Which one would you buy?

[John from MD]

Which do you prefer? I’m torn! Specs are similar
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FSB is a hold over from a past era. If you want sights, add folding sights so you don't have to mount your primary optic high.

 

[Bafflingbs]

FSB is a hold over from a past era. If you want sights, add folding sights so you don't have to mount your primary optic high.

My Colt le6920 has the FSP. I actually like it. It does not interfere with my Aimpoint PRO. And, I like the ease of sighting in my red dot, with absolute co-witness. Simply put the dot on the site post, and done. But thanks! I ended up going with a BCM upper with it. I've always loved the commando look. I did chose an M-loc front hand guard, in case I want the vertical grip. I never tacti-cool my rails anyway. I like a lightweight rifle. Plus, If I ever decide that I absolutely want it with a free-float handguard, I can always, either cut the post off, just above the gas inlet, or completely remove, in favor of a low profile gas block.

 

[calicojack]

FSB is a hold over from a past era. If you want sights, add folding sights so you don't have to mount your primary optic high.

Agreed, but I still like having one.

 

[teratos]

FSB is a hold over from a past era. If you want sights, add folding sights so you don't have to mount your primary optic high.

I have a FSP and red dot on my go-to AR. I don’t have high mount. I keep both eyes open. No problem at all.

 

[Rockzilla]

I ended up going with a Tacfire linear comp.
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that'll work... a good choice

-Rock

 

[Bafflingbs]

that'll work... a good choice

-Rock

Thanks brother

 

[Bafflingbs]

Speaking of sights, I have a Primary Arms ACSS cyclops coming. I have the 9mm (Gemini) version, on my car-9 upper, and really like it!!! I have an astigmatism, so being able to sharpen up the sight picture is a huge plus. Something I wish my 2 Romeo 5’s have.

 

[calicojack]

Speaking of sights, I have a Primary Arms ACSS cyclops coming. I have the 9mm (Gemini) version, on my car-9 upper, and really like it!!! I have an astigmatism, so being able to sharpen up the sight picture is a huge plus. Something I wish my 2 Romeo 5’s have.

PA has a bunch of cool optics. I like their etched reticle prism scopes. They now have these compact 1X and 3X prism scopes that are small and light. I don't know how they do it.

 

[calicojack]

OP I think you were smart to go with a MILSPEC lower on your 9mm with a magwell insert. That way if you ever decide to do something else with that lower you can.

 

[Bafflingbs]

PA has a bunch of cool optics. I like their etched reticle prism scopes. They now have these compact 1X and 3X prism scopes that are small and light. I don't know how they do it.

I agree! That’s the one I got. The 1x gen II Cyclops, for 5.56/.308

OP I think you were smart to go with a MILSPEC lower on your 9mm with a magwell insert. That way if you ever decide to do something else with that lower you can.

Thank you sir! The Stern insert, I used, has last round hold open as well. More expensive, but, worth it

 

[Bafflingbs]

Haven’t put the BCM charging handle, rear sight, red dot or muzzle break on yet, but… Beautiful quality!!! Perfect match, with no wobble.

 

[outrider58]

Very purdy.

 

[Bafflingbs]

Very purdy.

Thanks! Now I need a can for the 5.56’s… I’m thinking Alaskan360… Though, it might be a while before the Mrs. lets me spend anything again.

 

[calicojack]

Thanks! Now I need a can for the 5.56’s… I’m thinking Alaskan360… Though, it might be a while before the Mrs. lets me spend anything again.

I have the Radiant 762 and it works well.

 

[outrider58]

Thanks! Now I need a can for the 5.56’s… I’m thinking Alaskan360… Though, it might be a while before the Mrs. lets me spend anything again.

I've got a 5.56 can, but I also use my .30 cal can on some of my 5.56 guns. My 7.62 can has zero poi shift in every gun I use it on.

 

[Bafflingbs]

I have the Radiant 762 and it works well.

I was looking at the Surge, but thought it was a little too heavy, at about 17.5lbs. The reason I like the Alaskan, is because a.) it’s light b.) it’s extremely versatile c.) it seems to really quiet almost everything down and d.) I can use it as a 9mm can. If it can suppress a 5.56 down to 130dbs, I’d call that a win. I do like Rugged’s unlimited lifetime warranty, too. I missed out on the free tax stamp special, the silencershop was running, a couple of weeks ago.

I've got a 5.56 can, but I also use my .30 cal can on some of my 5.56 guns. My 7.62 can has zero poi shift in every gun I use it on.

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What cans do you have? I do like Griffin, as well. One of theirs would be my second choice would be my second choice. Especially the micro 22lr they have, which can handle a 5.56. I’m definitely NOT done with suppressors. I really want a Mask, as well.

 

[outrider58]

I was looking at the Surge, but thought it was a little too heavy, at about 17.5lbs. The reason I like the Alaskan, is because a.) it’s light b.) it’s extremely versatile c.) it seems to really quiet almost everything down and d.) I can use it as a 9mm can. If it can suppress a 5.56 down to 130dbs, I’d call that a win. I do like Rugged’s unlimited lifetime warranty, too. I missed out on the free tax stamp special, the silencershop was running, a couple of weeks ago.

My 5.56 can(not shown) is the first gen Surefire SOCOM556. They are built like tanks.

My .30 ca. can is the YHM Phantom 762 LA(light aggressive). These cans were amazing. Unfortunately, they are no longer made. Look at their Resonators. Solid cans at an affordable price.

 

[U.S.SFC_RET]

Being a traditionalist I prefer a front sight base.

 

[clandestine]

FSP is more rugged for iron sights.

FF Rail deflection is a very real thing.

You made a good choice.

 

[Blaster229]

Thanks! Now I need a can for the 5.56’s… I’m thinking Alaskan360… Though, it might be a while before the Mrs. lets me spend anything again.

Look into flow/blow through suppressors.