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They aren't the easiest things in the world to use. The diamater of the hole is off and it usually is not a perfect circle. Its just plain hard to use.
Another major downside to them is the break often. Had two break on me before I said screw these things I'm sticking with metal sights. And I am pretty mechanically inclined and gentle with my gear. So it they will break on me, they'll definately break on somebody who is hard on their gear. If they have not broken on you, that just means you've been lucky. Give it time. The base of those things are cut way too thin, cause a weak point where the largest part of the rail inserts into them the deapest. It is a HUGE problem. They snap off not only during installation and removal, but when your rifle gets smacked against something at the wrong angle. Which lets face it, if you were using it for more than a range whore could easily happen.
I would be a much bigger fan of them if the A2 sight itself was metal and the base that slips onto the rail were metail. The rest could be plastic and it would not have the issues they have.
Not saying they are the worst option out there. Just saying they have 2 very major flaws.
They are a big seller, but they do break a lot on my customers. Thankfully Magpul has a warranty, but that is always a hassle and I always feel bad for my customers who have to deal with that.
I tried to stop offering them, and I literally got hate mail from people. They want these things, and they want them badly enough to call you jerk if you don't offer them. They don't care that a decent percentage of them break. That want them and that is all there is to it. So I offer them. Who am I to argue, right?
There is lot of irony surrounding these sights that I have witnessed first hand and figured I would share with you since you are plugging these sights which while affordable, are far from perfect. But you are not alone in liking them. Lots of people do.
Another major downside to them is the break often. Had two break on me before I said screw these things I'm sticking with metal sights. And I am pretty mechanically inclined and gentle with my gear. So it they will break on me, they'll definately break on somebody who is hard on their gear. If they have not broken on you, that just means you've been lucky. Give it time. The base of those things are cut way too thin, cause a weak point where the largest part of the rail inserts into them the deapest. It is a HUGE problem. They snap off not only during installation and removal, but when your rifle gets smacked against something at the wrong angle. Which lets face it, if you were using it for more than a range whore could easily happen.
I would be a much bigger fan of them if the A2 sight itself was metal and the base that slips onto the rail were metail. The rest could be plastic and it would not have the issues they have.
Not saying they are the worst option out there. Just saying they have 2 very major flaws.
They are a big seller, but they do break a lot on my customers. Thankfully Magpul has a warranty, but that is always a hassle and I always feel bad for my customers who have to deal with that.
I tried to stop offering them, and I literally got hate mail from people. They want these things, and they want them badly enough to call you jerk if you don't offer them. They don't care that a decent percentage of them break. That want them and that is all there is to it. So I offer them. Who am I to argue, right?
There is lot of irony surrounding these sights that I have witnessed first hand and figured I would share with you since you are plugging these sights which while affordable, are far from perfect. But you are not alone in liking them. Lots of people do.
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