Originally Posted by Dons1
After reading a couple of threads on this site and posts here
I decided to by an AR. First one - though I fired them several times while in the USAF.

I wanted to go in modest, then see where it takes me on further additions.

I bought the Black Forge optics-ready rifle from CDNN. I'm too old and half-blind for iron sights so I plan to start with a SPARC II Red Dot or a modest scope. Impressed thus far as its nicely fitted and finished. We'll see how she shoots.

The real reason for my post here is to get a recommendation or two on a good entry-level guide to ARs that includes detailed and clearly illustrated cleaning and take-down along with operation tips. Don't need a gunsmithing level publication. Appreciate any input.


Any of the books by Patrick Sweeney would be a good start. For more, I hear that The Black Rifle II and the AR-15 Complete Owners Guide are better for take-down info. Amazon, naturally.


Norman Solberg
International lawyer, lately for 25 years in Japan, now working on trusts in the US, the 3rd greatest tax haven. NRA Life Member for over 50 years, NRA Endowment (2014), Patron (2016).