GorillaTactical Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 Just curious about a few options for 45 Degree canted irons. I run a Troy Rail so I can't just buy the JP sights and slap em on their VTAC hand guard. Is anyone running THIS OPTION? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vespid_Wasp Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 I'm considering it and running a 3x Acog and using the Irons for close-in, instead of running a 1-4x Accupoint. Haven't started looking over the options for mounting the irons yet though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-Ho Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 Do a quick search in the Firebird dealer forum. You should find a great option there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GorillaTactical Posted September 12, 2010 Author Share Posted September 12, 2010 Do a quick search in the Firebird dealer forum. You should find a great option there. Thanks for the info j-ho...that one will def. be in the running. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.Schmitt Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 I have a JP short range sight. They are nice, durable also. Should go onto the Troy with the addition of one 4 inch rail. They mount up real solid and thats a must. Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GorillaTactical Posted September 12, 2010 Author Share Posted September 12, 2010 I have a JP short range sight. They are nice, durable also. Should go onto the Troy with the addition of one 4 inch rail. They mount up real solid and thats a must. Jay I'm running a troy battle rail...they make a 4inch rail that mounts at 45 degrees? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spd522 Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 Barry Dueck designed an offset system. http://dueckdefense.com/ Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GorillaTactical Posted September 12, 2010 Author Share Posted September 12, 2010 Barry Dueck designed an offset system. http://dueckdefense.com/ Craig A little too bling bling. 150.00-175.00 is about my max. idk though...is having RIFLE LENGTH sights that big of an advantage of the standard 45 degree irons? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chills1994 Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 back almost exactly 4 years ago, forum member BigDave started a thread on what he had cobbled up for secondary irons. it is reallylate and I am rewally tired of this so called smart phone. just do a search for bigdave and secondary as a keyword and his thrwad will show up. and maybe on video google you can find my hatcam video where I did the canted AR sights thing....just video google AR CANTED SIGHTS....it might pop up. the advantage, I think, is being able to frame the brown cardboard targets inside the bunny ears of an A2 front sight or a front flip up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GorillaTactical Posted September 12, 2010 Author Share Posted September 12, 2010 back almost exactly 4 years ago, forum member BigDave started a thread on what he had cobbled up for secondary irons. it is reallylate and I am rewally tired of this so called smart phone. just do a search for bigdave and secondary as a keyword and his thrwad will show up. and maybe on video google you can find my hatcam video where I did the canted AR sights thing....just video google AR CANTED SIGHTS....it might pop up. the advantage, I think, is being able to frame the brown cardboard targets inside the bunny ears of an A2 front sight or a front flip up. I did see BigDave's post using the YHM mounts. but he also noted that it didn't work 100%....I'm more concerned with whether the sights I referenced have had any good/bad feedback. I'll be sure to search for you video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chills1994 Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 well, I clicked on the reviews at the midway link you provided and that confirmed my suspicions. there isn't enough windage and/or elevation adjustment in that sight. I think when I cobbled up something for my collection of BUIS, I had to have a friend mill up a shim for me so I could get it sighted right on anywhoooo....my point being if you already have the BUIS's then it might be cheaper to buy the angled adapter pieces from YHM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GorillaTactical Posted September 12, 2010 Author Share Posted September 12, 2010 (edited) well, I clicked on the reviews at the midway link you provided and that confirmed my suspicions. there isn't enough windage and/or elevation adjustment in that sight. I think when I cobbled up something for my collection of BUIS, I had to have a friend mill up a shim for me so I could get it sighted right on anywhoooo....my point being if you already have the BUIS's then it might be cheaper to buy the angled adapter pieces from YHM. Thanks for the input...don't have the BUIS anymore so I would need to buy everything from scratch again. I read those reviews as well and that's what prompted me to check with yall...I don't know that 1" low is really a problem for using it for close range hoser stages...idk though, I'm new to the 45 degree irons. Would buying the YHM offset pieces with a JP rail be a better option? I feel like it might encounter the same problem Edited September 12, 2010 by GorillaTactical Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.Schmitt Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 I have a JP short range sight. They are nice, durable also. Should go onto the Troy with the addition of one 4 inch rail. They mount up real solid and thats a must. Jay I'm running a troy battle rail...they make a 4inch rail that mounts at 45 degrees? Sorry, was thinking the Troy VTAC Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GorillaTactical Posted September 12, 2010 Author Share Posted September 12, 2010 Sorry, was thinking the Troy VTAC Jay I figured haha...I should have specified Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cas Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 I was planning on getting two Daniel Defense offset mounts and a set of sights, till I realized price wise it was pretty close to the Dueck setup. I figured if you're gonna be silly and spend money you don't have on something you may not really need, you might as well do it right. I like the Dueck sights, but I've yet to use them in a match, so the verdict is still out. The only problem I have with them is that I'm used to shooting with both eyes open. The scope blocks my left eye and gives my brain a confusing image. So I have to close my left eye when I use them, which at this point is unatural for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GorillaTactical Posted September 14, 2010 Author Share Posted September 14, 2010 The only problem I have with them is that I'm used to shooting with both eyes open. The scope blocks my left eye and gives my brain a confusing image. So I have to close my left eye when I use them, which at this point is unatural for me. Luckily for me, I'm left eye dominant so I normally can't shoot both open (even though it feels better when I try...wider field of vision), but when I shoot the 45 irons, I can open both eyes and for whatever my eye focuses on the sights haha... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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