Before I knew a damn thing about ARs, I bought a DPMS 16" stainless bull barrel 1 in 8 twist flattop with a Harris bipod and a big scope. I love the rifle, but now that I know a bit more, I'm wondering about the real-world tactical applicability of such a rig.
I'm just a wee bit paranoid, so I'm looking for a setup that will best suit my defensive needs when IT hits the fan. I pitched the scope and purchased the Trijicon ACOG TA01NSN, which suits my barrel quite well. My question is: should I axe the bipod in favor of a forward pistol grip? I am leaning towards the pistol grip, as this seems to be favored by many of the tactical types, and may make more sense than the bipod for quick tactical purposes.
Second question: if I go with the pistol grip, which handrail system would you recommend? I have been looking at both the ARMS S.I.R. System and the Knights FF RAS, though I know the Knights are hard to come by.
Thank you.