Short AR gas block front sight?

[stingray4540]

So I have an upper with standard gas block front sight and a railed receiver with a handle peep sight mounted to the rail(easy to remove). I would like to remove the handle and install a normal peep sight that isn't so high. That doesn't seem to difficult to find, but I cannot find a low profile gas block sight. I'm not a fan of the look of the railed gas block with a sight attached to it.

So the reasoning behind all this, is I would like to make a classic looking rifle out of my AR by picking up an Ares SCR lower, adding a wood stock and forearm, and making it look more like a classic iron sighted rifle.

So is there anything like what I'm looking for? Or am I SOL?
Or maybe is there an AR barrel out there with a dovetail mounted front sight?
Basically, I'm trying to create a mini 14 looking rifle but with the accuracy of my AR and ability to use AR mags.

Another thought I had would be some kind of threaded dovetail adapter. Basically a piece of metal that threads onto the end of your barrel(replacing the muzzle break) that has a dovetail cut into it so you can use regular rifle front sites.
Does anything like that exist?

[jimbo74]

are you looking for just a lo profile gas block that isn't railed?

what will you do about mounting a front sight? free float hg?

[stingray4540]

That's what I'm asking. I want a gas block mounted front sight, just one that isn't as tall as the standard one. Does that make sense? Basically, I'm looking for some kind of barrel mounted front sight that is shorter.

[firstkill]

does your AR current have

1. a2 front sight attached to the gas block
2. a low profile gas block with a rail
3. standard height gas block with rail
4. low profile gas block that can be covered with a rail


if its 1, then you need to remove the a2 front sight (change gas blocks or cut it off)
2. you just buy a low profile gas block front sight, (most of these are flip ups)
3. buy a front sight
4. buy a front sight

they make front sight flip up gas blocks, all in 1 units that don't have a rail attached. but you would have to change out your current gas block

[kalieracer]

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/950793/gg-and-g-tactical-modular-gas-block-with-flip-up-front-sight-bolt-on-mount-ar-15-lr-308-standard-barrel-750-inside-diameter-steel-matte

[stingray4540]

does your AR current have

1. a2 front sight attached to the gas block
2. a low profile gas block with a rail
3. standard height gas block with rail
4. low profile gas block that can be covered with a rail


if its 1, then you need to remove the a2 front sight (change gas blocks or cut it off)
2. you just buy a low profile gas block front sight, (most of these are flip ups)
3. buy a front sight
4. buy a front sight

they make front sight flip up gas blocks, all in 1 units that don't have a rail attached. but you would have to change out your current gas block

1. A2 front sight attached to gas block.

Yes I expect I will need to remove it to accommodate whatever I replace it with.
I have seen the flip up sights you are talking about. Like the one Kalieracer linked to. But! They all seem to be about the same height as the A2 sight anyways. For instance, follow that link. The flip up sight seems like it's 2" taller than necessary?

I'd like to use something like the XS Low Weaver Backup - Ghost-Ring Aperture Sight. But it doesn't seem like any of my front sight options would be low enough. All the front sights seem to be standard to work with handle mounted rear sights. I want to remove the handle and bring the sights down.
It seems so much easier with a traditional dove tail sight. I can go on Midway and pick any hight site I want. Doesn't seem to be any real options with ARs?

[firstkill]

I doubt there is something like that, as most AR will have fully adjustable irons
for different zeros distances and windage.

the problem is the that rear sight will always sitting on top of the receiver part of the rail.

So the front sight has to be tall enough to work with the rear sight.

understanding your preference now, I would recommend get micro sights
and have a flat rail from receiver to gas block.

[milky]

https://shop.cz-usa.com/cz-products/scorpion-evo-3-s1-pistol/sights

Get a low pro gas block and an extended hand guard, or get a railed gas block that is receiver height. And these should work!

They are out of stock, but you may be able to find another retailer.

Troy micros or hk 416 sight may still be too tall for an scr.

[stingray4540]

https://shop.cz-usa.com/cz-products/...-pistol/sights

Get a low pro gas block and an extended hand guard, or get a railed gas block that is receiver height. And these should work!

They are out of stock, but you may be able to find another retailer.

Troy micros or hk 416 sight may still be too tall for an scr.

Thanks! This is getting closer to what I'm looking for. I guess if I don't want a railed gas block my only real option is to cut my A2 sight in half, shorten it and reeled it together. Not sure I want to go through that much trouble though.
These might just be the ticket.


P.S. I intend to get wood foregrips so an extended ha guard likely isn't an option.

[CouchOperator]

Not my rifle, but probably the best looking SCR-based rifle out there

[kalieracer]

http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2016/09/15/battle-arms-developments-architek-clamp-sight/

[stingray4540]

http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2...k-clamp-sight/

Thanks. I like this option, if only it came in a shorter version. Perhaps an email to battle arms is in order.

[strongpoint]

I've had the idea of a wood-furniture SCR, too. The problem you're going to run into here is that AR sight height is mostly standardized, and there's almost nothing out there that varies from the standard.

My SCR is wearing the lowest sight set I could find -- the ones CZ makes for the Scorpion EVO line (link). Problem is, you're still gonna need a mounting point up front that's on the same plane as your rear sight mount, which means either a handguard rail or a railed gas block.

[stingray4540]

I've had the idea of a wood-furniture SCR, too. The problem you're going to run into here is that AR sight height is mostly standardized, and there's almost nothing out there that varies from the standard.

My SCR is wearing the lowest sight set I could find -- the ones CZ makes for the Scorpion EVO line (link). Problem is, you're still gonna need a mounting point up front that's on the same plane as your rear sight mount, which means either a handguard rail or a railed gas block.

Yes, this is unfortunate. I think a railed gas block with the Eco sights. Otherwise I'd have to manufacture my own.

Do you have any pics of your SCR with the CZ EVO sights?

[strongpoint]

Yes, this is unfortunate. I think a railed gas block with the Eco sights. Otherwise I'd have to manufacture my own.

Do you have any pics of your SCR with the CZ EVO sights?

I don't, but there are photos of a similar setup on this page.