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Posted: 2/6/2011 7:52:25 PM EDT
| I have a s&w m&p 15 m.o.e. and i want to put an aimpoint style sight on it or even a cheap scope but im thinking the front sight will be in the way its the triangle sight im assuming A2 sight is what its called just wondering what the work around for this is its a flat top with rail |
| If you were to use a scope, the front sight would not get in the way. Even with a variable low power scope such as 1-4x, the front sight may be visible but will be very blurry and non distracting for most people. For a red dot sight such as an aimpoint, you would need a riser. Larue tactical and daniel defense make good mounts for aimpoints. |
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For a non-magnifying optic like an aimpoint, etc the sight IS in the sight picture, either in the center or the lower third of the sight picture. You just ignore it. With the optic you focus on your target. If you use a folding backup iron sight when it's flipped up you then sight thru the optic and focus on your front sight. You need to be able to see the front sight thru the optic if you want the capability of using both types of sights.
If you never want iron sights, and the front sight tower bothers you, you need a front gas block that does away with the sight tower. Another option would be a gas block with a rail that would allow you to attach a detachable front sight later if needed, or a folding front sight. Hope that clears it up. |
| If you plan to use the Aimpoint properly then the FSB will not bother you too much at all. You use a red dot sight by having both eyes open & focus on the target. Do not focu on the dot or the FSP. While focusing on the target the top of the FSB will ghost out & you'll barely be able to see it. Therefor it's a non-issue. You can further mitigate this by buying a mount that puts the FSB in the lower 1/3rd of the optic. |
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