My search-foo here is weak tonight, but I found some on Amazon and would appreciate comments.

    -AR 15 Complete Assembly Guide (AR-15 Guide Vol 2) (Paperback)
    by Walt Kuleck with Clint McKee (Author), Walt Kuleck & Clint McKee (Author)

    -The AR-15 Complete Owner's Guide: (AR-15 Guide Vol. 1 2nd ED.) (Paperback)
    by Scott Duff Walt Kuleck (Author)

    -Mastering the AR-15 DVD: Disassembly & Reassembly, How to Shoot Basic & Advanced, Cleaning & Maintenance
    Starring: Lenny Magill, Jim Clark Director: Lenny Magill

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    Green Eyes and Black Rifles by Kyle Lamb of Viking Tactics

    The Art of the Tactical Carbine (DVD) by Travis Haley and Chris Costa of Magpul Dynamics

    Combat Fundamentals: An Unconventional Approach by Jeff Gonzales of Trident Concepts

    M16/ M4 Handbook by Mike Pannone

    All of these can be found at Bravo Company here:

    www.bravocompanyusa.com/ar15-books-s/97.htm
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    Those all look interesting, but those are really more advanced subjects. I am looking to understand the workings/operations before I tackle deployment or tactical scenarios (the M16/M4 HANDBOOK, by Mike Pannone may cover some of that). Almost a lite version of an armorers guide or a what if (if A happens then B) troubleshooting guide.

    I can MacGyver my way through just about anything with my HiPower (even in low-light) and want to understand the M4 platform while sitting at the kitchen table before I get into a position (even simulated during training) where a lack of understanding would be bad.

    Although there is an incredibly remote chance I might have to actually pick up someone elses weapon and use it, all the flash bangs and breaking down of doors happens before I ever drag my equipment on scene. I just want to be able to look respectable.

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    The AR15 Complete Assembly guide is a pretty good reference. Just found this one for free online also that might be of some use:

    http://www.midwayusa.com/midwayusa/S...structions.pdf

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    Quote Originally Posted by SWATcop1911 View Post
    Green Eyes and Black Rifles by Kyle Lamb of Viking Tactics

    The Art of the Tactical Carbine (DVD) by Travis Haley and Chris Costa of Magpul Dynamics

    Combat Fundamentals: An Unconventional Approach by Jeff Gonzales of Trident Concepts

    M16/ M4 Handbook by Mike Pannone

    All of these can be found at Bravo Company here:

    www.bravocompanyusa.com/ar15-books-s/97.htm
    Those plus the
    M-16 A2 Technical Manual - U.S. Marine Corps TM 05538C-23&P/2 - Book

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    Awesome. Burning up the CC now.

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    If you didn't already buy it, here it is for $10 less:

    https://www.sinclairintl.com/product...ooks-Magazines

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    You would still benefit greatly from the books listed above even if this is your first time handling an AR and don't even know how to field strip it. The Magpul DVD even goes into what makes a good rifle in the bonus features. All of the books and DVDs have a wealth of information from the combat veteran to the LEO to the AR "noob." Dont discount them just because they look more advanced. You asked the question, I'm just giving you what helped me.
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    Quote Originally Posted by SWATcop1911 View Post
    You would still benefit greatly from the books listed above even if this is your first time handling an AR and don't even know how to field strip it. The Magpul DVD even goes into what makes a good rifle in the bonus features. All of the books and DVDs have a wealth of information from the combat veteran to the LEO to the AR "noob." Dont discount them just because they look more advanced. You asked the question, I'm just giving you what helped me.
    I did not mean to discount your suggestions. I just wanted to make sure I did not get the cart ahead of the horse and start too high on the learning ladder. The descriptions sound more advanced than noob, thanks for clarifying.

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    It really isn't that technical. The first disc of the set is more for the beginner AR shooter, it's a less advanced class. They also break everything down and show it to you, it's really quite helpful. Like SWAT said the bonus features are also awesome. They go into how to clean the weapon and how Chris has his set up. Well worth the money.
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