Forearm rail mounted front sight

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Forearm rail mounted front sight

Posted: 8/4/2009 12:39:16 PM EDT

Can anyone recommend a good folding front sight for mounting on a forearm rail? I cant stand the way the fixed front sight obscures my scope and I plan to chop it down. Appreciate any expereince on that as well.

Posted: 8/4/2009 12:43:01 PM EDT

[#1]

Troy
Here

Posted: 8/4/2009 12:44:14 PM EDT

[#2]

I'm very happy with my Troy folders-both front and rear:

The Troy sights are simple, well designed, and built to last.

Good luck with your search

Posted: 8/4/2009 1:16:01 PM EDT

[#3]

Another vote for Troy here.

Posted: 8/4/2009 1:16:17 PM EDT

[#4]

Be careful.

Unless you are 100% sure that your aftermarket forearm is 100% true relative to the rear sight, you may be in for a disappointment when you try to zero your iron sights using a rail-mounted front sight.

One degree misalignment of the front rail relative to the rear sight will cost you ELEVEN MINUTES OF ANGLE windage.

Posted: 8/4/2009 3:54:03 PM EDT

[#5]

The Magul is nice as well, I'd recommend it, very inexpensive ($35 for front), nice quality, and push button pop up.

Here's a Link

TD

Posted: 8/4/2009 3:59:02 PM EDT

[#6]

I've been happy with both my Midwest Industries flip ups and the price is right.

Posted: 8/4/2009 4:35:43 PM EDT

[#7]

Magpul MBUS. Cheap and works just as good. FRONT MBUS

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