When Colt designed the original flat top upper receivers for the M4 carbine they couldn't just hack off the carry handle and install a rail. This situation may not be a real issue as long as the rifle zeroes but it certainly looks funny and it isn't right. The problem here is that the manufacturer assembled the rifle with a standard early front sight assembly designed for rifles with integral carry handles rather than one meant for flat top receivers. Upon dialing in a typical 25-yard military zero with the detachable carry handle or a folding backup rear sight you notice the front sight post is screwed almost completely out of the front sight housing. Here is a typical scenario: You get a killer deal on a used AR-style carbine at the local gun emporium and you rush to the range to test-fire and zero your new prize.
His website is He will be offering gunsmithing tips and tricks on Fridays. Hope this helps! I will definitely be ordering more parts from Huckleberry Arm in the future.Gus Norcross, originally trained on National Match rifles and pistols by the National Guard Marksmanship Training Unit specializes in Garands, M14s and 1911s at his small shop on the coast of Maine. When I talked to Aero Precision, I was worried about Alignment issues with a 20 Inch Barrel, they stated to turn the front sight post 4-6 clicks downward when zeroing in for perfect alignment. Available in multiple colors and starting at just 19.95. Complete with Dual Aiming Apertures for Most Versatile Applications. AR-15 Carry Handle Complete your AR-15 rifle build with the classic AR-15 Carry Handle with A2 rear sight. Rugged Steel A2 Sight Assembly Provides Precision and Reliable Windage/Elevation Adjustment. AR-15 ar15 detachable carry handle attaches to flat top uppers and includes integrated A2 sight assembly. Needed it to complete a Aero Precision M16A4 build, and it turned out great! Works great with a F Marked Front Sight Base. Mil-spec Match Grade Detachable Carry Handle with A2 Sight Assembly for Any Tactical Operation or Service Rifle Competition. Del-Ton, Inc AR-15 AR15 detachable carrying handle. Huckleberry Arms was one of the few places that had this carry handle in stock. Factory Colt removable carry handle assembly with A2 sight for AR15/M16/M4 rifles with flat top.
Carry handle had the square forge code and was in perfect condition. Update: I received the product in just 4 days and it came as advertised. They were also the only website I could find that had the Aero carry handles in stock. The 20 Pre-Ban A2 Complete Upper with Carry Handle can help you turn your completed lower receiver into a semi-automatic version of the rifle the US Military.
I received a call that my card info did not match up with the shipping address and the gentleman on the phone was extremely polite and helpful. A2 rifle fans, Palmetto State Armory has a sale going on their PSA A2 Rifle 5.56 NATO Freedom complete upper with a carry handle, bolt carrier group and charging handle for 299.99 with FREE shipping. The customer service here at Huckleberry Arms is great and they shipped my order very quickly.
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