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Posted: 11/19/2003 9:39:57 AM EDT
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Does any one know of a company that makes night sights for the M1a/M14?. Looked at Trijicon and Mep and found none David |
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Haven't heard of one either. For a poor man's night sights, paint the rear edge of the front blade some vivid, light color not found in nature; neon green is a good one. Hobby shops that sell model cars and such usually have a paint rack with a zillion colors. I picked neon green as it is pretty light and not easily confused with anything else. Paint a thin, sharp, horizontal line across and centered on the rear peep. Don't forget to completely clean and de-grease any surface you wish to paint. The above works surprisingly well in all but the darkest conditions. |
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The M1A is 1930's technology. While is a darn good iron-sighted rifle, for all practical purposes, it's limited to a daytime role where those irons can be used correctly. It is a LOUSY platform for optics and lights, as well as for accuracy. Yes, an M1A can be made very accurate, but at *substantial* expense, and not without extensive maintenance. This is why the the Marines have given up on converting M14s into a "Designated Marksman's Rifle." -Troy |
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