[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Stupid AR Accessories (Page 1 of 4)
Posted: 11/1/2015 10:43:02 AM EDT
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Quoted: Magpul Bad. Worked fine on the range, but it caused a few problems in a carbine class. I broke it off and threw it into the Nv desert. I undid the Allen screw at home and never looked at one again. I got one for FREE and it never worked right, was awkward, and I tried it on several guns. Gave it away. |
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I have a magpul handstop on one of my 8 inch sbr. i cant see putting them on a rifle or carbine. Quoted:
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Magpul hand stop kit KAC QD sling attachment Magpul AFG2 Some other shit I've bought but can't remember I have a magpul handstop on one of my 8 inch sbr. i cant see putting them on a rifle or carbine. I had one on my Scar for a short time. Didn't want my hand extending out to the gas block. MREX rail took care of that issue. |
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Quoted: Pretty much everything except for a light and optic. Ive stripped mine back down to essentials. Tried a VFG, but it just didn't work for me. Took the BUIS off when I installed a free float rail and never put them back on. At this point all I've got on my rifle is an Aimpoint Pro, Streamlight TLR-1, and a 6" Form 1 can. I also went on a crusade to just make it lighter. Switching from a front sight gas block and MOE handguard to a low pro gas block and free float tube actually saved about an ounce. I also traded the 16" M4 profile barrel for a 14.5" pencil with the 1.5" suppressor QD. Traded the MOE buttstock for a MFT Battlelink Minimalist to save a few ounces. Even traded out the hefty factory Aimpoint Pro mount for a smaller ADM mount. Overall I cut enough weight to add the can and still come out lighter. |
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it's good if you shoot left handed press the bad lever with right thumb after inserting mag. Quoted:
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I have never bought one but I have never understood the bad lever Push/pull your magazine into the gun raise hand slightly and hit the bolt catch.... it's good if you shoot left handed press the bad lever with right thumb after inserting mag. This is exactly why I use it. |
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Not me but I see alot of Grip-pods, shitty lasers, shitty lights, shitty optics.
I've never really bought something for a rifle that I hadn't thought out and researched thoroughly. Other than changing preferences on pistol grips, stocks and fore grips. My rifles stay pretty much the same. |
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I have never bought one but I have never understood the bad lever Push/pull your magazine into the gun raise hand slightly and hit the bolt catch.... it's good if you shoot left handed press the bad lever with right thumb after inserting mag. This is exactly why I use it. I did that for a while until I bought an ambi lower, it is worlds better than using a bad lever or anything similar to it. |
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QFT I have 2 sitting in my box o crap. Along with 87 different stocks I thought were cool  Quoted:
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Magpul AFG I wanted to like it...just couldn't. QFT I have 2 sitting in my box o crap. Along with 87 different stocks I thought were cool hmmm I love my AFG 2. |
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hmmm I love my AFG 2. Quoted:
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Magpul AFG I wanted to like it...just couldn't. QFT I have 2 sitting in my box o crap. Along with 87 different stocks I thought were cool hmmm I love my AFG 2. I also ditched mine. Just didn't find the angle worked for me. I like the concept though. I just prefer to use a VFG as a handstop. JMO |
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I did that for a while until I bought an ambi lower, it is worlds better than using a bad lever or anything similar to it. Quoted:
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I have never bought one but I have never understood the bad lever Push/pull your magazine into the gun raise hand slightly and hit the bolt catch.... it's good if you shoot left handed press the bad lever with right thumb after inserting mag. This is exactly why I use it. I did that for a while until I bought an ambi lower, it is worlds better than using a bad lever or anything similar to it. Can you lock the bolt back with your right hand on the grip with your lower? That's half of what I like about my BAD levers.. |
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I also ditched mine. Just didn't find the angle worked for me. I like the concept though. I just prefer to use a VFG as a handstop. JMO Quoted:
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Magpul AFG I wanted to like it...just couldn't. QFT I have 2 sitting in my box o crap. Along with 87 different stocks I thought were cool hmmm I love my AFG 2. I also ditched mine. Just didn't find the angle worked for me. I like the concept though. I just prefer to use a VFG as a handstop. JMO Well I have them both on mine. I used to use the VFG but I used it like you said a hand stop. AFG just feels more natural. Here's my two rifles. 
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I have never bought one but I have never understood the bad lever Push/pull your magazine into the gun raise hand slightly and hit the bolt catch.... it's good if you shoot left handed press the bad lever with right thumb after inserting mag. This is exactly why I use it. Ditto ETA: I don't use the magpul but the phase 5 tactical one piece version http://phase5wsi.com/extended-bolt-release-v2.html |
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Quoted: Not me but I see alot of Grip-pods, shitty lasers, shitty lights, shitty optics. I've never really bought something for a rifle that I hadn't thought out and researched thoroughly. Other than changing preferences on pistol grips, stocks and fore grips. My rifles stay pretty much the same.  |