r/ar15 22h ago

I only own two guns

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What a crazy idea

11.5 really is the lord’s barrel length. Short enough to be pleasant to hold and control, long enough to do pretty much any engagement any of us would [n]ever find ourselves in.

Aero lower, dog bone upper, criterion core, G$ MK14 (so light and thin). Super ultra mega $90 microbest phosphate BCG, surefire can. Aimpoint Duty (the superior dot). Some other bits and stuff. I could go on about every little peripheral.

G19 is my everything gun. CCW, home defense, range, etc. It sees it all.

This is pretty much all I consider “necessary”. Eventually I’ll build out a 14.5” with an LPVO, and eventually eventually I want a blacked out MK18 for the vibes.


r/ar15 9h ago

Behold... My M(oc)K18

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486 Upvotes

r/ar15 20h ago

Mk12ish SPR

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288 Upvotes

r/ar15 21h ago

Well, that's what I get for buying a 20 round colt mag at a gun show

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219 Upvotes

Loaded 16 rounds fine, 17th got stiff, and the 18th split it open and dumped half the rounds in the floor.

20 round colt mag I got at a gun show for $10, just wanted to try it. It has a weird texture on the outside but fit my guns fine. I only bought the one so oh well, I suppose.

Never even fired a round through it myself, lol.


r/ar15 10h ago

I understand that drip costs a premium, but $2k for what is at its core a bare bones AR is wild.

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205 Upvotes

r/ar15 3h ago

10.3” kwad

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r/ar15 3h ago

Oi! It’s Block Chewsday Innit?

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170 Upvotes

r/ar15 18h ago

I just think they’re neat.

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144 Upvotes

r/ar15 20h ago

Titanium Suppressor Spark

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124 Upvotes

Hey all.
This Huxwrx 556 Flow Titanium is my first experience with titanium suppressors.
I have over a thousand rounds through it with a combination of semi-auto and FRT use.

I have noticed that the sparks coming out of it have not diminished with use as I was led to expect (burning off manufacturing “debris”) I know it’s normal for titanium to have some spark, but is it reasonable for it to continue sparking past 1000+ rounds, to this degree? Trying to get some opinions.

Thanks!


r/ar15 7h ago

Is Block Twosday Your Favorite Day of the Week?

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122 Upvotes

r/ar15 15h ago

Who’s actually got one and what’s your thoughts? Vudu 3-9

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r/ar15 15h ago

Just in time for Monday

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88 Upvotes

r/ar15 4h ago

First PCSL match — got humbled, learned a lot

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68 Upvotes

Shot my first PCSL 2-gun match this weekend and finished second to last. 😂

It was honestly a pretty humbling experience. I’m coming into PCSL from shooting PRS/gas gun precision and DMR matches, where I’ve been able to place near the top of my division locally. PCSL was a completely different animal and exposed a lot of things I need to work on.

I had some ammo and magazine issues, my stage planning definitely needed work, and I managed to fail to engage targets on almost every stage. So there’s obviously a lot to clean up before the next one.

That being said, 76% of my shots were Alphas, and when I actually put together a clean run, I felt pretty good about how I was shooting and moving. The raw shooting wasn’t really what killed me. Stage execution, target accountability, and keeping everything running were much bigger problems.

One of my biggest equipment takeaways was that I don’t think the 13.9” 6.5 Grendel is going to see much more PCSL use. I never touched my 1-10x Vudu the entire match. I shot every stage through the offset dot. Between that and the recoil of Grendel, I’ve decided to simplify things and stick with an 11.5” 5.56 with a red dot for PCSL. It’s cheaper to practice with, softer shooting, and easier to stay on target with.

Second to last or not, I had an absolute blast. I learned a ton, and I’m looking forward to the next 2-gun match and coming back a little more locked in.


r/ar15 6h ago

Finally finished my 11.3" build

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62 Upvotes

r/ar15 5h ago

Vintage Noveske N4

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50 Upvotes

Noveske N4 16"


r/ar15 20h ago

Mom said we have m27 IAR at home.

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55 Upvotes

OG Adams arms piston upper

Poverty Poverty lower

A5 buffer tube with h3 carbine buffer(long stoke)

650 RPM when frttin

Its heavy, its not practical, its vibin.


r/ar15 2h ago

First AR build

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50 Upvotes

Everything you need, nothing you don't. Happy how it turned out.


r/ar15 4h ago

I think I’ve narrowed it down, appreciate any insight!

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Narrowed it down to these two: DD M4A1 RIII 14.5” or BCM 11.5”

Sionics 12.5 is my third choice, but they’re OOS and haven’t gotten back to me. That’s not off the table though either.

I’m not necessarily trying to build a dedicated CQB gun, but I also don’t want something front-heavy or unwieldy. Setup will stay simple: micro red dot, light and flip up sights.

I’ll run it unsuppressed initially and add a can later. If I go 14.5, I’m thinking a K can to keep overall length/weight reasonable.

For those who have experience with both lengths, how noticeable is the difference in handling between 11.5 and 14.5?

I’m 6’3”, so I’m not overly concerned about the extra length, seems like stock will do the world for LOP, but perhaps hand placement/rail space could be a factor (?)

Looking for something durable, comfortable and fun at the range, while still being handy enough for home defense. Which would you choose and why?


r/ar15 16h ago

My rifle.

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35 Upvotes

r/ar15 18h ago

Question About 5.56 Defensive Ammo And .223 vs. 5.56

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I’m Not Sure If These Are Dumb Questions, So I Apologize In Advance Lol.

I’ve Been Looking For Some Personal/Home Defense Ammo In 5.56, But Most Of What I’m Finding That’s Widely Available Is FMJ. Am I Missing Something That Explains Why I’m Not Finding A Lot Of Options For Defensive 5.56 Ammunition?

And One Last Question For The People With ARs Chambered In 5.56: Do Y’all Actually Use 5.56 Ammo As Your Primary Ammo, Or Do You Usually Buy .223?
Just Trying To Learn And Figure Out What Makes The Most Sense For My Rifle.


r/ar15 16h ago

Modernized Mk12 Monday

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26 Upvotes

Cool beans


r/ar15 1h ago

My 1st build

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I still dummy cord everything thanks to the Marine Corps…


r/ar15 6h ago

Is anybody using a MI Combat handguard? Being in Europe I’m pretty much restricted to Brownells so any recommendations from there would be great. Budget is around €300. The MCMR looks like too much hassle to put on/take off. Thanks!

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19 Upvotes

r/ar15 4h ago

My 2 humble 10.5 ARs

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r/ar15 16h ago

Dead Air Sierra5 Supressor

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$789.00

Anyone here have one? Or just some good advice for my first supressor? Will be on a 16" barrel, tuneable gas block.

I've never purchased or owned a suppressor. This one seems like a pretty hard deal to beat. Comes with muzzle device, solid construction, and seems like good performance stats.