FSB's in 2020?

[AndyLate]

Infantry OSUT at Ft. Benning is now 22 weeks long (which I personally think is a bit much). I'd wager they get schooled on irons somewhere in that menagerie.

That said, my FIL had a 2013 WWII reunion at Benning and I was told then that irons weren't used for qualifications (maybe a class?). I would sincerely hope that has changed in recent years, especially since they have all that extra time!

My son finished Infantry OSUT at Ft Benning this year. They trained with irons but used the M68 for record qualification. My oldest son says they only used the ACOG in the Marines (Combat Engineer).

My HD AR has a red dot and FSB, as does my LMT SPM 14 "M4". My ARs with magnified optics run FF rails and no sights.

My 11.3 pistol is a hot mess - it has a fixed front sight mounted to a 10" free float rail over a pinned LPGB. It works though.

Andy

[Triple X]

I have to admit I'm a bit surprised by the love for the FSB.
When I read discussions about 14.5 vs 16 inch barrels I see many wanting 14.5 to save a few ounces.
I figure eliminating the FSB would save some weight and allow the 16 inch barrel.

[Diamondback]

My 11.3 pistol is a hot mess - it has a fixed front sight mounted to a 10" free float rail over a pinned LPGB. It works though.

But is it really a "hot mess" if it gets results where it counts?

[ColtSeavers]

Infantry OSUT at Ft. Benning is now 22 weeks long (which I personally think is a bit much). I'd wager they get schooled on irons somewhere in that menagerie.

I'm specifically referring to Basic only, which every MOS goes through at every BCT post (Benign, Lost in the Woods, Relaxin Jackson, Ft. Shill, etc.)

[AndyLate]

But is it really a "hot mess" if it gets results where it counts?

It is a bit of an oddball, ALG Keymod rail; also has no forward assist or dust cover. But it's light, handy, and reliable. It has a longer sight radius than a carbine with FSB and it shoots pretty well.

Andy

[Disciple]

also has no forward assist or dust cover.

Anderson upper receiver?

[Saber329]

It's probably a supply and demand problem. There is not much demand, so there is little and only expensive supply.

Econ 101.

You would think there is a high demand. Seems like everything I look at is out of stock and people have no clue when it will be available, but I do agree with your post.

[TBAR_94]

I like the FSB because I’m old fashioned. Also, I’m lazy and it’s one less part for me to have to order. That said, I think there are plenty of applications where iron sights aren’t really relevant. I am doing my best to put together parts for a slick pistol build where I don’t think irons make sense.

[Five_Point_Five_Six]

I have to admit I'm a bit surprised by the love for the FSB.
When I read discussions about 14.5 vs 16 inch barrels I see many wanting 14.5 to save a few ounces.
I figure eliminating the FSB would save some weight and allow the 16 inch barrel.

Unless a person is actually carrying a rifle around everyday for a few hours or more, the importance of the whole "save a few ounces" thing is greatly overblown.

[Nowski87]

My 14.5 is a mid length government profile barrel with and FSB, it is not lite but it’s not overly heavy. But having B5 handgurads and stock helps.


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