i am getting everything ready to order a predator pursuit RRA upper and am looking at my options for flip sights. I am going to put the front sight on the gas block and notice that there are the A2 style front sight and the HK/AK style front sight. I understand that it is personal preference, but i am wanting everyones opinion. Will buy both and sell the one i dont like if needed, but would like peoples opinions who have used one or both. Thanks.
Types of front flip sights
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I have the Troy folding battle sights front and rear and I really like them. The rear site has the ability two quickly switch between a 300m to a 600m aperture which is handy.
I have the Troy folding battle sights front and rear and I really like them. The rear site has the ability two quickly switch between a 300m to a 600m aperture which is handy.
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yes i know all of the brands, looking at troy and yankee hill. I am just wondering opinoins on the front sight. The straight walled A2 and the curved dome HK/AK. wondering if anybody has used one or both and could shed some insight on sight picture with it....
yes i know all of the brands, looking at troy and yankee hill. I am just wondering opinoins on the front sight. The straight walled A2 and the curved dome HK/AK. wondering if anybody has used one or both and could shed some insight on sight picture with it....
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I have both PRI and Yankee Hill gas blocks with flip front sights. Both are quality but the edge goes to the PRI.
I have both PRI and Yankee Hill gas blocks with flip front sights. Both are quality but the edge goes to the PRI.
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IMO the HK style sights seem to align faster since the front sight complements the shape of the rear aperture. I like these right here: http://www.store-diamondhead-usa.com/category_s/30.htm I run the diamond style ones on one carbine and a friend of mine has the 'hybrid' ones on his. If the hybrids were available when I bought my last set I would have gotten those instead. On another rifle I have a HK style front sight from MI and an ARMS rear, which I personally hate. It all boils down to personal preference.
IMO the HK style sights seem to align faster since the front sight complements the shape of the rear aperture. I like these right here: http://www.store-diamondhead-usa.com/category_s/30.htm I run the diamond style ones on one carbine and a friend of mine has the 'hybrid' ones on his. If the hybrids were available when I bought my last set I would have gotten those instead. On another rifle I have a HK style front sight from MI and an ARMS rear, which I personally hate. It all boils down to personal preference.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Powder Burns</div><div class="ubbcode-body">IMO the HK style sights seem to align faster since the front sight complements the shape of the rear aperture. I like these right here: http://www.store-diamondhead-usa.com/category_s/30.htm I run the diamond style ones on one carbine and a friend of mine has the 'hybrid' ones on his. If the hybrids were available when I bought my last set I would have gotten those instead. On another rifle I have a HK style front sight from MI and an ARMS rear, which I personally hate. It all boils down to personal preference. </div></div>
+1 to this. exactly what im looking for. i already own an AK and have converted the rear to a ghost. I was kinda thinking the same for the lining up but i just never know if its just what im used to. I like those diamond sights, i hadnt seen those and have started looking at samson sights as well. I really like the push button deploy on the samson.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Powder Burns</div><div class="ubbcode-body">IMO the HK style sights seem to align faster since the front sight complements the shape of the rear aperture. I like these right here: http://www.store-diamondhead-usa.com/category_s/30.htm I run the diamond style ones on one carbine and a friend of mine has the 'hybrid' ones on his. If the hybrids were available when I bought my last set I would have gotten those instead. On another rifle I have a HK style front sight from MI and an ARMS rear, which I personally hate. It all boils down to personal preference. </div></div>
+1 to this. exactly what im looking for. i already own an AK and have converted the rear to a ghost. I was kinda thinking the same for the lining up but i just never know if its just what im used to. I like those diamond sights, i hadnt seen those and have started looking at samson sights as well. I really like the push button deploy on the samson.
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i have HK style on the front of my 20" Predator Pursuit and am quite happy with it
i have HK style on the front of my 20" Predator Pursuit and am quite happy with it
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Irons are irons...get the proper sight alignment/picture and they work. I prefer the HK style, love them actually. Never noticed a difference performance wise, though. I've just always liked diopter rear sights, and a hooded front simply complements them so very nicely.
Irons are irons...get the proper sight alignment/picture and they work. I prefer the HK style, love them actually. Never noticed a difference performance wise, though. I've just always liked diopter rear sights, and a hooded front simply complements them so very nicely.
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I like my YHM front alot, doesn't go well with my Magpul rear so gotta change that out...
I like my YHM front alot, doesn't go well with my Magpul rear so gotta change that out...
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+1 for Troy HK style. Its like shooting a bow. Simply align the front sight guards with the rear aperture and put the post on the target. I went away from the YHM flip up rear to the Troy because when folded my scope would not clear the YHM.
+1 for Troy HK style. Its like shooting a bow. Simply align the front sight guards with the rear aperture and put the post on the target. I went away from the YHM flip up rear to the Troy because when folded my scope would not clear the YHM.
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There is a direct and clear benefit to the HK style front sight hood. Using the standard AR front sight during competition in low-light conditions I've noticed it is relatively easy to accidentally line up one of the front sight ears through the peep. It slows you down as you search around for the "correct" post. I was not the only person to have this problem.
Heck, the standard AR front sight "ears" are even curved a little, so I would expect this problem is even worse with some of the flip-up sights that have straight vertical ears.
Of course this does not occur if you have plenty of light or if you are just plinking at the range with no stress.
There is a direct and clear benefit to the HK style front sight hood. Using the standard AR front sight during competition in low-light conditions I've noticed it is relatively easy to accidentally line up one of the front sight ears through the peep. It slows you down as you search around for the "correct" post. I was not the only person to have this problem.
Heck, the standard AR front sight "ears" are even curved a little, so I would expect this problem is even worse with some of the flip-up sights that have straight vertical ears.
Of course this does not occur if you have plenty of light or if you are just plinking at the range with no stress.
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Another vote for the HK style front sight. I find them much faster to line up. Like anything else it comes down to personal preference...
Another vote for the HK style front sight. I find them much faster to line up. Like anything else it comes down to personal preference...
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Troy sells a HK style set with tritium inserts too if dim lighting conditions are expected.
Troy sells a HK style set with tritium inserts too if dim lighting conditions are expected.
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