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Keep an eye on Global Ordnance's website. They routin get SHK mags in and they sell them for $4.99-$6.99 when in stock and or on sale.
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I was able to get about 180rds of 223 today and 5 mags.Honestly it sounds like you've got a decent handle on things. The first things I'd recommend are the ones that will help you be get more shots on target with good optics being my #1 recommendation followed by magazines. Then comes a sling, and maybe something to carry your magazines in if you plan on going outdoors with it. That muzzle device is also great, I have VG6's on a couple of things and they do not disappoint for the price-point. The rest is sort of preference and it may change once you get the gun in your hands.
I have a couple of the folding handgrips and don't use them very frequently as they don't feel quite as durable as non-folding options. That's not to say that they're bad or that I break them, I just found I wouldn't actually use the folding feature as much as I thought and instead just take VFGs full on or off as needed because they're almost all easy to attach or detach without tools, and that I appreciate not worrying about the strength of the hinge/lock. I might recommend looking at Grip-Pods, I have one I use with somewhat regularity. Don't think of them as a replacement for a great bipod like Harris, but it's a useful accessory to give you a little extra height and/or support when you need it. Look for ones that have at least steel reinforcement in the legs, I got a really cheap knockoff once and its un-reinforced polymer leg broke like cheap plaster the first time I laid down with it.
After all that you can get a feel for it and see what you might like to add further down the road! I really like the Magpul K2+ grips. I'm not familiar with the m400 directly but it looks like it's already got and ambidextrous safety, not sure about the bolt-release and mag-release. but those could be potential upgrades. One thing I've learned is that if you're fine with learning and doing your own work, you don't need to necessarily go for top-of-line accessories
Oh ya, don't forget AMMO and lots of it! We've talked a lot about accessories and do-dads here, but there's truly no replacement for experience behind the trigger. That will not only be the most important component in improvement but it will also inform your upgrade choices. Through practice you'll learn what feels good in your hands, what is making you slow or giving you trouble. Don't be afraid to reach out if you're having problems and trouble figuring out the diagnosis.
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I think you're all set! IMO the most important tools are the ones that get cartridges near the gun, into the gun, and then accurately through the gun, after that it's preference and practice. Good luck and have fun!
- Optics
- Magazines
- Ammo!
- Sling
- Load bearing gear (if desired)
Exactly this, there is no need to go full tacticool with your first AR…Since this is your first AR, my recommendation would be to hold off on the upgrades/modifications and just shoot the rifle first. Shoot it a lot and find out what you like/don't like about it and only after that, make the necessary changes.
Otherwise you'll be doing what mall ninjas do, which is to pile on a ton of stuff on their AR-15 that they will never use.
So for now, the only upgrade I'll recommend is a Maglula to help speed up the magazine loading process, which facilities more shooting.
Ronin is legit. The thing with a fighting rifle is it will be set up different for each user. Quality equipment + training is essential.
Yes, yes you do. That's a good start.Ohhhh send me a link. That's just down the road and I can pick them up soon. Don't need 10 tho
If it's Tula .223 and ProMag it does not count.I was able to get about 180rds of 223 today and 5 mags.
I get 'em here ($13.98)Lancers are good but VERY pricey.