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Old 03-02-2012, 05:17 PM
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I don't even think about a front sight on an AR. Mike
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Installing back up irons will somewhat depend on the purpose of the rifle. If you would use it to protect your life, then I definitely recommend a set of BUIS (folding front and rear). I'm not sure how much hard use your optic would tolerate before losing zero or failing entirely.....and if either of those happen, you've got a problem without irons.

If it's strictly a range toy, and you've got other rifles/shotguns for self defense, then there's little reason (besides practice with them) to install irons.

I've been using Troy's irons for years and have been completely satisfied. In a true back up role, Magpul's set should work just fine.

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so there is no true advantage to using a red dot with the front irons besids for back up purposes?

Oh yea, my AR is really a range toy, no other real use except some pdogs or varmit on the farm....
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so there is no true advantage to using a red dot with the front irons besids for back up purposes?

Oh yea, my AR is really a range toy, no other real use except some pdogs or varmit on the farm....
You are correct. A front sight serves no purpose with a red dot optic.

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thanks for the help , I won't waist my money on the sights then....
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My AR is a flat top, but it DOES have a A2 front sight. I've put an M4 Red dot on it. Funny thing is... the red dot is actually sighted on the front sight... so it's still a point and shoot. And its very accurate. you've heard of the movie "Eyes wide shut"? My take on it is "Both Eyes Open". Woo Hoo!
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My AR is a flat top, but it DOES have a A2 front sight. I've put an M4 Red dot on it. Funny thing is... the red dot is actually sighted on the front sight... so it's still a point and shoot. And its very accurate. you've heard of the movie "Eyes wide shut"? My take on it is "Both Eyes Open". Woo Hoo!
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