Which/best Flip up sights???? HELP

SGT45 · November 11, 2012

Hi all, new Armalite AR10 owner. I just bought a new AR-10A4CF <thumbsup>. I have been doing a lot of research on which brand, finally chose the Armalite. One thing I am having trouble finding is which Flip up/Back up sights are best or recommended for the Armalite AR10 flat tops w/o front sight. My Gas black also has the picatinny rail. Armalite sells the MI flip ups, but they are expensive and I think I may be able to get them cheaper thru the "A" site or The "EB" sight. Armalite has their own model/stock number on them so it is hard to shop around for the right sights. I was also looking at the Troy industries sights- but again, not sure which model/type to use on my AR10.

Another question- I thought I saw somewhere a picture of a Magpul Polymer handguard on a AR10. I cant seem to find any info. on it. I do like the looks of it and would like to put one on my AR10- Any thoughts?????

Thanks for any and all help!!!!!!

Don

edgecrusher · November 11, 2012

Buis ( back up iron sights ) aren't ar15-ar10 specific. These flip up style sights are sighted in the same for each platform, so don't drive yourself crazy looking for ar10 specific sights. The only thing that may be different concerns the front sight and whether or not its mounted on the forearm or gas block. Gas block mounted sights are specific for their height, unless you have a high gas bloock that matches the forearm rail height. Hope this helps

Btw, I prefer Troy hk style myself.

Robocop1051 · November 11, 2012

I have one set of Troy Ind tritium HK style BUIS and 5 sets of Magpul MBUS.

Bang for the buck, I think Magpul makes a phenominal set of sights.

Matt.Cross · November 11, 2012

Troy and Magpul are both good recommendations, both have a good reputation. Oh, and welcome to the forums by the way. <thumbsup>

unforgiven · November 11, 2012

Welcome from Indiana brother SGT45 and THANKS for you'r service <thumbsup>.If the rails are on the same plane Magpul is a damn good product.If you have a railed gas block which is a little lower one of the guys found an adapter that would make rail same plane for Magpul to work.Just my 2 mags.

SGT45 · November 11, 2012

Thanks Guys!!!! OK, sooooooooooooo -my AR10 is at the station (can't check it now). Guess I better check the height of the Gas Block????? or doesn't it matter? <dontknow> Some tool told me I could not use the Magpul sights because the Gas Block will melt them-True?????? <dontknow> Please excuse my ignorance. :-[ I have been issued a Colt M4 with Carry Handle and A2 sights for years. I bought the AR10 cause I wanted more stopping power. Looking to you guys to grab my hand and guide me in the right direction. Thanks again for being patient.

OBTW- I will be buying a EoTech for it soon- well hopefully soon

unforgiven · November 11, 2012

Yea your right brother heat from gas block does have the potential to melt poly.Gas block sight is a little taller,if gas block is lower than reciever rail.

SGT45 · November 11, 2012

Ok, I will check the Gas Block when I go back to work. Then get back to you all. Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SGT45 · November 13, 2012

Welcome from Indiana brother SGT45 and THANKS for you'r service <thumbsup>.If the rails are on the same plane Magpul is a damn good product.If you have a railed gas block which is a little lower one of the guys found an adapter that would make rail same plane for Magpul to work.Just my 2 mags.

Hey Unforgiven, Checked my AR10 today. The railed Gas block "is not" in the same plane- it is lower. Any idea what the adapter is? Any idea of which BUIS set I should get??? Thanks for any and all help.

unforgiven · November 13, 2012

Forget the adapter brother SGT. and get the flip that goes on a railed gas block whch will be a little taller than same plane.Lots of different companies make them and they will say for gas block.Just depends on how much you want to spend. http://www.nextag.com/gas-block-sight/stores-html#! This will give you an idea brother.Then there is Brownell's who is a sponser here.

SGT45 · November 13, 2012

Thanks Bro!!!!

unforgiven · November 13, 2012

Glad I could help brother. <thumbsup>

imschur · November 13, 2012

Are you looking for this handguard? The AR-10A4CF gas block picatinney is .398 lower than the receiver picatinney. If you think the MI's are too pricey you wont like the price of the Troys either. If you want to do it on the cheap you can get a YHM 230 riser block and go with the MBUS all around.

imschur · November 13, 2012

Here's the Troy's

SGT45 · November 13, 2012

im, Yes on the handguard. Will they fit the AR10??? Reason I ask is they don't list AR10 on there. Not sure which sights I want to go with-The Troy Ind. or MI. It appears as though the Troy sights get the best votes. I can get either on Amazon, save a little money, and put them on my account. Thanks for your help

SGT45 · November 13, 2012

I appreciate the help guys, this was the guidance I was looking for.

SGT45 · November 18, 2012

Hey Guys,

Received my Troy Ind. sights today. I bought the flip up H&K style front sight for mounting on the lower gas block and the flip up rear sight. I won't get out to shoot for a while, but I'll let ya know how it goes mounting them on. I also ordered the Limbsaver pad for the collapsible stock.

edgecrusher · November 18, 2012

<thumbsup> , nice! I like the Troy HK style, have a set myself and plan on another in the future

SGT45 · November 21, 2012

Put on the Limbsaver pad, Hogue Handgrip and Troy sights. Pad fit well. Handgrip is nice and Sights went on well. I like the sight picture!!! Now, if only I could get out and shoot her!!!!!!!!!!!

unforgiven · November 21, 2012

Glad to hear you'r setup brother let us know how she runs. <thumbsup>

SGT45 · November 21, 2012

Thanks Bro! Happy Thanks Giving to all!

unforgiven · November 21, 2012

You also SGT.From my family to your's. <thumbsup>

SGT45 · December 2, 2012

Well, Now I am really not happy. Started to clean my AR 10 for the barrel break in. We were cleaning her at the station last night. While in the process, I discovered at large amount of rust around the chamber area where the bolt locks up. I had a lot of trouble removing it and not sure I got it all. When I went home I did a google search and found that there have been similar problems (see picture grabbed from AR15.com). The picture is similar to my problem. I am pretty concerned now. I sent a email to Armalite and plan on calling them on Monday. I haven't even shot her yet!!!!!!!! She was BNIB from a LGS. I am not happy!!!!!!!!!

unforgiven · December 2, 2012

Holy poop SGT. how about a little chrome cleaner? <dontknow>

mrraley · December 3, 2012

with out knowing the story behind it, I would say the dealer needs to invest into a dehumidifier. I know it didnt leave the factory looking like that.

As for front sights, I run this Dimond Head on my AR-10 carbine and like it a lot...

http://www.armalite.com/ItemForm.aspx?item=1651&ReturnUrl=Categories.aspx?Category=eb0b86bb-8d91-424c-8fe6-3aef9d5d6653