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Posted: 1/15/2013 10:18:34 AM EDT
Does anyone still make a fixed gas block mounted front sight? I am looking for something like this, which appears to be out of production from YHM:
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Lots of companies do. I just ordered one from PRI. (Precision Reflex Inc)  Thanks. Which one did you order? This is for mount on a gas block, rather than rail. For some reason my search ability sucks today. Edit: Also, have seen Truglo and Leapers, but hoping to avoid those |
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I believe the gas block mounted site is .27" taller but I could be wrong ETA: I just seen you wanted FIXED, I know I've seen them but can't recall brands |
| They sights are one on the same. They will attach to a rail regardless of whether they are attached to a top rail or to a gas block rail. The only consideration is in picking a sight that will withstand the heat from the block. For example, a magpul MBUS sight is not recommended. I ordered This it is made from T6 6061 and will be just fine. |
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They sights are one on the same. They will attach to a rail regardless of whether they are attached to a top rail or to a gas block rail. The only consideration is in picking a sight that will withstand the heat from the block. For example, a magpul MBUS sight is not recommended. I ordered This it is made from T6 6061 and will be just fine. They will attach regardless but if the gas block rail is on a lower plane then the top of the receiver then you will have a problem |
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Rock River still has one listed on their website
http://rockriverarms.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_id=323 YHM makes a flip up one for gas blocks... |
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They sights are one on the same. They will attach to a rail regardless of whether they are attached to a top rail or to a gas block rail. The only consideration is in picking a sight that will withstand the heat from the block. For example, a magpul MBUS sight is not recommended. I ordered This it is made from T6 6061 and will be just fine. They will attach regardless but if the gas block rail is on a lower plane then the top of the receiver then you will have a problem That's true. Sorry, I forgot about that. The sight I linked is for a rail level with the receiver. They do make gas blocks at this level. I know I have seen other sights for lower railed blocks, but I don't remember off the top of my head. |
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They sights are one on the same. They will attach to a rail regardless of whether they are attached to a top rail or to a gas block rail. The only consideration is in picking a sight that will withstand the heat from the block. For example, a magpul MBUS sight is not recommended. I ordered This it is made from T6 6061 and will be just fine. You WRONG Sir! They may look the same but they are a differenct height. Try what your recommending and come back and tell me how it went zeroing your rifle. |
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They sights are one on the same. They will attach to a rail regardless of whether they are attached to a top rail or to a gas block rail. The only consideration is in picking a sight that will withstand the heat from the block. For example, a magpul MBUS sight is not recommended. I ordered This it is made from T6 6061 and will be just fine. You WRONG Sir! They may look the same but they are a differenct height. Try what your recommending and come back and tell me how it went zeroing your rifle. I believe I already corrected myself, but thanks for playing. It depends on the height of your gas block rail. I have one that is the same level, exactly thesame level as my receiver. Others may be shorter, but like a said, I already corrected myself. Thanks for the exclamation marks though... |
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