Necessities to me are... 1. Optics 2. Light 3. Sling Good, but not required upgrades are... 1. Foregrip 2. Back up sights 3. Grip tape And of course, make sure your parts are all quality. You don't need to drop 800 dollars on an optic for it to work well, but dont get Amazon's 50 dollar red dot. Then upgrade your grip, stock, trigger, charging handle, safety, etc. to your liking.
beautiful build man, just bought my first AR and i am beyond excited to build her up. this video was pretty helpful though. im not going to lie most of these i had in mind already but you reminded me of a few more so thanks!
My setup is nearly identical to that. It really works for me and does everything I need it to do. It’s what I love about the platform, you can do whatever you want to it to suit you.
I got my Streamlight HL-X from Cloud Defense with there mounting system which tucks the light cord out of the way. I also have the Arisaka Offset Scout Mount for my Key Mod Rail which puts the light between the 12 & 3 o'clock position which makes it nice & tight to the rail & close to the iron sites. The Arisaka mount is awesome IMO.
I'm in the same boat. I just held my first AR today. I'm still trying to figure out where to start because I'm disabled and I won't be doing any running and gunning drills or anything more than basic stuff at the gun range. I do want a home defense gun and I am very interested in 300 blackout with suppressor.
I really enjoyed your video. Thanks for taking the time to share this content. I'm also a big fan of Holosun optics. They have a wide range of high value optics, all the way up to "duty rated or military spec". I understand that there is no technical mil spec or duty rating for optics, but when the optics are constructed of materials equal to or superior to what the military or law enforcement are issuing, the construction comes up to or surpasses what's being issued, have been tested to be able to withstand duty or combat torture tests, and include more features than what's being issued, the logical conclusion is that they are rated to the same level as the big names. I know that was a long sentence there and I apologise for that. I own several Holosun optics and all are plenty good enough for home defence, but I also own their HS151GT-GR. This optic has a higher shock rating than any Aimpoint, can be submerged to a depth of 30 meters (equal to most military issued optics), is constructed of titanium, and has more features than I've seen on any other quality dot optic on the market. All of that for a street price of about $420 - $450. Even Holosun's lowest end optics are built to withstand real world torture. I know that's a lot to say coming from someone who isn't a Holosun rep or employee, but I see no reason to spend more for something that is no more durable and isn't as feature rich as these optics. Yes, I'd trust them with my life. Just my two cents.
Thanks. I'm that guy. First time gun buyer and inexperienced. I got the M and P 7.5 inch pistol for home protection. I got a Mepro M-21 red dot for optics. I'll probably add the light and forward grip next. Maybe a sling for practice 🤷
Slings are good for everything i mean switching to a pistol or just keeping your weapon use Kyle Rittenhouse as an example they couldn't take it from him.
Mines a simple set up.... and shoots looks an animal.... built mine for $700. Using companies as AERO, DSA, MAGPUL, CMMG, STAG ARMS, and AT3 (R.D. & 3X MAGNIFIER). GUCCI isn't always best.
Uh ok........ was somebody you know fooled or something? I mean anyone that knows what the difference between holographic and led emitter red dots probably knows Holosun doesn’t make them. But thanks for the heads up. 😂
@@OspreyEye If you ask around, you'll start findind all kinds of people who think that Holosun is a cheaper, but still good way to go for holosights. Maybe you hang around more savvy people though.
My 9 year old grandson is just learning to shoot and he is lerning on iron sights. He wanted a red dot. He said the thing that looks like a tc. He has seen them on police shows.
Where are you guys located? Do you have a website? I looked on your RUclips page and couldn’t find a link to your website or anything. I’d like to personally check out your store if your close or make a trip out to meet you guys.
Mentioning your red dot sight I wish when folks that are so knowledgeable about these things throw in a mention of Price range. What's the cost ? Just a thought for you . TIA
My 2 cents, flashlight is fine, but I'm not a big believer in lasers on an ar15. My reasoning; if you have 2 hands on your gun to actuate the laser, you can bring the optic/irons to your eye. In the event you're trying to make an unconventional shot where the laser would help while unable to get behind your ironsights/optic, you probably don't have both hands on the gun to actuate that laser. That leaves... 2 handed AR15 shooting from the hip, and VERY awkward one-handed AR15 shooting where the laser has real use. On a handgun, I'd say lasers are a great idea. One handed/unconventional/shooting from the hip is a far more likely scenario with a handgun than an ar15. I'm a fan of the tlr8
I think about home defense with the laser, when time is limited, if i can accurately shoot from the hip i will with the help of a laser. Also i have a laser and flashlight to cover my own a$$ if i ever needed to go to court and so i can prove I identified my target and shot safely and accurately.
If it’s your home defense gun you need to keep it lightweight get a red dot sling and a light that’s it you don’t need no magnifier or big ass heavy stock or iron sights
We have the exact weapon philosophy as far as set-up. When asked why so many add-ons, you do have to remind them they are quick detach. They are on their for contingency especially if it is ARPistol you travel with. I also am not getting why so many people say you only need a red dot or a laser. How do you learn basic rifle marksmanship without iron/flip-up sights. My mind is blown by that one. Iron sights are tertiary, but in my mind mandatory for any rifle. The magnification basically gives a small AR platform the ability to serve as a mini-recon/patrol rifle. Or, you home with family and somebody wants to go shoot something to BBQ. A red dot alone is not good for either of those. Nice set-up.
Oops ... Start from back to front.. rail Then .. Troy flipup site..then what magnifier with what wick release ? To a Haloson HS 5 102 ... call it all out price by price please .. thanks Kem
Nice vlog, thanks for sharing, i want mine looking like yours, less is always best! what good is it to have all them goodies if u can't shoot for shit!!
My back up iron from utg doesnt fit behind the holosun 510c (without putting the optic partially on the handguard rail) and holosun magnifier, so annoying!
Different manufacturers do different length cables, some give options. Pick a switch that works for how you set tour rifle up, and use zip ties to keep everything neat.
@@jhutch1470 I mean sure if your in the military you could make that argument. But for most everyone else, a quality optic isn’t going to die if you change the battery once a year, and keep spares with you. (I keep back ups in my pistol grip, range bag, and others). If you buy a quality optic, you’re likely not to break it that easy. And if you do, what makes you think the iron sights wouldn’t also be broke?. Js. Or bent? And if your within say 100yrds, you can easily still make hits without any optic or sight.. sooo... for the average plinker, or cop, back up irons sights just aren’t a necessity. That’s my opinion. You don’t have to agree, but I bet you wouldn’t let me shoot at you with no sights what so ever, just using reference points like the top of receiver for example (like a bead sight on a old shotgun). I truly believe back up irons would have been more necessary a decade or two ago. When optics didn’t have the 20k-60k hour battery life, with solid mounting solutions.. the optics are more robust then ever. I just think the military mindset that has been prevalent for decades of “gotta have back up irons “ is a little dramatic. If your that worried about it, I wanna know. Do you carry a spare BCG? What about a spare FCG? Most would say no. But they would tell you, you need back up irons sights that you’ll likely never use. Definitely more likely to break a firing pin or extractor, then a Aimpoint T2 or Eotech for example.. that’s all I’m saying.. I just think the importance of it is way over blown.. :) it’s almost like running two flashlights. One could go dead or break? But if your running quality equipment the chances are, you’ll just be adding weight with a second light more then anything.
@@jhutch1470 can you at least try to make sense? What part of it do you not understand? Carry a spare battery? Yes. If your optic is so weak it breaks from a simple fall, buy better gear. If the optic would break, why do you think a smaller piece of medal behind it wouldn’t either? What’s more likely to happen, break your optic or break your gun/lose total functionality of firearm.? Are you making the argument you should have back up irons for war? Or for your plinker? Life is all about risk vs reward.. idk you, but chances are, you likely never broke a high end optic. Funny enough, I’ve broke more “iron sights” then I have quality optics. If your to stupid to have a battery changing schedule insuring your batteries are always good. That’s piss poor planning for a guy who thinks he need two sets of sights, and probably two flash lights and two bipods. If your not in the military, and you buy good gear and keep up maintenance on your stuff. A secondary set of sights is pointless. Honestly I think the solution is a optic mount that has a rear sight made into the optic mount itself. Or let me guess, that will break too with the optic, but a dedicated rear flip up sight can never be broken. Also I think it’s worth noting, most people use magpul plastic flip ups for a secondary sight. Soooooooo yeah apparently you think that would never break, but your optic will?. Gotcha. Once again, the average person doesn’t need it. Buy a good optic, change the darn batteries and you’re good to go.
You can tell this is an old video. Look at all that ammo behind him.
6 months ago. Eh...
Ha, that aint no shit. Right?
Dude, you're funny, but you're right.
There’s a store by me with more ammo than that. They have a 100 rd limit per day. So they are pretty well stocked..
😂😂😂 First thing I noticed.
Holy deer rifles Batman!
Necessities to me are...
1. Optics
2. Light
3. Sling
Good, but not required upgrades are...
1. Foregrip
2. Back up sights
3. Grip tape
And of course, make sure your parts are all quality. You don't need to drop 800 dollars on an optic for it to work well, but dont get Amazon's 50 dollar red dot. Then upgrade your grip, stock, trigger, charging handle, safety, etc. to your liking.
beautiful build man, just bought my first AR and i am beyond excited to build her up. this video was pretty helpful though. im not going to lie most of these i had in mind already but you reminded me of a few more so thanks!
My setup is nearly identical to that. It really works for me and does everything I need it to do. It’s what I love about the platform, you can do whatever you want to it to suit you.
I like that set I'm building mines now thanks for the video bro
Your witty observation cracked up this old man.. funny, funny
I got my Streamlight HL-X from Cloud Defense with there mounting system which tucks the light cord out of the way. I also have the Arisaka Offset Scout Mount for my Key Mod Rail which puts the light between the 12 & 3 o'clock position which makes it nice & tight to the rail & close to the iron sites. The Arisaka mount is awesome IMO.
I bought my first AR the other day. I got an FN 15 patrol carbine. I don't know much about guns, but it seems like a really nice rifle.
Congrats!
Great video, I have been around guns all my life but the AR-15 is brand new to me.
You've ben living under a couple of rocks my guy
Get one!!!
I'm in the same boat. I just held my first AR today. I'm still trying to figure out where to start because I'm disabled and I won't be doing any running and gunning drills or anything more than basic stuff at the gun range. I do want a home defense gun and I am very interested in 300 blackout with suppressor.
This guy is very good!
Great informing 🎥 bud. Ill try and go with a side mount cup holder with a top side keychain holder
Holosun are awesome, solid optics at a decent price
Thanks for sharing
Beautiful piece bro , thanks for the tips 🤙🏼
Very good video! Lots of ideas - thanks…
I really enjoyed your video. Thanks for taking the time to share this content.
I'm also a big fan of Holosun optics. They have a wide range of high value optics, all the way up to "duty rated or military spec". I understand that there is no technical mil spec or duty rating for optics, but when the optics are constructed of materials equal to or superior to what the military or law enforcement are issuing, the construction comes up to or surpasses what's being issued, have been tested to be able to withstand duty or combat torture tests, and include more features than what's being issued, the logical conclusion is that they are rated to the same level as the big names. I know that was a long sentence there and I apologise for that. I own several Holosun optics and all are plenty good enough for home defence, but I also own their HS151GT-GR. This optic has a higher shock rating than any Aimpoint, can be submerged to a depth of 30 meters (equal to most military issued optics), is constructed of titanium, and has more features than I've seen on any other quality dot optic on the market. All of that for a street price of about $420 - $450. Even Holosun's lowest end optics are built to withstand real world torture.
I know that's a lot to say coming from someone who isn't a Holosun rep or employee, but I see no reason to spend more for something that is no more durable and isn't as feature rich as these optics. Yes, I'd trust them with my life. Just my two cents.
This was a very helpful video! Great job! I subbed!
Great informative video! I wish y’all had a location in MS.
Solid info here 💯💯💯
Just found your channel and subscribed
Thanks. I'm that guy. First time gun buyer and inexperienced. I got the M and P 7.5 inch pistol for home protection. I got a Mepro M-21 red dot for optics. I'll probably add the light and forward grip next. Maybe a sling for practice 🤷
Slings are good for everything i mean switching to a pistol or just keeping your weapon use Kyle Rittenhouse as an example they couldn't take it from him.
Only accessories I need is some bullets
Great video
Vtac slings are my favorite
My ar has a 360 degree vented ffor arm so I use a verticle foregrip as it keeps my hand comfortable.
Can you say hunting and range instead of home defense so we don’t trigger some people? 😂 great video
"Yes excuse me sir, do yall have any rifles"?
There’s more in optics and irons then I put into 2 of my three base ar’s.
Mines a simple set up.... and shoots looks an animal.... built mine for $700. Using companies as AERO, DSA, MAGPUL, CMMG, STAG ARMS, and AT3 (R.D. & 3X MAGNIFIER). GUCCI isn't always best.
Just bought an M&P15 sport 2. Im thinking of building another one as well. 700 is cheaper than what I got the m&p
Don't anyone get fooled by the name. Holosun doesn't make holosights. Vortex and EO-Tech are the only two companies that make true holographic sights.
Uh ok........ was somebody you know fooled or something? I mean anyone that knows what the difference between holographic and led emitter red dots probably knows Holosun doesn’t make them. But thanks for the heads up. 😂
@@OspreyEye If you ask around, you'll start findind all kinds of people who think that Holosun is a cheaper, but still good way to go for holosights. Maybe you hang around more savvy people though.
Good video!
1-8x illuminated scope and 45deg ofset green dot. Night vision laser/illuminator. Flashlight in pocket
Before starting this video, he's gonna say (not in any particular order)
Sling
Optic/sights
Grip
Light
Ding!
Wish we still had that much ammo. RIP
My 9 year old grandson is just learning to shoot and he is lerning on iron sights. He wanted a red dot. He said the thing that looks like a tc. He has seen them on police shows.
Heavy real heavy literally real heavy
Where are you guys located? Do you have a website? I looked on your RUclips page and couldn’t find a link to your website or anything. I’d like to personally check out your store if your close or make a trip out to meet you guys.
We are Located in Opelika, AL. We are also on Instagram and Facebook. Our website is under construction at this time. Thanks for watching!
Mentioning your red dot sight I wish when folks that are so knowledgeable about these things throw in a mention of Price range. What's the cost ?
Just a thought for you . TIA
What are all those boxes on the shelf under the rifles behind him? We don’t have those ‘round here...🙄
It's a relic of the past called "ammunition". It was once a very high priced extremely rare item before it went extinct after mid 2020.
Ammunition??? What the hell is that??
It’s boxes of love.
Have a fde holosun green dot/circle just like that, trade you straight up for the one on that rifle
what a mustache
My 2 cents, flashlight is fine, but I'm not a big believer in lasers on an ar15. My reasoning; if you have 2 hands on your gun to actuate the laser, you can bring the optic/irons to your eye. In the event you're trying to make an unconventional shot where the laser would help while unable to get behind your ironsights/optic, you probably don't have both hands on the gun to actuate that laser.
That leaves... 2 handed AR15 shooting from the hip, and VERY awkward one-handed AR15 shooting where the laser has real use.
On a handgun, I'd say lasers are a great idea. One handed/unconventional/shooting from the hip is a far more likely scenario with a handgun than an ar15. I'm a fan of the tlr8
I think about home defense with the laser, when time is limited, if i can accurately shoot from the hip i will with the help of a laser. Also i have a laser and flashlight to cover my own a$$ if i ever needed to go to court and so i can prove I identified my target and shot safely and accurately.
Where can I buy a good heavy Ar Milspec Butt stock for ar15? Seems to be such limited options, cant find a good one anywhere
Love the hard Ware mate in the UK we not allowed firearms
You guys should try to change that
I'd really like to buy the pad and flashlight
If it’s your home defense gun you need to keep it lightweight get a red dot sling and a light that’s it you don’t need no magnifier or big ass heavy stock or iron sights
👍👍
We have the exact weapon philosophy as far as set-up. When asked why so many add-ons, you do have to remind them they are quick detach. They are on their for contingency especially if it is ARPistol you travel with. I also am not getting why so many people say you only need a red dot or a laser. How do you learn basic rifle marksmanship without iron/flip-up sights. My mind is blown by that one. Iron sights are tertiary, but in my mind mandatory for any rifle. The magnification basically gives a small AR platform the ability to serve as a mini-recon/patrol rifle. Or, you home with family and somebody wants to go shoot something to BBQ. A red dot alone is not good for either of those. Nice set-up.
Thumbs down for the electrical tape.
THE WOLVES ANT READY!💯🐺
15.1 pounds is pretty light. I'd go with a Noreen BN36X3 long range instead
Please explain the sight set up once more starting from back to front please.. rail..
Oops ...
Start from back to front.. rail
Then .. Troy flipup site..then what magnifier with what wick release ? To a Haloson HS 5 102 ... call it all out price by price please .. thanks Kem
Can someone send me the link to those exact Iron Sights please?
Nice vlog, thanks for sharing, i want mine looking like yours, less is always best! what good is it to have all them goodies if u can't shoot for shit!!
Look at the ammo shelf!!!!
I only put official AR-15 parts on my AR-15. If AR doesn't make it, I don't want that trash on my 15
keep it up GOD bless AMERICA
Like Peyton Mannings cousin or something 🤣👌
My back up iron from utg doesnt fit behind the holosun 510c (without putting the optic partially on the handguard rail) and holosun magnifier, so annoying!
Do you have a website or something so I can buy stuff from you?
Did you put a flip up on the gas block rail?
Hi, there. i do have an Anderson AM 15. I really like your rifle setting. How much could it be for everything you have mentioned?
Buy once cry once. $600-$800 roughly. Bulk of the cost is the optic.
how heavy is that light? why not buy a lasermax spartan its a Light & Laser. It has some really good features.
Why would you need a laser for?
Do you have the links to purchase the same equipment you are running on yours ? Thanks
What are those kind of rails called?
Quad rail, plenty of options like the KAC and DD RIS II.
@@a10rivera38 pretty sure u mean a Picatinny rail as thats what they are called
the rail is called Picatinny, the configuration on this gun is quad rail(as in all four side has rails)
1913 rail in my area now.
Garbage. They are called garbage. This setup is aids...
You still have all that ammo? 😅
What ar 15 is that???
What kind of stock do you have equipped?
what size barrel do you have on that build ?
Study the gun and make your own rounds. Then you'll know how you want to build. Otherwise you'll waste money 😉
Those are not Troy iron sights those are lwrc
do they make a lite and pressure pad with a not so long cord, or 1 that can be shortened
Different manufacturers do different length cables, some give options. Pick a switch that works for how you set tour rifle up, and use zip ties to keep everything neat.
My holo sun was 300
Yeah that’s how much they cost buddie
"That know a lot more than I, not me" correct English people 😁
Stop
No one is impressed.
Guy doesn’t look like a 60yr but acts and talks like one. FYI, cool school buss driver mustache.
Barbie dolls for men
"Careful in thinking how I set up my guns" , yet uses zip ties and electrical tape to secure flashlight cord. Come-On Man.
Skip iron sights go straight to the dot, otherwise your wasting money
And if the glass breaks, or the dot quits?
@@jhutch1470 I mean sure if your in the military you could make that argument. But for most everyone else, a quality optic isn’t going to die if you change the battery once a year, and keep spares with you. (I keep back ups in my pistol grip, range bag, and others). If you buy a quality optic, you’re likely not to break it that easy. And if you do, what makes you think the iron sights wouldn’t also be broke?. Js. Or bent? And if your within say 100yrds, you can easily still make hits without any optic or sight.. sooo... for the average plinker, or cop, back up irons sights just aren’t a necessity. That’s my opinion. You don’t have to agree, but I bet you wouldn’t let me shoot at you with no sights what so ever, just using reference points like the top of receiver for example (like a bead sight on a old shotgun). I truly believe back up irons would have been more necessary a decade or two ago. When optics didn’t have the 20k-60k hour battery life, with solid mounting solutions.. the optics are more robust then ever. I just think the military mindset that has been prevalent for decades of “gotta have back up irons “ is a little dramatic. If your that worried about it, I wanna know. Do you carry a spare BCG? What about a spare FCG? Most would say no. But they would tell you, you need back up irons sights that you’ll likely never use. Definitely more likely to break a firing pin or extractor, then a Aimpoint T2 or Eotech for example.. that’s all I’m saying.. I just think the importance of it is way over blown.. :) it’s almost like running two flashlights. One could go dead or break? But if your running quality equipment the chances are, you’ll just be adding weight with a second light more then anything.
@@goinhot9133
So we take the change the dot doesn't quit and not have a backup plan? Got it.
@@jhutch1470 can you at least try to make sense? What part of it do you not understand? Carry a spare battery? Yes. If your optic is so weak it breaks from a simple fall, buy better gear. If the optic would break, why do you think a smaller piece of medal behind it wouldn’t either? What’s more likely to happen, break your optic or break your gun/lose total functionality of firearm.? Are you making the argument you should have back up irons for war? Or for your plinker? Life is all about risk vs reward.. idk you, but chances are, you likely never broke a high end optic. Funny enough, I’ve broke more “iron sights” then I have quality optics. If your to stupid to have a battery changing schedule insuring your batteries are always good. That’s piss poor planning for a guy who thinks he need two sets of sights, and probably two flash lights and two bipods. If your not in the military, and you buy good gear and keep up maintenance on your stuff. A secondary set of sights is pointless. Honestly I think the solution is a optic mount that has a rear sight made into the optic mount itself. Or let me guess, that will break too with the optic, but a dedicated rear flip up sight can never be broken. Also I think it’s worth noting, most people use magpul plastic flip ups for a secondary sight. Soooooooo yeah apparently you think that would never break, but your optic will?. Gotcha. Once again, the average person doesn’t need it. Buy a good optic, change the darn batteries and you’re good to go.
@@goinhot9133 to each their own.