Offset BUIS ?

[Sak007]

Ive been looking for some offset buis for my rifles and was curious if XS is the only company that makes an offset than can reverse for lefty's ? Also does anyone make a keymod version yet ?
I really like the mount system for the KAC folding version but I feel having to flip up those up in a pinch could be an issue , I'm no operator just figure if my optic goes down and it's an important shot I don't wanna take my eyes off the prize [BD].

[El Cid]

KAC has them for Keymod. Have you tried offset irons? I ask because I've found them more a pain in the butt than anything else. Shooting support side barricade is an exercise in frustration.

[rob_s]

Shooting support side barricade is an exercise in frustration.

This is why we don't shoot "support-side". ;)

OP, you could always run the flip-ups flipped up when you're shooting and only fold them down for transport or storage. I have a set of the Surefire/Dueck Defense offset irons but they don't fold.

[Sak007]

Does anyone make a flip up for lefties ?

[WHSmithIV]

Does anyone make a flip up for lefties ?

I don't know of any offset lefty flip-ups but it should be possible to just mount any offset flip-ups on the other side of the rails.

[VIPER 237]

I've heard Griffin Armament is coming out with a LH version of their Fail-Safe sights, but no idea on timeline. Also the XS's are too low if your stock has any sort of enhanced cheek weld such as a STR, B5 Bravo/Sopmod etc.

[Sak007]

Nice I was looking at the Fail Safes .

[voodoo_man]

I would HIGHLY suggest getting something that folds, especially if you want to use it in some sort of tactical context. None-folding sights will grab kit.

http://i.imgur.com/TxlzlFd.jpg

[Sak007]

Do the KAC"s have the ability to flip around so I could run them on the left ?

[voodoo_man]

Do the KAC"s have the ability to flip around so I could run them on the left ?

I am assuming yes, since all you need is the circle of the rear sight and the point of the front sight.

[El Cid]

This is why we don't shoot "support-side". ;)

Lol! I try not to do so, and remember Defoor telling us he's never done it in combat. I still practice it in case I ever need to based on the available cover. As an example if my only shot is under the bumper of a car to my left I use a compromise support side technique. I put the rifle in my left shoulder but keep my hands where they are. Works pretty well for me. I can't recall which instructor showed us this - you always took better notes so you might know. I'm also cross-eye dominant so it's probably easier for me than some others.

With modern optics, I still view irons as something I'll likely never need. Because of that I use fold down models and they ride on top of the weapon. I'm not a 3 gunner so I never saw a need to quickly transition to them.