If I have a holosight coming that I'm going to mount on an MP15 (S&W ORC Ready) is it worth to throw on a set of BUIS? (I have no sights at all currently)

 

Birthday is coming up and Midway sent over a special link that ties into my account for special prices.

 

YHM rear sight normally $89.99 is $76.50

YHM Gas block front normally $73.99 is $63.00 (I'm hoping this with fit on the SW #811013)

 

Thanks NJGF for the post on the ammo deal at Cabelas!!!!

 

Z

your welcome... and will let the ar experts chime in on this one....

 

my own take? eh. depends... if this is your only AR and the go to rifle ICTSHTF, then perhaps...

 

but if you have others... whats the point?

I'm not positive, but i believe the gas block rail on the ORC is level with the upper rail. you might only need a standard back up front sight. Let a more knowledgeable forum member chime in to back me up before you make a decision.

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&catalogId=11101&langId=-1&productId=70947&tabselected=tech&isFirearm=Y&parent_category_rn=33803

 

First AR. Looks level from the pic. (I don't have it in my hands yet)

 

Z

nickd,

 

Looks like your right, found this online:

 

The M&P15ORC AR15 has a gas block with integral Picatinny-style rail shares the same plane as the upper receiving rail for Back Up Iron Sights (BUIS)

 

I hate ordering from there but look like Cheap then Crap has the QDS set cheaper.

 

Z

Yes, the MP15 ORC model's gas block rails are level with the rest of the flattop rails.

 

Do I recommend BUIS? Always. I think being able to shoot with irons is fundamental, though that's debatable. However, without delving too much into the mindset of SHTF/TEOTWAWKI, an AR type rifle is made for the purpose of being able to go bang every time regardless (whether its strictly used for target shooting or home defense/SHTF as well). Optics that rely on batteries are not guaranteed to work 100% of the time (same applies to any scope), and that's when you need those irons. Its a redundancy thing which I believe is paramount (same reason why you should have a backup BCG for instance).

 

Good luck!

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I agree with BBK. Get some sights. Even if you always keep them folded down, it's better to have them and not need them, than to need them and not have them.

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I agree with BBK. Get some sights. Even if you always keep them folded down, it's better to have them and not need them, than to need them and not have them.

 

Pete, you stole that quote from me! That'll cost you at the next meet-up.

I actually stole it from my dad (altho he was referencing something else when he said it to me as a kid). I gave you a couple Q targets last time we were both at BH, so we're even