The only black scary looking rifle I have owned is a well worn MAK-90, and that was only shot occasionally on the last day of deer camp. Picked up a Ruger 556 today. Went there with every intention of buying a Colt 6960. I like the 556 more, the fit seemed better in couple places, and it was $400 less. They had a deal on an inexpensive red dot when you picked up any AR, a Vortex, got it just to get started. Bought it for target shooting, I am going to do some research and buy some nice iron sights, and explore other optics options. I will let my mid-50s eyes be my guide as to what works. I honestly feel kinda embarrassed owning this thing, I will have to go fire my .50 Hawken more this summer as atonement. Tear down is quite a bit more complicated than an AK.
