back up sight for EOTech setup???

[Evil Colt 6920]

Im new to the AR-15 and Im looking for a back up, flip up rear site that will work well with my EOTech 557 and EOTech 3X Magnifier on a flip-to-side mount. Ive seen pics of flip up rear sites that fit nicley under the 3X magnifier when not in use. Can anyone make any suggestions?? Pics?? Thanks in advance for the help.

[Submariner]

How much do you want to spend? Have you tried searching BUIS?

[Evil Colt 6920]

Im searching for BUIS on google and finding several options. I was hoping someone could steer me in the direction of a quality BUIS that will clear my 3X magnifier. Is it safe to assume any "low profile" BUIS should meet my clearance needs?? My budget is open for a quality BUIS. Thanks

[Evil Colt 6920]

Heres a pic....
http://i497.photobucket.com/albums/rr339/shotgunspree/009.jpg

[Evil Colt 6920]

I am leaning towards the Troy Industries Folding Rear Battle Sight, any thought?

[dtibbals]

I am leaning towards the Troy Industries Folding Rear Battle Sight, any thought?

Lots of good choices out there. I have the same set up on a rifle and have the troy rear. I will say that on my newest build I put a Magpul MBUS on it and I like the speed the sight can be deployed. They are not the same quality as a Troy but they are a lot cheaper!!!! Unless your going to run your sights all the time I would go with Magpul, they are cheaper, get the job done and a bit lighter. With an optic the odds are you may never use the iron sights.

Keep in mind that you will not be using the iron sights with the magnifier. All of them fit nicely under the magnifier and can be flipped up pretty quickly.

The only sight I know I would NOT buy is an ARMS sight. Most people will agree with that statement.

Here is a good source, all of them are great vendors:

http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/AR15-Iron-Sights-s/8.htm

http://dsgarms.com/index.cfm/category/127/sights.cfm

http://www.gandrtactical.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?preadd=action&key=TYBUIS

http://www.aimsurplus.com/acatalog/Iron_Sights___Gas_Blocks.html

http://weaponparts.storesecured.com/

http://www.riflegear.com/

I have bought from all of the above and they are all great!!!!! I would decide what you want to purchase and than see who has the best deal out the door with shipping. You can't go wrong with Troy, LaRue, Magpul.

Hope that helps you out!

David

[Captains1911]

I am leaning towards the Troy Industries Folding Rear Battle Sight, any thought?

That's the way I'd go, and I recently saw someplace that has them on sale for $90 (normally $140).

ETA: here it is: http://weaponparts.storesecured.com/items/specials-/sight-troy-rear-folding-battle-sight-black-fbsra4-detail.htm

[Evil Colt 6920]

Thanks for the help and the links. The info is much appreciated. Ive been an AR owner for about a month now so info on what brands to buy or avoid is very helpful.

Ill stick a pic up of the Troy Battle Sight as soon as the UPS man gets here :)

Thanks again guys for all your help

[rocket]

That's the way I'd go, and I recently saw someplace that has them on sale for $90 (normally $140).

ETA: here it is: http://weaponparts.storesecured.com/items/specials-/sight-troy-rear-folding-battle-sight-black-fbsra4-detail.htm

Thanks for the link Captain! I've been browsing online for a week looking for the best deal for Troy BUIS. Just ordered!

[Bill Bryant]

The new KAC might be a good choice.

http://www.weaponevolution.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1539

http://www.knightarmco.com/new_products.htm

[3000fmj-m4]

Im running a eotech 512 with g23-fts magnifier and trying to find a rear backup iron sight with low enough clearence.. I was running a Magpul quick deploy Back up Sight but it will not allow the magnifier to close with the flip to side mount. Any suggestions on a sight setup that will allow it to work?

[JSantoro]

They're spendy, but these fit under everything I've seen, so far: http://www.knightarmco.com/micro_flipup_25650.htm

...with the added benefit of being a very good, very tough rear BUIS, to boot.

[Hmac]

I have rifles with standard Troy rear sights, and one with an A.R.M.S. 40L. With the built-in 7mm riser of the 557/3xFTS, not problem with clearance.

http://www.pbase.com/hmac/image/129823100.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/hmac/image/126402319.jpg

[Hmac]

Im running a eotech 512 with g23-fts magnifier and trying to find a rear backup iron sight with low enough clearence.. I was running a Magpul quick deploy Back up Sight but it will not allow the magnifier to close with the flip to side mount. Any suggestions on a sight setup that will allow it to work?

I don't know it for a fact, but it looks to me like I could remove the 7mm riser from the 3XFTS mount and it would still clear the Troy BUIS.

[jsebens]

They're spendy, but these fit under everything I've seen, so far: (KAC Micro 200-600M)

...with the added benefit of being a very good, very tough rear BUIS, to boot.

Not that spendy...and worth every penny.