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Glockster35
10-31-06, 12:31
I am in the market for a BUIS for a shorty rifle.

I am looking to spend as little as possible right now, and would like to make the purchase this week.

Any suggestions, and links?

LOKNLOD
10-31-06, 12:40
I am in the market for a BUIS for a shorty rifle.

I am looking to spend as little as possible right now, and would like to make the purchase this week.

Any suggestions, and links?

Larue Fixed BUIS, $89. http://stores.homestead.com/Laruetactical/Detail.bok?no=29

ETA: My friend recently got a YHM rear flip-up sight, I had a chance to shoot it a couple weekend ago and it was servicable. I think it was in the $70-80 range? I don't have a link handy but there are lots of YHM dealers out there.

C4IGrant
10-31-06, 12:44
For fixed, LT. For flip up, ARMS #40/#40A2 ($90).



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ChrisG19
10-31-06, 13:06
Larue Fixed BUIS, $89. http://stores.homestead.com/Laruetactical/Detail.bok?no=29

The finest fixed BUIS available, IMO.

Glockster35
10-31-06, 13:34
I like the Arms mounts mentioned above, but still looking for inputs. Who has the lowest prices on these?

The LaRue, although it may be considered the best on the market, I should have mentioned I need it to be a flip sight. If I cannot find what I need, it is an option though.

C4IGrant
10-31-06, 14:01
I like the Arms mounts mentioned above, but still looking for inputs. Who has the lowest prices on these?

The LaRue, although it may be considered the best on the market, I should have mentioned I need it to be a flip sight. If I cannot find what I need, it is an option though.


I have the ARMS BUIS's in stock for $90.


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Glockster35
10-31-06, 15:11
Grant,

What are the differences in the two ARMS mounts you listed?

Mojo58
10-31-06, 15:49
Another vote for the LaRue BUIS. Robust, built like a tank. I prefer the SPA (same plane aperature) for my application. Nothing to flip up or flip down. It is the tits!:D

Glockster35
10-31-06, 16:04
Does the LaRue get in the way of using optics? I think it would be difficult to use a red dot if I had something always upright.

Glockster35
10-31-06, 16:19
Grant,

I just noticed the ARMS 40A2 in the Bushmaster catalog. Seems they suggest a .040 taller front sight. Do you have those also? Or are they even necessary?

Mojo58
10-31-06, 17:24
Does the LaRue get in the way of using optics? I think it would be difficult to use a red dot if I had something always upright.

I mounted my EOTech on a LaRue EOTech mount that raises the optics .25". The BUIS sits in "offset co-witness" (lower 1/3 of the EOTech window). I prefer this because my FOV is bigger in comparison to a perfect co-witness where my red dot will sit in the upper 1/3 of the window.

Dport
10-31-06, 17:27
For fixed, LT. For flip up, ARMS #40/#40A2 ($90).



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Just noting the irony. Irony can be pretty ironic sometimes.;)

justbill
10-31-06, 18:02
I am in the market for a BUIS for a shorty rifle.

I am looking to spend as little as possible right now, and would like to make the purchase this week.

Any suggestions, and links?

While I'm happy with my Matech, I'd probably be just as satisfied with a Yanke Hill YHM-9680

http://yankeehill.bizland.com/store/media/YHM-9680.jpg

or YHM-9680-A1

http://yankeehill.bizland.com/store/media/YHM-9680-A1.jpg

More info on each can be found about 2/3 of the way down at http://www.yhm.net/store/sights.html . Both list for $90 but I believe there are online retailers who sell them for less.

-Wes-
10-31-06, 22:17
How about MI? I have no experience with them but it's under $100.

Kyrinn
10-31-06, 23:18
YHM Stand Alone BUIS, roughly $50.

C4IGrant
11-01-06, 08:19
Grant,

What are the differences in the two ARMS mounts you listed?


The #40 has the 300m horizon line cut in it and the #40A2 uses the standard USGI irons.


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C4IGrant
11-01-06, 08:20
Grant,

I just noticed the ARMS 40A2 in the Bushmaster catalog. Seems they suggest a .040 taller front sight. Do you have those also? Or are they even necessary?


Depends on if you are using a BM AR15.


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C4IGrant
11-01-06, 08:21
Just noting the irony. Irony can be pretty ironic sometimes.;)


I MUCH prefer the TROY BUIS over the ARMS and prefer the ARMS #40L-SP over the two ARMS BUIS's I mentioned. The poster wanted to stay around $90 so had to go with ARMS for flip up. ;)



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C4IGrant
11-01-06, 08:22
How about MI? I have no experience with them but it's under $100.

The MI is very good as well and is about the same size as the ARMS #40A2.


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SuicideHz
11-01-06, 10:28
I love my Back-from-Iraq used KAC300m. I paid $60 for it.

Dport
11-01-06, 10:32
I MUCH prefer the TROY BUIS over the ARMS and prefer the ARMS #40L-SP over the two ARMS BUIS's I mentioned. The poster wanted to stay around $90 so had to go with ARMS for flip up. ;)



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I know why you recommended it. I was just reflecting how I've seen you recommend ARMS more than I've seen you "bash" them. As if pointing out their capabilities and limitations is somehow "bashing."

C4IGrant
11-02-06, 08:23
I know why you recommended it. I was just reflecting how I've seen you recommend ARMS more than I've seen you "bash" them. As if pointing out their capabilities and limitations is somehow "bashing."

As you know, I stock ARMS products and think they are pretty good. I have also used them for YEARS. The fact still remains that they sit 100% behind LT in quality and repeat zero capability.

Discussing a products limitations is classified as bashing on other forums. :rolleyes:



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