NicVerAZ Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 I am looking for advice on a set of iron sights which would work both for bay matches and maybe an option for long distance, like with a flip of the rear sight. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.E. Kelley Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan 45 Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 For an AR? I've always liked the DPMS rear sight, http://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts/sights/rear-sights/detachable-rear-sight-prod5556.aspx Rock River makes a nice one too. Both have a large peep and a small peep. As far as front sight, what's your barrel length and profile? If you have room for a JP FSB between your hand guard and comp, it's a very nice front sight. http://jprifles.com/buy.php?item=JPGS-2FS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan 45 Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 (edited) Pat's picture is faster than my typing. But the components are similar. Same rear sight, but his front looks like the Armalite FSB instead of the JP. Edited March 22, 2016 by Bryan 45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.E. Kelley Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 (edited) Pat's picture is faster than my typing. But the components are similar. Same rear sight, but his front looks like the Armalite FSB instead of the JP. Yup you got the parts right...I save money where I can and the Armalite is (was) less than 1/2 the JP. 18" barrel light profile barrel for the speedy stuff....but that dang carbine rocks out long too! Edited March 22, 2016 by P.E. Kelley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timawa Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Pat's picture is faster than my typing. But the components are similar. Same rear sight, but his front looks like the Armalite FSB instead of the JP. Yup you got the parts right...I save money where I can and the Armalite is (was) less than 1/2 the JP. 18" barrel light profile barrel for the speedy stuff....but that dang carbine rocks out long too! Dumb question here. Is the front sight connected to the gas tube or you have separate gas block? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtm Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 (edited) First my absolute admiration for Pat for saying CARBINE!!!! Yes it is separate there is a gas block behind the sight, no tube to the front sight. Now I wonder where anyone came up with that idea? To get the most sight radius, cut an extra slot in the picatinny rail at the back to allow the rear sight to mount flush with the back of the receiver. You gain almost another inch by doing so. Edited March 22, 2016 by kurtm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan 45 Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 I think the same guy that came up with this idea also came up with the idea of allowing 1x optics to shoot in Limited. And we see how that turned out. Lots of limited shooters now, but rarely see iron sights. Of course, we rarely saw them before anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicVerAZ Posted March 22, 2016 Author Share Posted March 22, 2016 (edited) Yup, I meant AR. Thanks for the advice. The rail is not connected to the has block, it's a long free floating handguard with the rail on top. This is my handguard: http://www.deltateamtactical.com/Trinity-Force-12-Inch-Keymod-p1812-Keymod-Handguard-Made-In-USA_p_4447.html Edited March 22, 2016 by NicVerAZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stlhead Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Front sights on hand guards suck. Move it out just behind the comp as others have suggested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikerburgess Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 If you can't clamp it to the barrel you can always weld it to the comp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicVerAZ Posted June 23, 2016 Author Share Posted June 23, 2016 Could I know which sights these are? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRider Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Bryan named them in post 3, DPMS rear and Armalite clamp on front. I use the DPMS rear on my flat top limited carbine with a Yankee Hill Machine folding front sight that I have drilled and tapped for a screw that takes out any movement. The front sight is clamped right behind the comp. I have an Armalite clamp on front sight base on my Heavy Metal rifle, right behind the comp, just like Pat's carbine in the picture. Both setups have served me well. Hurley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicVerAZ Posted June 23, 2016 Author Share Posted June 23, 2016 Thanks. Also I thought that the dpms rear sight looks different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrest Halley Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Does anyone have experience with the Troy micro flip ups? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixxerjunky Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 I have a set of them. I believe they are the gold standard for flip up sights. Very tough and lock up solid. They are heavy though and expensive unless you can find a pair on sale. Troy makes them for a lot of company's so find a branding you want and go with them. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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