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Daniel Defense A1.5 Fixed Rear Sight

Premium fixed rear sight with Rock & Lock mounting and A2 aperture

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Quick Specs

Price
$102
Weight
1.7 oz
Brand
Daniel Defense
Category
buis

Features

  • 6061-T6 aluminum
  • Type III anodized
  • Rear sight only
  • Rock & Lock Pic rail mount

Capability Boosts

Reliability+1

Recommended For

Home Defense
Duty/Patrol
duty
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Compatibility Tags

family: modern-riflefamily: ar-patterninterface: picatinny-top

Overview

The Daniel Defense A1.5 Fixed Rear Sight brings the reliability and proven design of traditional AR iron sights to modern Picatinny rail platforms. Machined from 6061-T6 aluminum and finished with Type III hard anodizing, this sight is built to withstand the rigors of professional use while maintaining zero through thousands of rounds and hard handling.

The A1.5 designation refers to the hybrid design that combines the best features of the A1 and A2 sight configurations. The dual aperture design provides both a small precision aperture for deliberate shooting and a larger aperture for rapid target acquisition in close quarters or low light conditions. The precision windage adjustment turret clicks positively and holds zero through extreme conditions.

Designed to pair with a standard front sight tower or Daniel Defense's rail-mounted fixed front sight, this rear sight provides a clean fixed-iron backup for AR-platform rifles. The low-profile design sits close to the receiver, minimizing snag points while providing a proper sight picture. Whether used as primary irons or backup to a red dot optic, the DD A1.5 rear delivers the reliability that professionals demand.

Key Features

  • Machined from 6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum
  • Type III hard coat anodized finish
  • Dual aperture design (small precision / large CQB)
  • Precision windage adjustment with positive clicks
  • Low-profile design minimizes snagging
  • Mounts to standard Picatinny rail
  • Rear sight only; pairs with fixed front sight tower or rail-mounted front sight

Pros

  • +Rock-solid construction holds zero indefinitely
  • +Dual aperture for versatile engagement distances
  • +Low profile doesn't interfere with optic mounting
  • +Type III anodizing is extremely durable
  • +Precise windage adjustments with tactile clicks
  • +Trusted Daniel Defense quality and warranty

Cons

  • Fixed design cannot fold for lower 1/3 optics
  • Premium price point for a rear-only sight
  • Requires tool for installation
  • Only available in black finish

Detailed Specifications

Material
6061-T6 aluminum
finish
Type III hard coat anodizing
weight
1.7 oz
apertures
Dual (small and large)
Mount Type
Picatinny rail
adjustment
Windage with detented turret
countryOfOrigin
USA
sku
19-064-11002
mpn
DD11002

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