checko 180 Posted July 26, 2012 This will probably be the last thing I'm putting on my rifle for a while and I can't make a decision on a front sight. I have a stag 3h upper with the railed gas block. I was gonna go for the MI hk style folding sight but now I'm thinking I kind like the RRA fixed front sight. Honestly I'm kinda wishing I had the front sight base instead of the railed block. How does everyone like your sight picture using a red dot possible magnifier for with a fixed front sight? Is that even a decent sight to use? Help. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MidwestPX 172 Posted July 26, 2012 Fixed front sight post with a red dot is my preferred setup. With a magnifier, the post will not obscure your FOV. What I like most is in the event of optic failure, as long as your optic mounted to co-witness with the front sight post, you can use the dead optic as an enlarged rear peep, saving you the time of deploying the BUIS should time be critical. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,878 Posted July 26, 2012 I have the MI HK style Front flip on my 16". Love it. I generally keep it folded down as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
checko 180 Posted July 27, 2012 Fixed front sight post with a red dot is my preferred setup. With a magnifier, the post will not obscure your FOV. What I like most is in the event of optic failure, as long as your optic mounted to co-witness with the front sight post, you can use the dead optic as an enlarged rear peep, saving you the time of deploying the BUIS should time be critical. Any recommended products? Or is the RRA one gtg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJdiverTony 27 Posted July 27, 2012 I have the MI HK style Front flip on my 16". Love it. I generally keep it folded down as well. +1 I've got the same setup and it works great for me. I also keep it folded down as well. I really like the HK style front sight. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MidwestPX 172 Posted July 27, 2012 Any recommended products? Or is the RRA one gtg LMT and Daniel Defense are my preferred ones with the nod to the LMT due to it coming with an oversized knob which makes installing and removal without a screwdriver possible. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
checko 180 Posted July 27, 2012 LMT and Daniel Defense are my preferred ones with the nod to the LMT due to it coming with an oversized knob which makes installing and removal without a screwdriver possible. I looked at the ones on your site but they were both for rail height and I need gas block height. Do they make it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MidwestPX 172 Posted July 27, 2012 I looked at the ones on your site but they were both for rail height and I need gas block height. Do they make it? Ahh, did not realize you needed a gas block height sight. Neither DD nor LMT makes one, sorry! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJdiverTony 27 Posted July 27, 2012 Here's the MI one that I have: http://www.midwayusa.com/Product/2344177563/midwest-industries-flip-up-front-sight-gas-block-height-ar-15-aluminum Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,878 Posted July 27, 2012 SKDTac has it in stock w/ free shipping. http://www.skdtac.com/Midwest-Industries-Flip-Up-Front-Sight-p/mid.101.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
checko 180 Posted July 27, 2012 hmmm ill have to make a decision quickly. I want to have this build put to bed for a while. Do either of you guys have a pic handy of the block and sight? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
checko 180 Posted July 28, 2012 i got the MI sight from the website krdshrk gave. If i dont like it i can always sell it i guess. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TK421 2 Posted July 28, 2012 I just bought a Knights Armament flip-up front sight for my Block II build. It is solid. http://www.operationparts.com/KAC_Knights_Armament_RAS_Front_Folding_Sight_TAUPE_p/99051-taupe.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
checko 180 Posted July 28, 2012 I just bought a Knights Armament flip-up front sight for my Block II build. It is solid Dont think that will work on a railed gas block. Plus im not trying to spend that much anyway Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TK421 2 Posted July 29, 2012 Dont think that will work on a railed gas block. Plus im not trying to spend that much anyway Sorry I missed the gas block, this is a rail height sight. One of my other projects is a matte sand upper and lower with a Black Hole Weaponry 16" mid length 300 Blackout. I have a fde rifle length Midwest Industries rail and a set of fde sights. They make a gas block height version of the front sight, they are nice, like an Hk or AK style. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
checko 180 Posted July 29, 2012 That's the one I got Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TK421 2 Posted July 29, 2012 That's the one I got They are very nice. I don't think you will be disappointed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
checko 180 Posted July 29, 2012 They are very nice. I don't think you will be disappointed. I had no doubt it was a food product. Just didn't know if I liked the look. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
checko 180 Posted July 30, 2012 good* product sorry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TK421 2 Posted July 30, 2012 good* product sorry Oh, OK, I was trying to figure out what you meant. I should have looked at the keyboard. LOL. Well post a pic, let's see how it looks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
checko 180 Posted July 30, 2012 Lol yeah stupid phone. I ordered it last night so I will when it comes in Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
checko 180 Posted August 6, 2012 I would really have liked it better if the sight was facing the other way, it's made the same way as the rail height just turned backwards. It doesn't affect the performance of the sight so I guess I can live with it. I think I'll use this for a while then maybe get a fixed one to see which i like better. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shawnmoore81 623 Posted August 6, 2012 im using a magpul mbus sights and had no issues. people worry they could melt but unless you are ripping through 30 round mags on full auto i dont see it happening. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Holeshot 3 Posted August 7, 2012 checker50, is your grip od green? If so I have an od green moe trigger guard for you if you want it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,878 Posted August 7, 2012 im using a magpul mbus sights and had no issues. people worry they could melt but unless you are ripping through 30 round mags on full auto i dont see it happening. He's got a low profile gas block. The magpul MBUS wouldn't work as it's too low. Also - knowing how hot my gas block and barrel gets, I'd rather have a metal sight than a plastic up front! Melted plastic is a **** to remove! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrfly3006 42 Posted August 7, 2012 He's got a low profile gas block. The magpul MBUS wouldn't work as it's too low. Also - knowing how hot my gas block and barrel gets, I'd rather have a metal sight than a plastic up front! Melted plastic is a **** to remove! I have the same problem but found a yankee hill maufacturing gas block riser...brings the mbus up to correct height..and no issues at all with plastic melting Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
checko 180 Posted August 7, 2012 im using a magpul mbus sights and had no issues. people worry they could melt but unless you are ripping through 30 round mags on full auto i dont see it happening. I heard that too but isn't the height way off? Edit: I just seen krdshrk's post saying the same thing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
checko 180 Posted August 7, 2012 checker50, is your grip od green? If so I have an od green moe trigger guard for you if you want it. Sure! I'll take it. How much would you want for it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
checko 180 Posted August 7, 2012 I have the same problem but found a yankee hill maufacturing gas block riser...brings the mbus up to correct height..and no issues at all with plastic melting How much was that? Seems like a PITA when you could just buy a gas block height Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites