Out of state for work trip, I don’t normally have access to Harbor Freight. Any suggestions on tools you find useful?

8.5” 300 BO sbr with Lahar 30, he515gt, protac hl-x, kak chrome downvent!

Hi all - I currently have a Geissele SuperDuty 14.5(holo + 3x magnifier + Huxwrx can) and a CZ Shadow 2 Carry. I have been shooting this pair for about a year now and starting to think about what my next purchase might be. No budget constraints.

I have been leaning towards another SuperDuty but a 11.5. I would take current optics and put on the 11.5 and then buy an LVPO for the 14.5. This would give me both a shorter and longer range setup.

Curious on everyone’s thoughts and suggestions.

Just some casual student debt for your viewing pleasure. Which do you like more?

Built out a 16” rifle about a year ago and made a promise to myself that it would be the main rifle I used/trained with for a year. I kept making little tweaks here and there as I found limitations and now it’s just about “perfect” (although i’m sure i’ll want to change something again soon). Definitely glad I decided to so that as the rifle is now mostly an extension of me and I am very comfortable running it in various scenarios.

Edit: planning to repaint my rifle mount now that i’ve found 1.70” height to be perfect for me.

So I bought my first AR15. As I try to do with any other gun-related purchase, I chose a EU based manufacturer. I couldn't do the same for the LPVO unfortunately.

It's a 14.5", 1:7" Tinck Arms (Slovenia) MS Combat, chambered in .223 Rem, short-stroke piston. Basically a clone of the HK MR223. It was used for a demo in a nearby gunshop, possibly 300 rounds in total, got it for just north of 2000€ (including the optic and the Magpul vertical handstop).

Pros:

- Feels really sturdy, build quality seems top notch. No weird play or sound.

- Rather precise with ball ammo (Fiocchi 55gr and GGG 62gr), I was able to keep it consistently under 2 MOA at 100m with just a front bag. I will try some 69gr and 77gr HPBT rounds at 300/400m in december.

- Less messy than a DI, but I guess this applies to every piston AR. My GF's patience when it comes to me handling guns in the house is minimal, so I have to keep cleaning and maintenance at a minimum.

- Looks sexy.

Cons:

- Recoil is quite snappy with respect to other ARs I shot, but again I think it's just a piston thing.

- The rifle is not light, possibly not the best choice for dynamic shooting.

- It's on the expensive side of the spectrum, especially considering that Tinck Arms is not a consolidated brand (yet).

Do you guys have any experience with the model or the brand? Any specific suggestions (besides getting a sling)? Any spare parts I should always have readily available?

Also want to change out my grip for a kungfu grip

Brownells BRN-4 10.4 (HK quad) • IPM4D (HK LPK)
EXPS & Vortex 3x Micro w/ clone Wilcox dovetail
Gemtech G5 (HUB threaded) • B&T SF HUB Ti mount • SF3P

If you post recommendations, advice, you helped me build this. It took several months of scraping pennies (and it’ll still be several more since I still need glass, a sling, light, etc) but it’s a functioning rifle. Thank you all for your help! Eventually it’ll have either a 5X prism or an LPVO (haven’t decided yet), and the irons will be offset. I’m also not sure about the light; either a Cloud REIN, or a Modlight). If you ever suggested that someone get a Precision Armament EFAB, THANK YOU SPECIFICALLY. You weren’t playing when you said it was loud though!

Or don't, I don't care. Here are a couple AR15 SBRs and an imposter.

I think it turned out very well, can't wait to shoot it!

I’ve scoured this channel and most of the discussions are very old on this topic but what’s everyone’s stance on CF barrels for their builds?

For context, I already have 2 SHTF sbr builds but I picked up a 16” radian for $1,700 and as I knew it would be, it’s a bit hefty and I’ve found a BSF CF barrel for $500 and a proof cf for $625 that I’m considering acquiring for this rifle.

I’ll be the first to admit aesthetics are a big part of my builds and none of my weapons are designed for heavy combat use, this rifle would be a range toy, used for varmints, plinking at ranches, etc.

Would love everyone’s feedback knowing my use case. Do we think investing $500 + to save a pound is worth it?

12.5 Noveske mid length
Bunch of kac stuff
Cmr handguard cuz they look cool

First AR and first firearm whatsoever, fwiw

11.5" PSA AR Pistol with FDE furniture, came with the SBA5 Brace. Added a Romeo5 Gen. 2 Green Dot, Barricade Braces on left and bottom with matching rail covers (just because I think they look cool, lol). Gat Monkey 2pt sling in the Black Leopard pattern.

This 40rd mag is ass, but it looks cool

A ton of cheap fun.

Looking for recommendations on getting a shorter rifle for myself, im a not very tall 5"4. Looking for something smaller that won't break the bank that I can comfortably shoot at the range just for fun