Videos tagged with Rail Space Management

This guide details a creative sighting technique demonstrated by SHORTSHOT TONY, an experienced shooter. It explains how to use the housing of a holographic or red dot sight as a functional rear sight when a traditional rear sight cannot be mounted due to accessories like magnifiers. The method leverages the front iron sight and the optic's housing to create a 'ghost ring' effect, proving effective even at 50 yards.

This guide, based on expert advice from GUNBROS, details the ideal placement for a holographic weapon sight like an EOTech on an AR-15. The recommended position is centered over the ejection port to provide a natural sight picture and maximize rail space for other accessories. Proper installation ensures functionality and allows for customization.

This video from Brownells' Smyth Busters debunks the trend of mounting AR-15 front sights backwards. Experts Steve and Caleb demonstrate that reversing a sight, often done to save rail space for accessories like the Steiner DBAL-A2, is generally unnecessary and introduces significant hazards. These include snagging, burn risks from muzzle devices, and potential durability issues, ultimately concluding it's a myth that should be busted for practical firearm use.