I just got a new 6920 and noticed the rear carry handle sight does not line up straight.
Is this normal and if not how do I fix it?
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I just got a new 6920 and noticed the rear carry handle sight does not line up straight.
Is this normal and if not how do I fix it?
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Take off the carry handle/sight and put on a nice fixed or folding BUIS. That way you are done with it and ready for a red dot sight!
I have seen this as well but never ventured into it because I have always taken the carry handle off anyway. Does the rear sight move at all on the carry handle?? I am not sure if a slight cant would make a difference or not.
Good luck.
It certainly doesn't sound normal. Have you attempted to shoot and zero the weapon yet? If not I would do that first, if you can't get it to zero, you know you have a problem. My experience is that when somethings looks misaligned/doesn't line up etc. its mostly due to how your eyes are perceiving things.
Of course, as already mentioned, a nice buis is always an excellent sollution. :D
EDIT: I don't know why I couldn't get the pic from the first post but I got it when I quoted op. While that does look a little excessive, it is normal.
It really won't affect anything but you can straighten it if it will make you feel better.
How would I do that? I can't seem to find an exploded view of how it is put together.
I just got it yesterday so I have not shot it.
Also, I realize most of you don't use this sighting system but I want to give a try until I get an optic and a BUIS for it. I was going to take care of that soon but I just got a $800 transmission bill. My wife is a little concerned with spending $1900 in 2 days.
Plus I thought that it should be correct...especially for so called "Colt Quality".
this is actually totally normal. some are canted a little more than others, but all A2 rears are basically exactly like that.
Don't panic.
As strange as it looks that's an element of the A2 sight's design.
My 6920 had the same issue but I didn't worry about it at the time because I was putting an Eotech on anyway. I was told the reason it snaps back when you try to twist it is due to the spring tension which is actually meant to hold it into position for an accurate dependable zero even if its slightly twisted. Now I don't know if that's true or not but if you call Colt they could probably help you out.
Normal. Mine's the same way, works fine.
Exactly right. While you can "straighten it" by filling the gap with silicone/epoxy/whatever else might suit you, if you make it too tight you may lose the ability to make elevation adjustments and if for any reason your gap filler wears or comes off, your zero is gone - so I don't think it's a great idea.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nerul317