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Well, I'm still kinda broke, but I was broke when I started looking at different components of my AR also, so I just figured I'd see what's out there. I don't care much for the old front-sight post on ARs, so I basically just have a railed gasblock, with a rail running down the length of the upper receiver/ rail system. I'm not sure if different sights are better for longer rifles than shorter ones, so any advice on that would be appreciated, but to be honest, the M14's front sights are my favorite, and that's sort of what I'd like to get, the flared barleycorn sights they have, but I'm not sure if they make those for mounting on AR rails. As for rear sights, I prefer peep-sights, though I'm not sure if there are better alternatives or not. So basically what I'm asking for is some education on... 1) Are there M14 style front sights for ARs? 2)Is it indeed best to have sights situated as far apart as possible, and if not, what should I know about putting them on? 3) What is the best type of rear sight? Any other pertinent information would be appreciated as well. I really don't have the cash for reflex sights or anything at the moment, and I'd like to have irons anyway, since I love shooting with ironsights, and I don't have to worry about keeping them powered if something happens.

Front Sight has been sending me these links to free gun training reports. I've started reading through them. Have any of you been getting them and have any comments on whether or not they're worth reading? Granted they give the reader a taste and include a related course that you can sign up for... Report #1 Comfort of Skill at Arms Report #2 Little Known and Rarely Talked About Secret Report #3 Biggest Secret in the Firearms Training Industry Report #4 Interview with a Gun Fighter Report #5 Five Levels of Tactical Competence Report #6 Moral and Ethical Use of Deadly Force Report #7 Seven Misconceptions That Can Get You Killed Report #8 Color Code of Mental Awareness (Condition White and Yellow) Report #9 Color Code Continued (Condition Orange, Red, and Black) Report #10 The Combat Mindset Bonus Report #11 Quotes, Catchy Phrases and Sage Thoughts Bonus Report #12 Front Sight Patriot Group Bonus Report #13 Demonstration, Repetition, Consistency, Perfection Bonus Report #14 Fastest and Safest Draw Bonus Report #15 Old Eyes Can Shoot Well Too Report #16 Prevent This From Happening To You Report #17 The Right Gun and Ammunition for You Report #18 Big Bullets Make Big Holes Report #19 Get a Concealed Weapons Permit and Never Be Without Your Gun Report #20 Prevent a Tragedy Report #21 Are You Cross Dominant? Report #22 Old Eyes Can Shoot Well Too Report #23 Did You Miss Your First Shot at This? Report #24 Night Sights Don't See in the Dark! Report #25 The White Light Followed By The Big Bang! Report #26 Tactical Principles Report #27 Common Tactical Questions Report #28 Proper Shooting Platform Report #29 Be a Shooting Platform Report #30 Proper Trigger Control Report #31 Millionaire Patriot Wants You Armed and Trained Report #32 Front Sight Challenge Reality TV Series Report #33 More Quotes, Quips, and Sage Thoughts... Report #34 Interview with a Gunfighter Report #35 Follow-up to Interview With a Gunfighter Report #36 CCW Holder Stops Bomber Bank Robber Report #37 "I'm Gonna Kill Them..." Report #38 Terminal Ballistics, Shot Placement, and Tough Adversaries... Report #39 A Lesson in Disparity of Force... Report #40 Another Lesson in Disparity of Force... This Time With Positive Results Report #41 The Will to Kill: A Study in the Mindset of Violence Report #42 Staying In the Fight... Even When Shot Report #43 I Love This Little Girl... and So Will You Report #44 Your Guns Should Be In One Of Two Places Report #45 Some People Should NOT Be Armed Report #46 1.5 Seconds to Live or Die Report #47 Is 35 Year Old Ammunition Still Good? Report #48 The Combat Mindset in Action Report #49 The Survival Triad: Mindset, Skill, Action Report #50 Courage Under Fire Report #51 If Cops Can’t Hit in a Gunfight, How Good Are You Going to Be? Report #52 A Tale of Two Guns... Report #53 A Gun in Your Face... What Should You Do? Report #54 This Makes My Heart Bleed... Report #55 The Right Prescription... Report #56 Walgreens Shooting: Another GREAT Post Gunfight Interview... Report #57 You Can’t Win If You Don’t Fight Report #58 A Gunfighting Living Legend Report #59 Gun Control Has Killed 170 Million People Report #60 40,000 Lives Lost Per Year Must Be Worth It... Report #61 Try Disputing THIS Sarah Brady... Report #62 How to Get Charged with Murder... Report #63 Shotgun in Your Face and .380 in Your Pocket... Report #64 Look Around and Be Prepared to Defend Yourself! Report #65 Armed Citizens Make Dead Criminals Report #66 An Unlikely Hero Report #67 DON'T DO THIS and You'll Shoot Better Than 99% of All Gun Owners