Wasted money a few times. Buy once, cry once is the way.

@sawtoothtactical404

3 ай бұрын

Yep. Me too. That's how I've learned my lesson.

@BB-yh5rd

3 ай бұрын

I like the approach of the video that often saving money is more expensive. Given that I'm not a world class shooter, fundamentally I'm a pretty good shooter as I've shot a lot since taking hunters' safety as part of a merit badge in 1982 in 6th grade, but there is a noticeable diminishing returns going from good, solid, quality, reliable to high end for me personally. Don't get me wrong, there are times where something is so cool that it's kind of fun just to have it but I've never been happy when I get really cheap on something and end up getting what I should have bought in the first place. Geisselle is a very good example of that.

@effu9375

2 ай бұрын

❤ I bought a tenicor holster and belt....expensive but buy once cry once.

@GideonMagoh

2 ай бұрын

So true

@elbino413

2 сағат бұрын

That motto has made me cry many of times 😢

People waste dollars trying to save dimes.

@sawtoothtactical404

3 ай бұрын

Exactly!

@runnersm8

Ай бұрын

That’s exactly what the US government does.

@kanaancross317

4 сағат бұрын

While I will never go buy a Daniel defense I would be willing to build one that is made with equal parts.

@kanaancross317

4 сағат бұрын

@@runnersm8yeah, my Aero ar15 seems to work a lot better than the m4 I was issued in the Marines. Also way more accurate

The heart and soul of an AR is the barrel and BCG. Spend a little more on both of those. Everything else is personal preference. Period.

@sawtoothtactical404

3 ай бұрын

That is true.

@512productions3

3 ай бұрын

I'd add trigger in there. A cleaner break makes for easier repeatability for muscle memory. Beyond that, I agree most other stuff in the 2A community is overpriced hype

@almaadams3631

3 ай бұрын

​​@@512productions3Yes:I would put trigger and barrel first. Unless you are working on an ultra light, tuned rifle; bolt carriers are usually all the same. I gotta say as well; I have become a JP captured spring snob in my old age. I can throw it in my PWS 11" 762X39, the 2A/Oden works light weight build and a 40sw Banshee. Must be voodoo!

@M4forEveryone

3 ай бұрын

You said "Spend a little more" as if spending more money is equal to higher quality. In some cases that is correct, but that's definitely not the rule. A $150 Roscoe barrel will shoot 2-3 MOA (depending on ammo) for a much higher round count than a $500-$900 Proof barrel will.

@gikhristkhuugzairs5755

3 ай бұрын

Bcg?

Id say that one of the best things you can do is buy something less expensive first, test what you like and dont like (optics etc) and then from there save and buy something nice. That way you know what you want and also have a backup rifle.

@sawtoothtactical404

2 ай бұрын

I can agree with that. In fact, that's basically what I did...

@universallaw8850

2 ай бұрын

Good advice

@MrColtnutz

10 күн бұрын

Why spend on something that will be replaced? I always buy top quality everything. Buy once. Same as any tool, buy the best.

I’ve wasted so much money buying cheap AR15’s about 5 years ago I stopped. Now I have 4 really nice AR’s. And couldn’t be happier! The upgrades you do are the same ones I do because I need that extra reliability and speed!

@sawtoothtactical404

3 ай бұрын

Yep. I've realized that quality is more important than quantity.

@riconh3llz666

2 ай бұрын

What are the 4 AR’s that you have?

@steemerxaxon1643

2 ай бұрын

Name the CHEAP ONES ..... & NAME THE HIGH DOLLAR ONES

@CR67

Ай бұрын

IDK. BCA is about the cheapest stuff out there. I strip mine down and rebuild them, and have been pretty happy with the results. If you aren't going to rebuild them, PSA is a damn good low tier company. I have only had one warranty issue, and they stood by their promise. Yeah, there are some high end uppers with cool piston systems and such, but, I am pretty happy knowing I can replace any part off the shelf.

Magic prepper was correct with a lot of that stuff! Especially the MilSpec trigger for new shooters. They should learn the basics with a Milspec trigger first

Build your own and use quality parts. 🤷🏾‍♂️

@sawtoothtactical404

3 ай бұрын

Exactly!

@yeshua1176

3 ай бұрын

This☝️

@Moderndaycowboy74

3 ай бұрын

I think you're right if you know what you're doing but I spent $2200 building an AR using high quality parts. I then bought a $2400 ADM UIC mod 2 and it's way better than my build lol

@toviyahisrael3322

3 ай бұрын

Building an AR is pretty easy especially when you use proper torque settings lock tight when needed. Use good and bcg

@toviyahisrael3322

3 ай бұрын

Oops and a good barrel ☝🏾

It’s also important to know why you buy certain guns. Some guns are just for fun and some are serious tools. Treat each accordingly. Not every gun needs an aimpoint/eotech

@sawtoothtactical404

2 ай бұрын

Very good point!

Great points. The only caveat I would make is don’t spend money on rifle upgrades that keep you from buying ammo or taking classes.

@sawtoothtactical404

3 ай бұрын

That is a good point. Actually going out and using your stuff is more important that just spending money on upgrades, but if you can afford to shoot, I don't think there's anything wrong with setting up your gear exactly how you want it.

This is by far the BEST video explanation of the concept. I really learned a lot and your reasons and explanations were informative and logical. So many on KZread are confusing the commercialism of the 2A movement, and their investment into a particular brand, with pure logical reasons of do or don’t.

Brother, love how quick you are with your content. I had some of the same thoughts watching that video. Keep up the good content.

By magpul’s own verbage….the gen 3 pmag is a more robust (thicker) construction. My lil bit of advice is this…if your weapon only runs on 1 type of magazine….its not the mags….its the weapon. Check your mag catch setup and make sure it’s up to spec. I only run usgi or pmag. But they both snap in tightly. And work flawlessly…and always fill your mags. If it can’t take all 30…or won’t stay with bolt forward fully loaded, you need to check your weapon tolerance.

@sawtoothtactical404

3 ай бұрын

I agree and I've never had an issue filling my mags up to the 30 round capacity.

@jasongaudreau2075

3 ай бұрын

@@sawtoothtactical404 I have had some pop loose when fully loaded and inserted with the bolt closed. But, that was confirmed as “sissy wrist” insertions…but sometimes you just gotta push against it to see if she lets ya in!

@Halldog7

2 ай бұрын

It is policy at my LE agency that we only load our magazines to 28 rounds lol

@jasongaudreau2075

2 ай бұрын

@@Halldog7 wow! All my mil friends laughed and said…capacity is 30…it says so right on it!!!

@Halldog7

2 ай бұрын

@@jasongaudreau2075 Yeah, our SWAT commander is former USMC Special Operations and he tells us 28. If I remember correctly, it is because 30 can cause issues with the mag fully seating into the weapon when the bolt is forward. Some shit like that.

Some people depending on circumstances can't "buy once, cry once"

@UnlegitMedia

3 ай бұрын

Yeah I thought that before. Putting at least $20 away every week and actually waiting will go a long way. I bought my first “gucci” rifle while making $13 an hour and taking care of my kid. I took time, but I stayed patient until I was able to get what I actually wanted.

@sumblakdude9

3 ай бұрын

​@@UnlegitMedia there are circumstances to where someone can't wait several weeks, months and need something to protect them and their family now not later

@texasyall948

3 ай бұрын

You make a way. Find work. I’ve done it on child support and bills to pay. So that’s bullshit lol respectfully. 🍻

@sumblakdude9

3 ай бұрын

@@texasyall948 its not its real life. Single mom ex-boyfriend goes crazy and threatens hes going to kill her. She don't have time to wait 6 months. There are literally documented cases of women that were killed during mandatory waiting period to get a gun for protection. Respectfully

@sawtoothtactical404

3 ай бұрын

If you get into this and actually want nice stuff, you can make it happen. You can also get a cheaper gun first to have something, just like I did and then upgrade from there, but it'll end up costing more in the long run.

As a cross eye dominant shooter who shoots left handed personally when he said don’t swap the safety my mind was blown.

You have to learn what's important. That depends on each build. I spend it on the BCG, trigger, buffer spring , barrel & optics. The rest are standard mil spec. For long guns barrel, trigger & optics.

@sawtoothtactical404

Ай бұрын

Those are definitely the parts you don't want to cheap out on.

You are correct I have a bunch of crap myself that I need to either throw away or giveaway. I would also add the Larue MBT trigger to the mix. You used to be able to find those for $89 on sale.

@paythesnucka4100

2 ай бұрын

Giveaway.... hello sir I'm a broke young man getting my start I saved up and got my first AR from PSA , keep me in mind if your wanting to sell or give anything away

I gotta tell you. I really love following you. You speak the truth without having an agenda. Thank you for what you do.

@Mike_Ferguson

Ай бұрын

I second that!

My biggest regret is cheap red dots. I started with a few $40 ones and you can not see them during the day. Started getting $100 ones still, it's not great. So now I have $400 worth of cheap red dots I will not use. I could have 1 pretty nice scope for that 400.

@sawtoothtactical404

2 ай бұрын

That's exactly right. Those are the kinds of lessons I've learned along the way, too.

@BrianEthridge-wg6ko

6 күн бұрын

I did not make that same mistake thanks to comments like yours I really appreciate that. I was going to try some of the cheap ones and thanks for reading things like this I've even got cameras on my pistols.

I've got a small collection of things I thought I needed, but just didn't work out-so I'll just hand on to it all. I concur on the charging handle and a few other things that I'm glad I spent a few extra bucks on - learned that the hard way!

@sawtoothtactical404

3 ай бұрын

I had to learn the hard way, as well.

When gun culture convinces you that only premium level stuff is able to handle what you put it through, then you will drink the Koolade and buy once cry once..... However once you see from 1st hand experience that $100 handguards take all the same abuse as the $400 handguards, you'll reconsider. Once you see that a half decent forged receiver set will do nearly everything that extremely overpriced billet receiver sets do without adding extra weight, you'll reconsider. Once you realize a half decent mil-spec trigger after it's broken in will shoot every bit as fast and accurate, you'll reconsider. Once you realize that a $100 barrel shoots almost as accurate as barrels 5X more with the cheap ammo you shoot with, you'll reconsider..... I can go on and on and on. The point is, "Buy once cry once" is a saying and a mentality pushed by easily manipulated consumers that think they will suck less at shooting if they buy the most expensive parts. These people also see the "Buy once cry once" mentality as a way to elevate their status with the gun gear nerds online. Most of these misinformed and poorly trained clout chasers congregate in the Mid Tier Snobs Facebook group.

@marklower007

3 ай бұрын

That's a whole lot of cope there lmfaoo sound like a anderson owner

@M4forEveryone

3 ай бұрын

@@marklower007 I have more money in AR's than you have into your vehicles. 🤣 You have no idea who you're talking to, and you know less about AR's than my wife. 🤣😂

@2amichaelj

2 ай бұрын

So why don't you run the cheap shit if it doesn't matter then?

@thefrogking481

2 ай бұрын

Sorry,a shitty midwest handguard is not a good as a DD or Geisele. A cheap cassette trigger is not as good as a milspec either. If your shooting competition its a different story, but the theme here is a man's "go to hell rifle". When lives matter, dollars dont.

@marklower007

2 ай бұрын

​@M4forEveryone ironic statement seeing as you know literally nothing about me lol its OK if you like andersons

Great video. First time seeing your content. Best video on this subject ive seen.

The larue NBT is also an excellent trigger

@rayramirez8776

3 ай бұрын

Not better than a Geissele though.

@hestongraves3274

3 ай бұрын

@@rayramirez8776for half to a third of the price, its actually very good compared to Geissele.

@Hornet135

2 ай бұрын

@@rayramirez8776 not worse either

@Devin7Eleven

2 ай бұрын

@@rayramirez8776like it is 95% as good for more than half the cost

@Sick66-qu4uh

Ай бұрын

​@@rayramirez8776on paper, it's better

Buy once cry once is the way!! I've done this on almost everything ive bought over the last 10/15 years, i'm the type of person who once getting into something its more than a passing thing so i know before i start i'm gonna end buying a high dollar item so why not research the hell of of it & do your best first time around. it works for the most part with some small mistakes & those small mistakes are still less expensive then buying things two & three times.

Great video! Money is not wasted on top quality products. it's invested! Too many of my friends bought cheap and they always malfunction. I also keep it stupid simple, dont put every accessory on your guns, you may one day need to army crawl through thick brush and snagging on everything is not ideal. Get what you need for function. Keep em light and sleek.

I agree about the Radian charging handle, I added it on my DPMS AR10 and it makes a huge difference.

Absolutely great topic!! Need more videos like this in the community

@sawtoothtactical404

Ай бұрын

Thanks! I'll try to come up with more stuff like this. I'm glad you liked it!

Great video, thanks for the tips!

@sawtoothtactical404

3 ай бұрын

I'm glad you liked it!

Thank you! My buddies buy junk. I’ve done the ADAC/MUR build multiple times and never lost money. People offer me crazy money after seeing it and trying. Used to use the Griffin low pro handguard but they lost the QD mounts and cheaped out. Like your geiselle man. That’s hot. Gotta finish watching that build series. Upgrade the battery in your O light it’ll help. I did a silent capture buffer spring n superlative adjustable gas block w spikes tactical lightened bolt carrier n have no recoil or flip after adjustment. It’s not super light but super right. Keep up the great videos!!!

Have you tried any of the other Olight lights for the AR ? I enjoy the ones for the pistol especially the new one with a replaceable back up battery for PL mini 3 valkyrie .

Great video, your improvement is Impressive.

Damn I wish you were doing this video 8 months ago🤣🤣 All good I've found my way to a couple solid guns. MT6 has been a huge help. Along with your videos. Thanks for the good content.

I absolutely recommend the Holosun SCS MOS for the Glock MOS. It has the MOS footprint which means that you don't need a plate to mount it on your slide. Even better: the SCS sits so low that you can cowitness with the stock sights.

I like the concept of buy once cry once but I guess my question is really you are saying everything should be expensive but for those on a budget that can't afford the 2k AR, 500 light, trigger where do we start since we can't have it all

@sawtoothtactical404

2 ай бұрын

I think there are plenty of good options that aren't necessarily expensive. Streamlight makes a good light for about $130. Large makes a trigger that's almost as good as Geissele for around $100. You can build a nice AR by purchasing one part at a time until it's done. I could've built a really nice AR in the beginning, but I thought I couldn't afford it, but when it came down to it, I just had to spread the cost out over time by getting one part a a time until it was done.

Awesome advice! 💯

@sawtoothtactical404

3 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Wasting money is half the fun

@NAMEtheRealCriminal

2 ай бұрын

unless you dont have money….

@CR67

Ай бұрын

​@@NAMEtheRealCriminalI can make a good low tier build and save someone enough money to cover lots of training.

@NAMEtheRealCriminal

Ай бұрын

@@CR67 what does a “good low tier” even mean?

@CR67

Ай бұрын

@@NAMEtheRealCriminal Good low tier. Let's take a cheap ass Delta Team Tactical kit, and build it right. The video doesn't show ANY benefit for the outrageous money spent. It's not faster, it's not lighter, it's not more accurate. If you want to sell me on something you have to show me why.

@whiskeythree1622

Ай бұрын

@@CR67 Agreed. Well said 👍🏽

Totally agree on the quality holster. I got a tier1 rig last year that started to crack recently on the mag carrier and near the trigger guard. With their lifetime warranty they sent a replacement at no cost to me

@sawtoothtactical404

3 ай бұрын

That's good to know, in case I ever have an issue with mine. Thanks!

There are some great mil-spec safety selectors out there for $25 under such as nbs. I have one in a $2500 build that has the loudest audible click. I love it.

@sawtoothtactical404

3 ай бұрын

That's great!

The issue is when someone tries to use the buy once cry once with things that are unnecessary. I don’t need $2000-$10,000 AR for it to be reliable. Nor do I need a $700 and up pistol. Do I like the more expensive ones? Yes. Necessary? No…

@sawtoothtactical404

3 ай бұрын

You can definitely have something reliable without spending a fortune, but you absolutely get a better shooting experience with some of the more expensive stuff.

I have a question, is the magazine of the WASR-10/63 gun compatible with the composite AK magazine/drum on the market?

I was already loving the video, the umbrella corp sticker made me subscribe

I am happy to support a local provider (I hope your moniker means your an idahoan). I agree with your assessments young man. Some things are necessary and some are wanted for whatever reason. If it works stick with it. If it doesn't than don't. Guys who waste ammunition mag dumping are having a bit o fun but it is a terrible waste. I prefer streamlight products for many reasons most important to me is quality construction and battery life with recharging capabilities. Anything FAB Defence is great, along with MAKO and most every Israeli manufacturers. I love all things shooting and firearms. Good luck with your channel 👍

Started using right side only safty several years ago. I prefer it now over any other set up( and I am a fairly accomblished builder and shooter at 56yrs.) So, you can teach an old dog new tricks.

He didn't say not to do it, he said it's not that important compared to ammo, magazines and shooting/practicing. Also he was referring to people who could have invested in better optics. If you were referring to Magic Prepper

I've been using Rise triggers, no issues after a few "k" rounds. Agree, binary was fun the first few times, that was about it.

@sawtoothtactical404

3 ай бұрын

Exactly. I've got a Rise trigger in my PCC and it's been great.

It’s really not necessary to spend $60 on a safety selector that’s personal preference.

@geoffrey3289

3 ай бұрын

FCD, Badger Ordnance are superior in quality and function. I had the same mentality, and then I made the switch I will never go any less.

@sawtoothtactical404

3 ай бұрын

Of course it's not necessary, but it. sure is nice to have.

@lance9150

3 ай бұрын

I have found that the normal milspec safety selector is the best one. Ambi selector is a downgrade.

@geoffrey3289

3 ай бұрын

@lance9150 Which ones have you tried and how would explain it as being a down grade, that does not make any sense at all.

@BD-fx8wv

3 ай бұрын

​@@geoffrey3289I don't know his reason. But for me, I'm right handed and ambi safeties hit my index finger, even the shorter ones. It's irritating at best, and unnecessary.

True, Trigger, mag release and safety do make a difference.. I bought my first PSA rifle and immediately replaced it with ambidextrous safety and charginf handle from Radian, also because I shoot left hand. when I build my own AR, then I can buy a quality trigger..

@sawtoothtactical404

2 ай бұрын

Yep. I've got a PSA rifle, as well, and upgrading some of those parts definitely makes it feel like a higher quality rig.

Great video. New firearm owners/noobs would benefit a lot from this info

My first at was a PSA, it still shoots good. I changed out the cheap stock with a bcm one. It made it more and comfortable and it still shoots like a champ, but I definitely felt the difference between the PSA and my second rifle which was a IWI Zion 15. Now the mags and holsters I 100% agree with. If you can’t hold your handgun upside down without it falling out of the holster, then get one that will. That’s also a reason not to cheap completely out on handguns because you run the risk of having a hard time finding a holster, or ending up short in other areas. My first edc was a Taurus G2C that I upgraded to a GX4XL. It was a much better gun but I struggle shooting compacts because of my larger hands. I gave the GX4XL to my wife. I bought a full size gun to carry around which was the Tisas TX9 (not sure that’s the name) gen 3. I actually love that gun, the trigger is amazing for the price point. It just ended up being too big. Got the stoeger 9mm subcompact. Wasn’t a bad gun, but it was cheap and to cheap out they cut a corner, it only came with one mag. Eventually I ended up with my current edc Shadow systems CR920. Should’ve saved myself the trip around the world and just got it from the start 😊

Funny I just got done with that Magic Prepper video which I think you are talking about and had the same feeling. Especially the trigger, I love the feel of a decent drop in.

You’re getting better art this brother 👍🏽

@sawtoothtactical404

3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

I notice your Eotech is far apart from the magnifier. On the Eotech website they have is butt to butt. Which is correct way to mount them?

@isaacgonzales1149

3 ай бұрын

Both are right

What ambi safty are you using?

I was olight fan until I started having issues with quite a few different lights. My stream lights have never had an issue. And the one issue I had with my stream light was way outside of warranty and they still covered a replacement. Olight did not return anything or warranty on new lights purchased within 90 days. So streamlight earned the extra money in my opinion.

Good video and Damn Good advice 💯

@sawtoothtactical404

3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

I do like the content. Keep it up!!! It’s a fun hobby!

@sawtoothtactical404

3 ай бұрын

Thanks!

curious what your problems were with the PSA drop in trigger? i have a couple that have been great. iv been thinking about changing them honestly but didnt want to fix something that wasnt broke

@sawtoothtactical404

3 ай бұрын

I haven't had any problems with it, and honestly, for the money, it's great, but with Geissele triggers being not that much more expensive (when on sale), I'd rather have a non-cassette style trigger that I can work on, myself, if there ever is a problem. My PSA trigger hasn't broke, either, so I haven't replaced it, but if it does, that gun will get a Geissele.

@IneptSystem

3 ай бұрын

@@sawtoothtactical404 LaRue Tactical MBT-2S ,half the price of a Geissele and just as good

Best compromise for inexpensive but buy once cry once. Buy a bcm blem upper. Then you can get a psa complete lower with whatever funriture you want on it already. If i were to start all over again I would: get a 16" bcm blem upper from bcm. Free bcg with it plus heat fit barrel and rail and cl chf barrel. (About $650 w/shipping) Buy a raptor ambi charging handle (or get one of bcm's when buying the upper $50-90) just more sturdy and quality than milspec). Get a psa lower with b5 furniture (I like their furniture best but have other companies i like also ($150 + transfer fee and you can get free shipping many times). Romeo 5 red dot so i can aim it ($120 many times on sale). Ferro concepts sling ($65 + $30 for qd attachments). Magpul pmags usually you can find bulked with some ammo. About 1k for all that. Then train and save for a sig magnifier to go with the dot or for an acog, or lpvo (primary arms plx-c) or quality scope/mount with a milrad reticle (primary arms glx 2.5-10x). After that a light. Streamlight hlx pro. The others on the market are over priced or under perform if cheaper. Then get the miscellaneous stuff as you feel something isn't working for you. 100 concepts light covers, ambi safety if you feel the milspec isn't working for you (but buy a quality one radian, solgw, etc.), h2 buffer or springco spring if you feel like you'd like it to shoot smoother. But these are things that, if training/practicing you will actually notice versus if barely shooting. But optics are the real buy once cry once. All in all, you'd have a rifle and skills to use it, that would last you a lifetime if you just do the maintenance for the gas rings and misc parts that wear and periodic cleaning.

@griff7749

3 ай бұрын

If optics are buy once cry once, why go Romeo 5? I would think maybe an AimPoint Pro or RDS might be a better investment over buying cheap and replacing later. Other than that I came to the same conclusion as you pretty much

@matthewriegner5180

3 ай бұрын

@@griff7749 definitely better options, but if you need some optic as a cost saving way to get the gun up and running and training, then something like a romeo 5 or a holosun can be a good option. But they'll take a beating also

@marklower007

3 ай бұрын

Pretty much what I did. I started with a andro corp bravo 16. 450 dollar rifle. I got a magpul ctr stock, bcm mod3 grip, raptor lt charging handle, magpul afg, geiselle ssp flat trigger and today I just swapped out the upper with a 14.5 bcm blem mcmr . It's pretty much a recce 14 with a way better trigger for less money than a stock recce 14

What sling are you running?

Agree on safety & handle has to be upgraded IMO. Just wasted a lot on a TiggerTech Diamond Single Stage but it was worth it.

Buy many times, cry as many times lol.

@sawtoothtactical404

3 ай бұрын

Very true, except I try not to cry. There are worse things to spend money on.

Anderson lower or Aero mil, BCM spec lower and upper but the Geissele's are better yet. The best receivers are from SOLGW.. DD HF pencil barrel (my first pick), Criterion or Ceterian barrels, BCM, Colt or SOLGW bcgs.. Vltor mil spec receiver extension (buffer tube) or the Colt buffer tube, the A5 is not needed at all (they must have a class 2 or better thread)..BCM, Geissele or Raptor extended charging handle, BCM or mid west night fighter hand guard, Magpul moe pistol grip, CTR stock. H 1 buffer from BCM or Colt, Geissele trigger, BCM or Colt gas tube .. Colt detents, Colt or SpringCo extractor, ejector springs. BCM, Colt or Sprico bolt (gas) rings.Last the Rifle Speed adj gas block pinned to the barrel if using a suppressor and or different types of ammunition..FCD ambi selector, FCG castle nut or the Echo Zulu castle nut and staking tool, they both have class 3 threads.. Tear drop forward assist and Colt, SOLGW or BCM mil spec parts..

What problems did you have with the cassette style triggers?

@sawtoothtactical404

2 ай бұрын

I haven't personally had any problems, but I've seen other people have problems. What I've learned, though, is that you can get a Geissele trigger on sale for not much more and they are actually user serviceable, which is something that I like.

So just a quick few problems I immediately had. The standard charging handle is easy to use regardless of magnified optic, switch charging handles if you are left handed or if you are running a suppressor. As far as am I safeties go, as a lefty I am still firmly in the camp that they are not worth the money. The difference in effective use is minimal and the issues I saw with ambi levers hitting your hand on the other side make them a hard no for me. Great video just some minor differences in thought processes. Also I highly recommend the LaRue MBT as a cheaper alternative to a geissele that’s imo just as good

@sawtoothtactical404

Ай бұрын

The Larue MBT2S is a great trigger. I like to run the ambi safety in the 45 degree configuration and a short lever on the other side, so it doesn't hit my hand, but do what works best for you.

Doesnt have to be cheap or a knockoff. My silencer co gas defeating charging handle is crap. The first charge one handle went flying and couldnt find the pin. Sent it back and they said they fixed it same thing happened about 10 in. I tried splaying the pins a little and it helps. They would not refund my money ($120). And a trigger is a great upgrade, it will make you a more consistent shooter. Lancer mags are awesome, asc suck. Get a matched set upper and lower. Good vid

malkoff light heads are awesome too and paring one of those with an arisaka housing and surfire cap it give you an amazing weapon light that is customizable to have all the features you want or need :) i probably butchers the name of those brands but google with correct you. also, if you have limited rail space the unity hot button is very awesome. great video btw. ill have to give modlight a try on my next build!

@sawtoothtactical404

Ай бұрын

I love Modlite, but I've been looking at Malkoff/Arisaka for my next build. I'm starting a MK18 build on the channel next week.

@seaocean4868

Ай бұрын

@@sawtoothtactical404 nice man, lookin forward to seein what you come up with!

I agree 100m and did the same thing. I had a cheap charging handle terrible and moved to radian and now I can rack from using my right hand VS stuck with my left and either side is an easy pull vs slipping off when having sweaty hands etc. the trigger is what it is and you feel all that. there is a time for mil spec and a time for money triggers and I run both. I have a $50 mil spec BMC nickel boron I run because I need something heavier for my 9mm short buffer tube setup. it requires something that does not go full auto due to bump fire or bolt over rides whatever you call it etc. from what I have done thus far be it guns or jeep parts either fails it will be at the worst times. either when you are defending yourself or trying to get yourself home brother.

@sawtoothtactical404

3 ай бұрын

Exactly. I'd rather make sure I have stuff that won't fail at the worst possible time, but even the highest quality gear can fail. It's just less likely to fail than some cheap crap.

As far as Magazines I Love my Aluminium Mags Great Video that was a lotta good info Brother !!!!!

@sawtoothtactical404

3 ай бұрын

Thank you! I just got some more custom DuraMags today and I definitely like them!

Ive got 2 psa 5.56 in 16 inch and an 8.5 inch psa .300 blk, and love"em all.

So besides namedropping you can you actually recommend any than just the most expensive stuffe out there dude? Yes it might be nice to have but how often do you really need it?

@sawtoothtactical404

3 ай бұрын

Yeah. I've done plenty of videos about more budget oriented stuff that works great. Honestly, I've had great luck with my Smith & Wesson M&P 15 Sport II. I'll be doing a full video on it soon.

The OLight has a dual-mode switch. It sounds like you've been using the one designed for High lumen/short-term use.

@sawtoothtactical404

3 ай бұрын

I am. I want the highest output, but I don't want it to be so short-term. Maybe I'm asking too much of it.

I still need that handguard please!!!!!😂😂😂😂

@sawtoothtactical404

3 ай бұрын

Geissele MK8. Get it when Geissele has one of their holiday sales.

@azure8696

3 ай бұрын

That handguard is gorgeous 💯

@dependablekit5500

3 ай бұрын

@@sawtoothtactical404 they stopped carrying them no longer an option!!!

HD Defense is what we use for AR15’s. Local PD’s use them for duty weapons also. Being a local company helps as well however we have never had 1 fail. Geissele triggers in most of my AR’s however LaRue was just as good but cheaper (their prices went up recently).

When I was looking to buy my first rifle, the S&W sport 3 had just came out and it had a couple of new features, the mid length gas system and the free floating mlok, I wouldn’t have purchased it otherwise, definitely made the right choice on handguard style on that one

@sawtoothtactical404

12 күн бұрын

Yeah. Mid-length gas and a free-float rail are HUGE upgrades. I still have a Smith & Wesson Sport II and I switched the handguard out for a free-flat one, but it still has the carbine-length gas system, unfortunately.

Very solid video.

The SLT-1 from KE Arms is great, they upgraded the spring, and only $150.00. Still a lot for a trigger but I highly recommend if you want an affordable cassette style trigger. Also Faxon barrels and Ballistic Advantage barrels are a good price especially the pencil and Hanson barrels. Breek charging handle or if you want to spend more Aero Percision. Quality large magazine release buttons are nuts in price. Brownells is sold out of them now but I got to KP15s from KE Arms for $64 each.

@sawtoothtactical404

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the recommendations! I appreciate the feedback.

Thank you, from a newbie. Looking to buy my first AR15, and you've brought up several interesting points for me to consider! Glad i didnt buy yet!

@sawtoothtactical404

6 күн бұрын

Right on! Glad I could help!

😂😂😂😂I know exactly who you're speaking of... he does usually have good points but I agree with you when it comes to the AR upgrades

I run Radian Charging Handles and Safety, Timney Triggers, SureFire M640V's, EOTech EXPS3-0's, and B5 Systems furniture.

To say we didn’t have much when I was a kid, would be an understatement. It was instilled in me to buy the best you can afford. Because we couldn’t afford to buy it over and over. I learned to curb instant gratification in favor of saving, because I had no choice.

@sawtoothtactical404

Ай бұрын

That's smart!

I tried tons of ar's, put all kinds of parts together and finally came up just buying LMT mrp's with geissele charging handles and triggers.

@sawtoothtactical404

2 ай бұрын

That's a pretty good way to end up!

As a lefty the ambi stuff is pretty important. I just recently got the Norgon ambi mag release. I feel like a normal human now. 😂

sooo Olight has a low power setting atleast on the odins I've only have an issue with 1 light but the other 9 work perfectly fine also the upgraded trigger dose matter look at the scar for example.

@sawtoothtactical404

3 ай бұрын

Yeah. I just like the high power setting on my lights. I think a good trigger really makes a big difference.

@user-do4mg8vi1j

3 ай бұрын

Mann I’ve got Olights on two of my pdws and my backpack gun and they work perfect 😊

Oh snap! We going to have a Magic vs Sawtooth feud! I'm going to tattle! 😂🤙🏼

@sawtoothtactical404

3 ай бұрын

Hahahaha. I'm not trying to feud with anyone, which is why I didn't say who it was in the video. I generally agree with most of what he has to say, but I didn't agree with a lot of that video.

@threat2demoracy5454

3 ай бұрын

@@sawtoothtactical404 Lol I know I was just playing. Magic is cool anyway you said nothing but your honest opinion. We each have different preferences and experiences. Good video 🤙🏼

I picked up a War Hammer charging handle in grey fukin awesome I love it they make small n Large !

@sawtoothtactical404

3 ай бұрын

I've seen those. They seem like a really good value.

Aero Precision & Midwest Industries handguards are especially nice for integrally suppressed rifles. My AR9 & 300blk are designed that way.

Pretty much agree with it all, i run giessle charging handles, radian saftey selectors, giessle triggers, surefire lights and now giessle rails. Its worth the investment if you plan to rely on and keep the rigs you build.

@sawtoothtactical404

3 ай бұрын

Those are all really good choices!

@tylertapp131

3 ай бұрын

@@sawtoothtactical404 didnt get there over night lol, I did my fair share of buyin cheap stuff over the years and had to learn but it was a good learning experience, to see the difference in what you pay.

I agree with most of what you said and believe I know the person of whom you speak. I disagreed with every one of his "don't add-ons." The only one that is not as necessary, imo, are the ambi-safeties. That is more personal preference, imo. Also, I add a sling on every one of my ARs, just because. Generally Magpul is fine and I do add Iron Sites with my Magnifier &/or Red Dots or LPVO (redundancies).

@sawtoothtactical404

3 ай бұрын

A lot of it is personal preference, but I've come to prefer certain things, like ambi safeties. I think backup irons are smart, but I don't think of them as absolutely necessary, like I used to. I've just never had an optic fail me yet...

@GmanGSW

3 ай бұрын

​@@sawtoothtactical404Regarding Iron Sights vs just using an Optic, I debated putting it, for the exact reason you brought up. Of note: I like Ambi-safeties, I just think it is more of a personal preference... Almost like adding Iron Sights when Optics, keeping batteries changed at regular intervals or on hand (just if) last 30k-50k hours.👍

What kind of paint is on that Smith & Wesson M & P sport?

I got the Warhammer charging handle and its great no malfunctions. Cost 40 bucks I think.

@sawtoothtactical404

3 ай бұрын

Yeah. Those are a pretty great value.

Ambidextrous charging handle...check. Aftermarket AR trigger...check...(a Timney Impact turned my 1.5MOA rifle into a sub MOA gun for about $100) Aftermarket AR grip way more comfortable...check...(Magpul with a rubberized texture and storage compartment $25) High Quality padded Sling (Blue Force or similar)...check M-lok foreend...check...(allows attachment of light, bipod. QD sling mounts, etc)

@sawtoothtactical404

3 ай бұрын

Sounds like you've got it put together nicely!

I love the way you put the ak above the ar platform on your gun wall

@sawtoothtactical404

Ай бұрын

Haha. I love the AK, but I also really love my ARs...

Where did you get that cool wall mount for your firearms? Looks nice.

@sawtoothtactical404

3 ай бұрын

Thanks! I just made it, myself, when I started the channel. It's just a sheet of 1/4" peg board, that I cut to size and painted grey and then put stickers all over it from all the companies I've ordered stuff from.

@johngrimm7

3 ай бұрын

@@sawtoothtactical404 That's awesome. Well done,sir.

Wasted money on a upper i did not want once i got more information. BUY ONCE CRYE ONCE especially upper’s.

@sawtoothtactical404

21 күн бұрын

I totally agree!

One thing nobody seems to mention when they suggest an ambi safety selector is that its really handy to have one IN COMBINATION with it being a short throw ambi selector. I listened to everybody and got an ambi selector, but it wasnt a 45deg 60 deg one. Its not that comfortable and easy to use the ambi side when your selector is stiff and pointing straight up at 90deg. Probably isnt mentioned much because most ambi selectors come with short throw options. Buy once and get the radian one.

@sawtoothtactical404

3 ай бұрын

I agree with you 100% on that!

I have geissele SSA-E trigger MBT2S LaRue and CMC 2-2.5 lb drop in style trigger and the CMC is my favorite you can find them regularly at PSA and PA for $90-$100

@sawtoothtactical404

3 ай бұрын

Yeah. The CMC triggers are pretty affordable these days and they sure are crisp!

Where did you get that dust cover? I like it

@sawtoothtactical404

2 ай бұрын

Forward Controls Design EPC. I actually ordered this one from Primary Arms.

So what’s the expensive rifle that you have, you didn’t mention the brand

What do you think about Strike Industries Charging handles??

@sawtoothtactical404

3 ай бұрын

I can't say for sure. I haven't tried them, unfortunately.

being left handed 2 must have upgrades I need are the charging handle and bad lever

That was awesome. Hats off to Jake and the band. They truly inspire our youth a promote music for future generations.

@sawtoothtactical404

Ай бұрын

Right on. Good for Jake and the band...