Is this tall enough to get a 1-4 x 24 to see over the factory A2 sight on a flat top AR?
1445995
I am just not sure. Mainly because I use Magpul sights which are much lower than a standard AR 15 sight. Even with the Magpul sights I have difficulty getting to the iron sights quickly if you are in shadows. I think its because of our scopes that we favor to use first and then go to the iron sights. I had to practice getting use to the very narrow window to see the mag sights. I have hunted all over for oval sights that I once used on a 308. bolt action. That one I had plenty of light, plus my scope was up higher. Maybe you can do a search for oval sights and be lucky to find them. Doc Ferguson I am just not sure. Mainly because I use Magpul sights which are much lower than a standard AR 15 sight. Even with the Magpul sights I have difficulty getting to the iron sights quickly if you are in shadows. I think its because of our scopes that we favor to use first and then go to the iron sights. I had to practice getting use to the very narrow window to see the mag sights. I have hunted all over for oval sights that I once used on a 308. bolt action. That one I had plenty of light, plus my scope was up higher. Maybe you can do a search for oval sights and be lucky to find them. Doc... » Read More I am just not sure. Mainly because I use Magpul sights which are much lower than a standard AR 15 sight. Even with the Magpul sights I have difficulty getting to the iron sights quickly if you are in shadows. I think its because of our scopes that we favor to use first and then go to the iron sights. I had to practice getting use to the very narrow window to see the mag sights. I have hunted all over for oval sights that I once used on a 308. bolt action. That one I had plenty of light, plus my scope was up higher. Maybe you can do a search for oval sights and be lucky to find them. Doc Ferguson « Show Less
1445996
No. At 1x you will see the front sight. I think about 2.5-3x the sight disappears though
1445997
No, but none of the others will either. The crosshairs will be all you see from 3x and up. Only on low power will you even see the front sight. Now you may get lucky like I did, when my scope is on low power (1x to 2.5x) I can see and use the front sight post, but this is a freak bit of luck, but not guarenteed. I say get it anyway, if you feel it's too low you can buy an inexpensive riser
1445998
No, and any mount that is will not let you maintain a proper cheek weld. This usually not an issue though as your eye will not "see" the front sight any way.
332486
It depends on the size of your scope. I have a burris fullfield II (4-12x40) on my AR-15 and I had to get extra high rings to mount my scope to be able to clear my rear mag-pul flip-up sight(when in the down position).Probably wouldn't hurt to do a mock-up with small pieces of wood with your scope on top and then measure the minimum height you need and then research. Hope this helps. I'm considering going to a red dot in the rear with a night vision flip away mounted in the front.
1394366
If your talking standard ar, no, it will NOT work. Too low, wont make it over sight. Now, the 1 inch, maybe 3/4 will work. The quality of the item is there. I put that one in the drawer, replaced with a 1 inch, and im good to go. Little locktite, and you will be good. Hope i helped neighbor
1779826
Sorry I don't know the height of the A1. If its the same height as the handgaurd rail you would need the shorter sight....
1971220
This is a standard height so as long as you don't buy a low profile or gas block height and mount it on the rail you should be fine
534548
You're right. It's designed for a low profile gas block sight. I mounted mine on a UTG quad rail gas block and it's perfect height.
2097191
Yes. You would have to purchase a low rise mount on here but it wouldn't be expensive.I honestly don't see you needing to change it! When you use the proper stance and have the correct cheek weld it should be perfect, this is a standard red dot height. Don't bend your neck and bring your eye to the sight, bring the gun and sight to your eye!
1410621
I installed this on a flat top A4 with the A2 fixed front sights and it works perfectly for me. Hope this helps.
197310
It's not much bigger then a standard sight. I've never had a problem with that at all. Buy it
2027571
The scope will be to low. Search AR scope mounts. The design of a AR flat top requires a much higher mount for proper scope to Eye alingment.
1592436
You should be fine. My ar has A-2 sight w/magnifier and holligraphic it fits fine
1131268
I don't think its tall enough because I bought the rear sight also and they both sit on a flatop plain and match up.
2076747
I run it with a T-1 on one rifle and with a Larue SPR mount with a leupold mk ar mod1, with no issues, don't know the height, slightly, slightly higher than My magpul pro sights
1412600
Probably. I put mine on a M&P; 15-22. I used a 1/2" riser as well to clear the factory sights.
1453161
I have it set up on my AR and it has it's short comings. I would prefer the sights to be alittle higher. If you're not running back up iron sights then it works great.
1465207
Yes, but there is only the single nut to hold it on place. If you plan on shooting it will wobble. If you want it to place a scope/sight on your ar I would recommend getting a flat-top stripped upper. You can find them for $70 or so.
654736
The rear is not tall enough to work with fixed A2 front sight. You'll have to mount it on a riser rail, prob 1/2" rise.