Gunnutz who've used this AR carry handle:

[Sporting Lad]

I'm new to the AR platform. I've got a PSA 16" carbine on order. It's a flat top w/o a rear sight. It appears from the pic to have a front sight.
I eventually will need an optic but until then I hoping to attach an aperture sight onto the rail. The one in question is from Marstar. At least
I think it's a sight--it's not clear from the pic whether a GI-syle rear sight is included on this detachable carry handle, and they don't actually
mention it on the site: https://www.marstar.ca/dynamic/product.jsp?productid=75801
IDK whether I'd need to order a rear sight, or not.
It says 'NcS' so I'm assuming it's of Chinese manufacture.
Have any readers used this product?
Comments?

 

[Slopok]

From my understanding the "NcS" is short for NC Star brand. which is a knock off brand. Just what ive read. Im sure it's good make tho.

 

[Grove]

NcS is NcStar for sure.

What I've looked up on line it has dual apertures on it.

w ww.combathunting.com/AR-15_M4_Parts_Accessories-AR15_M16_Detachable_Carry_Handle.html

Can see better view of it there.

 

[luke s]

I had one and it was fine, has dual apertures like a standard carry handle. Pretty hard to screw up a carry handle, even for the Chinese

 

[volkov956]

I have one mine was slightly not cenetered so i removed it wasnt from marstar though

 

[Sporting Lad]

Thx, guys! I'll keep you posted.
Further comments are welcome.
SL

 

[Movado]

Don't waste your time with the carry handle if you're going to install a optic later. Look for a good rear sight like DD,LMT GG&G or Troy. You'll still be able to use it after you buy your optic.

 

[Sporting Lad]

Yeah, you make a valid point, Mova, but IDK what all those initials mean. I told you--I'm new to the AR platform.
Could you provide some lynx, or at least the words behind the letters? :0 ]
thx
btw-- I like the 'retro' look the carrying handle suggests. It's easily removable when I go to the optic, and I'll eventually have a BUIS.
btww-- I compete in a monthly "Military Shoot" where it's 'Iron sights only', so I want to be able to swap easily without losing my zero.

 

[Movado]

DD: http://www.wolverinesupplies.com/details/15418/Daniel-Defense-A15-Fixed-Rear-Sight.aspx
GG&G http://www.wolverinesupplies.com/details/9935/GGandG-Spring-Actuated-A2-BUIS.aspx
MI http://www.wolverinesupplies.com/details/11177/Midwest-Industries-ERS-Flip-Up-Rear-Sight-Black.aspx
Magpul http://www.wolverinesupplies.com/details/11003/MagPul-MBUS-Rear-Back-Up-Sight-Gen-II-Black.aspx
http://www.wolverinesupplies.com/details/15698/Magpul-MBUS-Pro-Back-Up-Rear-Sight.aspx
Troy http://www.theammosource.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=14_530_529&products_id=2833

 

[Hitzy]

Shop around, those are usually $25-$30...or put a WTB in the EE, tons of folks with Nork AR's probably looking to sell the carry handles.
Canam has them $10 cheaper https://www.canadaammo.com/product/detail/ncstar-ar-15-detachable-carry-handle/

 

[Sporting Lad]

Thx again, guys. Good intell!

 

[Sporting Lad]

What's it made of?

I had one and it was fine, has dual apertures like a standard carry handle. Pretty hard to screw up a carry handle, even for the Chinese

OK, but is it made from AL or is it...is it...plastic?

 

[Sporting Lad]

Oh, wait--I'm reading that combathunting.com ad again... It says it's "Heavy Duty Aluminum & Steel Construction"!

 

[Gunnerlove]

A co-worker bought one. It was a complete waste of aluminum.

 

[Sporting Lad]

Daaaaaghh! Too late! I just fingered my mousey to order it. Ach, I just want something temporary so I can get some rounds downrange while I'm shopping
for a more permanent arrangement.
Gee, $39 sounded pretty cheap, until they added the shipping and the taxes!
Went from being in the 30s to being in the 50s real quick!

 

[Soon2Boost]

I have an extra carry handle with dual apertures kickin around sporting lad...it's yours if you send me your s/h. #CGNKicksAss

 

[Sporting Lad]

I have an extra carry handle with dual apertures kickin around sporting lad...it's yours if you send me your s/h. #CGNKicksAss

PMed. Thx, S2B.
SL

 

[Mark-II]

You can also get cheap Leapers ones from amazon . ca

I put a rear one on my JR carbine after deciding that I hated the plastic magpul stuff.

 

[NintendoDuckHunt87]

NC Star have one that's identical to a standard carry handle dual apeture but, without the actual carry handle.

Co-witnesses fine, slightly lighter than a carry handle and more sturdy than a flip-up BUIS.

 

[Sporting Lad]

NC Star have one that's identical to a standard carry handle dual apeture but, without the actual carry handle.

Co-witnesses fine, slightly lighter than a carry handle and more sturdy than a flip-up BUIS.

Thx 4 the tip, Nen. I tried to PM you, but your inbox is full and will not accept any more PMs.