Good rear sight for a2 style

[Triggasylum]

Have a fixed front sight post and have a prism optic going on with a quick release mount, wanted a backup flip up iron sight that would match the front sight oost height. My first AR so I'm trying to fill the gaps in my knowledge.

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[Joe13]

You already have a rear fixed sight.

Generally back up irons are for rifles with scopes.

I don't see a way to add another rear sight but I guess if you are dead set on it there will be a way.

 

[Triggasylum]

You already have a rear fixed sight.

Generally back up irons are for rifles with scopes.

I don't see a way to add another rear sight but I guess if you are dead set on it there will be a way.

I've already removed the carry handle. I'm looking for something that's a backup to my optic that's on there now

 

[titsonritz]

Magpul Pro is favorite folding site intended for backup, simple and low profile, that said I prefer a fix rear that is 1/3 co-witnessed to my optic in which case I use LMT L8A or Scalarworks PEAK rear sight

 

[Triggasylum]

Magpul Pro is favorite folding site intended for backup, simple and low profile, that said I prefer a fix rear that is 1/3 co-witnessed to my optic in which case I use LMT L8A or Scalarworks PEAK rear sight

Appreciate it. I'll look into those

 

[monkeybutler]

KAC is the gold standard.

If I were to but more, I would get another MI. It is KAC-esque, really well made, and available.

This one.

 

[Triggasylum]

KAC is the gold standard.

If I were to but more, I would get another MI. It is KAC-esque, really well made, and available.

This one.

Appreciate it!

 

[Stomper]

There's also decent BUIS (Back UP Iron Sight) kit made by Midwest Industries, and Troy.


Also, I'll buy that carry handle off you if you aren't wanting it anymore.

 

[Triggasylum]

There's also decent BUIS (Back UP Iron Sight) kit made by Midwest Industries, and Troy.


Also, I'll buy that carry handle off you if you aren't wanting it anymore.

Could always use the extra coin.

 

[Member 53328]

Scalarworks peak sights are my go to. But they are fixed and don't fold.

 

[Unka-Boo]

If you are doing a 1x prism, could always chop the carry handle down...depending in the optic height, would co-witness. Free backup sights

 

[Barfly]

I would also suggest looking into Midwest Industries Combat Rifle Sights. Nice low profile when folded down. When deployed, it is slim and doesn't obstruct your view. It is very sold and well made. I have 3 or 4 sets of them on different builds. I like them a lot.

You can surely find it cheaper, but here is a link to the item on Midwest's website: https://midwestindustriesinc.com/combat-rifle-rear-flip-sight/

 

[Aero Denezol]

You can get surplus Matech BUIS on eBay for around $60.

 

[Unka-Boo]

You can get surplus Matech BUIS on eBay for around $60.

I always liked these...decent, not horribly expensive and fit under a lot of scopes

 

[Stomper]

If you are doing a 1x prism, could always chop the carry handle down...depending in the optic height, would co-witness. Free backup sights

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[Unka-Boo]

Hey that was all the rage at one point in time...

 

[monkeybutler]

Also good for old farts with astigmatism behind a red dot.

 

[Triggasylum]

I would also suggest looking into Midwest Industries Combat Rifle Sights. Nice low profile when folded down. When deployed, it is slim and doesn't obstruct your view. It is very sold and well made. I have 3 or 4 sets of them on different builds. I like them a lot.

You can surely find it cheaper, but here is a link to the item on Midwest's website: https://midwestindustriesinc.com/combat-rifle-rear-flip-sight/

This is actually the one I picked up today. Heard good things

 

[monkeybutler]

This is actually the one I picked up today. Heard good things

It would be really hard to convince me that isn't the best option. Nicely done.

 

[Joe13]

Also good for old farts with astigmatism behind a red dot.

Who are you calling old?