AR Pistol - low profile iron sights

[salt_river]

I'm looking for recommendations on low profile sights for an AR pistol build. I really like the CZ Scorpion sights but can't find a set - and the price looks pretty steep.

I may end up with a cheap red dot. That's not the end of the world, but I'd like to avoid electronics if practical.

Any recommendations?

 

[Mauser lover]

Also interested in some low profile Picatinny sights...

 

[edwardware]

Why low? On the AR pistols I've handled, F-marked front and standard rear seem about the right height to get behind. You'd have to really scrunch down there to see anything lower.

 

[Zerodefect]

One little red dot is as small as you can get.

Fixed, rail mounted sights will be standard height.

The Scorpion is taller than an AR, IIRC.

 

[salt_river]

Bummer - that's what I was afraid of. Thanks for the input.

 

[Mauser lover]

https://www.opticsplanet.com/lpa-adjustable-rear-shotgun-sights-picatinny-rail.html

Maybe this? It's $120, but if it is what you are looking for, then...

 

[salt_river]

That caught my eye but it is expensive and, from what I can tell, does not have a corresponding front sight. We're looking at what it will take to machine a simple front and rear sight pair. Looks like more trouble than it's worth.

I ended up with a $20 "AMZN special" Pinty. It has mixed reviews tilting towards "good'nough."

 

[Mauser lover]

Do you have a link? I'm interested too...

 

[salt_river]

Amazon.com : Pinty Red Green Reflex Rifle Scope Dot Sight 4 Different Reticles : Sports & Outdoors

I haven't tried it out yet so I have no idea if it will hold up...but it's $20 with free returns if you are a Prime member. I've found the phrase you get what you pay for to be (almost) universally true. I have low expectations but am hoping to be surprised.

 

[armoredman]

The lowest AR sights I have ever used are the MagPul BUIS, but they aren't that low, as the thing was setup for taller sights. I prefer my nice SIG Romeo5 red dot instead.

 

[salt_river]

I took the Pinty to the range and fired ~75 rounds. It did fine once I get it zeroed.

 

[JDGray]

AT3 Tactical makes very good low dough red dot sights, if the Amazon sight craps out.

 

[JDGray]

One little red dot is as small as you can get.

Fixed, rail mounted sights will be standard height.

The Scorpion is taller than an AR, IIRC.

The original Scorpion sights are very low profile, but now I think they went to MBUS flip up sights. The CZ has a drop on the stock comb, so it uses low sights.

 

[Skylerbone]

I feel safe saying this as it is fairly popular opinion; RDS is not what it used to be. Technology, ruggedness, battery life, and size have all vastly improved in just the past 5 years among major manufacturers.

Nothing to be avoided unless you have specific eye conditions that make it a hassle or you’ve chosen an LPVO. I had in mind setting all of my ARs up with Troy BUIS before I discovered next gen red dots, now I’m skipping the added expense of irons for the 6 rifles currently lacking them. That’s money now allocated to RDS for pistols.

 

[Mauser lover]

Look what I found!

https://www.airsoftmegastore.com/12...-polymer-front-and-rear-sight-black-ASG-18092

I know it isn’t all that relevant anymore to the OP, but I think I’ll be ordering a set to see if they last more than a magazine.

 

[CraigC]

The Scorpion sights are much lower than AR height.

I feel safe saying this as it is fairly popular opinion; RDS is not what it used to be. Technology, ruggedness, battery life, and size have all vastly improved in just the past 5 years among major manufacturers.

Nothing to be avoided unless you have specific eye conditions that make it a hassle or you’ve chosen an LPVO. I had in mind setting all of my ARs up with Troy BUIS before I discovered next gen red dots, now I’m skipping the added expense of irons for the 6 rifles currently lacking them. That’s money now allocated to RDS for pistols.

You can also get them that "shake awake" so you can just leave them on and not worry about it. Another plus in the battery life category.

 

[ZeroFox]

I picked up a Sig Sauer Romeo MSR for right at $100 on Black Friday, from PSA. Got it in the mail the other day, seems super tough.

 

[kje54]

Why low? On the AR pistols I've handled, F-marked front and standard rear seem about the right height to get behind. You'd have to really scrunch down there to see anything lower.

Yeah, I quickly discovered low profile sights on an AR means I have to use a lower eyelid weld as opposed to a cheek weld. My two AR pistols have red dots on 3/4" risers in order for me to sight comfortably.