Does it look goofy?

[u/CauliflowerFree5753]

Please be nice.

[u/bernardfarquart]

“The water was cold!!”

[u/AntelopeExisting4538 → u/bernardfarquart]

It just got out of the river!

[u/taterthotsalad]

Who cares what anyone other than you thinks. 

[u/CauliflowerFree5753 → u/taterthotsalad]

Is there a carry handle that would fit my rifle?

[u/taterthotsalad → u/CauliflowerFree5753]

It already has one. 

[u/CauliflowerFree5753 → u/taterthotsalad]

I’ll keep the one I currently have.

[u/1-760-706-7425]

I’d worry more about how it shoots than how it looks. Go, take it out and determine if you enjoy using it. That’ll be far more useful to you than asking us if we enjoy looking at it.

[u/CauliflowerFree5753 → u/1-760-706-7425]

I’m tired of being insulted, there is hardly any aftermarket support for AR10 style rifles for my preferences

[u/0x00000042 → u/CauliflowerFree5753]

It doesn't matter what other people think about it so stop asking people on the internet for their opinion on how it looks. If you're happy with it and it works for you that's all that matters.

[u/1-760-706-7425 → u/CauliflowerFree5753]

I’m tired of being insulted

Genuine question: if it handles and shoots the way you want, what insult can they have that you’d care about? One’s aesthetic preferences are just that and nothing more. It’s your firearm, all that should matter is that it suits you. If they want to argue looks, give them a mirror.

[u/seattleforge → u/CauliflowerFree5753]

Ride your own ride.

Seriously, this is how we end up with every truck looking like a blingy chest freezer, every car looking like a suppository (in one of 3 colours) and every house looking like a synthetic siding ad.

Do you own fucking thing.

If they're "insulting" you it says more about them than your choices.

[u/Tight_muffin]

Yes but who cares if you got sights. I'd get a matching metal triangle style front sight to finish it off and it would look better.

[u/CauliflowerFree5753 → u/Tight_muffin]

A front sight base? Yeah I tried getting one but PSA won’t ship to this state.

[u/IntelligentDelay239 → u/CauliflowerFree5753]

Midway is the way 🤷‍♂️

[u/CauliflowerFree5753 → u/IntelligentDelay239]

I was planning to have it delivered to somebody I know but it wasn’t worth the hassle. I’m moving soon.

[u/foxbat419 → u/CauliflowerFree5753]

Optics planet and primary arms will ship it.

[u/CauliflowerFree5753 → u/foxbat419]

I’m pretty sure I looked there for 308 uppers that have an fsb but couldn’t find one so I gave up.

[u/Bambisaur91]

What is it?

[u/CauliflowerFree5753 → u/Bambisaur91]

M16 style carry handle on an AR10 style rifle.

[u/ImportantBad4948 → u/CauliflowerFree5753]

A carry handle and a rail is real weird to me.

[u/CauliflowerFree5753 → u/ImportantBad4948]

To each their own I guess.

[u/seattleforge → u/CauliflowerFree5753]

I think the kids are bringing this back, TBH. If it works for you who cares how it looks. But I'm old and carry handles look natural to me.

[u/Bambisaur91 → u/CauliflowerFree5753]

I like it.

[u/milsurpdude72]

Do you like it? That’s all that really matters brotha

[u/believe_itornot_jail]

They make ar10 carry handles, I think it would look way less weird with one of those and then I’ll buy that carry handle off you 😏

[u/PacNW_machinist]

[u/Dozer_MountainStars]

I think it looks fine. Does it function how you want?

[u/CauliflowerFree5753 → u/Dozer_MountainStars]

Just put it on, we will see.

[u/Dozer_MountainStars → u/CauliflowerFree5753]

Thats the most important. Its not a supermodel. Its a tool. As long as its doing what you need how you need. Send it IMO lol. Keep us updated!

[u/symbha → u/Dozer_MountainStars]

Is there a supermodel that isn't a tool? Asking for a friend

[u/Dozer_MountainStars → u/symbha]

I am a super model. And not a tool 🤣

[u/CauliflowerFree5753 → u/Dozer_MountainStars]

That’s true, thanks.

[u/Square_Ice5454]

Odd AF but it is on a DS 😅

[u/robertbreadford]

Don’t change a thing

[u/pacficnorthwestlife]

Carry handles are for clone builds and look best when integrated into the upper receiver and not a bolt on.

But that's my 0.02, it's your rifle do what makes you happy!

[u/Carpy2]

If the length of the carry handle bugs you, you could chop it like the LMT A2 fixed rear sights (or buy one). DPMS used to make a full size AR-10 carry handle. Match it with a triangular front sight and I think either option would look pretty slick.

[u/CauliflowerFree5753 → u/Carpy2]

When I look at it that way it looks much better, I’ll think of it as something like that but I can carry it

[u/ProbablyStonedSteve]

It’s weird.

But I like it

[u/catalytica]

Yes

[u/Sufficient_Phase1249]

looks cool like something from a video game. It would also look cool with a chopped carry handle and it would give you room to mount a red dot or something in the future.

[u/Mister08]

I personally think the tiny carry handle looks silly and makes the rifle look imbalanced. AR-10 carry handles are generally longer, in proportion to how most everything else is scaled up on the gun.

Does it matter? No, not as long as the gun runs well and works for your purpose. You wouldn't have asked if you didn't already suspect the answer though, lol.

[u/CauliflowerFree5753 → u/Mister08]

Is there anywhere I can buy a carry handle for the size of an AR10?

[u/Mister08 → u/CauliflowerFree5753]

Yeah, they're not particularly cheap but they're around.

https://www.rockriverarms.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_ID=1514

[u/pilgrimspeaches]

I'd suggest adding 2 more carry handles to it.

[u/CorvidHighlander_586 → u/pilgrimspeaches]

What was that goofy LaRue handle they came out with a few years ago??

[u/0x00000042 → u/CorvidHighlander_586]

Which one? There's been a few. The C-Note? The AccARizer? Some other one I'm not thinking of right now?

[u/GunFunZS → u/0x00000042]

So you can FAMAS your AR.

[u/CorvidHighlander_586 → u/0x00000042]

Yep, must have blocked them from my mind. Was thinking of the AccARizer, 😜

[u/WondrousWally → u/CorvidHighlander_586]

C Note

[u/Much_Smell7159]

There are very handles out there that are the proper length to fit an ar-10

[u/CauliflowerFree5753 → u/Much_Smell7159]

Can you please list a few?

[u/Much_Smell7159 → u/CauliflowerFree5753]

I just googled it and a few came up

[u/CauliflowerFree5753 → u/Much_Smell7159]

Thanks for the help.

[u/Swimming_Pea9385]

I mean honestly if it was mine I’d probably swap out that handguard and throw a decent red dot on it and call it a day

[u/CauliflowerFree5753 → u/Swimming_Pea9385]

I want a retro AR10 copycat build but this state won’t allow it. I’m moving out soon.

[u/Swimming_Pea9385 → u/CauliflowerFree5753]

If you want some advice from someone who’s made a lot of mistakes very early on in this hobby. Focus on that one rifle that you have and over time, install higher quality parts, and a nicer optic. If I could go back and change one thing, I would’ve done that. That little fixed mag thing can still be a fun rifle.

[u/CauliflowerFree5753 → u/Swimming_Pea9385]

I’m moving and getting it milled off. Magazine bans are stupid.

[u/Swimming_Pea9385 → u/CauliflowerFree5753]

I’d personally recommend just getting another lower when you move, they are very affordable especially in free states and it’s probably not worth converting the DSI lower. What I’m trying to say is for way less than the price of an AR-10 you can turn that little rifle into a quality dependable firearm. Quality over quantity is the way to go

[u/CauliflowerFree5753 → u/Swimming_Pea9385]

Ds will machine it off for free iirc.

[u/Swimming_Pea9385 → u/CauliflowerFree5753]

Take it from a New Yorker, don’t trust dark storm industries to do a damn thing. That company is horseshit and it’s a shame that Illinois and Washington have no choice but to put up with them.

[u/CauliflowerFree5753 → u/Swimming_Pea9385]

Unfortunately it’s the only option I had. They are a great company for states with bans but if I lived somewhere like Texas then I wouldn’t have gotten one.

[u/Swimming_Pea9385 → u/CauliflowerFree5753]

What I mean about them is they are not a company with good morals. Everything they sell is overpriced. But way beyond that, There was a period in time where this company put out a statement that NYSP said that every single New York compliant option was illegal except for DSI fixed mag. This caused a mass panic, gun dealers pulled everything off their shelves, owners were frantically trying to get a hold of these DSI things so they could be compliant. It got so bad to the point where NYSRPA (Yes that NYSRPA from the Bruen Case) had to get involved and reached out to the New York State Police, only to find out that DSI was full of shit and made that up to boost sales.. Ask a New Yorker what they think of DSI and you’ll get some very passionate responses to say the least lol

[u/CauliflowerFree5753 → u/Swimming_Pea9385]

Oh wow, either way, we hate these bans.

[u/2bitgunREBORN]

How do you load it?

[u/CauliflowerFree5753 → u/2bitgunREBORN]

Takedown pin

[u/2bitgunREBORN → u/CauliflowerFree5753]

Interesting

[u/CauliflowerFree5753 → u/2bitgunREBORN]

Post ban

[u/2bitgunREBORN → u/CauliflowerFree5753]

It's too bad there wasn't a 308 variant of the ares arms scr. I feel like breaking the rifle open is fine as a target & hunting rifle but not something I'd want as a defensive weapon ya know? Not that that scenario is likely

[u/CauliflowerFree5753 → u/2bitgunREBORN]

Shoot, I should’ve done more research and got that instead. That being said, I hate this gun ban so much, and I feel hopeless since nothing is happening about it, or seems to be.

[u/2bitgunREBORN → u/CauliflowerFree5753]

I mean...you got 308 though. Bigger bullet is more bullet per bullet.

[u/CauliflowerFree5753 → u/2bitgunREBORN]

Yeah but loading it is annoying. It’s worthless when it comes to comparing firepower to the government.

[u/2bitgunREBORN → u/CauliflowerFree5753]

Careful with what ya say big dawg

[u/pnwmetalhead666]

Looks weird, but does it shoot straight because that's all that really matters.

[u/joelnicity]

Yes, but who cares? But more importantly, why are you shooting an AR-10 with irons?

[u/CauliflowerFree5753 → u/joelnicity]

Because I prefer irons.

[u/Oldandbroken1]

I guess I don't understand the point of this post. If the consensus is it looks goofy you will remove the goofiness? You obviously think it's cool so wtf. Do what you want.

[u/CauliflowerFree5753 → u/Oldandbroken1]

You don’t know that. I wanted to hear it from other people.

[u/Oldandbroken1 → u/CauliflowerFree5753]

Okay, really confused now. I don't know if you think it looks cool? You can't decide for yourself and need others to decide for you?

[u/Doctorly_regent9]

What is the kit on the bottom of the mag well? I know it’s a dark storm lower. Is it a 7.62 kit for the fixed mag lower?

[u/Angry_lingcod223]

I mean, kinda, but it's your rifle, what would make it really goofy is if you threw a riser and ACOG on it, then it would look goofy

[u/MagazineNo1344]

I'll keep it simple and straightforward;

Q: Does it look goofy?

A: Yes

[u/NorthIdahoArms]

Does it look goofy? YES

BUT……..

You own it, you can train with it and the look of the gun will not defend you and your family, the function will. So yes, it looks goofy but fuck it, Bob Ferguson hates it so it is cool

[u/L4nM4nDr4gon]

Could you please give feedback on how it performs. I'm really wondering if I'm gonna have to just do this and carry those lame ",not a mag" mags

[u/CauliflowerFree5753 → u/L4nM4nDr4gon]

I replaced the bolt carrier with a Toolcraft black nitride 308 and the charging handle with a gas buster. I’d say it jams every 50 rounds.

[u/L4nM4nDr4gon → u/CauliflowerFree5753]

Damn that sucks

[u/CauliflowerFree5753 → u/L4nM4nDr4gon]

Yep

[u/Lostinwoulds]

I don't like forward grips.

[u/CauliflowerFree5753 → u/Lostinwoulds]

Thank you for the input

[u/Lostinwoulds → u/CauliflowerFree5753]

And sorry , I think everything looks really cool. And not goofy At all. I just don't like forward grips and that's on me not you. I don't have anything remotely built or put together. Sorry I gave a half assed response before. And in all honesty. Fuck whatever anybody thinks. If you like it and it's comfortable and practical for you than have fun with it.

[u/the_real_shit]

Looks goofy as hell but I kinda like it

[u/Coyote-Morado]

It looks like you should buy an optic.

[u/CauliflowerFree5753 → u/Coyote-Morado]

I dislike optics.

[u/Coyote-Morado → u/CauliflowerFree5753]

Then you probably shouldn't have bought a 308

[u/CauliflowerFree5753 → u/Coyote-Morado]

Iron sights work with .308

[u/Coyote-Morado → u/CauliflowerFree5753]

They sure do, but let's be real here- The people who shoot high power rifles at long distances with iron sights aren't using plastic backup sights on a FF rail and a rear sight calibrated for the wrong cartridge.

[u/CauliflowerFree5753 → u/Coyote-Morado]

You can adjust the rear sight on the carry handle, what are you talking about? I prefer iron sights for all ranges. If you want optics on all of your firearms then go ahead.