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mr00000 · 07-03-2008, 01:26 AM

Well, I'm doing things a little weird. I just got my kit from Del-ton and am working on getting a stripped receiver from a FFL. In the meantime, I'm looking to purchase a few things and wanted everyone's advice.

Rail covers? Currently leaning towards Magpul XTs (maybe XTMs), but I'm open to suggestions.

Vertical Grip? Definitely checking out the grip / bipods that are out there. From what I can tell, Grip Pod makes one and Command Arms makes one. Anyone have experience with either of them?

Case? Looking for a bang-for-the-buck case, willing to spend a little bit of money but not too much (definitely under $100, hopefully closer to $50).

Light (w/ mount)? Only thinking about getting one. Don't want to spend a ton of $$ but want some basic level of quality and reliability.

Any other things you guys would reccomend?

Thanks much,

Mr00000

**PackerfanXD** · 07-03-2008, 05:30 AM

Looks like you have the rails and V-grip handled.
Case? I like soft cases with lots of mag pouches. Way under $100
Light (w/ mount)? I like Inova (I have the T1) and I have it mounted in a KZ offset flashlight mount.

Have you considered BUIS yet?

mr00000 · 07-03-2008, 11:29 AM

Yep, my box from Del-ton has the YHM flip-up rear sight just waiting to be put on my upper.

Cool rail covers are check.

As it goes for the vgrip - is there a big difference in the ones made by Grippod or Command Arms?

Thanks for the reccomendation on the light

**PackerfanXD** · 07-03-2008, 12:07 PM

I don't have any experience with those types of VFGs.

**SandmanKC** · 07-03-2008, 01:32 PM

MidwayUSA has some nice Uncle Mike's gun bags for around $30. I'd look into them. I've got 2, and love em'

longtalltechsan · 07-03-2008, 02:26 PM

I have a soft case for mine that I got at Sportsman's Warehouse and it was about $35 or so. It holds the rifle exactly like it should.

Welcome from Tucson. What part of town do you live in?

mr00000 · 07-03-2008, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by longtalltechsan

I have a soft case for mine that I got at Sportsman's Warehouse and it was about $35 or so. It holds the rifle exactly like it should.

Welcome from Tucson. What part of town do you live in?

Cool, I'll check out Sportman's. I live on the East side - around Speedway and Pantano.

**mvician** · 07-03-2008, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr00000

Rail covers? Currently leaning towards Magpul XTs (maybe XTMs), but I'm open to suggestions.

Rail covers, not much difference. some are soft, some are hard. I like the KAC panels and the ladder style.

Vertical Grip? Definitely checking out the grip / bipods that are out there. From what I can tell, Grip Pod makes one and Command Arms makes one. Anyone have experience with either of them?

I had one of the GPS grip pods. It was great for what is was, but I really didn't care for it as a VFG, you can't get a high hold on it because of the mount design and it just felt way too long for me.
I like the TangoDown VFG and the new LaRue FUG.

Case? Looking for a bang-for-the-buck case, willing to spend a little bit of money but not too much (definitely under $100, hopefully closer to $50).

any case will do for transport

Light (w/ mount)? Only thinking about getting one. Don't want to spend a ton of $$ but want some basic level of quality and reliability.

It is hard to beat a Surefire M951 especially with a CREE LED upgrade

Any other things you guys would reccomend?

Mags, lots of them

Thanks much,

Mr00000

**HPD SRT** · 07-03-2008, 03:22 PM

Go with Larue Tactical on everything. They are good peoples!!!!!

07-03-2008, 01:26 AM	#1
mr00000 XDTalk Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 31	Questions on toys for my AR Well, I'm doing things a little weird. I just got my kit from Del-ton and am working on getting a stripped receiver from a FFL. In the meantime, I'm looking to purchase a few things and wanted everyone's advice. Rail covers? Currently leaning towards Magpul XTs (maybe XTMs), but I'm open to suggestions. Vertical Grip? Definitely checking out the grip / bipods that are out there. From what I can tell, Grip Pod makes one and Command Arms makes one. Anyone have experience with either of them? Case? Looking for a bang-for-the-buck case, willing to spend a little bit of money but not too much (definitely under $100, hopefully closer to $50). Light (w/ mount)? Only thinking about getting one. Don't want to spend a ton of $$ but want some basic level of quality and reliability. Any other things you guys would reccomend? Thanks much, Mr00000 __________________ Glock 22 (.40) Factory night sights XD 9mm sub compact Truglo TFO night sights Hogue Handall grip sleeve Pearce grip extension Blackhawk Serpa w/ carbon fiber finish Last edited by mr00000; 07-03-2008 at 01:28 AM.

07-03-2008, 05:30 AM	#2
PackerfanXD XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ground zero of the invasion Posts: 7,047 Blog Entries: 1	Looks like you have the rails and V-grip handled. Case? I like soft cases with lots of mag pouches. Way under $100 Light (w/ mount)? I like Inova (I have the T1) and I have it mounted in a KZ offset flashlight mount. Have you considered BUIS yet? __________________ The wealthiest nation in the world with the mightiest army man has ever assembled could not stop them. http://www.break.com/usercontent/200...00-358890.html PALIN/McCAIN '08 An armed man is a citizen. An unarmed man is a subject. -Author unknown.

07-03-2008, 11:29 AM	#3
mr00000 XDTalk Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 31	Yep, my box from Del-ton has the YHM flip-up rear sight just waiting to be put on my upper. Cool rail covers are check. As it goes for the vgrip - is there a big difference in the ones made by Grippod or Command Arms? Thanks for the reccomendation on the light __________________ Glock 22 (.40) Factory night sights XD 9mm sub compact Truglo TFO night sights Hogue Handall grip sleeve Pearce grip extension Blackhawk Serpa w/ carbon fiber finish

07-03-2008, 12:07 PM	#4
PackerfanXD XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ground zero of the invasion Posts: 7,047 Blog Entries: 1	I don't have any experience with those types of VFGs. __________________ The wealthiest nation in the world with the mightiest army man has ever assembled could not stop them. http://www.break.com/usercontent/200...00-358890.html PALIN/McCAIN '08 An armed man is a citizen. An unarmed man is a subject. -Author unknown.

07-03-2008, 01:32 PM	#5
SandmanKC XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Home of CMMG, Missouri Posts: 461	MidwayUSA has some nice Uncle Mike's gun bags for around $30. I'd look into them. I've got 2, and love em' __________________ "The chief source of failure and unhappiness in life is giving up what you want most, for what you want now" "My right to own firearms... protects your right to tell me I shouldn't"

07-03-2008, 03:22 PM	#9
HPD SRT XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeastern WA Posts: 1,360	Go with Larue Tactical on everything. They are good peoples!!!!! __________________ My Album SA XD-45 Tactical---Springerized! SA XD-45 Compact Model 1 EM-4 CAR Winchester Model 70 .308 Remington 870 Express Magnum USPSA: A-57358 PISTOLGEAR SpringerPrecision

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