EOtech for DDM4V1?

[doubletap0]

Hopefully, this post falls under the right category and apologies if not.

About to take the final step and purchase a Daniel Defense DDM4V1 AR-15 rifle. With this particular model, there is a fixed iron sight at the front of the barrel that I don't believe can be removed (*not 100% on this). I plan to attach an Eotech optic on the rifle, but am having trouble finding information if the sight would impede vision or get in the way of the EOtech.

Wondering if anybody familiar with this model of rifle has any advice, pointers, anything that could help? The only thing I can think of at the moment would be to replace the barrel entirely, but not sure if that's even possible, and would rather not since its a cold hammer forged barrel making it a good one alone just with the process alone.

Any help or advice, feedback will be appreciated. Thank you.

[TKM]

You are overthinking this.

Check google images for eotechs on AR15s, you probably can't find one without a front sight.

[thegamettt]

some people actually prefer the co witness. Either way, it will not impede your shooting in anyway.

that sight can be removed by the way. not too difficult.

[357manny]

look up absolute cowitness and lower 1/3 cowitness--there's videos on youtube explain this stuff. basically its a way for your red dot (eotech/aimpoint/vortex/holosun/etc) to align correctly with front sight + rear sight.
gl with the DD!

[d4v0s]

All of mine have always ended up slightly above the front sight post. Static shooting you are very aware of it. If youre moving and firing you won't even notice it.

I would advise not going with an eotech though. Unless you absolutely need the bullet drop reticle I would go aim point every time.

[j-shot]

some people actually prefer the co witness. Either way, it will not impede your shooting in anyway.

that sight can be removed by the way. not too difficult.

+1.

[doubletap0]

Great! Appreciate the feedback everybody, especially the part of being able to switch out barrels.

And as for the Aimpoint vs EOtech debate, it came down to these choices and basically, I just like the reticle slightly better on the EO. If you had any Aimpoint model suggestions that you think is worth checking out, please let me know.

With that said, I'll be going through with the purchase 100%. Excited!

[REDdawn6]

Aimpoint pro

[jj19]

I myself find lower 1/3 more comfortable to shoot vs absolute cowitness because I don't have to force my face against the stock as much.

[Shab21]

I started using Vortex SPARC II or the SPARC AR love them. You can get the magnifiers and optic for $400.

[CSTactical]

You can always call us at 916.670.1103 and we can help you choose the right optic, there's many choices and configurations out there to choose from.