Finally got the optic in, new build is now complete!
Posted Sep 6, 2018, 10:54 PM UTC
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This is my complete (for now) M&P Sport II build.
Rifle: S&W M&P Sport II (duh)
Rail: XTS Quad rail (usually about $40 at Academy Sports)
Optic: used Trijicon RX01 reflex sight (tritium getting a little faint with age).
Grip: A used Grip Pod that I've had since I was in the Army.
All in I'm about ~$565 in it for this build.
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As soon as I saw that grip pod I KNEW you had to have kept it from the military. Essential kickstand for when you dropped your gear.
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Too true lol.
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You should list the parts/brands and where they were purchased. What kind of upper, lower, and barrel did you use?
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The base rifle is a S&W MP Sport II. Added on a XTS quad rail with a used Trijicon RX01 reflex sight, and finally my GripPod from back in my Army days.
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Ooooh. Sorry. I assumed it was built from scratch. Love the trijicon. Is this your first or do you have others?
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I've had other AR's in the past, but had to get rid of them. This is my first build since I got out of the Army. Plan on keeping it for a long time, prolly gonna upgrade it more over time.
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How's the reticle in low light? i love the idea of these unpowered reflex sights but worry about losing it in low light or having it wash out in too much light.
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The tritium is getting pretty old in this one, but its still usable in the dark. There are also polarizers to help with washout in low light situations as well.
I got this for 125 bucks and for that its a freaking steal imo.
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125 is really good. if it's still under warranty you can see about getting the tritium replaced.
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I think Trijicon will replace it even if it isn’t in warranty, you just have to pay like 200 bucks.
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Is that optic lower 1/3 or absolute co-witness?
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lower 1/3 with the standard A2 post and the Magpul rear sight.
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Ok thanks
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Be a lot cooler if you’d get a carry handle and then mount that optic on it like the IDF does.
I’m trying to live vicariously through you.
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haha, maybe in another build.
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Haha complete. I remember when I thought I knew what that word meant
Same dude. Now I want to upgrade the grip and stock, maybe a new trigger. But this will have to do for now as my little one is due at the end of the month.
Congrats on your expensive new baby. The kid too.
Haha thanks. Yeah the trick was waiting in an optic in my price range with all the baby stuff. That stuff ain’t cheap!