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Scalarworks PEAK Iron Sights

Premium fixed iron sights with tool-free installation

Quick Specs

Price
$149
Weight
1.5 oz
Brand
Scalarworks
Category
buis

Features

  • Fixed design
  • Tool-free installation
  • 7075 aluminum
  • Precise windage adjustment

Capability Boosts

Reliability+1

Compatibility Tags

family: ar-patterninterface: picatinny-top

Overview

The Scalarworks PEAK Fixed Iron Sights were born from a collaboration with Larry Vickers, who challenged Scalarworks to create the ultimate fixed iron sights for a fighting carbine. The result is a set of sights that combines Scalarworks' renowned precision engineering with purpose-built design choices that address the shortcomings of traditional AR-15 iron sights. Machined from 7075-T6 aluminum billet, these are the lightest fixed iron sights in existence while maintaining uncompromising strength.

Unlike most iron sights designed around the M16A2's 20-inch sight radius, the PEAK sights are specifically optimized for modern 15-inch carbine sight radii. The front sight post is CNC machined to the correct width for this shorter distance, non-rotating for finer adjustment, and flat-faced to eliminate highlight bias that can throw off aim in varied lighting. The rear aperture features a face engineered to mitigate light glare, naturally drawing focus to the absolute center.

Both elevation and windage adjustments feature refined 0.5 MOA per click precision - matching the adjustment increment of most red dot sights for intuitive zeroing. The streamlined profile is completely free of protruding levers and knobs that could catch on gear or rap knuckles during manipulation. Type III anodizing and Nitride treatments provide excellent corrosion and wear resistance. For shooters who prefer the reliability and simplicity of fixed iron sights, the Scalarworks PEAK represents the state of the art.

Key Features

  • CNC-machined from 7075-T6 aluminum billet
  • Optimized for 15-inch carbine sight radius
  • 0.5 MOA per click adjustments (matches red dots)
  • Lightest fixed iron sights available (2.4 oz total)
  • Non-rotating front sight post eliminates POI shift
  • Glare-mitigating rear aperture design
  • Streamlined profile with no protruding hardware

Pros

  • +Lightest fixed iron sights on the market
  • +Purpose-designed for modern carbine sight radius
  • +Extremely precise 0.5 MOA click adjustments
  • +Clean, snag-free design for professional use
  • +Held zero through extensive testing and abuse
  • +Scalarworks lifetime warranty

Cons

  • Premium pricing ($260 for the set)
  • Fixed design - cannot fold for optic clearance
  • Requires T25 Torx for installation
  • Not suited for rifles with full-length optic rails
  • Limited to standard height (1.42 inches) only

Detailed Specifications

Material
7075-T6 aluminum billet
finish
Type III anodizing and Nitride
totalWeight
2.4 oz (front and rear combined)
sightHeight
1.42 inches above rail
sightRadius
Optimized for 15 inches
adjustmentClick
0.5 MOA (elevation and windage)
apertures
0.07 inches and 0.20 inches
Mount Type
Picatinny rail, T25 Torx screw
countryOfOrigin
USA

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