{"id":99125,"date":"2018-10-16T14:55:19","date_gmt":"2018-10-16T18:55:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=99125"},"modified":"2018-10-16T14:55:19","modified_gmt":"2023-08-31T21:02:24","slug":"what-i-love-hate-about-aftermarket-ar-carry-handle-sights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/what-i-love-hate-about-aftermarket-ar-carry-handle-sights\/","title":{"rendered":"What I Love & Hate About Aftermarket AR Carry Handle\/Sights"},"content":{"rendered":"\"What<\/a>\n

I like a bit of a traditional look in my guns, which is why my AR-15 wears an aftermarket carry handle \u2014 specifically the UTG PRO Carry Handle Sight<\/a>, which retails for $74.97. Oh, I certainly love the electronic optics available today \u2026 more on that below. But every now and again it\u2019s just fun to have a carry handle with the integrated sights. Here\u2019s what I love \u2014 and hate \u2014 about the UTG.<\/p>\n

Love: Well-Built and Functional<\/h2>\n\"What<\/a>\n

This carry handle is made in the USA with a 7075-T6 aluminum alloy base. It\u2019s matte black hard-coat anodized, which means it\u2019s strong, light and tough. It\u2019s called a carry handle, but also houses a steel A2 rear sight assembly, allowing for elevation and windage adjustments. Moreover, two aiming apertures allow near- and far-sighting applications. Retention thumb nuts allow for easy clamping, and the rear sight matches up perfectly to a standard front sight. In addition, the sights are easily adjusted utilizing clearly marked knurled dials. I can even manipulate the controls while wearing gloves. If I need to adjust an electronic optic, I have to embark on a more arduous process requiring more manual dexterity \u2014 something not always possible even when shooting at the range.<\/p>\n

Love: Traditional Look<\/h2>\n\"What<\/a>\n

This is a functional handle and sight, to be sure, but I mostly just enjoy the aesthetics of an AR-15 with a carry handle. Even though red dot and other electronic optics are ubiquitous, there\u2019s just something traditional \u2026 nostalgic \u2026 old school \u2026 about the look of the carry handle. I love the amazing functionality of flat-tops, but they just look like unfinished guns to me. The carry handle completes the look. The weird part is…<\/p>\n

Hate: I Virtually Never Carry My AR This Way.<\/h2>\n\"What<\/a>\n

I carry my AR with a two-point sling. In this configuration, the muzzle points straight down and the gun is close to my body where I can deploy it quickly. If it\u2019s not in this position, then my two hands are controlling it. I may be at low ready or I may have the gun up, ready to engage a target. When I\u2019m done shooting, my AR goes right into a rifle bag, unloaded. This helps indicate that it’s unloaded and out of service. I just don\u2019t ever carry it using the carry handle.<\/p>\n

Neutral: Not an Electronic Optic<\/h2>\n\"What<\/a>\n

Here\u2019s both a love and hate in the same element: I love the fact that the UTG PRO is not an electronic optic. Although today\u2019s optics are exceptionally tough and reliable, I don\u2019t have to worry about damaging an expensive piece of gear if my rifle gets trashed and thrashed. I don\u2019t have to worry about turning it on and off. I don\u2019t have to worry about the batteries running low or out of power. I don\u2019t have to worry about protecting and cleaning the glass. However, I also don\u2019t have that simple red dot or other aiming reticle available to me, showing the exact point of impact even if my eye isn\u2019t fully aligned with the optic.<\/p>\n

Do you have an aftermarket carry handle installed on your AR-15? If so, what do you love (or hate) about it?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Oh, I certainly love the electronic optics available today \u2026 more on that below. But every now and again it\u2019s just fun to have a carry handle with the integrated sights. 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