AR15 fold down sights

[cop car]

does anyone have any reasonable priced suggestions? im needing a flat gas block and fold down front and rear sights.. what im seeing is that its basically going to cost at least $200 for all 3. id like input.. likes and dis likes etc. magpul plastic ones seem cheap.. but i dont want them to break/not work.

 

[jd4320t]

I bought some used on here and I'm happy with them. Also, Cwood on here sells some thru Indiana Supply Depot. Sights. If you go with Magpul they are to be mounted on rails and not the gas block due to the heat.

I went with Yankee Hill Machine. You can also check out Midwest Industries.

YHM, Yankee Hill Machine Co., Inc. – Makers of High Quality Firearms, Accessories & Sound Suppressors | Sights

Midwest Industries:

 

[Nsw550]

get Magpul if you want a cheap price. if you want quality go with Troy Industries.

 

[IndyMonkey]

I bought a set of troy's from cwood. Quality

 

[sig1473]

I have an A.R.M.S 40L flip up rear sight that I got for $125. Quality sight.

 

[cop car]

it just sucks that fold down sights are so much. im going to have as much in the fold down sighs as i do the eotech lol

 

[Fixer]

I picked up a set of Magpul MBUS. They seem really well built and at about half the cost of some other sights. I have them mounted to a rifle length full float rail from YHM. No regrets so far.

 

[OneBadV8]

Go with Troy or Midwest Industries

Both good quality and both have front sights for gas blocks.

 

[Fixer]

One problem I found with the MI front flip up sights for gas block. I had one on my other AR and even though their websight says their suppose to be mounted to flip forward, if you have them that way your rear sight will be adjusted almost all the way to the left. I verified this with a laser bore sighter. Flip the front sight around and the rear sight is back to the middle of the adjustment range. Thats why I now have them mounted on my rail.

 

[BearArms]

does anyone have any reasonable priced suggestions? im needing a flat gas block and fold down front and rear sights.. what im seeing is that its basically going to cost at least $200 for all 3. id like input.. likes and dis likes etc. magpul plastic ones seem cheap.. but i dont want them to break/not work.

You need to get an Adams Arms piston kit so I don't have to listen to you ***** about how dirty everything gets. Or get a gas buster rod so I don't get powder in my eyes.

 

[44 MAGNUM SHOOTER]

Go with Troy or Midwest Industries

Both good quality and both have front sights for gas blocks.

x2

 

[darrent]

I went with Yankee Hill Machine.

YHM, Yankee Hill Machine Co., Inc. – Makers of High Quality Firearms, Accessories & Sound Suppressors | Sights
http://www.midwestindustriesinc.com/

I did also with the current build. I thought I would take a chance on them to save a little cash, but was pleasantly surprised with the quality. I'll be placing these on my next build also.

 

[cop car]

You need to get an Adams Arms piston kit so I don't have to listen to you ***** about how dirty everything gets. Or get a gas buster rod so I don't get powder in my eyes.

i never got powder in my eyes. it must hate you

 

[cop car]

i REALLY dont want to have more in these damn fold down sights than i do in the eotech.. but its looking that way really fast..

 

[zsm]

i REALLY dont want to have more in these damn fold down sights than i do in the eotech.. but its looking that way really fast..

Use the Magpul ones. They are not going to break! For anything that is serious, I put MBUS on them because they are more durable and they are very simple. The reason why I say they are more durable is for the same reason the PMAGS are more durable than any metal mag out there: they are elastic. They bend when they are hit, and most of the time just fold back down. I have broken a Troy rear sight (which takes work), but the MBUS has seen much and more without breaking. Just remember to be careful when installing, they don't like too much torque and you'll break one of the ears off.

However my favorite iron sights to use are the Troys. If you plan on using the buis frequently, spend the money and get the Troys.

Your only other option is to get fixed sights. If you want something that is above the front post, then buy a riser for your eotech.

 

[pftraining_in]

The MBUS front sight is not designed to be placed on a railed gas block. The material will not stand up to the heat of sustained fire strains. They are designed for railed hand guards.

From Magpul's site: NOTE: Cannot be mounted to a railed gas block due to excess heat issues. Front MBUS must be mounted to a railed fore end on the same plane as the receiver rail.

 

[cop car]

is it acceptable to have the regular fixed iron sight on a rifle with an eotech? it kinda bothers me but it doesnt hinder me really.

 

[OneBadV8]

is it acceptable to have the regular fixed iron sight on a rifle with an eotech? it kinda bothers me but it doesnt hinder me really.

I've seen it before, its just personal preference. before you give up though call Midwest Industries and tell them you're looking for a front gas block with a rail, and front and rear flip-up sights. they sell to the public and have given out some good deals over the phone before.

 

[451_Detonics]

I don't really notice the front fixed sight that much on my AR's with either scope or Aimpoint.

 

[cop car]

why doesnt anyone make a gas block with a fold down sight on it already? i mean i think they would sell a few of those right?