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KinnyLee

ghentry wrote:So you are a leftie KinneyLee?

Right handed here. I can see how it seems like I'm left handed by my description. I'm just saying that I never had a .223 brass hit me.

KinnyLee

ghentry wrote:So you're suggesting "his and hers" rifles? Fine with me, but I doubt I could slide that by the budget committee .

What about the brass deflectors they sell. Do they work well?

I've never had a hot brass from a AR15 hit me. The AR itself has a little deflector that helps deflect brass away from your arm, torso, etc...

KinnyLee

Here is a pretty good website that will give you some ideas.

http://www.sogarmory.com/default.aspx

KinnyLee

ghentry wrote:Does anyone know what the "Dominator" EOT mount accomplishes, and is it necessary for mounting an EOT?

That looks like an adapter that eliminates the carrying handle while retaining the rear sight.

KinnyLee

ghentry wrote:Kinny... Doesn't that put the red dot too high on the rifle?

Actually no. The adaptor pushes the red dot forward and lowers it. It is not as low as the the rail itself on the upper, but it lowers it just enough for you to co-witness your red dot with your iron sights.

KinnyLee

The one on the left has the adaptor mounted on the carrying handle for the red-dot

KinnyLee

ghentry wrote:So would you rather have the detachable carry handle with the built in rear sight, or just have the flat top with an added rear sight?

I would have a flat top with an added rear sight. Some red dots will let you use the iron sights as "co-witness" and it's pretty quick way to make sure your red dot is zeroed in. Aimpoint will let you do that. EOTECHs won't. If you decided on a carrying handle, there is also a adaptor that goes on top of your handle and it moves your red dot sight forward.

KinnyLee

ghentry wrote:I'm trying to see if I can afford to build one of these. What I know I want so far is:

16" Chromy Moly Lined Barrel
4 or 6 Position Collapsible Stock
Mid-Length Handguard

I want my wife to enjoy shooting it also, and she doesn't like iron sights. She either wants a red dot or scope on it. I'd like to be able to shoot it with and without optics. My question is what combination of components will give me the best bang for my buck?

1. Do I go for the flat-top and add on a BUIS?
2. If I get the flat-top, will I be able to mount a scope or red dot as is, or would I need to purchase something else?
3. Do I get a detachable tactical carry handle?

There are so many options, I'm having a real problem getting a handle on what the final cost would be.

Thanks for your help

Well, at the Pasadena Gunshow last week, I've seen 2 Rock River Arms AR15s with your description (A3/flatop, fixed front sight, EOTECH 552, 16" barrel, and collapsable stock) for around $1100 at the AJC Sportshop booth. Minus the EOTECH 552 which is around $400 - $450 or so, the rifle alone without the carrying handle would be around $650 - $700.
It is highly advisable that you have some sort of a BUIS. Unless you have a $1200 ACOG, anything electronics can and will fail.
And as for the carrying handle. It's up to you, but the only AR of mine that has one is the A3 and that's because it comes with the rifle. It's good to practice your iron sights on.

KinnyLee

What would you like to know? If I know the answers, I'll be happy to give them to you.

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