Noob Alert! Just bought my first AR! Looking for advice...

[WilliamG]

Haha, he's hooked!

What a terribly true thing you just stated!

[WilliamG]

Just took a quick picture! This is where I'll be in my bathroom, looking out the door when the zombie apocalypse hits!

Mods:

AR15 Hogue grip
GripPod LE
Magpul AFG v1
Eotech EXPS3-0 holographic sight
UTG flashlight/laser combo
Magpul PMAG 30
Magpul Ranger mag plate
My awesomeness

[tbaytusmc]

Great rifle there! Thought I must say that's the first time I've seen a grip pod AND an AFG on one rifle. =P If it's just the bi-pod you're after, you may be able to save some weight by putting an actual bipod on there... I've got a grip pod I use for my service rifle, and I know it's pretty weighty. But hey, it's your baby. Put all the ninjafied doodads ya want on her. Who am I to stop ya! Lol.

Welcome to the dark side! (ya know... they're black rifles?... )

[WilliamG]

Great rifle there! Thought I must say that's the first time I've seen a grip pod AND an AFG on one rifle. =P If it's just the bi-pod you're after, you may be able to save some weight by putting an actual bipod on there... I've got a grip pod I use for my service rifle, and I know it's pretty weighty. But hey, it's your baby. Put all the ninjafied doodads ya want on her. Who am I to stop ya! Lol.

Welcome to the dark side! (ya know... they're black rifles?... )

You're right! I should clarify! The GripPod is NOT on there usually! I use it at the range to zero my sight, and for occasional bench use. However, I just put it on tonight for picture taking to get the rifle to stand up! For "normal" use it's definitely not on there! I'm an AFG dude all the way.

[OldState]

1.) S&W 686 Pro SSR
2.) S&W M&P 9mm Pro
3.) Remington 870 
4.) Browning Buck Mark Camper URX
5.) S&W Bodyguard .380
6.) S&W M&P 15-22

No 1911? A collection isn't a collection without one.

Seriously, welcome to the greatest country in the world and shoot the crap out of all your weapons.

+1. Now that you are over here experiencing the benefits of a written Constitution, you really need to get quintessential American pistol. Should have been your 1st pistol. 100 years old and still the #1 pistol in the US!
The 870 is a classic though.

[WilliamG]

Haha.

I know, I know... But I need to buy guns I really love! I haven't found an M1911 that calls to me..... yet. I think I will have one before the end of the year; just need to find that "one." I greatly appreciate a worked-on trigger and good ergonomics, so I will keep my eyes peeled...

[Silvanus]

Very nice collection you got so far! Either you did your research or you got really lucky with your first AR purchase

[WilliamG]

Very nice collection you got so far! Either you did your research or you got really lucky with your first AR purchase

The funny thing is that I didn't do all THAT much research, really. I held every AR15 I could get my hands on, and just liked the feel of the SR-15's trigger, weight, ambi controls etc a thousand times more than other ARs. It was that simple, really. And shooting it tonight reaffirmed I made the right decision. I'm still a bit giddy. May have to go fire it later Sunday again with the missus.

[WilliamG]

I was looking at brakes, and I think I'd like a Battlecomp to reduce muzzle rise, but I'm confused as to which one I want. 1.0? 1.5? 2.0? So confusing!

[Suwannee Tim]

... England definitely has a-fallen regarding firearms rights.....

England has fallen in every regard. Socially, binge drinking and puking are the national pastimes. I am, like my warrior ancestors, father, uncles, grandfather, who fought with the Brits, and some of the older ones who fought against the Brits, an Anglophile but there's less and less to love. I think the British example is so stark because they were the pinnacle of civilization and held a high position from which to fall. Over the years I've only met one Brit I didn't like and I think he was Americanized. Anyhoo, I don't see a bolt action rifle in that list. You need that most American of firearms, a good bolt action 30-06!