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I've tried to make sure I have a handgun and rifle that shoots the same round in various options, Berretta 92's and CX-4 Storm, FN FiveseveN and AR-57, Bushmaster AR15 and Bushmaster Carbon15 Pistol.
There's a difference between home defense and ranch rifle, if you want a "Ultimate Home Defense Rifle" give up the idea of shooting coyotes at 300 yards.
I'll leave my thoughts on fighting inside confined spaces to another thread. That said I would highly recommend a Flashhider over a comp and suppressed is even better.Forged upper and lower rec'rs. I would suggest Aero. They are making a quality affordable product. Billet stuff is nice, but heavy and not as strong as forged if weight is the same. I am not a fan of ambi controls other than the safety.Barrel. FN M4 barrel these barrels are hammer forged and 1/7 twist. I would not use an adjustable gas block on a combat style rifle and might go as far as running it slightly over gassed. This can be tuned with the gas port size.BCG. I am only using JP enhanced bolts from now on. They really are superior to anything else on market.Small parts kit. I just use the pins and such so I tend to go cheap. I suggest the ACT trigger or Rock River NM. Noveske short throw safety's are a nice addition as well.Stock and Grips. That's shooter preference. I use a LMT SOPMOD stock and Magpul grip.HG. Free Float is highly recommend. You don't have to spend a fortune here. There are some great HG's out there under 100.00. I have a Geissele HG right now and like it. It locks up tight and doesn't Flex at all.Muzzle device. A2 Flashhider or if you want to be fancy BE Meyers. Brakes suck in confined spaces and muzzle flash is a real concern as well.Mags. PMag, HK, or plain old alloy GI(with updated followers) are all good. Shoot the rifle a bunch with the mags you do decide on and keep track of those. Charging handle. Keep it simple. I do not recommend ambi handles, they are overrated and weak. GI works great with a extended latch.Hope this helps.
Quote from: jay.sharkbait on December 08, 2016, 09:21:44 PMI'll leave my thoughts on fighting inside confined spaces to another thread. That said I would highly recommend a Flashhider over a comp and suppressed is even better.Forged upper and lower rec'rs. I would suggest Aero. They are making a quality affordable product. Billet stuff is nice, but heavy and not as strong as forged if weight is the same. I am not a fan of ambi controls other than the safety.Barrel. FN M4 barrel these barrels are hammer forged and 1/7 twist. I would not use an adjustable gas block on a combat style rifle and might go as far as running it slightly over gassed. This can be tuned with the gas port size.BCG. I am only using JP enhanced bolts from now on. They really are superior to anything else on market.Small parts kit. I just use the pins and such so I tend to go cheap. I suggest the ACT trigger or Rock River NM. Noveske short throw safety's are a nice addition as well.Stock and Grips. That's shooter preference. I use a LMT SOPMOD stock and Magpul grip.HG. Free Float is highly recommend. You don't have to spend a fortune here. There are some great HG's out there under 100.00. I have a Geissele HG right now and like it. It locks up tight and doesn't Flex at all.Muzzle device. A2 Flashhider or if you want to be fancy BE Meyers. Brakes suck in confined spaces and muzzle flash is a real concern as well.Mags. PMag, HK, or plain old alloy GI(with updated followers) are all good. Shoot the rifle a bunch with the mags you do decide on and keep track of those. Charging handle. Keep it simple. I do not recommend ambi handles, they are overrated and weak. GI works great with a extended latch.Hope this helps.Great info.I have liked the ambi set ups, I find it interesting you don't. I typically go ambi on the mag release, safety and charging handle. Beyond weak charging handles, why do you dislike ambi?
Quote from: h20hunter on December 08, 2016, 08:26:04 PMStardard AR in 556. Frangible home defense rounds, 55gr varmit rounds for yotes and paper. Problem with that is rounds going through the walls.
Stardard AR in 556. Frangible home defense rounds, 55gr varmit rounds for yotes and paper.
Would love to hear thoughts on what caliber, overp penatration is going to be an issue no matter what caliber, if it is going to be shooting supersonic rounds I would think? I have a colt Ar15 in .223 so I am leaning towards this spectrum for interchangeability but I could be swayed