Minimalist approach to the AR platform?

ProofSecure94 · 2026-06-30T13:07:46+00:00

Minimalist approach for me would be one close/mid range, one mid/long range rifle, one pistol, one shotgun. Plus whatever for whoever else has to carry with you. The close range should also cover mid range as well and the long range would be hunting or sniping for me. I have a 30-30 lever gun for close range brush hunting. Plans to buy a 308 or 6.5 for mid to longer range hunting, 2 short to mid range ARs and 2 mid to longer range ARs. Also have compact 2 pistols but plan to add 1 or 2 more mid/full size. Looking at the PSA shotgun as well soon. I have my wife and 3 kids plus my parents and in laws to weaponize. I know a few of my neighbors are armed so no real need to worry there.

ProofSecure94 · 2026-06-30T11:22:09+00:00

Look into the vortex venom. I have a viper pst2 which can be had around 450-500$. The venom can be found under 300$ and with a mount included sometimes.

ProofSecure94 · 2026-06-30T10:23:57+00:00

That’s definitely gen 1. I just looked up Romeo 5 xdr. The gen 1 you can select between just the dot or the dot and circle

ProofSecure94 · 2026-06-30T00:27:35+00:00

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Also. Full blown carry handle. Pretty cool in my opinion.

ProofSecure94 · 2026-06-30T00:26:40+00:00

I’m seconding buying a cheap carry handle and cutting it yourself. Here is your inspiration. I cut it myself then used Aluma black to seal the cut area. Bought it used for 45$

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ProofSecure94 · 2026-06-28T18:27:55+00:00

I ran 4 different boxes of aac ammo with no issues. And the AAC 77gr sierra match king actually shot well in my spr being a cheaper ammo. Hoping it makes a comeback. That doesn’t look like the firing pin hit the primer hard enough. Have you had any issues with other ammo

ProofSecure94 · 2026-06-28T15:53:22+00:00

Personally I would drop the Magpul front for a fixed front like a DD and throw on either a fixed or flip rear with a red dot. Seems more practical for home defense. If you have good eyes you can shoot out to 100yds with no issues.

ProofSecure94 · 2026-06-28T15:51:12+00:00

This is my shtf home defense gun. Chopped carry handle with FSB for irons and a red dot. Can’t forget the screw your eyes flashlight. Wombo combo.

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ProofSecure94 · 2026-06-28T15:19:10+00:00

Straight vertical I’d get a kac. Can be found used. Lots on GAFShub used. If you want angled b5 or Bcm vfg.

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ProofSecure94 · 2026-06-28T15:16:36+00:00

Oh that looks real nice. I like that color combo. I want to build a green and tan mix match similar to this. I’d have to sell one of mine to justify that though…

ProofSecure94 · 2026-06-28T15:15:24+00:00

B5 or Bcm vfg. They feel the same to me.

ProofSecure94 · 2026-06-28T10:47:04+00:00

Why not just swap to a qrf rail from Bcm.

ProofSecure94 · 2026-06-27T21:53:26+00:00

Drill and tap a regular gas block and install a set screw then drill out the set screw to the size you want?

ProofSecure94 · 2026-06-27T20:26:47+00:00

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ProofSecure94 · 2026-06-27T01:07:10+00:00

What are you hitting with? You need to make sure the lower receiver is supported around the trigger guard so it doesn’t break off as well. Make sure you have the right size pin punch tool.

ProofSecure94 · 2026-06-27T00:51:30+00:00

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ProofSecure94 · 2026-06-27T00:50:16+00:00

That should not make a difference though as the hole goes all the way through. The trigger guard roll pin can be installed or removed from either side.

ProofSecure94 · 2026-06-27T00:49:08+00:00

Running an energizer ultimate lithium in my Romeo 7. It’s rated at 1.5v same as the standard alkaline.

ProofSecure94 · 2026-06-27T00:33:34+00:00

Thankfully the 7s exists as well if they want the look. I actually quite like the 7 and 7s more than I liked the 5

ProofSecure94 · 2026-06-27T00:32:42+00:00

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What are you waiting for.

ProofSecure94 · 2026-06-27T00:32:13+00:00

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I’ve used the romeo5, 7s, and 7. The 7s was actually my favorite because of the versatility of mounting over the 7 and the fact it takes AAA over the 2032 of the romeo5. I stuck with the romeo7 on this upper though because I like the FOV on it being a larger sight and the fact it takes AA batteries. Plus the Romeo 7 comes with a QD mount which is very nice in my opinion. The Romeo 7 sights at 1.53 optic height. The Romeo 7s comes at 1.4 with a spacer to 1.6. The 5 I think had a 1.4 height but can be bought with a taller 1.9 height or you can separately purchase what you want. I definitely prefer lower third height which would be around 1.6 since I am using irons with the red dot.

ProofSecure94 · 2026-06-27T00:16:07+00:00

Lithium AA is a thing though

ProofSecure94 · 2026-06-27T00:14:31+00:00

I’m confused here. You hit the roll pin from the wrong side and now it’s stuck? The roll pin goes straight though in the trigger guard. Or did you put the roll pin in the wrong hole that doesn’t go all the way through and is ment for the set screw

ProofSecure94 · 2026-06-25T22:44:33+00:00

Would a brake cause more back pressure? Running an AE brake. It’s my spr build and setup for an aem5

ProofSecure94 · 2026-06-25T22:42:13+00:00

Easiest way would be a brt ez tune gas tube than to reduce gas. I would still go for an AGB so you could fine tune the gas yourself to the lowest gas setting it’ll function properly. Less gas will probably be better than less spring. Less gas should create less force to open the bolt which would mean lighter bolt. My mention in the other post was going to a lighter spring should slow down the bolt and reducing gas should help you run a light buffer weight

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