When is it "too" many accessories?

Jan 2009
1,684
0
s. greenlake *****
yours looks pretty clean..

tacticool can definitely get to the retarded-overkill stage.

3738609065_d6639db473.jpg


tacticoolAR15.jpg


3way.JPG



LMTA.JPG



tOOManyLights3.jpg


tOOManyLights1.jpg


tacticool-ar-15-1024x485.jpg








ha haaaa
cf47c0ac16edf62398ba6f9b3cb6aa6d.jpg


t206400_tacticool-maverick-nerf-gun-700x616.jpg
 
Jan 2010
472
0
Bend, Or.
That one isn't bad looking at all. I definitely wouldn't add much more unless you want optics. Are you planning on doing much with the camera though?
 
Sep 2011
24
0
Shoreline, WA
I'm in the video production industry, so the camera is mostly for that, But if you flip the camera around, you can examine your stock weld, ect.
 
May 2011
288
0
NW Quadrant WA State
When you have to install a tripod with wheels on it just to transport the weapon you've reached the limit. Until then keep on "accessorizing".

BTW, can I get your battery business? With all those lights I could make a good living.
 
May 2011
255
0
Woodinville WA
Personal opinion alert! Well for a defense carbine, anything beyond safety and anything that isn't critical for, I can't believe I'm going to use something I heard Nutnfancy say :redface:... POU (philosophy of use) is too much. For me it would be a defense weapon, so my list is as follows:

Light is important. Shooting accurately is important with an "analog backup". Being able to carry it is important. How you solve the above three is up to you based on your expected use. Anything else is a luxury. Doesn't mean it's not useful or desireable, but it's a luxury.

So great iron sights, AND something beyond that, again based on how you intend to use it. Scope. Red dot. Laser. Pick one for your expected use. You have two beyond Iron? Luxury. Again, doesn't mean it's not useful or desireable, but it's a luxury.

Light? There's an old saying: One light is no lights, two lights is one. I actually agree with that one. They don't both need to be mounted at the same time though :laugh: But I have a second, identical lighting setup for my primary long gun. For my pistol I have a mounted light, and a Surefire handheld with that whole "combat ring" design for secure two hand use.

Lastly sling. Again based on what your expected use is.

So for me, your gun is lacking a light, and a precision sighting system. I wouldn't ever want or need a camera on my gun. But if a camera is important for your POU, and in your case, pro video production is obviously important, it's a must have! Again if you need it, it's not too much! It already has great iron sights. I just can't seem to get comfortable with vertical grips. That's probably just me though, as everybody seems to love them.

Again, personal opinion based on how I'm planning to use my weapons.
 
May 2011
288
0
NW Quadrant WA State
Putting all those lights on a firearm is great. One question though, what do you do when the batteries go dead? Test them often enough and they surely will be depleted when needed.

That's one thing I hate about the pressure switches. Can too easily be activated when the firearm is stored in a case or laid down somewhere like a vehicle trunk or behind a seat.
 
Jan 2009
1,684
0
s. greenlake *****
This one doesn't belong here! Okay, 2 lights is overkill, but other than that, it's pretty clean!:top:

Meh.. drum magazine/aimpoint/light A / light B /forgrip/Supressor

Is it a zombie gun? What's the point of 90 rnds and 2 flashlights plus a supressor?

You can quietly shoot 90 rounds in the dark while your potential enemy can see where you are but can't hear you?


All that but where's the BUIS?? I guess when the battery dies in the red dot, you could throw that ginormous mag at them?


:nana:
 
May 2011
255
0
Woodinville WA
Meh.. drum magazine/aimpoint/light A / light B /forgrip/Supressor

Is it a zombie gun? What's the point of 90 rnds and 2 flashlights plus a supressor?

You can quietly shoot 90 rounds in the dark while your potential enemy can see where you are but can't hear you?


All that but where's the BUIS?? I guess when the battery dies in the red dot, you could throw that ginormous mag at them?


:nana:

Umm... I think it's a big boy toy for playtime. The point of 90 rounds is fun... :nana: back at ya!

suppressor? Ever shoot a gun inside the house? The supressor will also reduce the blinding flash. It's missing iron sights, and I can't use vert grips. But I still think it doesn't belong with the funny ones it was grouped with.
 
Sep 2011
24
0
Shoreline, WA
My philosophy, If you cant use irons, dont use the gun. Anything past irons range I am using my bolt action. Something to think about though, camera is handy in defense situation if you need evidence in court :)
 
May 2011
288
0
NW Quadrant WA State
My philosophy, If you cant use irons, dont use the gun. Anything past irons range I am using my bolt action. Something to think about though, camera is handy in defense situation if you need evidence in court :)

And then when that day came, the batteries were dead:mad:
 
Jan 2010
472
0
Bend, Or.
Meh, I can shoot my Irons just fine (first year I owned my AR I only used Iron sights) but I really want to change it up with an aimpoint pro.
 
Nov 2009
463
0
WA
My philosophy, If you cant use irons, dont use the gun. Anything past irons range I am using my bolt action. Something to think about though, camera is handy in defense situation if you need evidence in court :)

Everyone should be able to use Irons (especially Eotech owners because those fail a lot), but no one should have to. They're great for battling russians streaming through the Fulda Gap on a nice sunny afternoon though.

Tried the camera on the gun thing. Lots of pics of the floor followed by fast shots of the target and more floor. We found if we're following SOP's the footage is actually complete ****. Helmet cams worked much better becuase then the viewer actually sees what you see and the footage leading up to and just after the shooting are immensly important. Much more useful during training as well, cheekweld and **** didn't mean as much to us as making sure each guy was digging their corner and covering their area instead of looking at the shiny ****. I know not everyone wears a helmet so this may not work for most people but think about a different perspective rather than the muzzle.
 
Last edited:
Sep 2011
24
0
Shoreline, WA
Everyone should be able to use Irons (especially Eotech owners because those fail a lot), but no one should have to. They're great for battling russians streaming through the Fulda Gap on a nice sunny afternoon though.

Tried the camera on the gun thing. Lots of pics of the floor followed by fast shots of the target and more floor. We found if we're following SOP's the footage is actually complete ****. Helmet cams worked much better becuase then the viewer actually sees what you see and the footage leading up to and just after the shooting are immensly important. Much more useful during training as well, cheekweld and **** didn't mean as much to us as making sure each guy was digging their corner and covering their area instead of looking at the shiny ****. I know not everyone wears a helmet so this may not work for most people but think about a different perspective rather than the muzzle.

They have headband mounts and hat mounts, but helmets keep stuff out of your brain :top:
 
Jan 2009
845
0
Renton, WA
Everyone should be able to use Irons (especially Eotech owners because those fail a lot), but no one should have to. They're great for battling russians streaming through the Fulda Gap on a nice sunny afternoon though.

Eotechs fail a lot? Since when?

I haz Troy Ind backup irons though, and can use them.
 
Jan 2009
1,684
0
s. greenlake *****
Umm... I think it's a big boy toy for playtime. The point of 90 rounds is fun... :nana: back at ya!

suppressor? Ever shoot a gun inside the house? The supressor will also reduce the blinding flash. It's missing iron sights, and I can't use vert grips. But I still think it doesn't belong with the funny ones it was grouped with.

so your gonna "big boy toy" shoot 90 rounds inside your house with a supressor?

lol.. that was kinda my point.

Supressor is cool, 90 rnd drums are nearly pointless (great at the gravel pit and an old fridge).. if you get used to shooting them you'll need to pull a wagon to keep all the extras in..

whatev.. it wasn't as funny.. but for me it looks like it was setup by a retard who got his first AR and wanted all the "cool ****" on there.
 
May 2011
255
0
Woodinville WA
so your gonna "big boy toy" shoot 90 rounds inside your house with a supressor?

lol.. that was kinda my point.

Supressor is cool, 90 rnd drums are nearly pointless (great at the gravel pit and an old fridge).. if you get used to shooting them you'll need to pull a wagon to keep all the extras in..

whatev.. it wasn't as funny.. but for me it looks like it was setup by a retard who got his first AR and wanted all the "cool ****" on there.

I'm sure we'd both agree it's missing the most important thing... Freakin' Iron Sights!!!!!
 
Jan 2009
845
0
Renton, WA
I'm kinda of a K.I.S.S guy myself. My 'zombie' AR has en Eotech sight (Troy BUIS) Magpul 2 to 1 point sling, and that's it. Yeah it has little stuff like a Magpul CTR stock and MIAD grip (holds extra batteries for the Eotech) but no tacticool add-ons. I've tried vert grips and angled grips and just don't like the feel of them. I do have a light & mount, but don't keep it on at all times. I'm thinking a QD mount for the light would be a better setup.

I have a handgun with a laser and hand-held flashlight for 'bumps in the night'. If I'm clearing rooms solo with a rifle, I'm doing it wrong and putting myself at risk. I'll hunker down and let the boys in blue do that.

Well, unless it's zombies, in which case the AR and 200 rounds of pre-loaded mags are at the ready and easy enough to get to.
 
Top