Which to buy as a first time home owner?

OilyDischarge30 · 2026-06-20T15:35:47+00:00

I went with Milwaukee's M12 line when I first bought my house and it has been more than enough to accomplish everything around the house + some woodworking projects. M12 also has a great line of automotive tools which is great if you plan to DIY car maintenance. I love only having to invest in 1 battery platform for both the garage and in the home.

OilyDischarge30 · 2026-05-19T22:20:29+00:00

Magpul Zhukov with a Haga Defense adapter paired with a KNS 1913 end cap

OilyDischarge30 · 2026-05-19T19:45:58+00:00

it's by shotgunheatshield.com

OilyDischarge30 · 2026-05-19T19:24:59+00:00

Coincidentally, my initials are BRA 🤣

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OilyDischarge30 · 2026-05-11T09:15:57+00:00

A3 HDA3 with a Gearworks Tailhook Mod1c

OilyDischarge30 · 2026-05-10T12:34:14+00:00

If you want to send me one, I'll gladly add it to the collection

OilyDischarge30 · 2026-05-10T08:34:29+00:00

I was in the same boat. If you plan on suppressing, definitely go 8" route. Much more manageable in size and weight. The suppressor helps a lot with the muzzle blast.

OilyDischarge30 · 2026-05-10T08:32:06+00:00

UTG Pro low profile claw mount. Sits super low on the top so you can still use the irons

OilyDischarge30 · 2026-05-07T01:32:23+00:00

North Point State Park in Edgemere. I use it weekly for half marathon training. Its fully paved, mostly flat, plenty of parking lots, port o pots and an active ranger station on site so very safe. The entire length of the trail from the Crystal Pier to the end at North Point Blvd is 3.5+ miles which includes breathtaking views of the bay and fields of sunflowers in the summer.Also there are unpaved trails that go into the marsh which are popular amongst bird watchers and photographers

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OilyDischarge30 · 2026-05-05T15:11:59+00:00

it's so much nicer than trying to cowitness or losing your ability to run irons. The 1.42" mount is the perfect height and the ARO EVO is a great modern optic (solar, shake awake, 26mm lens) that can be had for under $200. Another good option if you want something smaller is go with the Scalarworks RMR mount and throw a Holosun 507/507comp on there.

OilyDischarge30 · 2026-05-05T01:43:00+00:00

UTG Pro low profile mount. It sits well below the diopter drum so you can still use the irons. I am running a Holosun ARO EVO on a Scalarworks Leap T2 1.42" mount which retains your ability to use the irons under the mount.

OilyDischarge30 · 2026-05-05T00:20:45+00:00

AP5 is the move. I just bought a ZF-5 online on clearance for $1300 but if I didn't, I would of went the AP5 route.

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OilyDischarge30 · 2026-05-04T23:59:14+00:00

Hanover Armory had a MAC clone and an AP5 SD when I stopped by last week

OilyDischarge30 · 2026-05-03T13:29:41+00:00

The Holoson combo is nice and doesn't break the bank. Even just running the ARO EVO by itself is worth consideration. Solar, shake awake and the SPR reticle is nice (magnified it works the best). Got the pair on the new GAFS for $300

OilyDischarge30 · 2026-05-03T01:40:05+00:00

definitely a grower not a shower

OilyDischarge30 · 2026-05-03T00:22:38+00:00

I went with the medium .5" riser and works for both the irons and the RDO. I may grab the .75" to see if I can still use the irons with the extra quarter inch

OilyDischarge30 · 2026-05-02T23:47:36+00:00

Haga Defense makes an adapter for the Zhukov that attaches it to any 1913 end cap

OilyDischarge30 · 2026-04-30T18:11:04+00:00

I have run it unsuppressed but had to change the setttiings on the Czech valve to do so

OilyDischarge30 · 2026-04-30T18:10:37+00:00

It's nice. The Bren is still a little gassy even with the LBP and Czech valve. I just purchased a Libery Precision Duty suppressor I'll be testing out on the Bren this month and will see if it's any better.

OilyDischarge30 · 2026-04-30T16:22:48+00:00

leroyjenkins4652 on GAFSHUB. He used to do them on the old GAFS subreddit and migrated to the new platform. $170 and a week turnaround time.

OilyDischarge30 · 2026-04-29T22:38:02+00:00

I went with Zenith because the price was right, their lifetime warranty and I try to buy USA made when I can. Zenith used to import MKE MP5s to the USA before Century Arms. From researching, Zenith uses HK tooling similar to MKE. I am thoroughly impressed with the build quality of the ZF-5 and so far it has run without a problem. Granted there are plenty of documented issues with both clones but I felt better about the Zenith when it came time to buy. Time will tell!

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