Too large for an m4 - Troy Offset Deployable Iron Sight, AR-15/M4

This is probably the 4th set of Troy sights I have purchased, they are among the best iron back up sights you can buy. I’m a huge fan of Troy Industries. However, was very disappointed that these are much too large for standard M4 profile rifles. The biggest issue is that you have no room between the forward assist and anything besides probably a standard milspec charging handle (I have not tested but assuming they tested these in that configuration). My rifle is configured with a Geissele super charging handle, I have seen one other reviewer having issues with a Radian handle as well. While it technically “fits” there is no room to grab both sides of your charging handle making the upgrade irrelevant. These sights are big, a lot of metal even if you have a standard milspec handle, it would be a tight fit. My build used a Mark 12 Mod 0 handguard with integrated side rails at the front. The front sight on the Troy would not fit at 45 degrees with that section of side rail. So it was a bust for both.

The construction and quality of these sights are excellent, but buyer beware of how these will fit on your rifle after you pay $200 and cannot return.