ACOG, with or without iron sight?

Krandon · August 30th, 2011, 19:15

Hey everyone, just a simple question.

When I install an ACOG scope on my G&G M4 carbine, will the front iron sight interfere with it? The reason I'm asking is, I can take it off, but if there is no need too, I won't.

Lemme know, just a simple "Yes it'll work" or "no, the iron sight get's in the way" will work for me

Thanks everyone!

W0lf · August 30th, 2011, 19:18

Yes. the Trijicon Acog was designed specifically to not allow the shooter to see past the front site.

pugs144 · August 30th, 2011, 19:33

??

HKGhost · August 30th, 2011, 19:37

LOLLL.

Quote:

Originally Posted by W0lf

Yes. the Trijicon Acog was designed specifically to not allow the shooter to see past the front site.

OP: If you find that the front sight is getting in the way, remove it. If you can see over it a bit, you should be ok to leave it on. Your Acog crosshair should be co-witnessed with the front sight anyways.

AngelusNex · August 30th, 2011, 20:00

if your acog is magnified and not just a reddot then you wont see the front sight. Wolf was just very poorly attempting to troll you.

Danke · August 30th, 2011, 20:10

I can see my front sight as a grey blur with my magnified ACOG. So would say "your mileage may vary", with some types it will be an issue and others not. You really need to put the two items together to know for sure for your preference.

Other notes, don't saw off your front site tower if it is in the way. Purchase a new gas block. Don't scoff either, if you read on here you'll see other folks have made that mistake.

Also do not confuse co-witnessing with co-zeroing. When you co-witness your iron sights through an optic it simply means you can see them and line up the target. If you have a magnifying ACOG you wont' be able to do that. Also unless the plane your irons line up through is exactly the same plane as the irons line up through you won't zero your reticle onto your front sight.

Last, I'm not sure if anyone has noticed this before but pugs looks just like that Queen guy!

Toxicrider · August 30th, 2011, 20:17

Have my magnified ACOG on a raised rail off the flat top of my M4. Never see the front sight at all.

AngelusNex · August 30th, 2011, 20:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danke

Last, I'm not sure if anyone has noticed this before but pugs looks just like that Queen guy!

Freddy Mercury? Looks like him, but thats not him.

talon · September 6th, 2011, 03:02

That's Bennet, from Commando.

Stealthee · September 6th, 2011, 11:50

"Damn you Bennet"

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August 30th, 2011, 19:15	#1
Krandon Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Mississauga, ON	ACOG, with or without iron sight? Hey everyone, just a simple question. When I install an ACOG scope on my G&G M4 carbine, will the front iron sight interfere with it? The reason I'm asking is, I can take it off, but if there is no need too, I won't. Lemme know, just a simple "Yes it'll work" or "no, the iron sight get's in the way" will work for me Thanks everyone!

August 30th, 2011, 19:18	#2
W0lf Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Niagara Falls, ON	Yes. the Trijicon Acog was designed specifically to not allow the shooter to see past the front site. __________________ "If I don't know it, Google does."

August 30th, 2011, 20:10	#6
Danke Prancercise Guru Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Danger Zone	I can see my front sight as a grey blur with my magnified ACOG. So would say "your mileage may vary", with some types it will be an issue and others not. You really need to put the two items together to know for sure for your preference. Other notes, don't saw off your front site tower if it is in the way. Purchase a new gas block. Don't scoff either, if you read on here you'll see other folks have made that mistake. Also do not confuse co-witnessing with co-zeroing. When you co-witness your iron sights through an optic it simply means you can see them and line up the target. If you have a magnifying ACOG you wont' be able to do that. Also unless the plane your irons line up through is exactly the same plane as the irons line up through you won't zero your reticle onto your front sight. Last, I'm not sure if anyone has noticed this before but pugs looks just like that Queen guy! __________________ Airsoft, where nothing is hurt but feelings.

August 30th, 2011, 19:33	#3
pugs144 Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: At the entrance to the Big Top	??

August 30th, 2011, 20:00	#5
AngelusNex formerly Sepulcrum Trader rating Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kingston,ON, aka Funkasia	if your acog is magnified and not just a reddot then you wont see the front sight. Wolf was just very poorly attempting to troll you.

August 30th, 2011, 20:17	#7
Toxicrider Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Milton, On	Have my magnified ACOG on a raised rail off the flat top of my M4. Never see the front sight at all.

September 6th, 2011, 03:02	#9
talon Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ghosts HQ	That's Bennet, from Commando. __________________ http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...lon/ghosts.gif ACUFART Forever!!! Team GHOSTS - Fides et Amicitia

September 6th, 2011, 11:50	#10
Stealthee a.k.a. cloaked Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Scarborough, ON	"Damn you Bennet"

ACOG, with or without iron sight?

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