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Posted: 6/22/2016 2:18:25 PM EDT
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Hi all,
Since I have thankfully been able to acquire a new black rifle, the modding must begin! What would you consider to be the "best" rear BUIS? Thanks in advance |
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Hi all, Since I have thankfully been able to acquire a new black rifle, the modding must begin! What would you consider to be the "best" rear BUIS? Thanks in advance Depends. Budget? What optic are you pairing it with? What is the use of the rifle? Folding or non-folding? Sometimes I go with the fixed 1.5 DD. Sometimes I like the Magpul plastic. If you want something really small and look at the KAC 300m micros I never cared about elevation adjustment on a rear BUIS though. I just sighted them in at 50/200 and called it a day. |
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Flip-ups - KAC, micro or not, rear doesn't matter too much. ARMS 40 get a lot of good reviews as well.
Fixed - LMT I get Matechs off the EE for $40 or $50 when I don't feel like spending the money on KAC sights. I also have DD fixed sights that I like a lot, but the LMTs are a little more versatile. I've been wanting to try the Troy HK front sight as well. |
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Depends... CQB or longer ranging?
For CQB, I love the KAC 300m 
For ranging, I like the KAC 200-600m 
Magpul comes in a close second with their MBUS Pros Non ranging 
Ranging 
The problem I have with the Magpuls is that they are folded flat with their small aperture deployed. This does not work for me in an HD situation so I either have to remove the hinged small aperture "door" or leave it folded forward. |
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The problem I have with the Magpuls is that they are folded flat with their small aperture deployed. This does not work for me in an HD situation so I either have to remove the hinged small aperture "door" or leave it folded forward. I wonder how are it would be to just knock out the pin that holds the small aperture....if it is one that will likely only be used for HD/CQB |
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I wonder how are it would be to just knock out the pin that holds the small aperture....if it is one that will likely only be used for HD/CQB Quoted:
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The problem I have with the Magpuls is that they are folded flat with their small aperture deployed. This does not work for me in an HD situation so I either have to remove the hinged small aperture "door" or leave it folded forward. I wonder how are it would be to just knock out the pin that holds the small aperture....if it is one that will likely only be used for HD/CQB It comes out easy. I just hate having to keep track of tiny parts that "I might" need one day. |
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How do the matechs rate? Got a 6920 new, in trade. Came with carry handle and a matech buis. Txl I don't have any complaints. They are easy to use all around. I see some older ones that won't stay down anymore, not sure how much it takes to get there though. I prefer a carry handle if you don't plan on optics. I love carry handles. |
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How do the matechs rate? Got a 6920 new, in trade. Came with carry handle and a matech buis. Txl They are fine, but zero it and leave it down. The pop up rear sight "tower" is help down by a small tab which will eventually wear out. The more you pop it up and put it back the faster it will wear out. I think all in all people over think some things way too much. "Which _______ is best?" It's a BACK UP iron sight, don't over think it. |
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The problem I have with the Magpuls is that they are folded flat with their small aperture deployed. This does not work for me in an HD situation so I either have to remove the hinged small aperture "door" or leave it folded forward. Right! I have the same issue. Thinking of saving up for the LMT. |
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What set them apart is being used in conjunction with the KAC micro front OP go Magpul Pro Quoted:
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KAC Micro. Light years ahead of the Magpul stuff. What set them apart is being used in conjunction with the KAC micro front OP go Magpul Pro Will the pro work with the standard front sight? |
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KAC Micro. Light years ahead of the Magpul stuff. What set them apart is being used in conjunction with the KAC micro front OP go Magpul Pro Will the pro work with the standard front sight? Yes - the Pro will work. Most BUIS will work as long as you have a standard 'F' marked front sight. |
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How do the matechs rate? Got a 6920 new, in trade. Came with carry handle and a matech buis. Txl Matechs are great. The locking mechanism for the aperture is friction, so long term use can sometimes wear it down. You can find replacements. I'M me if you want to offload the carry handle. |
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I just picked up one of these in OD Green for one of my 7.62*39 AR builds.
Couldn't find much info on them but I wanted a fixed sight and the price was right so I thought I'd give them a shot. I also considered the Samson and DD 1.5, but Midwest Industries makes solid stuff, and this little guy looks pretty beefy. https://www.midwestindustriesinc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_ID=234 Considered: http://deserttacticalsolutions.com/samson-fixed-rear-sight-a2-black-p-17552.html?zenid=f9830501482489222d89e2dc36101d35 http://www.americanoutdoorsports.com/danieldefense/danieldefense.daniel-defense-a15-fixed-rear-sight-9 |
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The problem I have with the Magpuls is that they are folded flat with their small aperture deployed. This does not work for me in an HD situation so I either have to remove the hinged small aperture "door" or leave it folded forward. If you don't care about the small aperture then just bust out the Dremel tool and grind it down to nothing. I leave the little arpeture flipped out of the way and it doesn't bother me but if it did I'd have no problem chopping it off. |
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I have used most of the major brands and I like KAC micros the best.
That said, on future rifles I'll probably just buy the cheaper Magpul version. I typically buy premium optics and I've never had a problem with an optic yet. If money was no object, I would put KAC on everything. |
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