Deputy_G.W.
Amateur
1. Thoughts/experience with 45° offset irons to avoid issues in case of optic failure? (Looking at Larue Tactical offset sights)
2. With 45° offset irons, I'd like to have a backup sight (RMR) but I'm unaware of a height needed for lower 1/3 co-witness or full co-witness. Thoughts/info?
My thoughts/limitations:
The 45° back up sighting system seems to be the most effective option for a number of reasons.
A. If the optic fails, the movement to a new sighting system seems better than moving the head up for a top-mounted RMR, giving superior cheek weld.
B. If (God forbid) the Aimpoint PRO glass breaks, a co-witnessed iron sight is moot.
C. Due to a personal limitation of off-hand shooting (rightie shooting lefty), the natural cant for off hand shooting is naturally 25ish degrees, requiring only slight training to go to 45°.
I understand the RMR is limited for distance, but it's a backup SHTF sort of addition (think target specific directed fire until the brain catches up in a firefight where it's required).
I'm open to all ideas, but keep in mind this is based on duty/home defense. I intend on competing with it, but more to be humbled by the 12 year old Wunderkind types, not to focus on competition itself.
Thank you!
2. With 45° offset irons, I'd like to have a backup sight (RMR) but I'm unaware of a height needed for lower 1/3 co-witness or full co-witness. Thoughts/info?
My thoughts/limitations:
The 45° back up sighting system seems to be the most effective option for a number of reasons.
A. If the optic fails, the movement to a new sighting system seems better than moving the head up for a top-mounted RMR, giving superior cheek weld.
B. If (God forbid) the Aimpoint PRO glass breaks, a co-witnessed iron sight is moot.
C. Due to a personal limitation of off-hand shooting (rightie shooting lefty), the natural cant for off hand shooting is naturally 25ish degrees, requiring only slight training to go to 45°.
I understand the RMR is limited for distance, but it's a backup SHTF sort of addition (think target specific directed fire until the brain catches up in a firefight where it's required).
I'm open to all ideas, but keep in mind this is based on duty/home defense. I intend on competing with it, but more to be humbled by the 12 year old Wunderkind types, not to focus on competition itself.
Thank you!