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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: ctwiggs1 on March 10, 2019, 06:09:16 PM

Title: AR-15 sights
Post by: ctwiggs1 on March 10, 2019, 06:09:16 PM: Just picked up a brand spankin' new AR.... without sights

I've got about $200 in Amazon cards sitting around, any recommendations? I kinda like the M16A2 look (veterans nastalgia :chuckle:), but I'm pretty open minded on this one.

TIA!
Title: Re: AR-15 sights
Post by: Iveexcaped3 on March 10, 2019, 06:46:24 PM: Depends on the type of ar you got is it just the rail on the upper or does it have a hand guard with rails? What is the purpose of this riffle plinking, close range, mid range, self defense civil war?
Title: Re: AR-15 sights
Post by: ctwiggs1 on March 10, 2019, 06:52:45 PM: Just a rail up top

I’m not sure about the rest of it. I think I’ll get a feel for it before I decide if it’s my go-to for anything ;)
Title: Re: AR-15 sights
Post by: Iveexcaped3 on March 10, 2019, 07:00:04 PM: So then my answer would be just get a cheap red dot from like big 5 for temporary use until you figure out what the guns purpose is. If it’s close range home defense get yourself a good red dot plus a flashlight that is pressure switch activated(hd). If it’s a little of both get a hand guard with a rail put on a red dot and metal flip up back up iron sights. My next optic is a 3x red dot with a 3x magnifier for the shooting I do. Everyone is different on the purpose of their rifle
Title: Re: AR-15 sights
Post by: h20hunter on March 10, 2019, 07:01:08 PM: I have a bushnell cheepo red dot....new was MAYBE 100 bucks. Likely less. Free to a good home.
Title: Re: AR-15 sights
Post by: carpsniperg2 on March 10, 2019, 07:35:34 PM: Been running and selling some Romeo 5 red dots. Good price pretty solid, no complaints from anyone.
Title: Re: AR-15 sights
Post by: ctwiggs1 on March 10, 2019, 07:48:07 PM: Any iron sight ideas? Thanks guys!
Title: Re: AR-15 sights
Post by: carpsniperg2 on March 10, 2019, 08:00:23 PM: magpul and diamondhead
Title: Re: AR-15 sights
Post by: Dan-o on March 10, 2019, 08:02:13 PM: Millions of MBUS options on Amazon.

Some under $35.

They'll screw right onto your top rail.

https://www.amazon.com/Chaos-Ready-Flip-Iron-Sights/dp/B06ZYKDFDY/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=ar15+sights&qid=1552273221&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1
Title: Re: AR-15 sights
Post by: fowl smacker on March 10, 2019, 09:03:25 PM: I've always had great luck with Magpul MBUS for backup sights. Watch the cheap crap on Amazon, it's made for airsoft.
Title: Re: AR-15 sights
Post by: bowNarrow on March 10, 2019, 09:53:37 PM: I have these as back up sights to my quick disconnect red dot and scope on 2 rifles

https://www.deltateamtactical.com/NEW-2018-Trinity-Force-High-Density-Polymer-Flip-Up-Iron-Sight-Set-Higher-Quality_p_6885.html
Title: Re: AR-15 sights
Post by: Iveexcaped3 on March 10, 2019, 10:21:07 PM: Expensive but I like the Troy backup iron sights
https://troyind.com/backup-iron-sights
Title: Re: AR-15 sights
Post by: Cab on March 12, 2019, 08:59:52 AM: Bushnell TRS25.....$60 red dot that a lot of people love
Title: Re: AR-15 sights
Post by: konradcountry on March 12, 2019, 09:40:18 AM: Quote from: carpsniperg2 on March 10, 2019, 07:35:34 PM
Been running and selling some Romeo 5 red dots. Good price pretty solid, no complaints from anyone.

I'm going to second the Romeo 5.

The red dot has a better outline than some of the cheaper options.

I don't bother with irons.
Title: Re: AR-15 sights
Post by: Special T on March 12, 2019, 10:43:43 AM: https://www.amazon.com/Bushnell-Illuminated-Reticle-223-Riflescope-Turrets/dp/B00AU6EIIY/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=1x4+Bushnell+scope&qid=1552412571&s=sporting-goods&sr=1-3

I shot one and you will love it.
Title: Re: AR-15 sights
Post by: Fl0und3rz on March 12, 2019, 11:20:46 AM: I like these for fixed iron sights.

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/672734/daniel-defense-detachable-front-and-a15-rear-fixed-sight-set-ar-15-flat-top-aluminum-matte

A bit more rugged, heavy, and M16A2-looking, these are my favorite.

https://lmtdefense.com/parts/l8fs

https://lmtdefense.com/parts/l8a

Or just just one of the above fronts with a carry handle.
Title: Re: AR-15 sights
Post by: Yondering on March 12, 2019, 11:35:35 AM: Quote from: fowl smacker on March 10, 2019, 09:03:25 PM
I've always had great luck with Magpul MBUS for backup sights. Watch the cheap crap on Amazon, it's made for airsoft.

This. Avoid the cheap junk sights on Amazon; it's pretty obvious which ones I'm talking about.

I've had great results with Magpul and with Troy/Midwest sights. I really like the Troy front sight with the AK style (round) hood, when paired with a red dot sight in an absolute cowitness mount.

For red dots I like the Primary Arms MD-ADS and Holosun versions.
Title: Re: AR-15 sights
Post by: Mongo Hunter on March 12, 2019, 01:33:47 PM: If you want irons just do the magpul MBUS. They are light and in the end will be for backup if the red dot fails, no need to go heavy or complicated.