Samson Manufacturing Corp Manual Rear (A2) Sight Picatinny Black

The Samson Manufacturing Manual Rear (A2) Sight is a rugged Picatinny-mounted backup sight built for shooters who demand reliability under hard use. This folding rear sight attaches to any 1913 Picatinny rail and locks securely in the deployed position, making it a trusted choice for AR platform rifles and other tactical carbines where co-witness height sights matter. Constructed from 6061-T6 aluminum with a Type III hard coat anodize finish, it's engineered to withstand the punishment of duty and competition without losing zero.

Whether you're running a modern carbine setup or building a backup sight package, this A2-style rear sight delivers familiar manual adjustments and solid repeatability. The stainless steel clamp provides a rock-solid connection to your rail, and precision laser engraving marks the windage adjustment scale clearly. At just over 0.5 MOA per click for windage, the adjustments are fine enough to dial in at distance and coarse enough to move fast when you need to. The folding design stows flat when not in use, staying out of the way of optics mounted forward.

Samson's reputation rests on no-nonsense sights that hold zero through thousands of rounds and rough handling. This rear sight pairs perfectly with a front post to complete a co-witnessed backup system, or stands alone as a primary aiming solution for iron-sight shooters. It's a straightforward, dependable tool—no gimmicks, just proven performance on the clock and in the field.

Key Features

• Folds down when not in use for unobstructed optic mounting
• Locks securely in the deployed position
• 6061-T6 aluminum with Type III hard coat anodize for durability
• Stainless steel clamp for solid Picatinny rail mounting
• A2-style co-witness height
• Precision laser-engraved windage scale
• Accepts mil-spec front sight post replacements

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this rear sight work with my AR-15 or modern carbine?

Yes. The Samson Manual Rear (A2) Sight mounts to any standard 1913 Picatinny rail and is set at A2/M4 co-witness height, making it compatible with most modern AR platforms and tactical rifles.

Can I use this sight with optics mounted on the same rail?

Yes. The folding design allows you to stow the rear sight flat when it's not in use, keeping it out of the way of forward-mounted optics. It locks in place when deployed and folds when you need the rail clear.

What's the windage adjustment range and how fine is it?

The sight offers manual windage adjustment at just over 0.5 MOA per click, giving you precision fine-tuning while staying fast enough for quick adjustments in the field. The adjustments are laser-engraved for clear reference.

Is this sight compatible with aftermarket front sight posts?

Yes. The rear sight accepts all aftermarket front sight post replacements that meet mil-spec dimensions, so you can pair it with a wide range of front sight options to complete your backup iron sight setup.