[ARCHIVED THREAD] - A1 Front Sight Post

Posted: 12/24/2007 5:19:24 PM EDT

Howdy,

I just got my 10/22 and put Tech-Sights on it. I believe (though am not 100% sure) that the front sight post on those is the same as an M16A1 (five holes and a round post). I really like that picture a lot better than my square A2 post. Can I just drop an A1 pin straight into my A2 front sight tower? And if anyone knows, is the post on my tech-sights (I'm about to have two) just an A1 sight post? That way I could just drop the second post into my AR's tower.

Lastly: Would anyone not recommend the A1 front sight post for any reason?

Thanks.

Posted: 12/25/2007 9:33:28 AM EDT

[#1]

Yep, the A1 will fit your A2 fsb.
I like the A1 better, for me the shape of the sight and it being a little thinner naturally draws my eye better than an A2. + finer adj. 5 vs 4 adjustments. all the ARs I have wear them unless a scope only weapon.

Posted: 12/25/2007 9:40:46 AM EDT

[#2]

Some folks prefer the A2 because it puts a flat surface to the eye for less glare. and sharper image.

The A1 is thinner and can offer a more precise aiming point for stock (non match) sights.

Posted: 12/25/2007 2:17:52 PM EDT

[#3]

Quoted:
Some folks prefer the A2 because it puts a flat surface to the eye for less glare. and sharper image.
The A1 is thinner and can offer a more precise aiming point for stock (non match) sights.

A thinner A2 sight post is available from:

Compass Lake Engineering

Bushmaster

Brownells

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