RetardStrength Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 I have an M4 waiting for me at my LGS. I'm most familiar with beads on shotguns and was wondering if it's possible to remove the ghost ring and install a fiber optic front post or bead. Can't find anything online. I haven't actually handled it yet so I may end up liking the ghost rings. Just curious if anyone has tried this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FFMichael Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 I don't think it's possible without a LOT of gunsmithing. You'll probably end up liking the ghost ring sights more too. I was the same way, but one day of shooting clays with the ghost ring changed my mind. It's so much better than a bead. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangerDanger Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 Awesome user name! Never seen anything like that. Closest you’ll find is replacement apertures that have fiber optic elements in them. Another option is to remove the sights and mount an optic to the top rail. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Dave Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 @StrangerDanger Curious what some of the most common/best optics are that have been used on the M4? I've been playing around with different ideas. Just as a funny idea I tossed a Vortex UH1-Gen 2 on the M4 because I had it laying around. It didn't look right. The optic sat too high on the rail so that I could only reliably see through it with my stock fully collapsed. I would like to find an optic that allows me to use the stock extended or in the middle position (I have long arms). I was looking at the Holosun 507C X2, or the Holosun 510C. Was also looking at the Vortex Razor Red Dot. Just playing with different ideas right now. Curious what your thought are for optics on the M4, and if you have done any posts about it before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangerDanger Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 I’m a fan of the Trijicon RMR on a Scalarworks Sync rail. It seems to be the best height at the fully extended stock position. I think the Holosun 507 might fit it since it copied the RMR footprint. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJHUB Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 I had a Vortex Venom sitting around and I put it on the M4. Works quite well with the factory mount. Easy to put on and off. I like the ghost rings so I don't leave it on the gun. If I was going to leave one on, I would go with the RMR. Just for peace of mind. I use a lot of different red dots. But stick with trijicon and aimpoint on ones that are not just for the range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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