Backup Rifle Sight Options

[Sasage]

Looking at sights for my back up rifle. Choices are MBUS Pros, Fixed DD, Troy.

I really like the Pros on my BCM but I am also running a H1.
I have had the Troys before and they are great (aside from their whole political history.
No experience with DD fixed sights but I don't know if I can justify putting an optic on a rifle that won't get used much, but if I did, I would want a MRO or another H1. I would much rather use that $ on ammo and training.

Price notwithstanding, what are your thoughts?

[SamuelBLong]

Troy's. Only because they lock once flipped up... Gives you the option to use them as primary sights or secondary if you get another RDS.


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[HCM]

Troy's. Only because they lock once flipped up... Gives you the option to use them as primary sights or secondary if you get another RDS.


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[John Hearne]

I love the Daniel Defense Fixed Front with a Troy Flip-Up Rear. The DD front sight is relieved perfectly for use with a Surefire X300 at 12:00.

[Sasage]

I ordered a set of DD fixed for just over $100.

Thanks for the suggestions.


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[Gray222]

Having used all those listed, say that unless you absolutely need fixed iron sights the magpul pros are awesome.

[rob_s]

I am very partial to the BCM/Diamondhead folding irons. Like the Troy, they lock in the upright but come without the political baggage and a better feature set.

http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM-Folding-Sight-Front-DH-p/bcm-front-sight-m4-1361dh.htm

http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM-Folding-Sight-REAR-DH-p/bcm-rear-sight-1301-dh.htm

[philpac33]

Although I've gone BUIS-less with my newest rifle, my favorites are also Diamondhead but mine are Rainier Arms branded. For my taste, locking in the upright position is a must.

[Unobtanium]

I am very partial to the BCM/Diamondhead folding irons. Like the Troy, they lock in the upright but come without the political baggage and a better feature set.

http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM-Folding-Sight-Front-DH-p/bcm-front-sight-m4-1361dh.htm

http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM-Folding-Sight-REAR-DH-p/bcm-rear-sight-1301-dh.htm
Same town. Looks like a Wilson Combat vs. Nighthawk situation, I guess.

[rob_s]

Huh? What are you talking about?

wow, there's some industry drama that I know about that you don't? Holy hell!

http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2013/08/daniel-zimmerman/what-the-hells-the-problem-with-troy-industries/

[Unobtanium]

wow, there's some industry drama that I know about that you don't? Holy hell!

http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2013/08/daniel-zimmerman/what-the-hells-the-problem-with-troy-industries/

People still buy stuff from LaRue. Why not buy from Troy, I guess, is my point. I mean what did Troy...almost...do? Hire an anti-gun guy to train people? I guess I just don't see the need to crucify over it.

[rob_s]

People still buy stuff from LaRue. Why not buy from Troy, I guess, is my point. I mean what did Troy...almost...do? Hire an anti-gun guy to train people? I guess I just don't see the need to crucify over it.

I frankly don't care either way. But a lot of people do.

And I prefer the BCM-by-Diamondhead product anyway, so it's a win-win.

[TR675]

I frankly don't care either way. But a lot of people do.

And I prefer the BCM-by-Diamondhead product anyway, so it's a win-win.

Rob, what do you prefer about them? They look pretty similar to the untrained eye.


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[rob_s]

Rob, what do you prefer about them? They look pretty similar to the untrained eye.


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Biggest thing I like is that the rear can be stowed with either aperture deployed. I prefer to have the sight deploy with the small aperture, not the large. I think Troy was working on updating theirs to do the same thing, but I'm not sure if they ever did.

[Surf]

I run fixed unless if I have ano a optic that necessitates a folder. LMT is my choice or a chopped rear carry handle. Yes I shoot irons at distance and dial.

We ran / run Troy's on 60 rifles in the up position as a default.. Under hard field use it wasn't uncommon for the Troy rear peep to get knocked out of position. Even a slight bit out of battery and impact is all but completely off target.

[SLG]

I run fixed unless if I have ano a optic that necessitates a folder. LMT is my choice or a chopped rear carry handle. Yes I shoot irons at distance and dial.

We ran / run Troy's on 60 rifles in the up position as a default.. Under hard field use it wasn't uncommon for the Troy rear peep to get knocked out of position. Even a slight bit out of battery and impact is all but completely off target.

I don't run irons much anymore, but when I do, I do it exactly like Surf detailed. Foldable irons, especially folded down, are not the best way to go, imo.

[farscott]

I don't run irons much anymore, but when I do, I do it exactly like Surf detailed. Foldable irons, especially folded down, are not the best way to go, imo.

May I ask why you are not running irons? Is it because optics like the AimPoint are so reliable?

[SLG]

May I ask why you are not running irons? Is it because optics like the AimPoint are so reliable?

My go to guns have NF scopes on them for primary use, and a T2 as a backup. Not a perfect solution, but it allows for a lot that BUIS don't, while giving up very little, I think.