# Equipment, Accessories, Hacks & DIY **URL:** https://njgunforums.net/c/equipment-and-accessories/33.md [Latest](https://njgunforums.net/latest.md) · [Categories](https://njgunforums.net/categories.md) · [Tags](https://njgunforums.net/tags.md) --- ## [My green dot](https://njgunforums.net/t/my-green-dot/5112)
**Author:** [@1LTCAP](https://njgunforums.net/u/1LTCAP)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 3:05am UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/my-green-dot/5112 "2026-09-27T03:05:39Z")
as usual, i’m probably puttin’ this in the wrong place…but someone’s gonna do it so it may as well be me, right? :smiley: anyway…my holosun green dot. i think i just screwed it up. was gonna do some dryfire. window glas… --- ## [Help me pick a new red dot](https://njgunforums.net/t/help-me-pick-a-new-red-dot/4183)
**Author:** [@MartyZ](https://njgunforums.net/u/MartyZ)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 10:25pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/help-me-pick-a-new-red-dot/4183 "2026-08-23T22:25:07Z")
When I bought my FNX45T it came with a Vortex Viper installed. It an OK sight but the design sucks in my view. First of all, the exposed battery, I know it’s the same as the RMR but I hate that design. But the bigger pro… --- ## [Help me ID some old inherited firearms parts?](https://njgunforums.net/t/help-me-id-some-old-inherited-firearms-parts/4449)
**Author:** [@DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/u/DirtyDigz)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2026, 3:12pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/help-me-id-some-old-inherited-firearms-parts/4449 "2026-06-07T15:12:34Z")
I inherited a bunch of firearm parts/reloading press parts/reloading supplies recently and would appreciate some help ID’ing and roughly valuing them. Doing parts only in this thread, will post a separate thread in the … --- ## [Boyt Harness](https://njgunforums.net/t/boyt-harness/4365)
**Author:** [@Fullstop](https://njgunforums.net/u/Fullstop)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2026, 1:40pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/boyt-harness/4365 "2026-05-17T13:40:29Z")
I have what I think is a 1 time 20% off code if anyone is interested. I have a few of their rifle/shotgun cases and they are good quality and made in USA. --- ## [“You’ll shoot your eye out, kid.”](https://njgunforums.net/t/you-ll-shoot-your-eye-out-kid/3986)
**Author:** [@Fullstop](https://njgunforums.net/u/Fullstop)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2026, 7:01am UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/you-ll-shoot-your-eye-out-kid/3986 "2026-03-04T07:01:54Z")
Thought this looks pretty interesting. Nice prequel before you get them to the range. Really not a bad price with everything included. --- ## [Today's Boredom Buster](https://njgunforums.net/t/todays-boredom-buster/3984)
**Author:** [@FDHog](https://njgunforums.net/u/FDHog)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2026, 5:55pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/todays-boredom-buster/3984 "2026-03-03T17:55:26Z")
I love the Holosun 507C and Comp, but that huge Holosun graphic on the sides was killing me. I tried the Aluminum Black trick, but it didn’t work. Broke out the blue painters tape and some matte black Krylon. --- ## [My AR Keeps Biting Me](https://njgunforums.net/t/my-ar-keeps-biting-me/3963)
**Author:** [@scorpio64](https://njgunforums.net/u/scorpio64)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2026, 8:45pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/my-ar-keeps-biting-me/3963 "2026-03-02T20:45:54Z")
Is there some slip on solution for Magpul CTR stocks that will keep it from yanking out my facial hair? I’ve taped up where the stock and tube snag my whiskers and it looks terrible. I’d like something more civilized, a… --- ## [C&H Precision Cust Service](https://njgunforums.net/t/c-h-precision-cust-service/3913)
**Author:** [@FDHog](https://njgunforums.net/u/FDHog)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2026, 12:30am UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/c-h-precision-cust-service/3913 "2026-02-17T00:30:46Z")
C&H likes to sell stuff, but god forbid you need help. I ordered a sight plate from them over a week ago. It’s been lost in Tinton Falls UPS Land for the past 5 days (no tracking updates). I sent 4 emails and 3 phone cal… --- ## [Inch pounds torque screwdriver](https://njgunforums.net/t/inch-pounds-torque-screwdriver/3728)
**Author:** [@Fullstop](https://njgunforums.net/u/Fullstop)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2026, 5:19pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/inch-pounds-torque-screwdriver/3728 "2026-01-27T17:19:44Z")
One tool not in my arsenal. I usually just do the hey, it’s snug enough. :rofl: Just needed for the occasional optic mounting and other gun stuffs.I don’t need to spend 100 bucks due to it not being used a lot. Wondering… --- ## [Beretta PX4 holster recommendation](https://njgunforums.net/t/beretta-px4-holster-recommendation/3689)
**Author:** [@Brooklynracer](https://njgunforums.net/u/Brooklynracer)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2026, 10:27pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/beretta-px4-holster-recommendation/3689 "2026-01-18T22:27:51Z")
Looking to get OWB, any suggestions? --- ## [J frame kydex](https://njgunforums.net/t/j-frame-kydex/3473)
**Author:** [@Revenger](https://njgunforums.net/u/Revenger)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2025, 7:36pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/j-frame-kydex/3473 "2025-12-07T19:36:11Z")
Does anyone here carry a j frame and use a kydex holster, I use Vedders for G42 and 43x and I like them. Wondering how a kydex would be for a revolver. --- ## [Nj gun shop with holster selection](https://njgunforums.net/t/nj-gun-shop-with-holster-selection/2122)
**Author:** [@Jerseypn](https://njgunforums.net/u/Jerseypn)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2025, 9:01pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/nj-gun-shop-with-holster-selection/2122 "2025-11-21T21:01:41Z")
Looking for a a store that has a decent holster selection, not just one brand. I’m in central jersey so can go north or south --- ## [Cherry Balmz Lubricant](https://njgunforums.net/t/cherry-balmz-lubricant/3214)
**Author:** [@Fullstop](https://njgunforums.net/u/Fullstop)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2025, 7:29pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/cherry-balmz-lubricant/3214 "2025-11-02T19:29:13Z")
Wondering if anyone has used this product. I was reading some of their articles in the menu. Some interesting stuff. Apparently CLP and oil bad, lots of grease good.:thinking: --- ## [.22 mag scope](https://njgunforums.net/t/22-mag-scope/2732)
**Author:** [@Redeye65](https://njgunforums.net/u/Redeye65)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2025, 10:05pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/22-mag-scope/2732 "2025-10-01T22:05:01Z")
Looking for suggestions on a rimfire scope, would be a range toy, thinking of putting one on a Henry .22 mag, my budget would be a Leupold V-Freedom3-9x40, that would be my max budget. Open to cheaper suggestions if anyo… --- ## [Red Dots on ARs](https://njgunforums.net/t/red-dots-on-ars/2820)
**Author:** [@scorpio64](https://njgunforums.net/u/scorpio64)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2025, 4:29pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/red-dots-on-ars/2820 "2025-09-14T16:29:10Z")
So, I was messing around with a reflex red dot I mounted on my AR. It’s pretty cool how the POA does not shift much or at all when you move your head. But I got to wondering if distance to eye made a difference. It d… --- ## [Electronic locks and a safe](https://njgunforums.net/t/electronic-locks-and-a-safe/2559)
**Author:** [@Redeye65](https://njgunforums.net/u/Redeye65)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2025, 12:01pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/electronic-locks-and-a-safe/2559 "2025-07-26T12:01:09Z")
Bought a Winchester 36 rifle safe from Tractor supply 2 years back on a Christmas sale, very happy with my purchase, not an expensive safe but also not a cabinet, perfect for my needs. Then the electronic lock stopped wo… --- ## [Belts For Every Day Carry](https://njgunforums.net/t/belts-for-every-day-carry/149)
**Author:** [@High\_Exposure](https://njgunforums.net/u/High_Exposure)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2025, 1:23am UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/belts-for-every-day-carry/149 "2025-01-25T01:23:08Z")
As we are looking at the end of our second year of obtainable concealed carry in NJ, we can reflect on a lot of learning and change to our CCW system. If you have truly committed to carrying daily, you’ve probably starte… --- ## [Optics & Bad Eyes](https://njgunforums.net/t/optics-bad-eyes/911)
**Author:** [@Redeye65](https://njgunforums.net/u/Redeye65)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2025, 2:13am UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/optics-bad-eyes/911 "2025-01-19T02:13:43Z")
I’m a big fan of peep sights, my issue is, I see two front posts, so I pick the post on the left and pull the trigger, seems to work ok for me as I enjoy shooting peep sights and usually hit what I’m assuming I am aiming… --- ## [Stack On Safe Keypad Glitch Fix](https://njgunforums.net/t/stack-on-safe-keypad-glitch-fix/1027)
**Author:** [@DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/u/DirtyDigz)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2025, 11:29pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/stack-on-safe-keypad-glitch-fix/1027 "2025-01-16T23:29:09Z")
I’ve got a Stack On safe with an electronic keypad very similar to this: Went to open it a couple of days ago and couldn’t - the keypad wasn’t accepting my code. I noticed that the yellow LED was only illuminating f… --- ## [Favorite Lube](https://njgunforums.net/t/favorite-lube/937)
**Author:** [@Redeye65](https://njgunforums.net/u/Redeye65)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2025, 7:08pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/favorite-lube/937 "2025-01-10T19:08:50Z")
What is everyone using these days? I’ve tried most of the popular lubes and have settled on Slip 2000. Oil and grease, been using it for a few years now, what I like most is that after a few applications, all that is ne… --- ## [HC Carry belt](https://njgunforums.net/t/hc-carry-belt/924)
**Author:** [@NJ\_SIG](https://njgunforums.net/u/NJ_SIG)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2025, 3:30pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/hc-carry-belt/924 "2025-01-10T15:30:58Z")
Recently got the Hunter Constantine Carry belt and for me it’s a game changer. Yes it’s expensive, but it’s comfortable especially with bending and sitting. Just got done cleaning my yard from the dogs which required … --- ## [Clays Cart](https://njgunforums.net/t/clays-cart/945)
**Author:** [@Grapeshot](https://njgunforums.net/u/Grapeshot)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2025, 4:27pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/clays-cart/945 "2025-01-07T16:27:23Z")
Got tired of renting carts at Lehigh Valley, so I built this from an old stroller I found on the local buy nothing FB site. --- ## [3D Printing](https://njgunforums.net/t/3d-printing/654)
**Author:** [@JackDaWack](https://njgunforums.net/u/JackDaWack)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2025, 2:23pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/3d-printing/654 "2025-01-06T14:23:48Z")
Disclaimer. (Touchy Subject for the NJ community.) 3D printing and manufacturing firearms is illegal in NJ. That doesnt mean there isn’t use for creating or downloading files and printing accessories or tools. Ive us… --- ## [New Optic Toy - DNT Thermnight Digital Thermal/IR combo](https://njgunforums.net/t/new-optic-toy-dnt-thermnight-digital-thermal-ir-combo/520)
**Author:** [@DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/u/DirtyDigz)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2024, 4:14am UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/new-optic-toy-dnt-thermnight-digital-thermal-ir-combo/520 "2024-11-18T04:14:47Z")
Got super curious about thermal after a brief peek through Scorpio’s thermal scope at the shotty shoot. After a bunch of research I settled on what I think is a sweet spot in the price/capablities continuum - $999 deliv… --- ## [Forum Idea](https://njgunforums.net/t/forum-idea/379)
**Author:** [@Sudsy](https://njgunforums.net/u/Sudsy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2024, 11:07pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/forum-idea/379 "2024-10-30T23:07:30Z")
Hacks and DIY forum For things like this… My spotting scope doesn’t cut it at 300 yards, so I just made this out of an old transit that I’ve had sitting around for 30 years It’s made to accurately read the numbers on …