AR back up sights with fiber optics?

[Starslinger]

I'd like to buy some flip up back up sights for my AR15. My eyesight isn't great and I normally use a red dot, so I'd like back up sights with fiber optic rods to help out. Can anyone recommend good fiber optic sights like I'm describing? I can spend $150 or more if I have to. Thanks!

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[R3nd3r]

You can check this out

Feyachi S27 Fiber Optic Iron Sights - Flip Up Red/Green

Flip-up sights with red/green dot. Dual aperture, durable aluminum. Order today!

feyachi.com

 

[msgriff]

Blitzkrieg Components makes a variety of quality front sight posts that fit Mil-Spec front sights that might work for you.

 

[Yarome]

I'd like to buy some flip up back up sights for my AR15. My eyesight isn't great and I normally use a red dot, so I'd like back up sights with fiber optic rods to help out. Can anyone recommend good fiber optic sights like I'm describing? I can spend $150 or more if I have to. Thanks!

If you're just looking for backup irons, I've also had very good luck with the feyachi S27's. I do prefer the S37's though and run those on 3 or 4 rifles. Mainly the ease of front post adjustments without having to use a tool is nice and the newer S37's have fiber on both rear apertures. Previously, they were only on the large aperture.

Very durable and hold zero just fine.

Feyachi S37

Moving up in quality... it's not easy finding fiber optic. Most of the real good quality sights (like Troy) are going with tritium... and more in the $250-$350 range.

 

[monkeybutler]

I would look for a front sight post with a fiber optic insert to put in a real front sight rather than buy 30 dollar airsoft junk.

 

[Starslinger]

I went with these sights. They are cheap but they have good reviews; hopefully I'll never have to rely on them in a real combat situation.

Amazon.com

Thanks all.

 

[VinnieBoomBah]

hopefully I'll never have to rely on them in a real combat situation.

If I ever need to rely on any of my guns and accessories in a real combat situation my guns and accessories are not going be the "weak link" if you know what I mean

 

[Koda]

I dont know of any fiber optic options but Bravo Company makes a trijicon front post that will go in most any milspec front sight I think for only 70 bucks.

Trijicon CP25F M16/AR15 Front Night Sight (Green)

Trijicon Bright & Tough(TM) Night Sights are three-dot iron sights that increase night-fire shooting accuracy by as much as five times over conventional sights.

bravocompanyusa.com

 

[monkeybutler]

I dont know of any fiber optic options but Bravo Company makes a trijicon front post that will go in most any milspec front sight I think for only 70 bucks.

Trijicon CP25F M16/AR15 Front Night Sight (Green)

Trijicon Bright & Tough(TM) Night Sights are three-dot iron sights that increase night-fire shooting accuracy by as much as five times over conventional sights.

bravocompanyusa.com

That is a tritium night sight. He is looking for fiber optic daytime.

 

[Koda]

That is a tritium night sight. He is looking for fiber optic daytime.

I know but I cant find any fiber optic options, but your right I forgot thats not the same as daylight operation (though FO does a good job picking up flashlight light...)

 

[Yarome]

I know but I cant find any fiber optic options, but your right I forgot thats not the same as daylight operation (though FO does a good job picking up flashlight light...)

Yup. That's the kicker. There really aren't any fiber optic offerings in the higher end flip ups.

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And... we're talking flip ups... since that is what the OP asked for.

Post front sights have their place, but not everyone is real hot about shticking a post to obscure part of their sight picture through a red dot.. and they only play nice with certain handguard setups. There is also the issue that even though your front sight can be converted to fiber optic, you're back to square one finding a rear fiber optic to go along with it, hu.


* Novel concept: Help the guy find what he's looking for instead of telling him how he "should" be configuring his rifle.

 

[huntpotter]

HIVIZ Front Sight AR-15 Steel Fiber Optic Interchangeable Red & Green

This is an interchangeable style, AR front sight from HIVIZ. It includes four extra, fiber optic family LitePipes, in various colors, a carrying case,...

www.midwayusa.com

 

[huntpotter]

Mounting Solutions Plus Match Front Sight Post AR-15 .030 Fiber Optic

Front sight post features rugged steel construction with a bright fiber optic rod to enhance target acquisition. Completely adjustable for elevation....

www.midwayusa.com