Whats the best rear flip up sight?

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Whats the best rear flip up sight?

Posted: 1/7/2002 8:08:55 AM EDT

I have a flat top sporting an ACOG. I was thinking of putting a rear flip up sight on it but I have no experience with any of them.
Anyone have any suggestion on any that would not impede the eye relief of the acog?

Here's a few I've seen in pictures..
KAC 300 m
ASA tactical flip up sight
ARMS #40
DPMS high ground system

thanks

Posted: 1/7/2002 8:25:51 AM EDT

[#1]

ARMS #40 is a bit high for your ACOG, since ACOG have a short eye relief, you are better off with the KAC 300.

No experience with ASA nor the DPMS sights.

Posted: 1/7/2002 9:11:30 AM EDT

[#2]

What about the GG&G's? www.gggaz.com/page10.html

Posted: 1/7/2002 11:18:36 AM EDT

[#3]

I don't think the GG&G A2 BUIS will fit under the ACOG, but the MAD might. I've got both the KAC 300m & 600m - the 300m will definitely fit, & I'm sure the 600m will, too, as it's only 1/4" taller (stowed.)

Posted: 1/7/2002 11:21:17 AM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
ARMS #40 is a bit high for your ACOG, since ACOG have a short eye relief, you are better off with the KAC 300.

No experience with ASA nor the DPMS sights.

I use the #40 with my ACOG with no eye relief problems. Of course, there's no way to flip up the rear sight without first removing the ACOG. But, hey.

Posted: 1/7/2002 11:49:06 AM EDT

[#5]

Anyone know if you could use the new Tactical Carry Handle Assembly with integral rear sitght with the ACOG?

see...

http://www.rockriverarms.com/rifles/AR_UPPER_RECEIVER_PARTS.htm

TIA

Posted: 1/7/2002 12:45:27 PM EDT

[#6]

The only one I've tried is the DPMS A2 RSA. I like the QD feature with the two thumb screws. I'm sure the others are really good, but since I can only comment on this one, I gotta say I REALLY like it alot...highly recommend it.

Cloak-

Posted: 1/7/2002 6:45:50 PM EDT

[#7]

www.rockriverarms.com/rifles/AR_UPPER_RECEIVER_PARTS.htm

I don't think even the compact ACOG will fit in front of the DPMS rear sight.

Posted: 1/7/2002 8:42:25 PM EDT

[#8]

Heres a pic of the ARMS40 on a Bushy M4 upper. You may be able to determine your requirements from it. I really like the ARMS 40 having owned a few other flip up rears.

Posted: 1/8/2002 10:16:13 AM EDT

[#9]

Thanks for your replies. I must say I still feel like I'm in the same boat. but I'll try to see if I can get my hands on a cuple of these.

Posted: 1/8/2002 2:57:40 PM EDT

[#10]

KAC 300 meter backup iron sight, but that's just me and because I have it

It's simple and robust.

Posted: 1/8/2002 3:36:10 PM EDT

[#11]

I'll second Duffy's recommendation, I like my KAC 300M, "simple and robust."

Posted: 1/8/2002 5:08:53 PM EDT

[#12]

My favorite isn't mentioned, but I really like my Knights 600m flip-up. Very robust, and excellent adjustment control.

Posted: 1/8/2002 5:37:30 PM EDT

[#13]

I like the KAC 600 meter sight too, it's more sophisticated than the simple yet elegant 300 meter unit, but I can't see very well at these distance with naked eyes..

Posted: 1/8/2002 9:50:17 PM EDT

[#14]

I'm a HUGE fan of A.R.M.S. products

Posted: 1/9/2002 11:37:12 AM EDT

[#15]

I am, too, of their mounts - second to none. I didn't care for the #40, though. My index finger always seemed to brush the windage knob when charging the weapon.