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Posted: 7/3/2002 10:49:03 AM EDT
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OK, I finally got my RRA Tactical in! I am very pleased with the weapon...it's also my first AR! Now I'm looking at optics. I've read all the previous posts about "not being able to use the iron sights in conjunction with the optics" posts. Has anyone found a SIMPLE/INEXPENSIVE way around this or am I doomed to one or the other? |
Depending on the model, he may not have anything to flip up. Mine came equipped with a normal front sight, and the rear is RRA's "tactical carrying handle", which is basically a rail with a rear sight built in that mounts on the rail of the RRA flattop receiver. Net result is iron sights, and the ability to mount optical sights ABOVE the rear sight. If anybody has a reasonably priced mount and low power scope (2.5X max) or red dot sight that positions the sight so you can see the RRA sights through it, I'd sure like to hear about it too. For those that want to look at a picture, last I knew RRA's website had a pic of this arrangement on the Uppers page, or see the CAR15 Tactical Elite PostBan. |
| Here is the SIR system at Bushmaster www.bushmaster.com/shopping/handguards/arms-sir45-c.asp |
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Take a look at my post on the new $22-$25 Aimpoint rings in the Optics forum. I have the same RRA tactical top and the ring works great with my CompXD. Buy that and a used Aimpoint Comp is a very cheap way to go. It's simple, takes off/on easy, and retains zero and is too simple to be anything other than tough. There are some naysayers that say it's not expensive enough rings, but the comp wouldn't survive anything that would damage the ring. Them armchair generals always have to have the most expensive stuff and the crappiest skills. |
That's the best setup out there for the tac handle. The flimsy ring that comes with the Aimpoint will give you the right height, but is, well, flimsy. Aimpoint sells heavier duty rings with the same mounting height and they are plenty strong! You can use your iron sights right through the optic and the whole thing is easily removable and retains zero when reinstalled. Here's a pic of mine, mounted on a 2001 LEGP: |
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I have a Aimpoint Comp M on my RRA tactical carry handle and it works great. For a mounting ring I use the Springfield 30mm X-wide ring. It is a lot heavier and stronger than the standard one that used to come with the Aimpoints. I actually have a couple extra of them sitting around. If anyone wants one, please e-mail me. C4 |
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