First AR-15 (M&P15 MOE) - Free Cerakote - Need Help Customizing Rifle (parts)

[koala33]

I will keep it short. I bought my first AR an M&P15 MOE - I will start off by saying the gun had some scratches in it from Smith and Wesson but I didn't catch them until I got home. S&W said to send it to them and they will repair, but I got a better offer. Free cerakote. I am going to get it done the first week of April, however, since I am getting it Cerakoted, I need to get all the pieces I think I will put on it now, so everything will match.

1 - I want to take off the A2 sight and change it to a low profile gas block/flip sight (I will want an EOTech in the future and I don't want the A2 to get in the way).

2 - I want to change the hand grip to something like this:

Rainier Arms™ | Browse | Fortis MFG | Fortis REV™ Free Floating Rail System - 12

Fortis REV Free Floating Rail (2 sides rails, 2 sides keymod)

Looking for opinions.. Which type of gas block/flip sight would you go with? I was thinking about getting a Magpul sight, but then I read not to put that on a gas block for fear of melting. So now I am looking at other sights (YHM), and there are a number of them, so I am not sure which to go with.

I don't want to spend a ton of money on a gas block unless I absolutely need to ($50 would be nice), and for the front sight, $50 would be nice too.

Also, what do you think about the hand guard? I've read that keymod will be the industry standard someday?

I will say this - I haven't even shot my rifle yet, but I am trying to scramble to get what I need so that it can all get painted.

Thanks!

 

[koala33]

Another completely different option that I was thinking. The main reason I want to make changes, is because the MOE hand guard doesn't look mean enough. I want that tough look..

So if I KEPT the A2 sight as is, I could get the Daniel Defense Omega and I believe it is as easy as taking off the MOE and putting on the Omega.. Do you think that would be a better option?

In the future I would like to MAYBE mount a bipod, but I definitely will want a foregrip (which I have now on the MOE [came with it]), and a light.

I also bought the rail system to mount on the MOE hand guard, but I am just really not liking the look - I want that see through, razor's edge look.

Which option seems better, 1 or 2?

The pic I attached is the color pattern I am going to use. I am going to do Cerakote Titanium Blue (shows as a gray), with the rest of it black, similar to the one pictured.

 

[Lost Lake]

I will keep it short.

Wowsa!

I can't wait until you have the time to post a longer comment!

I can't help you, an AR is a personal thing and I kind of like mine stock, minimalistic and 'battle ready', while some like every do-dad available.

I can see either way really!

Please post lots of pics as you build the perfect AR!!!

 

[BadKarmaZeroSix]

I have a close friend that SWEARS by YHM...everything...he has 2 of their complete rifles, and uses YHM components in almost all of his others...there are tons of products to sift through tho, so take your time and get what you really like...have fun!

 

[koala33]

I decided to keep the A2 sight and I bought a Midwest Ind Gen 2 drop in rail - I decided to keep things simple for now. Bought a $10 light mount from Amazon (has good reviews) for my ultrafire that I have had sitting around. It's not surefire, but it is 210 lumens and pretty bright. I will post pics after I get it cerakoted in a couple weeks.

 

[mcbizkit02]

I like my M&P 15 MOE as is. Why buy the Magpul edition if you're gonna replace the Magpul parts?

 

[oneyeopn]

I love that handguard, I would go with a Yankee Hill, micro gas block, and a black gas tube. You could always pick up a nice set of BUIS to go on your rails. Having that handguard on a 16" barrel is going to be B.A. enough. I would keep my eyes out for a used nice front sight, your going to paint it anyway,
Cerakoat, hmmmm, Candy Apple Red, or Blue or Green or Orange. But people say I am crazy!!LOL

 

[Hapworth]

Why buy the Magpul edition if you're gonna replace the Magpul parts?

One of only two S&Ws in mid-length; one of only three with 1/8 5R barrels.

OP: I'd leave your front sight post alone, throw on a Daniel Defense EZ CAR handguard which is designed as a drop in replacement, and work your glass in a lower third co-witness.

https://danieldefense.com/ez-cartm-rail-9-0-mid-length.html

 

[koala33]

One of only two S&Ws in mid-length; one of only three with 1/8 5R barrels.

OP: I'd leave your front sight post alone, throw on a Daniel Defense EZ CAR handguard which is designed as a drop in replacement, and work your glass in a lower third co-witness.

https://danieldefense.com/ez-cartm-rail-9-0-mid-length.html

I went with a midwest industries g2 drop in...

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[koala33]

I like my M&P 15 MOE as is. Why buy the Magpul edition if you're gonna replace the Magpul parts?

Why? Because that was all I could get. My co-worker said, I got a call for an AR but I already bought one. Do you want it? So I bought it without even seeing it.

 

[koala33]

Thought I would share..