New 15-22 owner. Looking to add a front grip (for left hand), sling for carrying in the woods, and any other options that would be benefical for making this even better. What manufacturers would you recomment for the grip, sling, etc. Don't need the most expensive, but would be willing to spend some money for these items. Any thoughts?
New shooter with M&P 15-22, best accessories???
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grimreaper21
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its all up to you really! welcome to the madness. do some more research and find a part you want instead of buying the first thing you might come across. everyone has different tolerances for cost to benefit.
CrazyFingers
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The things I've purchased for mine so far:
Riser for the top rail to get my red dot up higher
rail covers for handguard
rail mounted sling-swivel attachment for a bipod
bipod
extra magazines
Other than the extra magazines, all of that is personal preference. Buy what you need to get the rifle to do what you want.
You need to buy extra magazines.
Today.
Riser for the top rail to get my red dot up higher
rail covers for handguard
rail mounted sling-swivel attachment for a bipod
bipod
extra magazines
Other than the extra magazines, all of that is personal preference. Buy what you need to get the rifle to do what you want.
You need to buy extra magazines.
Today.
I bought some rail covers after I chipped one of the rails being careless at the range. It wasn't a big issue, but I felt that $20 to protect the gun was a good investment and a more comfortable grip.
There are a ton of slings out there. You can probably find something adequate for less than $30 and add a sling loop to the hand guard with para cord or buy a sling adapter that attaches to the rail for around $20.
For the front grip you have a lot of choices. Straight grips come in a ton of variations, some have storage in the tube, different lengths and profiles, and some fold. Magpul makes the only angled grip. There's also a vertical grip that deploys two feet for a small bipod that works fairly well if you need support or go prone in the woods and don't want to lug around a dedicated bipod on the front of the gun.
If you bought the standard version you may want to replace the pistol grip. I find the stock ones are too small for me, it makes the reach to the trigger very short. If you like the size but want rubber Hogue makes a good grip. For larger plastic Magpul is a good choice. For larger rubber Falcon/Ergo makes a comfortable grip.
There are a ton of slings out there. You can probably find something adequate for less than $30 and add a sling loop to the hand guard with para cord or buy a sling adapter that attaches to the rail for around $20.
For the front grip you have a lot of choices. Straight grips come in a ton of variations, some have storage in the tube, different lengths and profiles, and some fold. Magpul makes the only angled grip. There's also a vertical grip that deploys two feet for a small bipod that works fairly well if you need support or go prone in the woods and don't want to lug around a dedicated bipod on the front of the gun.
If you bought the standard version you may want to replace the pistol grip. I find the stock ones are too small for me, it makes the reach to the trigger very short. If you like the size but want rubber Hogue makes a good grip. For larger plastic Magpul is a good choice. For larger rubber Falcon/Ergo makes a comfortable grip.
tacticool22
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I just bought a Rail Stud Adapter, but don't have it yet. I also make a replacement for that HUGE sling loop on the buttstock. Now I will be able to use an off the shelf sling with QD (Uncle Mikes type) swivels.
The bipod adapters are OK, but they are a little heavy.
The bipod adapters are OK, but they are a little heavy.
Brett248Vista
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No doubt a good BiPod with a good BiPod adapter (like a LaRue or an American Defense) becomes a heavy and expensive item. But the nice thing is with a flick of a lever you can take it right off.
Jody,
Your sling mount is nice! shame I don't have a sling with the QD swivels. I am going to need to get one. Do you have any plans on doing a rail mount QD sling mount for the front of the rifle?
Here's a shot of a Harris Type (Shooters Ridge) BiPod with an American Defense AD-BP mount (throw lever is on the other side).
Jody,
Your sling mount is nice! shame I don't have a sling with the QD swivels. I am going to need to get one. Do you have any plans on doing a rail mount QD sling mount for the front of the rifle?
Here's a shot of a Harris Type (Shooters Ridge) BiPod with an American Defense AD-BP mount (throw lever is on the other side).
tacticool22
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Brett. I am working on a rail mount QD sling mount for the picatinny rail. It will be super clean and tough.
grimreaper21
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Great! I'll hold off on those cheap china eBay junk ones
true_shooter
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the best accessory is a second mortgage complete with another full time job. as previously stated welcome to the madness. Your stuck now you may not know it yet but you will forever want just one more item for your weapon, i've said many times that i was finished dressing her up and each time was a lie. but damn she sure is fun to shoot
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Heh heh.
+1 to true_shooter's post.
+1 to true_shooter's post.
added an AFG2 on mine plus the MIAD with the wedge. MI Industries sling swivel mount. extra mags have 4 total and Vortex Sparc Red Dot with a 2X magnifier, magpul MBUS sights and BAD lever.
I will be adding the upgraded latch for the Charging Handle from the guy on this forum. Set up pretty close to my "big boy" M&P 15.
I will be adding the upgraded latch for the Charging Handle from the guy on this forum. Set up pretty close to my "big boy" M&P 15.
disturbed0013
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the best accessories are extra mags and lots of ammo because these guns are addictive to shoot
Walker45
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Magazines, magazines and more magazines...
I like this answer
After I get some muffs and maybe prescription lenses for my new Revision Sawfly's, will need 1-2 more magazines!best help is probably the last line
scope issues:
when i added my 2.5 - 10 x42 with extra high rings i felt cramped trying to sight the target, after adding 1/2" risers
to the scope mounts i have found a comfortable cheekweld for me.i used yankee hill 1/2"x1&1/4 riser, i also like the extra grab on the polymer rail
brownells (100-002-858)
ht tp://www.weaveroptics.com/rings_bases/tactical/6_holepicatinnyring.aspx ......... looks good, more grab on the polymer
10 shot shorty mag for bench shooting
magpul mag pulls
ladder rail cover /grip
mag couplers
mag release: reviews ?
norgon makes a ambi mag catch release that is suposed to be a direct drop in......
brownels (635-001-015)
heavy trigger:
ordered a jp yellow trigger spring kit, cuts the pull to less than half. only use one spring from the kit
jp reduced power spring kit brownells (452-000-007)
barrel shrouds:
ugly cheep and functional......
ht tp://www.princessauto.com/surplus/miscellaneous-surplus/miscellaneous-surplus/8231623-foam-bumper
foam leg support from weight bench
purrdy one:
Fake Cans : Spikes Tactical
forgrip:
magpul afg verson1 soon to be discontinued ? verson2 is streamlined and shorter
i like the skirt on the verson1 as it holds my cable from the laser in place
ambi safty
learned the hard way ($40.00) it needs work, not a drop in
untried rumor is a spacer and longer screw are needed
extra parts i've thought about:
fastfire offset adaptor:
ht tp://www.danieldefense.com/?page=shop/detail&product_id=113
ht tp://www.mountsplus.com/AR-15_Accessories/AR-15_Scope_Rings/ARMS-17DR.html
ht tp://www.amazon.com/Burris-FastFire-Red-Dot-Picatinny-Reticle/dp/B001THO2Q6
bipod:
versa pod 150621 HD adapter........ the grab on the polymer is better than the 611 adapter,
Versa-Pod Bipods: Prepare For Battle| Shop 150-621 HD Picatinny Rail Adapter
Versa-Pod Bipods: Prepare For Battle| Shop 150-052 Versa-Pod® Model 52 Bipod
cases....
5.11 36" single tactical gun case
ht tp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGQWcTE7-Oc
spikes 36" case
ht tp://www.spikestactical.co/z/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=20 2&number_of_uploads=0
bayonet lug adaptor
dpms- bl-lug-h heavy verson .725
bl-lug-l light verson .585
arr-044
bad leaver:
ht tp://www.tacticallink.com/Battery_Assist_Lever.html
ht tp://www.gptactical.com/c378028057p17549737.2.html
ht tps://dstactical.com/product_info.php?cPath=34_192&products_id=903
don't gouge the polymer, heat and bend the lever to fit [slowly]
my name is cal_h and i am addicted............ run....... run very very fast before it gets you
scope issues:
when i added my 2.5 - 10 x42 with extra high rings i felt cramped trying to sight the target, after adding 1/2" risers
to the scope mounts i have found a comfortable cheekweld for me.i used yankee hill 1/2"x1&1/4 riser, i also like the extra grab on the polymer rail
brownells (100-002-858)
ht tp://www.weaveroptics.com/rings_bases/tactical/6_holepicatinnyring.aspx ......... looks good, more grab on the polymer
10 shot shorty mag for bench shooting
magpul mag pulls
ladder rail cover /grip
mag couplers
mag release: reviews ?
norgon makes a ambi mag catch release that is suposed to be a direct drop in......
brownels (635-001-015)
heavy trigger:
ordered a jp yellow trigger spring kit, cuts the pull to less than half. only use one spring from the kit
jp reduced power spring kit brownells (452-000-007)
barrel shrouds:
ugly cheep and functional......
ht tp://www.princessauto.com/surplus/miscellaneous-surplus/miscellaneous-surplus/8231623-foam-bumper
foam leg support from weight bench
purrdy one:
Fake Cans : Spikes Tactical
forgrip:
magpul afg verson1 soon to be discontinued ? verson2 is streamlined and shorter
i like the skirt on the verson1 as it holds my cable from the laser in place
ambi safty
learned the hard way ($40.00) it needs work, not a drop in
untried rumor is a spacer and longer screw are needed
extra parts i've thought about:
fastfire offset adaptor:
ht tp://www.danieldefense.com/?page=shop/detail&product_id=113
ht tp://www.mountsplus.com/AR-15_Accessories/AR-15_Scope_Rings/ARMS-17DR.html
ht tp://www.amazon.com/Burris-FastFire-Red-Dot-Picatinny-Reticle/dp/B001THO2Q6
bipod:
versa pod 150621 HD adapter........ the grab on the polymer is better than the 611 adapter,
Versa-Pod Bipods: Prepare For Battle| Shop 150-621 HD Picatinny Rail Adapter
Versa-Pod Bipods: Prepare For Battle| Shop 150-052 Versa-Pod® Model 52 Bipod
cases....
5.11 36" single tactical gun case
ht tp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGQWcTE7-Oc
spikes 36" case
ht tp://www.spikestactical.co/z/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=20 2&number_of_uploads=0
bayonet lug adaptor
dpms- bl-lug-h heavy verson .725
bl-lug-l light verson .585
arr-044
bad leaver:
ht tp://www.tacticallink.com/Battery_Assist_Lever.html
ht tp://www.gptactical.com/c378028057p17549737.2.html
ht tps://dstactical.com/product_info.php?cPath=34_192&products_id=903
don't gouge the polymer, heat and bend the lever to fit [slowly]
my name is cal_h and i am addicted............ run....... run very very fast before it gets you
tacticool22
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What is the B.U.F.F. foam bumper for? Nice to see you have your rifle outfitted just right for you. Customization is definately key.
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500 Magnum Nut
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best help is probably the last line
Just get the real thing, add night vision too while your add it.
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