AR-15 sight

G. Green · 11-02-2009, 08:55 PM

I need some recommendations on a red dot type sight for an AR-15 with the handle, don't have a flat top. I would like something with the lowest profile possible, has to be durable, quick acquisition.

Something weird happened to my front sight when i turned 50. It got a little fuzzy. Used to clean the qual course, but that dang fuzzy front sight makes it tough. Glasses just for shooting aren't an option, and taking the time to find the sweet spot in my everyday glasses isn't either.

Thanks guys,

GG

Pothole · 11-02-2009, 09:03 PM

well you can do two things get a sight like this that sits in front of the handle

or you can get one like this that sits on top of it

these are for the type of mount you want, for optics i like the Eo-Tech's and Aimpoints

privateer · 11-02-2009, 09:19 PM

lol yep the dreaded fuzzy sight syndrome

G. Green · 11-02-2009, 09:21 PM

Thanks pothole. That top one looks good to me. What's it called? I like the low profile.

G. Green · 11-02-2009, 09:22 PM

Strangest thing, it looks completely normal up close with reading glasses on!

gunadvocate · 11-02-2009, 10:40 PM

You could put an eotech or aimpoint on the front handguard's top rail, that would facilitate a sight picture (maybe an easier one with fuzzy sight) and you would still have your irons to co-witness targets...

Pothole · 11-02-2009, 10:48 PM

here is the cheapest Z-mount that i could find (CLICKY), it is just the rail not a red dot.

The one in the picture is this ONE, its expansive though

Pothole · 11-02-2009, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gunadvocate

You could put an eotech or aimpoint on the front handguard's top rail, that would facilitate a sight picture (maybe an easier one with fuzzy sight) and you would still have your irons to co-witness targets...

Yep could use THIS to go that as well, only problem is if your hand guards wiggle a little (like mine did) then wont be the most accurate

gbear-48 · 11-03-2009, 08:12 AM

Aimpoint C3 on a decent gooseneck mount.
Not cheap but very tuff and almost unbelievable battery life , measured in years.
Another option , maybe even better: Aimpoint on a high reciever-style mount but placed forward on a Daniel Defense Omega rail. Check the Omega reviews at Brownell's.
An Omega won't move if it's mounted right.

tenringdriller · 11-03-2009, 06:33 PM

have you looked into those nifty fiber-optic front sight posts? i've sighted down them without my glasses on before and Mr Magoo could see the damn thing. Also, if you get the rail that drops into the top of your carry handle, make sure you buy the one with the tunnel through it so you can still use your iron sights if you need to...not all of those drop-ins are hollow.

11-02-2009, 08:55 PM	#1
G. Green Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NE OK Posts: 464	AR-15 sight I need some recommendations on a red dot type sight for an AR-15 with the handle, don't have a flat top. I would like something with the lowest profile possible, has to be durable, quick acquisition. Something weird happened to my front sight when i turned 50. It got a little fuzzy. Used to clean the qual course, but that dang fuzzy front sight makes it tough. Glasses just for shooting aren't an option, and taking the time to find the sweet spot in my everyday glasses isn't either. Thanks guys, GG

11-02-2009, 10:40 PM	#6
gunadvocate Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Knoxville Posts: 274	You could put an eotech or aimpoint on the front handguard's top rail, that would facilitate a sight picture (maybe an easier one with fuzzy sight) and you would still have your irons to co-witness targets... __________________ "Love my country, fear my government..."

11-03-2009, 06:33 PM	#10
tenringdriller Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 92	have you looked into those nifty fiber-optic front sight posts? i've sighted down them without my glasses on before and Mr Magoo could see the damn thing. Also, if you get the rail that drops into the top of your carry handle, make sure you buy the one with the tunnel through it so you can still use your iron sights if you need to...not all of those drop-ins are hollow. __________________ - If you love someone, let them go. Just don't get mad if they come back with herpes.

11-02-2009, 09:03 PM	#2
Pothole Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Washington Posts: 200 Images: 18	well you can do two things get a sight like this that sits in front of the handle or you can get one like this that sits on top of it these are for the type of mount you want, for optics i like the Eo-Tech's and Aimpoints

11-02-2009, 09:19 PM	#3
privateer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Anchorage , Alaska Posts: 882	lol yep the dreaded fuzzy sight syndrome

11-02-2009, 09:21 PM	#4
G. Green Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NE OK Posts: 464	Thanks pothole. That top one looks good to me. What's it called? I like the low profile.

11-02-2009, 09:22 PM	#5
G. Green Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NE OK Posts: 464	Strangest thing, it looks completely normal up close with reading glasses on!

11-02-2009, 10:48 PM	#7
Pothole Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Washington Posts: 200 Images: 18	here is the cheapest Z-mount that i could find (CLICKY), it is just the rail not a red dot. The one in the picture is this ONE, its expansive though

11-03-2009, 08:12 AM	#9
gbear-48 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 105	Aimpoint C3 on a decent gooseneck mount. Not cheap but very tuff and almost unbelievable battery life , measured in years. Another option , maybe even better: Aimpoint on a high reciever-style mount but placed forward on a Daniel Defense Omega rail. Check the Omega reviews at Brownell's. An Omega won't move if it's mounted right.