Things Every AR Owner Should Own

[TFrankMac]

Hey everyone,

I'm new to the AR world and was wondering if there is a go-to list of sorts of accessories or tools that every owner should have. Anything and everything that you guys find useful would be appreciated.

Thanks

[arjohnson]

Mags and lots of ammo for starters.

[dieselgeek]

Mags and lots of ammo for starters.

I like this idea!


Also a PLAN.

[bac0nfat]

Magpul pmags.
Front sight adjustment tool
Cleaning kit
Stripper clip "spoons" or whatever you want to call them
A GOOD sling. Check out urban ERT slings
Obviously tons of ammo

What are you using it for? Competition, plinking, zombie apocalypse? That will determine what else you need. But everything above is mandatory.

[animalmother85]

Also a PLAN.

Elaborate.


Gas rings, extractor springs, extra bolt, miscellaneous parts (can usually be found in packs on brownells, etc.), punch set, barrel nut wrench (usually found with other tools are part of it), channel locks, an assortment of hammers, lock tite (various colors), torque wrench, various wrenches and screw drivers, lubricants.

[Jay_Cunningham]

Things Every AR Owner Should Own

A receipt for a carbine training course from a reputable instructor.

[animalmother85]

A receipt for a carbine training course from a reputable instructor.

or a 1059/dd214/certificate of completion/achievement.

[39flathead]

Here are a few things I keep around, other things you will find along the way:

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/sid=1..._15_Spring_Kit
http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/sid=1.../AR_15_Pin_Kit
Or this is even better, probably everything you might ever need:
http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=3...IELD_PARTS_KIT

and this if you plan on doing your own repairs/mods:
http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/sid=1..._15_Multi_Tool

As for goodies, I could not do without a Hogue grip, and I like the KNS Precision push button take down/pivot pins.

Here is a free wish book:
http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/sid=4.../AR_15_Catalog

I only put links to Brownells since I have the stock numbers handy, these parts can be found many other places as well, when it comes to AR parts & accessories, it pays to shop around.
Some good places are:
http://www.aimsurplus.com
http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php
http://dsgarms.com
http://www.centerfiresystems.com
http://www.makosecurity.com
http://blackrifleworks.com/index.php
http://www.midwestindustriesinc.com

And thousands of others...

Good luck.

[TFrankMac]

Magpul pmags.
Front sight adjustment tool
Cleaning kit
Stripper clip "spoons" or whatever you want to call them
A GOOD sling. Check out urban ERT slings
Obviously tons of ammo

What are you using it for? Competition, plinking, zombie apocalypse? That will determine what else you need. But everything above is mandatory.

Thanks. Sounds like a good rundown to me Just using it for target/plinking mostly.

[TFrankMac]

A receipt for a carbine training course from a reputable instructor.

Haha duly noted. Already looking for carbine classes around here. A bit hard to find however....