Home Defense AR15 Must Haves?

December 23, 2021, 10:16 AM

I’m with the majority. A decent WML, 2pt quick adjust sling and a RDS that’s always on. I appreciate irons but the RDS is just so much better with no downside IMHO.

I have been impressed with all my vanilla GI AR triggers. Spent my life in the Army with M16A2 then M4 3rd burst triggers, those suck.

I bought an old 90s Colt lower to make a semi-clone of the “Car 15” I was issued in the Ranger Regt early 90s. It has an amazing trigger, just well worn in I guess.

December 23, 2021, 08:35 PM

davidjinks

Must have: Light, sling, iron sights.

Current setup: LE6920, KAC RAS w/vert grip, Blue Force Gear Sling, SSA, NF NX8, Surefire M600, SOPMOD stock.

quote:
Originally posted by Brother:
What are your "must haves" for your go to "bump in the night" home defense AR 15, I mean serious use, protecting your life and your family members' lives from ruthless pieces of shit/miscreants?

BUIS? Optic? Certain mfgr/capacity mag? Light? Mil spec trigger vs Geissele etc? Locking trigger pins? Adjustable gas block or not? Grip angle? Sling? Night vision? Flash hider? Suppressed? Ammo? Weight vs balance? Other?

I ask to learn (because I trust Sig Forum members a helluva lot)! Thanks. Tom

December 23, 2021, 09:46 PM

bubbatime

Must haves: gen M3 Magpul 30 rd magazine, a Surefire (or quality) light. A reliable carbine that’s been tested thoroughly.

Red dot is nice to have for night time. Sling I could care less about in a home environment.

December 23, 2021, 10:12 PM

parabellum

quote:
Originally posted by bubbatime:
Sling I could care less about in a home environment.

How many hands do you have?

December 23, 2021, 10:45 PM

Brother

Survey says!: Light and sling, yep, gotta have that shit . . . .

December 23, 2021, 11:24 PM

OttoSig

quote:
Originally posted by Brother:
Survey says!: Light and sling, yep, gotta have that shit . . . .

Seriously...75% of folks living in a 3/2 with 1200-1400 sq ft.

You dont need optics/sights at all in reality.

Just shoulder it and fire into the bright light at shit you dont recognize.

December 24, 2021, 05:19 AM

RichardC

Lubricant.

December 24, 2021, 06:50 AM

ruger357

Lightweight reasonably short with a light. Mines a colt 6720 with DD iron sights. And a Surefire. I dont use a sling but see why some would. I should probably put a suppressor on it.

December 24, 2021, 08:11 AM

burnetma

quote:
Originally posted by OttoSig:
quote:
Originally posted by Brother:
Survey says!: Light and sling, yep, gotta have that shit . . . .

Seriously...75% of folks living in a 3/2 with 1200-1400 sq ft.

You dont need optics/sights at all in reality.

Just shoulder it and fire into the bright light at shit you dont recognize.

I agree. If you practice shouldering and shooting your weapon from various positions, you are going to hit your MOM sized target in a defensive situation.

December 24, 2021, 09:01 AM

parabellum

Yes, at close range- living room distance- you don't need sights at all, and mounted optics just get in the way.

The distance between the sight height and the bore axis of the AR-15 means your rifle won't shoot to point of aim at very close range.

Next time you take your rifle to the range, try shooting a target 20 feet away. Cant your rifle 45 degrees and sight down the barrel if you think you need to, but even that won't be necessary.

At that distance, in a real encounter, your eyes will be on your target anyway.

December 24, 2021, 09:33 AM

samnev

I think a Surefire light is essential. I don't think a sling is necessary in CQC. But that's just me.

December 25, 2021, 07:00 PM

SgtGold

If you're dead set on using an AR at indoor distances, I highly recommend an RDS, a WML, and a tactical sling. Bonus points if you train to use the WML as a crude sight for snap shooting.

December 26, 2021, 12:33 PM

46and2

1. Sling
2. Light
3. Reddot

December 26, 2021, 07:54 PM

jljones

quote:
Originally posted by CPD SIG:
In order of importance-

Light.
Sling.
RDS. (I would still keep the BUIS)

You can get away with not having a red dot, but the newer ones are sooo much smaller and lighter than the old Aimpoints and EOTechs!

Manufacturers? - RELIABLE!!!! It goes "BANG" every time you shoot it!
Magazine? Again, RELIABLE!!!

Triggers, grip angle, suppressed....
Don't really matter.

What matters is: Is it reliable? Do you know how to use it accurately?

Yep.