If you’re a rifle owner, you may be seeking upgrades for your firearm. While these guns come with everything you need to perform standard functions, many accessories can drastically enhance their capabilities. Discover a few attachments you can use to make your rifle unique and personalized to your needs below.

5 Top Attachments to Add to Your Rifle

1. Lasers

Lasers are used as “designators” to help firearm users pinpoint precisely where their shot will go. Military and police use them widely, but civilians also use lower-grade lasers for hunting and target practice. The main types are red, green, and infrared (IR) lasers, which are invisible to the naked eye but viewable with night vision.

2. Stocks

Stocks are the part of the rifle that meets the shoulder. They’re available in both collapsible and fixed styles for features such as improved portability. Some also feature hooks where you can attach a sling, which makes for easier carrying and stability.

3. Optics

The options for optics span far and wide. These accessories mount to the top of your rifle and enhance visibility. Popular options include reflex sights, which provide an illuminated projection of your target, and holographic sights, which use lasers to transmit holograms of a target back to the eye. Traditional rifle scopes are also available, which magnify the target.

4. Handguards

The handguard of a rifle attaches to the front of the weapon and “guards” the hand from the barrel, which becomes hot when firing. In addition to providing you with added grip options, it also acts as a mounting surface for lasers, flashlights, and other accessories.

Whether you’re new to the world of firearms or you’ve been shooting for years, you’ll find everything you need at Shooter’s Firearms & Indoor Range. Serving Monroe County, IL, and the surrounding areas, this range and gun shop offers a broad range of rifles, pistols, revolvers, and accessories, along with training courses and shooting competitions. Find out more about their shop online or call (618) 281-6393 to speak with one of their team members.