How difficult is it to grab the charging handle with these sights folded? It looks like the rear sight would be in the way when it is folded
1495769
With the rear sight mounted as far to the rear as possible, it folded flat very near to the rear edge of the standard charging handle on my DDM4V7. It did not prevent me from grabbing the charging handle but under pressure situations, could cause a missed grab. I solved this problem by moving my ACOG scope to the rear and mounting the Diamond Head rear sight in FRONT of my scope. This actually works pretty good.
1495770
I not only purchased the sights but, I had also purchased an ambidextrous charging handle from LWRC for my M6. I placed the sights as far back as possible and this works for me. With the new charging handle there is no problem with the sights being folded. They are great sights and the work excellent. I do highly recommend them.
1495771
I run a BCM gunfighter chargeing handle MED latch on my rifle I have these sights on and I have no issues manipulating the charging handle.
1495772
Not at all. Just move the rear sight forward enough so your figures have access to the charging handling. I have an AR style DDM4 and it's a great setup!
1495773
You are correct about that. With the standard/original charging handle it is a little tight, but do-able with a little practice, but I don't think I would gamble with my life in a combat situation leaving it unchanged. I resolved the problem by replacing it with a "BCM Gunfighter" ambidextrous charging handle. It's a really nice upgrade...plus it's made in the good old USA. Hope this helps.
1495774
Good question, I bought them wondering the same thing. I have my rear sights as far back as I can under the EOTECH Magnifyer. It doesn't bother me, when folded back, its about the same width as the picatinny rail. Some charging handles are larger than others, I have mine on a HK MR 556 which is the normal size, its fine. All in all, I love them, they work good and I would buy them again. If i was in a war situation and need to lock in load quickly, I might give the sights a little more thought... Being the casual shooter that I am, love them, work great!
1495775
No, especially if you have an extended charging handle. The top rail on the receiver is about .75" and the D-45 is about 1" and is very smooth. The regular charging handle is about 2" so there would still be plenty to grab. The rear sight shouldn't be that far back, although mine wouldn't fit in front of my scope and there was just enough room behind the scope for it to fit and have the proper eye relief for the scope but it is too close for me to use the large aperture on the D-45 at all.
1279167
I had a man @ a local gun store put mine on but you can do it yourself. When you put on the rear sight watch out for the firing pin safety it's under tension and held in place by the rear sight. YouTube is an excellent place for info on how to get this done.
2076541
MY sights fold down in front and back. Note they will be useless with the mounts I have unless scope is removed.
539928
Yep there's an open hole right down the middle just for seeing your Iron Sights. Every carry handle mount I have seen has the same hole.
1421124
When I mounted this on my wifes Bushmaster AR15 carry handle the bottom portion of the mount slid right into the opening of the handle...the only portion that extended to the left and right of the handle was the rail and when the quick target acquisition sight was mounted.....since her charging handle is to the rear I am not sure if this will help you....one draw back we discovered Is the supplied nut failed to keep this rail secured...tried thread seal tape and it didn't help...did not try thread lock...so installed sawtooth lock washer with nylon locknut.....two trips out and so far has held intact. When I mounted this on my wifes Bushmaster AR15 carry handle the bottom portion of the mount slid right into the opening of the handle...the only portion that extended to the left and right of the handle was the rail and when the quick target acquisition sight was mounted.....since her charging handle is to the rear I am not sure if this will help you....one draw back we discovered Is the supplied nut failed to keep this rail secured...tried thread seal tape and it didn't help...did not try thread lock...so installed sawtooth lock washer with nylon locknut.....two trips out and so far has... » Read More When I mounted this on my wifes Bushmaster AR15 carry handle the bottom portion of the mount slid right into the opening of the handle...the only portion that extended to the left and right of the handle was the rail and when the quick target acquisition sight was mounted.....since her charging handle is to the rear I am not sure if this will help you....one draw back we discovered Is the supplied nut failed to keep this rail secured...tried thread seal tape and it didn't help...did not try thread lock...so installed sawtooth lock washer with nylon locknut.....two trips out and so far has held intact. « Show Less
1667540
I did not use it due to scope height. It did not interfere with the charging handle with the stock extended.
1762751
I would suggest when you knock the pin out of the rear sight check it good because i was told there are some that are solderes in. You still have to be careful once you knock out pin there is aheavy piece of spring steel underneath because nothing is made light on this rifleI would suggest that you use epoxy or liquid steel when you set it in then put the screws in it will loosen up on you after about 25 shots or so it is acheap set up and you get what you pay for. John
1252477
Not quite sure what you mean, but the rear sight does not hang or snag on anything. It is nice and smooth. I use an open top holster and no problems. Fast sight picture.
922127
I haven't had any issues with mine. I hit the four screws with thread locker during the initial install. I have the same rifle and have not had any issues. You will be able to see your front post and enough of your rear sight to still have functional iron sights as is claimed.
435033
Its about 3/4 inches flat, I have an eotech in front of it and it does not obstruct the sight at all. The only problem I found is the windage adjustment does obstruct the charging handle just a bit but I've learned to work around it. Hope that helps!
584585
Yes. The rear sight can be seen through from a little further in front on the rail. There is also the limited visibility aperture (larger hole) that can be flipped up as as well. This may not be as accurate as " normal" but, remember. We're talking about Back-Up Sights.
1182722
Ive had no issues with the front sights. And if you use a bright light such as a flashlight app on uou phone and charge for 2 minutes your sights will glow all night. Even in zero light or some light coming thru the windows. Im very happy with this product.
2006868
I compared my old M&PC; sights to my old Shield sights.they look close. The shield rear seems not quite as wide but by eyeball the dovetail seems to be the same profile. I have the Big Dot on my compact and wife's (my) Shield. The only reason my full size doesn't have them is because I'm putting a RMR and suppressor height sights on it.
1762046
Does the rear sight on your rifle have a pin through it so it can be flipped up and down? If so the it should but little advice. I put this on my number 4 I had to get a screw to put in the rear pin hole. Otherwise the mount moves to much.
609298
I had an M&P; Compact not a Shield and I did like the sites but I had a gun smith install them. I believe the rear site was pinned.BTW: I only sold the M&P; because I compete with a Glock 17 and decided I liked the commonality of the Glock 17 mags with the G-19. Mike
1348907
No, because the bolt carier is holding it closed and latched. If the bolt was locked back, like on an empty mag, it would come loose if snaged. But , with the bolt back, almost all Ambi charge handles would come unlatched just as easily.
746577
You can keep the front sight, but not the rear, which is attached to the original Pic rail. You need to get an aftermarket rear sight, which may or may not work with the dovetail front sight. I pulled mine and got flip-up front and rear sights.