Videos tagged with 45 Degree Sights

The Polenar Tactical review of the Sidewinder II sights highlights their lightweight, sturdy, and well-built construction, featuring adjustable front and rear sights with two apertures. A key advantage is their ability to fold to 45 degrees and still be usable through an optic, eliminating the need to cant the firearm. However, the reviewer notes they are excessively wide, potentially impeding access to the charging handle and taking up valuable rail space.

This video from SHOT Show 2017 introduces new products from Griffin Armament. Key releases include the Sportsman Ultralight series of suppressors, available in calibers up to .338 Laua and a 30 caliber option, both user-serviceable. The MK1 rifle is presented as a premium, fully-featured option with proprietary Griffin parts. Additionally, the M2 sights are highlighted for their innovative design allowing conversion between 90-degree and 45-degree (left or right) configurations.

This video demonstrates how XS Sights' Express Thread Interdiction Sights and Twist Mount Backup Rear Sight can enhance an AR-15 platform. The 45-degree offset sights allow for quick transitions between magnified optics for long-range shots and iron sights for close-quarters engagements. The specialized rear sight is designed to mount on Aimpoint magnifier twist mounts, providing a backup sighting solution without obstructing the primary optic.

This video provides an in-depth look at AR-15 upgrades from ATI, focusing on their Scorpion grip and modular handguard system. The speaker, an experienced firearms instructor, details the ergonomic benefits and recoil-dampening features of the Scorpion grip, highlighting its durable polymer construction and specialized rubberized backstrap. The discussion then shifts to the ATI free-float handguard, emphasizing its smooth, rounded design that minimizes sharp edges, its adaptability for mounting accessories via integrated rail slots, and the superior rigidity of its aluminum construction compared to polymer alternatives. The video also touches on the philosophy of adding gear to a rifle, advocating for functional customization rather than excessive adornment, and showcases various accessory mounting options, including 45-degree sight mounts and bipod adapters.