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Posted: 8/27/2016 9:07:57 AM EDT
| What do you have and why do you like it? I'm putting together a home defense gun and would like some suggestions, thanks. |
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I have MBUS on two uppers. They are cowitnessed with the optics. On another upper, I run a scope, and have Aukmont 45-degree kanted sights. On one carbine, I run the standard A2 front with an A2 handle-mounted rear, and the other carbine has the Yankee Hill Machine flip-up front sight/gas block, which are cowitnessed with the optics.
All of them are fine. I did the A2 stuff because the barrel didn't have M4 feed ramps and I couldn't find a flat-top upper without M4 feed ramps. I did the MBUS stuff because those were my first builds and I went with a part that had a good rep. I did the kanted sights because cowitnessing through a scope seemed like a bad idea. I did the YHM flip front on the second carbine because the flash hider is pinned & welded, and I wanted to be able to change it. A2 sights are basically permanent one the pin & weld is done. The A2 front sight is clearly sturdier than the YHM flip-up, but I don't intend to use the sight as a blunt-force weapon. I hope that helps! |
| Since you will just sight in the irons, fold them down, and never use them again, all my builds now feature Magpul MBUS to save weight and money. I only use optics, just like everyone else I know. I have never actually heard of anyone deploying BUIS in a real scenario. |
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Krashdog, I assume those are the DD A1.5 sights in the pic.
My latest AR is my first one that came with no sights, so I'm trying to figure out what I want. I tried Magpul MBUS Pro, but the LR rear won't stay up. It's a lightweight .308 and I think the recoil is more than their design can handle. I'm sending the rear back under RMA, and we'll see if I got a bad one or if the design just won't work in this application. Trouble is, this was a "if Hillary gets elected, I want to have this before I can't buy it anymore" purchase and I really don't know how I want it setup. I figured folding sights would give me maximum flexibility, but if they're not going to be reliable, perhaps fixed is best and if I want to scope it for some uses, just remove the rear. My other ARs are stock iron sights on one and a cut carry handle style rear + Aimpoint PRO on the other, both with fixed fronts. With the Aimpoint, I've never minded using the dot either through or over the rear sight. I do actually have a spare Bushmaster carry handle. I suppose cutting it is an option. |
| I currently own and use, MBUS, diamondhead, troy, and daniel defense, iron sights, and have in the past used the lmt. I really like the diamondhead for more precise shooting, but as far as quick use amd what sits on my guns I use the hardest, its the daniel defense. They are well made, solid as a rock, and repeatable enough for anything i would ever do within 200 yards. |
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Aero precision is also making irons now. I haven't tried them, but am definatly a fan of aero products.
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