Need help buying a few parts for my AR

[ackks]

I'm new to AR's and with so many companies making parts it's hard to know which are good. I trust the people on this board and could really use some help. I'm looking for good quality parts that I can depend on to defend my family...and if I don't break the bank in the process that's great too!

Backup sights
Someone is pointing me towards YHM flip up sights (like the option of having them flip up). I'm open to any and all other ideas.

Vertical Grip-would like something that folds if possible

Offset mount-again someone is pointing me towards YHM , but their parts are so cheap it kind of scares me. If they work great, but I'm not sure.

Tactical Sling-I have no idea other here other than what I saw in the new Guns and Ammo (Viking Tactics/Larue Tactical Padded Sling)

Last MO or CTR stock? Is the CTR woth the extra money

Thanks for any help you all could give me.

[deadnoise]

as for slings i have a 1point and a 2point for my ar, and a 2point for my remington 870 shotty and they are AWESOME and the customer service is great!

Gear Sector | Supporting America's Finest And The Weapons They Carry.

[mvician]

Originally Posted by ackks

I'm new to AR's and with so many companies making parts it's hard to know which are good. I trust the people on this board and could really use some help. I'm looking for good quality parts that I can depend on to defend my family...and if I don't break the bank in the process that's great too!

Backup sights
Someone is pointing me towards YHM flip up sights (like the option of having them flip up). I'm open to any and all other ideas.

YHM stuff is OK

Vertical Grip-would like something that folds if possible

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Offset mount-again someone is pointing me towards YHM , but their parts are so cheap it kind of scares me. If they work great, but I'm not sure.

Offset mount for what ?
again YHM stuff is OK

Tactical Sling-I have no idea other here other than what I saw in the new Guns and Ammo (Viking Tactics/Larue Tactical Padded Sling)

I prefer slings from GearSector
Gear Sector | Supporting America's Finest And The Weapons They Carry.

Last MO or CTR stock? Is the CTR woth the extra money

CTR, it is worth it to me.

Thanks for any help you all could give me.

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[rsb5772]

Gear Sector all the way for a sling. Mine showed up in 2 days along with an email from the owner asking if I was satisfied. I'm about to order another CAA CBS stock. You have the option to add an adjustable cheek weld, or get them together for about $80.

[frogger42]

Backup sights
Someone is pointing me towards YHM flip up sights (like the option of having them flip up). I'm open to any and all other ideas.

YHM is decent, but I'd go with GG&G or Troy. Midwest Industries is very good also.

Vertical Grip-would like something that folds if possible

Sorry, don't use one so can't help with this.

Offset mount-again someone is pointing me towards YHM , but their parts are so cheap it kind of scares me. If they work great, but I'm not sure.

Don't know what you need this for so it's hard to make a suggestion, but YHM is stuff usually recommended for those on a budget. It is NOT top end stuff.

Tactical Sling-I have no idea other here other than what I saw in the new Guns and Ammo (Viking Tactics/Larue Tactical Padded Sling)

Gear Sector or Gear Sector. Those are your best two options.

Last MO or CTR stock? Is the CTR woth the extra money

CTR is good to go. Also, if you aren't in a hurry, do a google search for the Magpul ACS. It is "coming soon" and looks nice.

[T.J.]

I sell more CTR stocks than I do MOE stocks. The MOE locks up on the tube consideraby tighter than a standard M4 slider does but the CTR has an additional friction lock that removes 99.5% of all play and has an additional QD points other than those 2 differences the stocks are the same only you can decide if the lock and QD points are worth $30

[Tally XD]

Originally Posted by ackks

I'm new to AR's and with so many companies making parts it's hard to know which are good. I trust the people on this board and could really use some help. I'm looking for good quality parts that I can depend on to defend my family...and if I don't break the bank in the process that's great too!

If you arent going to the sandbox for combat duty you dont have too or need to spend a fortune on the "best" stuff.

Originally Posted by ackks

Backup sights
Someone is pointing me towards YHM flip up sights (like the option of having them flip up). I'm open to any and all other ideas.

YHM makes very good stuff. Maybe not the "best", but it works well and looks great. Refer again to top post about "best" stuff.

Originally Posted by ackks

Vertical Grip-would like something that folds if possible

I dont use one so I wont comment on this.

Originally Posted by ackks

Offset mount-again someone is pointing me towards YHM , but their parts are so cheap it kind of scares me. If they work great, but I'm not sure.

YHM parts are very good for the money. As asked before, figure out what it is you need for an offset mount. Maybe you want to offset a Red dot? Maybe a tactical light?

Originally Posted by ackks

Tactical Sling-I have no idea other here other than what I saw in the new Guns and Ammo (Viking Tactics/Larue Tactical Padded Sling)

Strictly my opinion and I do not want to cause an argument here.
Why would you want a sling on a home defense weapon? You arent carrying the weapon anywhere and the sling just might cause you to get tangled up in a dark/dimly lit home. I say leave the sling off.

Originally Posted by ackks

Last MO or CTR stock? Is the CTR woth the extra money?

I use the CAA 6 position stock. Works fine for me and is about $75

Originally Posted by ackks

Thanks for any help you all could give me.

Again, only my opinion but you asked and I hope my reply is ok to give.

A home defense weapon, which is what I think you are intending it for as you certainly wont be carrying it concealed outside the home, should be a very simple and quick to use weapon.

You dont need gadgets hanging off of it. Build it with good reliable parts, mount a light with a remote pressure switch so you can turn on the light without losing use of a hand, mount a red dot or EoTech type holographic sight for quick target aquisition. If it is for inside home use only you wont need expensive iron sights at that distance.

Now, if you plan to use it outside the home and at longer distances, get better quality iron sights and a scope with at least 4x power and then maybe think about a sling if you plan to have a backup handgun to use.

[thehinge]

Troy sights are pricey but awesome.

...and of course... Go milspec on yer buttstock if building from scratch. Check out the VLTOR Emod buttstock of you haven't already - I use Ranger plates+Pmags and have nothing against the CTR but like extra batteries onboard for an optic and light. CTR is less dough.

and while we are mentioning Magpul: the Magpul MIAD PG is awesome.

The Vickers sling is nice but there are cheaper options that will work fine.

Personal opinion/comfort dept: I use a pressure switch for green laser but don't like one for my white light. The setup has an VLTOR Scout mount/Surefire LX4 combo underneath the barrel just close enough to the VFG for an easy momentary bump with index finger knuckle but far enough back not to hit it accidentally or during recoil. I tried it in 'thumb' position before the greenie but the shadows were too weird with a suppressor mounted. The Scout mount also allows a quick switch to a SF E2D (or similar) should the LX4 LED ever fail in an epic night-of-the-zombies scenario

[ackks]

I was thinking of getting a side mount and throwing a red dot on it. Thought it would give me the best of both worlds...up close and far out.

I have a basic AR I plan on using in the home (won't be putting a sling on that one...good point about getting it tangled). But I'm trying to build an "outside" one in the event of some sort of disaster like what happened in N.O.

[ackks]

Originally Posted by thehinge

Troy sights are pricey but awesome.

...and of course... Go milspec on yer buttstock if building from scratch. Check out the VLTOR Emod buttstock of you haven't already - I use Ranger plates+Pmags and have nothing against the CTR but like extra batteries onboard for an optic and light. CTR is less dough.

and while we are mentioning Magpul: the Magpul MIAD PG is awesome.

The Vickers sling is nice but there are cheaper options that will work fine.

Personal opinion/comfort dept: I use a pressure switch for green laser but don't like one for my white light. The setup has an VLTOR Scout mount/Surefire LX4 combo underneath the barrel just close enough to the VFG for an easy momentary bump with index finger knuckle but far enough back not to hit it accidentally or during recoil. I tried it in 'thumb' position before the greenie but the shadows were too weird with a suppressor mounted. The Scout mount also allows a quick switch to a SF E2D (or similar) should the LX4 LED ever fail in an epic night-of-the-zombies scenario

Sounds like if Will Smith had your setup he may have made it out of that movie alive. I went on google to try and find out more about the green lasers, the ones I found weren't that much (most under $100), but I'm sure the better ones are worth the money.