http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct...tNumber=614578
Has anyone here have any experience these? Pros? Cons?
Thanks,
P.B.Walsh
Has anyone here have any experience these? Pros? Cons?
Thanks,
P.B.Walsh
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KNS Duplex FSP
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Re: KNS Duplex FSP
The link in your post is directing me to a bad page on Midway's site, but I assume you are talking about the KNS hooded front sight posts that replace the standard A2 post with a duplex reticle/crosshair of sorts...
I have never installed one of these in my personal rifles, but I have shot other rifles with them installed, the last being a 16" M4 clone with rear BUIS and standard front sight base. For me...someone who is accustomed to shooting with just the plain old front post when shooting with irons...I didn't care for the duplex. It was more of a hindrance than a help. I had problems with the crosshair blurring on me at times (may be the design...may be my eyes), but that is a big problem when you can get the front sight (post or otherwise) in focus. Also, if you are looking to install one, I would consider a smaller aperture rear sight (NM or otherwise) in combination which would greatly improve the "sight picture" and may resolve some of the focusing issues I had.
As for the product...KNS builds good quality stuff. I didn't see anything on the ones I have used that would cause me to believe the part was inferior, poorly made, prone to breakage, etc. I think it just comes down to personal preference and individual experience with these front sight replacements as to whether they work for you or not.
The link in your post is directing me to a bad page on Midway's site, but I assume you are talking about the KNS hooded front sight posts that replace the standard A2 post with a duplex reticle/crosshair of sorts...
I have never installed one of these in my personal rifles, but I have shot other rifles with them installed, the last being a 16" M4 clone with rear BUIS and standard front sight base. For me...someone who is accustomed to shooting with just the plain old front post when shooting with irons...I didn't care for the duplex. It was more of a hindrance than a help. I had problems with the crosshair blurring on me at times (may be the design...may be my eyes), but that is a big problem when you can get the front sight (post or otherwise) in focus. Also, if you are looking to install one, I would consider a smaller aperture rear sight (NM or otherwise) in combination which would greatly improve the "sight picture" and may resolve some of the focusing issues I had.
As for the product...KNS builds good quality stuff. I didn't see anything on the ones I have used that would cause me to believe the part was inferior, poorly made, prone to breakage, etc. I think it just comes down to personal preference and individual experience with these front sight replacements as to whether they work for you or not.
Re: KNS Duplex FSP
Well, I am used to scopes, so this may be a help.
I would like to purchase a WOA replacement rear sight anyways.
Thanks for the advice,
P.B.Walsh
Well, I am used to scopes, so this may be a help.
I would like to purchase a WOA replacement rear sight anyways.
Thanks for the advice,
P.B.Walsh
Re: KNS Duplex FSP
My favorite KNS pin for the FSB, (and I tried em all) is the V-notched one. Unfortunately its not to my knowledge sold individually, comes as part of a set. http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=427154 If you get the set, the assortment includes some .040" taller pins as well if you are running an A3 upper without a F marked front sight base, which is pretty normal among manufacturers.
I also like the stepped down pins in the set, they are helpful when shooting targets over 100yd out. I use the v-notch on my 'go to' rifle's BUIS, and the stepped down pin on my .223 plinking rifle. The rear aperture is not something you want to obscure, you need to peep through it.
My favorite KNS pin for the FSB, (and I tried em all) is the V-notched one. Unfortunately its not to my knowledge sold individually, comes as part of a set. http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=427154 If you get the set, the assortment includes some .040" taller pins as well if you are running an A3 upper without a F marked front sight base, which is pretty normal among manufacturers.
