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    Yea i just got that at walmart when i went to get some ammo.
    It was just like 25 bucks.
    I would like to put a scope for like hunting on it. Sniper type.
    Or a ACOG.
    But ill have to wait cause im broke right now.

    I might just do like you said and get the carrying handle one.

    Cause next in line that im getting for it is the .22 conversion kit, then a quad rail system or the scope instead of the rail system. Idk yet.

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    Welcome. Just don't jump into anything. Take your time and pay attention to what people on this site tell you. It is better to have a basic functional ar then one that has all the gadgets but isn't up to par. Who makes your gun? Look up the chart for some direction. ASK QUESTIONS! USE THE SEARCH FUNCTION!
    Acta Non Verba

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    It's made by Double Star.
    The only reason i want the .22 conversion kit is because i really cant afford to shoot .223's all the time.

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    ^^ ok ill check them out.

    Also is this rail system ok for my gun

    http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/ARR146-7.html

    I know its cheap but im on a budget.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Stevieterry View Post
    ^^ ok ill check them out.

    Also is this rail system ok for my gun

    http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/ARR146-7.html

    I know its cheap but im on a budget.

    No, it is not ok. You are no better off with that than you are a small piece of rail mounted to your standard handguard for a place to attach a flashlight. Like someone said in your other thread, don't buy shit. Save up and buy quality, and spend as much as you can learning how to employ your firearm. You'd be better off with a quality back up sight like a magpul MBUS, as that tasco will shit the bed eventually.

    The coolest thing about a rifle is knowing how to use it, next to that is gear that helps you function better with it.

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    Ok.
    Yea i thought about getting the magpul pop up sight. It would do me good for now until i can afford a scope.
    And like you and others said, i think ill wait for the rails and stuff until i get a good scope.
    Cuase i will never use the lights, lasers or anything.

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    Steve,

    Stop! Put your hands in the air, take a big deep breath and put your wallet down and step away!

    Take the next two weeks and look around this forum before you spend another dime. cheaperthandirt and Walmart are not your friends. You do not need to spend a fortune to get decent equipment for your AR. Look around here, see what others have done and learn from there successes and mistakes, mine included (mistakes). There is a ton of info here, make use of it and the expertise offered. Read first; then ask questions. You are off to a good start.

    Welcome aboard and good luck,

    Ken

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    What Kmart said.

    You'll find there are "minimum" products out there. For example, for a rail your minimum would be the likes of Midwest Industries. Your upper end rail will be something like Daniel Defense. Midrange is Troy. They are all great quality and are solid, but your MI will be almost twice as heavy as a Troy and DD.

    Same goes for optics. The optic you have is junk. The recoil from your gun will tear it apart. Your minimum optic would be something like a Primary Arms brand red dot. Your upper end would be Aimpoint or Eotec. The PA will last a long time, hold zero, etc. The main draw back you'll have with it is it has a 10 day battery life. The Aimpoint has something closer to a year or 5 year battery life. So if you use the optic for home defense, you leave your Aimpoint on and it's ready to go. Aimpoints are also 100% fog proof, built like a tank, etc, but for a range toy the PA would suit you.

    So my point is, you can save some money by getting SORT OF budget items, but you may not end up being happy with them. Stick with the basics until you can afford what you want.

    BUY ONCE CRY ONCE.

    If you want really cheap but cool stuff, stick with Magpul MOE. They're coming out with an MOE midlength handguard this year. You can mount stuff on it, but not optics. Your scope will go on your upper.
    Last edited by JonnyVain; 03-09-10 at 23:39.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JonnyVain View Post
    What Kmart said.
    Ahhh i see, Hes just telling me walmart is my enemy hoping i will shop at Kmart. You wont fool me Kmart. Not this time!

    Lol im playin...

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    I might go with this Magpul rear sight for now until i save up enough for a scope.

    http://www.primaryarms.com/product.s...0&categoryId=6


    It will do me good so i can learn to shoot my gun better until i get enough money to buy a nicer scope.

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