Said I wasn't going to do it,,,,,,but. Ordered a Magpul SL Carbine handguard, waiting on the Magpul CTR buttstock to be available. Already have a Nikon P223 on order and found a bayonet lug rail mount for that whatever kind of optic I decide on. Somebody stop me!! (AR 556)
As long as it looks good to you I say have at it and enjoy. Many enjoy dressing and, dare I say it, undressing their AR to their delight. That's part of the fun.
Disclaimer: I haven't customized my AR except for removing the handle and adding rear sights. My next addon is a ambi single point sling.
Since I've got my SR-556E several months back I've swapped/added:
ERGO pistol grip Here
ERGO magwell grip Here
Spikes ST-T2 buffer Here
Spikes 7075-T6 tube Here
Magpul CTR stock Here
Cheap BSA red dot Here
Ruger handguard covers Here
3 - 3" rails up front Here
KZ 3QD end plate Here
3 30 round pmags with windows Here
I also color filled my etchings with Testors enamel paint, the Ruger logos on the sights and handguard covers.
I'm waiting on my MS4 style 1 and 2 point sling. I still want to get my barrel threaded and a muzzle brake added (it was a state compliant model before I got my hands on it). I have no restrictions in Ohio so..
I bought a Quad rail for 20 bucks on Amazon thinking I would probably send it back. No way ... topnotch made Quad rail fits like a glove. A bit sharp on some edges but covers take care of that.
Not really adding on much, replacing handguard, replacing stock, add scope, add bayonet lug rail mount. Kinda like I do to my Harley, replace that with this, generally an upgrade. Not into bell's and whistles.
Hey to each his own! Nothing wrong at all with a few upgrades here and there, or nothing at all. Honestly it was an excellent rifle right out of the box. Zero complaints here.
I'm with ya I've had my AR556 probably a month or so and added the following all Magpul.
MOE Carbine hand guard, CTR stock, MVG Vertical grip, MOE Grip, MOE 7 slot rails (one on each side of hand guard) and I have ERGO rail covers, not to mention the $100 I spent on the Drago rifle bag which was well worth it btw.
I honestly did not have any plans to add anything Magpul before I bought this rifle but after the first magpul part I bought and installed which was the hand guard and it was really nice and fit tight so I just had to have more and now I see why they are so popular.
The price is right on each little magpul part but it adds up, there is a lot off parts that can be "upgraded".
Oh and wideboy how is the 223 Nikon? I was looking at one today at Academy I think it may be the one for me.
Have only got to look at one (P223) at the LGS, mine hasn't been delivered yet. It seem to fit what I needed, compact, magnification, clear, and priced right.
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