Gas block sight as sight only?

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Hello guys,

looking for an iron sight that I can place at the end of my barrel near the muzzle break.

Can I alter the front sight to use as a sight only without drilling out the barrel?

Thanks
 
I got a used Bushmaster with 16 inch barrel which I want to install a DMW free float handguard (12 1/4 inch long) that will cover a Troy low profile gas block.

I want to use iron sights for a match that I want to play in. The division I have chosen requires me to have irons.

I know they make a slip on sight for the barrels. Importing would take forever and want it from a local (Canada) dealer. Prefer to have a lightweight option. Willing to butcher up the original sight to accomplish what I need if it will work.

Want irons for a match at the end of the summer only - after will go optic for Tactical division in the states.
 
I am sure why you will want to go this way.

The front site doesn't obstruct you scope anyway. At worst, it casted a shadow but it is hardly any concern.
 
D_ said:
Hello guys,

looking for an iron sight that I can place at the end of my barrel near the muzzle break.

Can I alter the front sight to use as a sight only without drilling out the barrel?

Thanks
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LOL!!

Stick to the Shadow dood....you're a soup sandwich with ARs!!:p
 
D_ said:
I got a used Bushmaster with 16 inch barrel which I want to install a DMW free float handguard (12 1/4 inch long) that will cover a Troy low profile gas block.

I want to use iron sights for a match that I want to play in. The division I have chosen requires me to have irons.
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Get some Troy front and rears from TSE

D_ said:
I know they make a slip on sight for the barrels. Importing would take forever and want it from a local (Canada) dealer.
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Are you refering to 'Bloob tubes' used on High power guns to increase sight radius? If so, you won't find one in Canada.

D_ said:
Willing to butcher up the original sight to accomplish what I need if it will work.
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Don't bother

D_ said:
Want irons for a match at the end of the summer only - after will go optic for Tactical division in the states.
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You can always use the Troys, or flip them when you're done with them.
 
Use the whole Front Sight Assembly near the muzzle. Drill and tap for a couple of set screws. You will problably need a thin bushing depending on your barrel diameter in the chosen area. It will give you the benefit of a long sight radius.
 
I have flip up Troy's.

The hand guard doesnt have a rail to mount.

Can you help me change some parts on this pig Mike?
 
ARWEN ACE said:
Use the whole Front Sight Assembly near the muzzle. Drill and tap for a couple of set screws. You will problably need a thin bushing depending on your barrel diameter in the chosen area. It will give you the benefit of a long sight radius.
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We ended up doing just that, minus the bushing. The FSB is glued and screwed.

I was sceptical at first, but I think it turned out ok.
D should be along to post some photos...
 
Ya it turned out much better than I thought. I'll post pics tonight for sure. That RRA 2 stage is nice as well. Thanks dude!
 
Some pics of the AR.

Side view of the rifle.
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Close up of the sight.
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Initial three shots of the rifle at 30 meters after bush-league install. Pretty good if you ask me lol.
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All in all I learned quite a bit about AR's and achieved somewhat what I had in mind. I do feel the rifle is too heavy but will give her a couple thousand of rounds to play with it. I kinda got it zeroed - time will tell if it will hold.

Big thanks to Beltfed who helped me out big time.
 
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