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10/14/2003 1:08:18 PM EDT
After much reading on this board I bought the Bushmaster XM E2S A2 16" carbine (heavy barrel, no comp/brake, A2 stock) and an EOTECH 512 with an ARMS carry handle mount.  Now I need extra mags, a better sling, and lord knows what else (vertical grip handle, ACE skeleton stock, light?).  Thanks to all for the education.  I can tell that this is going to get expensive, real quick!  Russ  
10/14/2003 1:14:14 PM EDT
[#1]
Russ,
Good choice.  If you told us how tall you are and your intended use of the rifle we could help you out by prioritizing your shopping list.
10/14/2003 1:16:46 PM EDT
[#2]
Welcome and congrats on the new rifle! [:)]
10/14/2003 1:37:58 PM EDT
[#3]
Forest: 6' and the rifle will be used for plinking and SD.  My department does not authorize the .223.  We have the 9mm Colts.  Russ
10/14/2003 1:42:58 PM EDT
[#4]
Congrats, yes it can get expensive but it is also alot of fun!
10/14/2003 1:54:30 PM EDT
[#5]
At 6' I think you'll find the A1 length stocks more comfortable (they are 5/8" shorter).

If you like the A2 style and want some storage area then buy a Cav-Arms C1 type stock.  Its the cheapest option (other than a surplus A1 stock).  You can use the buttplate from your A2 stock - toss the spacer - and use the A1 length screw that should come with the Cav Arms stock.

Other options are the ACE Skeleton stock (without the rubber pad); or the new VLTOR A1 length stock (which has compartments for batteries for your EO Tech).

For A defensive rifle you will need a light - and get some 'Urban Carbine' training.  Jim Crews is up your way and offers some great training.
10/14/2003 3:16:46 PM EDT
[#6]
Forest: as a newbie to AR's there are a lot of things I didn't think of, one of them being stock lenght -- other than I knew I wouldn't be using body armor and didn't want the stubby stock.  I've been contemplating the ACE stock.  

I am unfamiliar with Jim Crews and would appreciate some more info about his course and him.  Thanks again.  Russ
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