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Picking out a back up iron sight
I used to have an arms 40 lp on my last ar - I should have kept the sight...
Anyways I was considering either the Daniel Defense fixed rear sight or maybe Magpuls buis but was wondering how much the fixed sight would get in the way if I were using an aimpoint?
I think I would like to have something that folds down - is the MBUIS a good sight? If not is there anything better for not much more money?
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Why do you recommend that?
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I like the MBUS and the DD A1.5. I have both. Troy is nice but not what I would call for "only a little bit more money" over the MBUS.
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If you want a folding rear, the Troy is one of the best there is.
For a fixed rear, the DD A1.5 or Larue.
A fixed rear will clutter up your sight picture with an absolute co-witness setup, but will only be a minor annoyance with a lower 1/3 co-witness.
The FSB is not an issue with a RDS or a magnified optic 4x or above.
Last edited by TheActivePatriot; 11-21-10 at 20:55.
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I'd try a DD rear sight. I'd probably cut down a BCM carry handle if I needed the top rail on my AR.
Nothing that folds is acceptable for me.
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IMHO the Troy folding BUIS is an outstanding choice. Not exactly cheap, but it's solid steel construction, very well machined and finished and very solid/sturdy in my experience.
The Troy folder is all I use.
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Go Troy. I went with the MBUS and a month later I sold it and got the Troy. The Troy is smaller and more solid. Worth the price easily IMO.
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Troy is not steel, they are aluminum bodies. Folding rear, Troy is built the toughest and best. Locks in place well compared to others, lays flatter than others, better design all around than other folders. Nothing wrong using a folding rear with an optic.
edit: I've broken a couple magpuls. Their bases are too thin and fragile. The DD is poorly designed, in my opinion, as it relies on bending the base of the sight to tighten it to the rail. And every DD I've seen has the aperture drilled crooked (maybe there's a reason for that, but I'm not aware of it).
Last edited by Sanpete; 11-22-10 at 09:53.
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DD 1.5 or the KAC 300m or 600m for folding.
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