Primary arms M3

I actually just got back from sighting mine in. I've had the M3 for a few months and finally just got out to try it. Sadly my gun slid off the wall I had it resting against and the knob to adjust the dot size broke off. I was able to drill a hole into the remaining knob shaft and glue a thumb screw from a computer into it. It isn't a fix that will hold up but at least I was finally able to try the sight. uuggghh! Guess I'm going to have to buy another.....
 
U should email Marshal and see if there is anything he can do for you.

He is a pretty good guy and may replace it for you.

Whats the worse that happens he says no ?
 
mobilecommand said:
U should email Marshal and see if there is anything he can do for you.

He is a pretty good guy and may replace it for you.

Whats the worse that happens he says no ?
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Yeah I suppose I can try that. But, it was my own fault really and I'm not sure how well my trying to fix it will go over.
I'll definitely contact him and at least see if there is a better way to fix it.
 
Spydered said:
They just got them in stock...:)
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I zeroed mine for the first time this morning. :cool:

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I just ordered the M4. I'm not sure what to do about a rear sight. Remove it and run no rear or get a folding rear.
 
JCKoLnturn said:
I just ordered the M4. I'm not sure what to do about a rear sight. Remove it and run no rear or get a folding rear.
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Since this is my range/plinking rifle, I decided I will not be putting BUIS on it. I will never be in the situation with my .22 that my 1000+ battery life goes out and have to quickly be able shoot back at something. I got a whole pack of AA batteries in my range bag anyway.

I guess tacticool has no limits though...
 
i think you will be surprised on what Marshel will do for his customers.

I would still hit him up for sure though.
 
Update - PA has been absolutely terrific to work with on the alignment issue. They had me try a few things, and when those did not work are sending me different mounts. They clearly are interested in making it work, and making me a lifetime Customer. I love that level of customer service.
 
JCKoLnturn said:
I just ordered the M4. I'm not sure what to do about a rear sight. Remove it and run no rear or get a folding rear.
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The M4 is normally mounted forward of the rear sight such that two sights aren't close to having physical contact. And, with the mount that comes on the M4, you are 1/3 co-witness. Works very well for me. Don't know why you'd want to remove the rear sight unless you think it looks better in which case I'd just remove both front and rear sights.
 
HalfSwiss said:
The M4 is normally mounted forward of the rear sight such that two sights aren't close to having physical contact. And, with the mount that comes on the M4, you are 1/3 co-witness. Works very well for me. Don't know why you'd want to remove the rear sight unless you think it looks better in which case I'd just remove both front and rear sights.
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I'll try that at first when the sight arrives. I assumed the rear sight would be distracting. You know what they say about assuming.;) We'll have to wait and see. I did get pretty good with the irons and I would like to keep them. The front post was about twice the width of my smallest spinning target and once all the paint got shot off the targets the lack of contrast was making it tough. I need to buy some thinner or colored posts and a can of some bright paint.
 
I have a feeling when your new sight arrives, you will never use your iron sights again. ;)
 
A common misconception is that if you have a rear sight (like the factory 15-22 rear sight) then you must look through the rear sight aperture to use the red dot. That isn't required. You can look over the rear sight through the red dot optic and you will still be on target with the dot.
 
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ChattanoogaPhil said:
A common misconception is that if you have a rear sight (like the factory 15-22 rear sight) then you must look through the rear sight aperture to use the red dot. That isn't required. You can look over the rear sight through the red dot optic and you will still be on target with the dot.
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Say you have front and rear fold down sights, do you still need to co-witness the red dot with the front sight?
 
^The secret to co-witnessing is to use one or the other. It's a bit of a misnomer; irons and optic are not meant to be used simultaneously.

It refers to the ability to use one should the other fail.
 
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