Greetings. I'm new to the forum and AR15's in general and wanted to get some opinions on a few things and ask a few questions.
I need to get a cleaning rod and I'm pretty happy with my current Dewey 1-piece nylon coated rod so I'll probably stick with Dewey but I'm not sure what length I should get. Dewey recommends a 36" rod but that seems a little long for the 15T's 16" barrel. On the other hand I could see getting the 36" just in case I get another gun down the road that can use the same rod but has a longer barrel. What length would y'all recommend?
Next ? up is a muzzle Guide. The purpose of which is to keep from damaging the crown? I'm curious if one of these is a recommended cleaning accessory. I've never used one so I'm a little skeptical as to their necessity.
Also up for consideration is a forward sling mount. The 15T's got a rear sling mount but no front sling mount so I'm interested in suggestions. Seems like I'll need a rail mounted sling swivel stud and the choices are overwhelming doing a google search. Aluminum seems like it would be a better choice than polymer. Anyone got a favorite? I'm tempted to go with a LaRue Tactical Harris Bipod Adapter and just attach the sling to the sling point on the bipod but wanted opinions non of the less sense the LaRue stuff is pricey.
Lastly I'd be interested in any do's and don'ts concerning AR-15's. Cleaning suggestions, take down, shooting, ammo etc. I'm a complete newb with AR-15's having never shot one none of the less owned one. I'm in the process of reading the hell out of this forum, the ar15.com forum, and many others. Needless to say between the research on an M&P 9 and this M&P 15T I think my head is about to explode from information overload.
Thanks in advance for any replies.
I need to get a cleaning rod and I'm pretty happy with my current Dewey 1-piece nylon coated rod so I'll probably stick with Dewey but I'm not sure what length I should get. Dewey recommends a 36" rod but that seems a little long for the 15T's 16" barrel. On the other hand I could see getting the 36" just in case I get another gun down the road that can use the same rod but has a longer barrel. What length would y'all recommend?
Next ? up is a muzzle Guide. The purpose of which is to keep from damaging the crown? I'm curious if one of these is a recommended cleaning accessory. I've never used one so I'm a little skeptical as to their necessity.
Also up for consideration is a forward sling mount. The 15T's got a rear sling mount but no front sling mount so I'm interested in suggestions. Seems like I'll need a rail mounted sling swivel stud and the choices are overwhelming doing a google search. Aluminum seems like it would be a better choice than polymer. Anyone got a favorite? I'm tempted to go with a LaRue Tactical Harris Bipod Adapter and just attach the sling to the sling point on the bipod but wanted opinions non of the less sense the LaRue stuff is pricey.
Lastly I'd be interested in any do's and don'ts concerning AR-15's. Cleaning suggestions, take down, shooting, ammo etc. I'm a complete newb with AR-15's having never shot one none of the less owned one. I'm in the process of reading the hell out of this forum, the ar15.com forum, and many others. Needless to say between the research on an M&P 9 and this M&P 15T I think my head is about to explode from information overload.

Thanks in advance for any replies.