Just thought I'd pass along my experiences upgrading various pieces of my MP-15T. First, let me say that I'm a relative newb and only have this one AR-15 rifle which I bought new about a year ago, so my experience is only applicable to that one rifle. But, I have put almost 2000 rounds downrange.
First change I made was to replace the grip with a Magpul MOE+. I never liked the stock grip with finger ridges, so this definitely suited my hand better and the rubberized surface is nice.
Next, I replaced the A2 flash higher with a BCM Gunfighter Mod 0. Seemed to tame the recoil a bit and reduce muzzle rise or sideways movement.
Next, I put in a Rubber City Armory nitrided FA BGC. I can't say the rifle performed any better, but it's definitely easier to clean than the stock parkerized BCG. Case ejection also moved closer to the 3 o'clock position.
Next, I put in a Spikes ST-T2 buffer. Made the rifle seem to run a bit smoother. Improved the case ejection even more.
Then, I put in a BCM Gunfighter Mod 4 charging handle. The charging action feels a lot more solid and smooth. It was hard to imagine the degree of improvement before trying it.
Next, replaced the stock with a Magpul ACS-L. The original stock always had a small bit of wiggle. The Magpul is solid with a much improved check weld.
Finally, I put in a Sprinco blue spring. I don't know if it's just the spring, or the combination of all the upgraded parts, but the rifle shoots very smooth now with greatly reduced recoil and muzzle movement. Just feels solid. Doesn't make the annoying "sproing" sound. Shoots .233 or 556x45 with no problems.
Well, that's it for now. I can't think of what else I can upgrade. The rifle has always been more than accurate enough for me using a Burris AR-332 3x red dot. Using a bipod at 100 yds, I can put all the rounds in a 3-4 inch diameter circle. The only difference I've noted between PPU 223 69 gr, Black Hills OTM MK262 77 gr match grade ammo, PMC XP193/M855, Fiocchi .223 and Federal XM193 is slightly tighter groups with the match grade ammo. Not much difference between .223 and 556x45. YMMV.
I saw a poster once that said the AR-15 is like Barbie for men. So true. Hope this is useful for someone.
First change I made was to replace the grip with a Magpul MOE+. I never liked the stock grip with finger ridges, so this definitely suited my hand better and the rubberized surface is nice.
Next, I replaced the A2 flash higher with a BCM Gunfighter Mod 0. Seemed to tame the recoil a bit and reduce muzzle rise or sideways movement.
Next, I put in a Rubber City Armory nitrided FA BGC. I can't say the rifle performed any better, but it's definitely easier to clean than the stock parkerized BCG. Case ejection also moved closer to the 3 o'clock position.
Next, I put in a Spikes ST-T2 buffer. Made the rifle seem to run a bit smoother. Improved the case ejection even more.
Then, I put in a BCM Gunfighter Mod 4 charging handle. The charging action feels a lot more solid and smooth. It was hard to imagine the degree of improvement before trying it.
Next, replaced the stock with a Magpul ACS-L. The original stock always had a small bit of wiggle. The Magpul is solid with a much improved check weld.
Finally, I put in a Sprinco blue spring. I don't know if it's just the spring, or the combination of all the upgraded parts, but the rifle shoots very smooth now with greatly reduced recoil and muzzle movement. Just feels solid. Doesn't make the annoying "sproing" sound. Shoots .233 or 556x45 with no problems.
Well, that's it for now. I can't think of what else I can upgrade. The rifle has always been more than accurate enough for me using a Burris AR-332 3x red dot. Using a bipod at 100 yds, I can put all the rounds in a 3-4 inch diameter circle. The only difference I've noted between PPU 223 69 gr, Black Hills OTM MK262 77 gr match grade ammo, PMC XP193/M855, Fiocchi .223 and Federal XM193 is slightly tighter groups with the match grade ammo. Not much difference between .223 and 556x45. YMMV.
I saw a poster once that said the AR-15 is like Barbie for men. So true. Hope this is useful for someone.
