AR-15 Parts Uprgrades
Every #AR-15 owner’s agenda should include copious amounts of #shooting, cleaning and tinkering. Getting to know a particular #rifle inside and out ultimately translates to operating it more effectively. For many, tricking out an AR-15 is the perfect way to personalize a rifle and simultaneously build a bond with it. The amount of interchangeable and aftermarket parts available today make the platform an open canvas for infinite customizations. Most folks who buy a new AR-15 usually have plans for how to accessorize it before they even bring it home. Others build theirs from scratch with superior components right out of the gate. Those who have an eye for the AR-15 platform can appreciate how small details really make one rifle stand out from another. While some high-end accessories cost more than an entire rifle, the average enthusiast is usually looking to add form and function at a reasonable price.
Nothing makes an AR-15 feel more impersonal and uncomfortable than a standard A2 pistol grip. Common complaints with the A2 grip include its hard plastic knot bumping their middle finger, and its thin profile that fails to accommodate larger hands Those who operate their rifles for an extended period of time will notice a comfortable improvement when replacing their pistol grips
Effective and inexpensive, stippling is adding texture to a polymer material with a hot instrument. From pistol grips to magazines, stippling significantly enhances the grip and aesthetics of many firearm components—when its done right. Before starting a stippling project, its important to note stippling will cause permanent alteration to the surface of a material, which can decrease its structural integrity and likely void its factory warranty. This disclaimer is mostly directed at stippling polymer pistols, rather than AR-15 accessories.
Shooting with iron sights is becoming something of a lost art among many newer AR-15 owners who attach high-tech optics and never learn the fundamentals of aiming with open sights Flip-up iron sights are conveniently used as back-ups, especially when paired with red-dot optics and a modular, free-float handguard extending over a low-profile gas block. Many folks choose the value-based Magpul MBUS, but they are not the best choice for holding zero, nor does their polymer construction offer the resilience of steel and aircraft-grade aluminum. Magpul recently introduced the MBUS Pro with steel construction, a significant improvement over polymer.
AR-15 stocks come in two major styles—fixed and collapsible. Fixed stocks are naturally sturdy and offer an advantage for precision shooting. However, many modern, collapsible stocks have a solid fit while maintaining accuracy, adaptability and adjustability. When replacing your stock, be sure to choose the correct replacement to fit the size of your buffer tube—whether mil-spec or commercial size.
