powderMonkey Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 So my local dealer has one of these rifles in stock and I _almost_ purchased it last night until I noticed one thing... I'm still too new here to post a link but the rifle can be seen at coltcompetitionrifle dot com The front gas block doesn't have a rail attachment point on top of it. So how in the heck would I put iron sights on it? I'm sure it's meant primarily for optics, but even then the guys shooting Tac Optics usually have those 45 degree offset iron sights for close shots, in addition to their optic. I don't want to have to change the forend or the gas block on a brand fairly expensive to me rifle. Plus in reality, I have only shot like three multigun matches at my local club, so I'm still content to shoot in Tac Irons. So I definately want to be able to start with normal, verical irons. Well I just googled for clamp on front sight post, and wow most of what I saw looks pretty gaudy. I am not a huge AR freak so I don't know all the vendors maybe there is somthing I am overlooking. What are your guys thoughts? How could I cost effectively get irons on this rifle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gb32 Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 JP makes an awesome front sight post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepswithdogs Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 (edited) I haven't shot one, but that is a really good equipment list, Colt is a solid brand and the price actually seems quite reasonable for the features listed. When shooting iron sights sight radius is the name of the game. There are aftermarket sights that will attach directly to the barrel. Best to put one as far forward as possible. It's also possible to use a mil style sight and attach it with shims if needed, again, as far forward as possible. The gas block should be a non issue and it's a nice looking gun. As gb32 has said, JP is also a very good option, both for complete guns and for well designed parts. Tar Edited July 27, 2012 by Sleepswithdogs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellyn Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 I will take "gaudy" with more sight radius every day of the week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 I think there is a sight setup for sale in the classifieds right now (JP front). And, there was one of these Colts in there last week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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