Just got it back from Armament Gunsmithing. Lewis pinned the Battlecomp, and Paterson Gunsmithing did the stock. I highly recommend BOTH. Great service, and they deliver what they promise.

 

Full specs:

KAC SR-15 E3 IWS

Aimpoint CompM3 on a LaRue M68 Cantilever Mount

Magpul MOE Grip

Magpul ACS Stock (pinned)

Magpul AFG

Magpul Rail Ladders

Magpul XTM Rail Panels

Battlecomp 1.0 (pinned)

Plenty of 30/15 BLOCKED mags from MidwestPX

 

All of the Magpul goodies were sourced from our very own MidwestPX. Excellent vendor, I will be ordering more from them.

 

 

I only took a few really shitty pics for now, the real photoshoot will take place Friday. For now this will have to suffice:

Wow very sexy. Love the color combo, have one that looks just like it. When is her first range trip? Any special reason for the Aimpoint? Just curious as i am still in search of the perfect optic for my standard AR, one taht I can afford anyway

Very nice!

Hell of a way to jump into the AR world :clap:

Wow very sexy. Love the color combo, have one that looks just like it. When is her first range trip? Any special reason for the Aimpoint? Just curious as i am still in search of the perfect optic for my standard AR, one taht I can afford anyway

 

Thanks for the compliments!

I bought the Aimpoint because they're bulletproof, and I heard bad things about Eotech's battery life. I have good eyes so the tiny 2MOA dot is perfect for me. That being said, I'm still on the fence about picking up one of the new Eotech EXPS units because my stock can now hold a ton of CR123's. I really, really want a Schmidt and Bender Short Dot.

 

It seems like the momentum is really swinging towards the Aimpoint T1/H1 on M4Carbine.net.

It seems like the momentum is really swinging towards the Aimpoint T1/H1 on M4Carbine.net.

I went the H1 route, and liked my first one so much, I bought a second one.

It seems like the momentum is really swinging towards the Aimpoint T1/H1 on M4Carbine.net.

I went the H1 route, and liked my first one so much, I bought a second one.

 

I hear they're absolutely excellent. People rave about how little they clog your FOV, and they're as light as it gets.

Very nice indeed! Congrats on the purchase

Wow! Now, that's an AR ready for zombies!

 

on a side note, I gotta talk to Lewis. He still has my Charter!

Wow very sexy. Love the color combo, have one that looks just like it. When is her first range trip? Any special reason for the Aimpoint? Just curious as i am still in search of the perfect optic for my standard AR, one taht I can afford anyway

 

Thanks for the compliments!

I bought the Aimpoint because they're bulletproof, and I heard bad things about Eotech's battery life. I have good eyes so the tiny 2MOA dot is perfect for me. That being said, I'm still on the fence about picking up one of the new Eotech EXPS units because my stock can now hold a ton of CR123's. I really, really want a Schmidt and Bender Short Dot.

 

It seems like the momentum is really swinging towards the Aimpoint T1/H1 on M4Carbine.net.

 

I have been going back and forth between the EOTech and the Aimpoint. I haven't been able to try an Aimpoint yet though. I really like the idea of the Eclan, but out of my league. Good luck with that beauty and give us a range report. Where do you usually shot?

Very, very nice-- like Caine said, that's a hell of a way to bust into the AR world

Looks good man, have fun!

Pretty phenomenal build!

 

I'm also an Aimpoint guy. My first red dot was a EOTech 553. While at the range, it went down, a victim of the loose battery issue that L3 issue a voluntary recall for. But that was enough for me to ditch it. I sold it and picked up a T1. Since I received it, I kept it on 24/7/365 (setting 8) as it resides on a home defense gun. That was two years ago. Early last week, the battery finally died. I should have changed it out every six months as suggested by Aimpoint but it's nice to know it can go that long. I've got three other rifles that are in need of optics and I'm picking up Comp M2s for them soon.

Yea, I'm about the Aimpoint micro system. Was running a 517, but Caine convinced me to consider other options-- pretty satisfied with my H-1 (not to mention I got it for a super bargain price )

I knew there where some knocks on the EOtechs but didn't know you guys didn't like them at all. Hopefully, mine works out as I've lusted for one for a few years.

I knew there where some knocks on the EOtechs but didn't know you guys didn't like them at all. Hopefully, mine works out as I've lusted for one for a few years.

 

The issues with battery springs have been fixed from what I understand, but they still eat CR123's like candy. The new EXPS line, while significantly smaller than the old models, only take one battery and initial reports have not relayed favorable battery life.

 

That being said, just about every shooter who uses an Eotech back-to-back with an Aimpoint, says they are faster with the Eotech.

I ran a T&E A65 Eo for a 3 gun match just so I can say I at least gave it a try. Well, it didnt suck but.....I still dont like it. I just hate the globby grainy-ness of the ret. Co-wit sucked. I dont care for the construction... but I will say that for the price point they seem to be a good value. I prefer an Aimopint first, but I would take an Eo in a pinch and would prefer it to any other cheaper RDS.

I've never owned an EOTech... I've used them a handful of times on other peoples' guns and I wouldn't say I dislike them. While I agree with Shane that the reticle does at times seem grainy, I do feel that it is a hair quicker to pick up than the single dot of the Aimpoints. But what kept me from buying one were all the reports of reliability issues. I know there's probably tons of guys that have them and never had a single problem. I also know there's enough guys that have had problems, that it was enough for me to go the Aimpoint route. Supposedly most of the issues have been resolved, so it may be a non-issue these days...

 

At the end of the day tho, the big selling point for me is the battery life. It's nice knowing the Aimpoints will run for 30,000-50,000 hours as opposed to 600-1100 hours for various EO's.

 

ETA: Regarding the H1 vs. T1. I went with the H1 cuz I don't foresee the need to go scuba diving with my AR, and I doubt I can afford any decent night vision gear... so I saved a couple bux by not paying for features I will probably never use.

Excellent looking rifle, and pretty damn close to the build I want.

 

I assume you haven't shot it yet, but how does it point, how is the balance?

Excellent looking rifle, and pretty damn close to the build I want.

 

I assume you haven't shot it yet, but how does it point, how is the balance?

 

Balance and weight are two of the big reasons why I went with the SR-15. It's damn near perfect, and very light. Points very easily, and I can't wait to go to the BH tomorrow morning and get a rough zero with her, then take it out somewhere open and get a nice 50 yd. zero from a rest.

I knew there where some knocks on the EOtechs but didn't know you guys didn't like them at all. Hopefully, mine works out as I've lusted for one for a few years.

 

The issues with battery springs have been fixed from what I understand, but they still eat CR123's like candy. The new EXPS line, while significantly smaller than the old models, only take one battery and initial reports have not relayed favorable battery life.

 

That being said, just about every shooter who uses an Eotech back-to-back with an Aimpoint, says they are faster with the Eotech.

 

Thanks guys, I got the double A battery version, since those batteries are everywhere and anywhere. I figured if the optic goes dead, I'll just use the remote batteries from the TV!

Took the rifle to BH this morning to get a rough zero on my Aimpoint and run it through its paces. 250 rounds, zero failures. I'm shocked at how little recoil this thing has, it's almost nothing. No muzzle rise at all with the Battlecomp, what an amazing little piece of equipment. Also, compared to the last AR I fired (which admittedly was a bit of a budget unit) there was little to no "twang" of the recoil spring under my cheek weld.

 

I couldn't be happier with the gun, and it's not even that dirty, but I'm going to clean the hell out of it anyway.

Congrats on an awesome looking rifle. :clap:

That rifle is sweetness!!! Congrats on a great purchase.

 

I've read nothing but outstanding things about that rifle. Any particular reason you went with this vs. say, some flavor of LMT, Noveske, etc? I've been giving thought to the MSAR AUG clone. After seeing this thing, the SR-15 is changing my mind.

 

I'm running an Aimpoint C3 in a LaRue cantilever mount. I love it. Was at Ramsey Outdoor in Ramsey a few weeks ago and they had a surprisingly pretty decent selection of optics. They had a fullsize Aimpoint unit similar to the C3 and an H1, as well as various ACOGS and Accupoints and Leupolds/Nikons (including the M223 series). The gent behind the counter let me look though the H1 as I've been lusting after this. I loved the compactness and lightness. I did not like the view through the optic. The dot was big and seemed exageratingly so when coupled with the smaller inner diameter as compared to the fullsize units. I prefer the 2 MOA fullsize Aimpoints. My buddy has a 512 Eoteck. Love the reticle, but the battery life is a dealbreaker for me. I'm really digging the Accupoint. They had the 1.1x4 variant w/ 30mm tube and green triangle. If the unit were compact like an ACOG and had a BDC, this would be perfect.

Took the rifle to BH this morning to get a rough zero on my Aimpoint and run it through its paces. 250 rounds, zero failures. I'm shocked at how little recoil this thing has, it's almost nothing. No muzzle rise at all with the Battlecomp, what an amazing little piece of equipment. Also, compared to the last AR I fired (which admittedly was a bit of a budget unit) there was little to no "twang" of the recoil spring under my cheek weld.

 

I couldn't be happier with the gun, and it's not even that dirty, but I'm going to clean the hell out of it anyway.

 

Dude glad to hear you are so happy. It's nice when you spend some coin and still smile . I personally look forward to cleaning my weapons after shooting, sort of a zen thing I guess. Where do you shoot longer distance/ let me know if you want to head out to CJR&P and try it.

That rifle is sweetness!!! Congrats on a great purchase.

 

I've read nothing but outstanding things about that rifle. Any particular reason you went with this vs. say, some flavor of LMT, Noveske, etc? I've been giving thought to the MSAR AUG clone. After seeing this thing, the SR-15 is changing my mind.

 

I'm running an Aimpoint C3 in a LaRue cantilever mount. I love it. Was at Ramsey Outdoor in Ramsey a few weeks ago and they had a surprisingly pretty decent selection of optics. They had a fullsize Aimpoint unit similar to the C3 and an H1, as well as various ACOGS and Accupoints and Leupolds/Nikons (including the M223 series). The gent behind the counter let me look though the H1 as I've been lusting after this. I loved the compactness and lightness. I did not like the view through the optic. The dot was big and seemed exageratingly so when coupled with the smaller inner diameter as compared to the fullsize units. I prefer the 2 MOA fullsize Aimpoints. My buddy has a 512 Eoteck. Love the reticle, but the battery life is a dealbreaker for me. I'm really digging the Accupoint. They had the 1.1x4 variant w/ 30mm tube and green triangle. If the unit were compact like an ACOG and had a BDC, this would be perfect.

 

 

Funny you asked about why I went with the KAC, it was really gleaned from the expertise of the "Operators" on Arfcom and M4Carbine.net. I originally had a Noveske Light Recce with a Vltor MUR all picked out and was moments away from buying it. I was also looking at a SCAR, an LMT or even an FS2000!! But then I read, and read, and searched over and over for the criteria I wanted in my first AR. I wanted something refined, relatively bulletproof, and from a company with ultimate QC and customer service. Next up is either that Noveske upper, or some sort of SPR build. Maybe an LMT MWS.

Sorry to dig up an old thread but for those of you that own a KAC (SR-15) in NJ where did you purchase it from and who did the compliance work? Thanks.

You need an FFL that is willing to bring one in and that can either do the work or will at least pin the stock and let you take the upper to someone that can do that side of it.

Yup, that's where I am currently coming up short. I started by putting in a request here a while back and there were either no responses or confirmations that they do not deal with KAC. Then based on the KAC website there doesn't appear to be any dealers in a convenient distance from where I am in North Jersey. Can you confirm that KAC does not offer NJ compliant rifles and/or does not provide compliance service from the factory? Thanks again.

They do not. And this makes it a rather expensive proposition. So lets say your at about $2100 for the rifle, then you need a compliant brake. So add another 165 because your not putting jumk on a 2k rifle. Now you need it modified. Add say...$150. And the transfer and nics so say $41. So your in for almost $2500.