David Hoback
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Great reason to swap to a 12”-15” free float rail & flip up sight, if it’s a distraction. Better accuracy potential from the FF rail and longer sight base!
3) don't install irons and a scope. Never seen a scenario that would destroy a good scope but leave the irons intact, where you would!d still want to shoot the gun. I think backup irons are a boondoggle.
I get what you're saying, but it also doesn't account for simple mechanical failure of the scope. Not even talking about life or death situations, but if I'm at the range I'd rather not have to stop shooting for the day just because something in the scope came loose. If I could just pop the scope off (QD or not since I have the tools in my range bag), I can continue enjoying my day on the range with my irons. They aren't a make or break proposition, but they aren't without their value.
I never said it was an issue, only that you will see it. Which is true. It 'can' be something of a distraction at first and a distraction is something that takes your focus away from the target.
I’m still wondering why people are still running front sight blocks in 2020.
Anyway, this was 2005! This is when the “M4” look, plastic furniture and all, was SO popular! Everyone thought I was crazy..... Running a 4-rail FF handguard,
Probably because a lot of guns and uppers, like the one in the OP, come with them. Fixed front sights are bombproof and that setup is usually a lot cheaper. All the free float tubes I've bought in the last six months were $130-$150. Add to that the cost of flip sights and/or a lowprofile gas block and you're looking at a substantial cash outlay. Now, I prefer that setup but it does cost a good bit more, building or buying.I’m still wondering why people are still running front sight blocks in 2020. In 2005 I was cutting/modifying my sight blocks to become low-pro FSB’s. And running 10”-12” FF rails. Like this one. (sorry for the strange look, but there is some sensitive material I had to obscure). Anyway, this was 2005! This is when the “M4” look, plastic furniture and all, was SO popular! Everyone thought I was crazy..... Running a 4-rail FF handguard, and Phantom 5C2 FH. (Again, the “trusted” A2 was the way to go then, LOL.
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Sorry.....I digress. My point again is, a Free float handguard and flip up sights, eliminate ALL worries of any “ghost” image.