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Posted: 9/12/2016 11:27:21 PM EDT
I plan on ordering an AR that comes with a railed gas block to attach a front sight. I usually us a pair of MBUS but being plastic, the front sight will melt if the barrel gets hot enough.
What are some brands/models to look at for a metal front BUIS? Thanks -Emt1581 |
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I have a set of Midwest Industries metal, flip-up sights that have served me well. I would recommend them.
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First ask self if need BUIS.
http://soldiersystems.net/2016/08/13/gunfighter-moment-frank-proctor-16/ If yes, does the gas block rail sit parallel to the receiver rail or lower? |
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I plan on ordering an AR that comes with a railed gas block to attach a front sight. I usually us a pair of MBUS but being plastic, the front sight will melt if the barrel gets hot enough. What are some brands/models to look at for a metal front BUIS? Thanks -Emt1581 View Quote Any proven cases where this has happened? Or just more Intenet lore? I have MBUS on my 7.5" SBR. Never a hint of them melting, even after several mag du ps. |
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Any proven cases where this has happened? Or just more Intenet lore? I have MBUS on my 7.5" SBR. Never a hint of them melting, even after several mag du ps. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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I plan on ordering an AR that comes with a railed gas block to attach a front sight. I usually us a pair of MBUS but being plastic, the front sight will melt if the barrel gets hot enough. What are some brands/models to look at for a metal front BUIS? Thanks -Emt1581 Any proven cases where this has happened? Or just more Intenet lore? I have MBUS on my 7.5" SBR. Never a hint of them melting, even after several mag du ps. I just assumed to be honest. Are these resistant to the high temps? I have half-dozen sets of MBUS...just never put any on a gas block before. Thanks -Emt1581 |
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Any proven cases where this has happened? Or just more Intenet lore? I have MBUS on my 7.5" SBR. Never a hint of them melting, even after several mag du ps. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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I plan on ordering an AR that comes with a railed gas block to attach a front sight. I usually us a pair of MBUS but being plastic, the front sight will melt if the barrel gets hot enough. What are some brands/models to look at for a metal front BUIS? Thanks -Emt1581 Any proven cases where this has happened? Or just more Intenet lore? I have MBUS on my 7.5" SBR. Never a hint of them melting, even after several mag du ps. Could've sworn years ago when I put my rifle together with an AA piston kit that I researched and found that Magpul "didn't recommend" it. But, again, that was years ago and could've been BS. |
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For his purposes, he's probably right.
For me, there are different considerations. 1) My budget is limited, so I don't have best-of-all-possible optics on my rifle. 2) One of my reasons for having a rifle is SHTF - during which I may have no resupply, and irons are better than nothing if my optic gets damaged (or the battery is dead when I take it out of the case) 3) I am not a soldier, and I don't have lots of gadgets on my rifle. I have sights and a sling. I haven't got another use for the rail space Quoted:
First ask self if need BUIS. http://soldiersystems.net/2016/08/13/gunfighter-moment-frank-proctor-16/ If yes, does the gas block rail sit parallel to the receiver rail or lower? View Quote |
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For his purposes, he's probably right. For me, there are different considerations. 1) My budget is limited, so I don't have best-of-all-possible optics on my rifle. 2) One of my reasons for having a rifle is SHTF - during which I may have no resupply, and irons are better than nothing if my optic gets damaged (or the battery is dead when I take it out of the case) 3) I am not a soldier, and I don't have lots of gadgets on my rifle. I have sights and a sling. I haven't got another use for the rail space View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
For his purposes, he's probably right. For me, there are different considerations. 1) My budget is limited, so I don't have best-of-all-possible optics on my rifle. 2) One of my reasons for having a rifle is SHTF - during which I may have no resupply, and irons are better than nothing if my optic gets damaged (or the battery is dead when I take it out of the case) 3) I am not a soldier, and I don't have lots of gadgets on my rifle. I have sights and a sling. I haven't got another use for the rail space Quoted:
First ask self if need BUIS. http://soldiersystems.net/2016/08/13/gunfighter-moment-frank-proctor-16/ If yes, does the gas block rail sit parallel to the receiver rail or lower? What he said. MOST of us won't be putting $1500 ACOGs and other top-of-the-line optics on our rifles, so an extra $100 on top of a less expensive optic should be seen as a "you need to do it" by all the gear queers here. If I'm using a less quality optic on my rifle, shouldn't I have something to back it up with? |
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I put a used set of SIG flip ups on my latest.
I'm happy with them. |
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LWRC sights are nice and not that expensive if you want something different then magpul.
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Built bird houses instead of physics class much? ![]() http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v403/DaveDS/AR10A4AIMPOINTBUISUP.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v403/DaveDS/P1010030.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v403/DaveDS/P1010032.jpg ARMALITE engineering for the win... It's what Noveske decided to start his manufacturing reputation on. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Railed gas blocks are retarded. Built bird houses instead of physics class much? ![]() http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v403/DaveDS/AR10A4AIMPOINTBUISUP.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v403/DaveDS/P1010030.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v403/DaveDS/P1010032.jpg ARMALITE engineering for the win... It's what Noveske decided to start his manufacturing reputation on. Not that I diaagree, but please explain how a gas block railed sight is better then one sitting on a high quality free float hand guard? Ive had both a and prefer the hand guard mount over the gas block. Less wight, longer sight radius. |
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First ask self if need BUIS. http://soldiersystems.net/2016/08/13/gunfighter-moment-frank-proctor-16/ If yes, does the gas block rail sit parallel to the receiver rail or lower? View Quote The gas block height is important. Some are not even with the receiver Picatinny rail. |
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I'll be honest, I'm not a huge magpul guy and I dislike the plastic mbus, BUT, their mbus pros are excellent for the money. Pair magpuls pro front with a KAC rear and sploosh
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I've got 2 sets of MBUS Pros and like them a lot. Low profile, not too expensive, and really lock into position well.
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Ironically, I was just looking at some pics from that Norwegian mercenary dude's IG feed and noticed that he was't running any BUIS with his cheap ass Vortex Strike Eagle either.
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Are railed gas blocks still something that people do? I thought that they went away with the A.R.M.S. gooseneck rail.
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Quoted: Ah, no. Those would be the KAC micros. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: LaRue BUIS made by Troy, it's the best one out there Ah, no. Those would be the KAC micros. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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That gets back to is your gas block the same height as the rail? If not, like the gas block in this pic, an MBUS wont work. http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/arm_15spr1lc_car_angle-tfb.jpg View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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I plan on ordering an AR that comes with a railed gas block to attach a front sight. I usually us a pair of MBUS but being plastic, the front sight will melt if the barrel gets hot enough. What are some brands/models to look at for a metal front BUIS? Thanks -Emt1581 Any proven cases where this has happened? Or just more Intenet lore? I have MBUS on my 7.5" SBR. Never a hint of them melting, even after several mag du ps. I just assumed to be honest. Are these resistant to the high temps? I have half-dozen sets of MBUS...just never put any on a gas block before. Thanks -Emt1581 That gets back to is your gas block the same height as the rail? If not, like the gas block in this pic, an MBUS wont work. http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/arm_15spr1lc_car_angle-tfb.jpg In the pics I'm seeing it looks about .25-.5 inches lower than the upper's rail. How do I make a front sight work? What are my options without replacing the forend? Thanks -Emt1581 |
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In the pics I'm seeing it looks about .25-.5 inches lower than the upper's rail. How do I make a front sight work? What are my options without replacing the forend? Thanks -Emt1581 View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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I plan on ordering an AR that comes with a railed gas block to attach a front sight. I usually us a pair of MBUS but being plastic, the front sight will melt if the barrel gets hot enough. What are some brands/models to look at for a metal front BUIS? Thanks -Emt1581 Any proven cases where this has happened? Or just more Intenet lore? I have MBUS on my 7.5" SBR. Never a hint of them melting, even after several mag du ps. I just assumed to be honest. Are these resistant to the high temps? I have half-dozen sets of MBUS...just never put any on a gas block before. Thanks -Emt1581 That gets back to is your gas block the same height as the rail? If not, like the gas block in this pic, an MBUS wont work. http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/arm_15spr1lc_car_angle-tfb.jpg In the pics I'm seeing it looks about .25-.5 inches lower than the upper's rail. How do I make a front sight work? What are my options without replacing the forend? Thanks -Emt1581 You need a gas block height front sight which will cost $$$. Just replace the whole thing with a YHM folding front sight/gas block or don't buy a retarded rifle in the first place. |
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People still order rifles with railed gas blocks??? Why? What's the argument against? My first AR had a railed gas block and the block was heavy as fuck. Other than that, it worked just fine. |
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You need a gas block height front sight which will cost $$$. Just replace the whole thing with a YHM folding front sight/gas block or don't buy a retarded rifle in the first place. View Quote Already bought the rifle. It seems pretty well liked for what it is so not sure retarded is how most would describe it. EDIT: I see a bunch of options for folding and non-folding "gas block height" front sights. Most are cheaper than the Mbus pro front sight. This doesn't seem to be a huge issue or am I missing something? Thanks -Emt1581 |
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