'03 Front Sight -- Tell Me About It?

**captain-03** · 05-20-2009 10:56 PM

Is the front sight on the 1903A3 supposed to be shrouded? I have seen several with the shroud, and several without. What is correct?

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**John Beard** · 05-20-2009 10:58 PM

Originally Posted by captain-03

Is the front sight on the 1903A3 supposed to be shrouded? I have seen several with the shroud, and several without. What is correct?

The '03-A3 front sight was originally shrouded, i.e., fitted with a snap-on cover.

J.B.

**Wolley** · 05-22-2009 01:55 AM

I have seen quite a bit of discussion on whether the cover is for prtection only or whether the rifle was meant to be shot this way.
On my A3 there is no way to shoot with the cover installed. I am using the A sight just to get down to only 6" high at 100yds and the shroud totally blocks the sight picture.
There is a sight hood for the USMC version that is taller and can be left on but good luck finding one for a reasonable price.

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