Running offset irons with a red dot

[masterdekoy]

Am I the only one who thinks this is a horrible idea? You are adding weight and complexity in training for no (that I see) benefit. However, I have seen some reputable companies posting pictures with offset sights paired with a red dot.

I understand offset irons for a rifle with magnification, not necessarily for the speed but for situational awareness. Am am I missing some benefit offset sights provide? Other than "cool points?" (And the fact that you can charge more for them.

 

[JStang314]

I agree that I don't see the point. If I'm running a red dot I would rather just have regular flip up sights with a lower 1/3 mount on the dot.

 

[Cerberus]

I always ran permanent up irons with my red dots. No disadvantage and weighs maybe an ounce.

ETA: I was at work and lunch was ending when I posted the above. While I do run always up irons with an RDS, I have never understood why offset irons would be necessary with one.

 

[jwfuhrman]

I run permanent up Troy Flip Up with Trijicon insert in front of my MRO with the Troy tritium rear sight in the down position.

 

[NyleRN]

I agree that I don't see the point. If I'm running a red dot I would rather just have regular flip up sights with a lower 1/3 mount on the dot.

This......I've never got the concept of offset irons

 

[MohawkSlim]

I've never understood back up sights. If your primary sight isn't good enough, how are the $30 plastic thingies going to help?

 

[Merk]

Do you even operate bhra?

 

[Tombs]

I've never understood back up sights. If your primary sight isn't good enough, how are the $30 plastic thingies going to help?

If your optic gets muddy, sometimes it can take more effort to clean it off than switch over to backup sights.

 

[MohawkSlim]

But what if your back up back up back ups get muddy?

 

[LPMan59]

why hav a bug or sidearm? If your primary weapon isn't good enough, how is a 5 shot .38s going to help? What good is a 9mm beretta if your primary is an m249 saw?

Amirite? Do you guys even Delta Seal?

 

[phylodog]

Offset sights only make sense when running a magnified optic (in my mind anyway).

 

[Hookeye]

I thought it was for dead batteries.

 

[Dead Duck]

No matter what my gun goals are - I'd rather go taller than go wider.........just like my women.

 

[Merk]

No matter what my gun goals are - I'd rather go taller that go wider.........just like my women.

Lol, stealing for sig sir

 

[Cerberus]

Offset sights only make sense when running a magnified optic (in my mind anyway).

Now I can see this, but not with an RDS.

 

[Robert Richardson]

I've never understood back up sights. If your primary sight isn't good enough, how are the $30 plastic thingies going to help?

I don't run back-up sights, I run Real Iron Sights and a red dot. Neither are Back-ups. Can you understand that concept?

 

[Cerberus]

I don't run back-up sights, I run Real Iron Sights and a red dot. Neither are Back-ups. Can you understand that concept?

This.