TacFire® Detachable A2 Carry Handle - Classic Military Sight Profile, Dual Aperture Rear Sight, Toolless Thumb-Nut Picatinny Mount, Aircraft Aluminum Construction, Matte Black Finish - MAR029 / 811261021815
Product Description
If you're building a classic M4 carbine clone or just want a bulletproof iron sight setup on a flat-top upper receiver, finding an authentic A2 carry handle is the way to go. Modern flip-up iron sights are fine for backup, but they lack the quick-adjusting elevation wheel, dual apertures, and rugged integrated bridge structure of traditional GI-style carry handles. The **TacFire® Detachable Carry Handle - A2 Design (MAR029 / 811261021815)** gives you that iconic military look and functional rear iron sight assembly without requiring permanent modification to your rifle.
Forged from high-strength 6061-T6 aircraft aluminum with an anodized matte black finish, the MAR029 mounts directly to any flat-top M1913 Picatinny upper receiver. It features two large, textured thumb nuts that clamp securely to your top rail without requiring special tools. Integrated into the rear of the carry handle is a fully adjustable A2 rear sight assembly equipped with a flip-up dual aperture (small for precision distance, large for rapid close-quarters target acquisition) and tactile click wheels for precise windage and elevation adjustments.
Designed for universal fitment on standard flat-top AR-15 and M4 upper receivers, this detachable A2 carry handle delivers classic military aesthetics and reliable iron sight performance straight off your workbench.
*Armorer Bench Notes & Real-World Staging Guidance: The TacFire MAR029 carry handle comes pre-assembled and ready to mount. UPPER RECEIVER & FRONT SIGHT COMPATIBILITY MATRIX: Clamps to all standard **flat-top M1913 Picatinny upper receivers**. *Sight Height Note:* Designed to align perfectly with standard mil-spec A-frame front sight towers or rail-mounted front sights set to standard same-plane AR sight height. Workbench Setup Steps: 1. Always verify your rifle is completely clear of live ammunition before mounting accessories. 2. Loosen the two side thumb nuts on the carry handle clamp base. 3. Position the carry handle on your upper receiver's Picatinny top rail, pushing it forward toward the muzzle to seat the recoil lugs against the rail cross-slots. 4. Hand-tighten both thumb nuts firmly (you can use a coin or flathead screwdriver for a final quarter-turn snug fit). 5. Zero your iron sights at 25 or 50 yards using the windage and elevation wheels on the rear sight housing.*
Key Features
- Classic A2 Military Design: Recreates the iconic GI M4/M16 carry handle profile and rear sight geometry for clone builds and retro builds.
- Integrated Fully Adjustable A2 Rear Sight: Features tactile windage and elevation adjustment dials for precise distance zeroing.
- Flip-Up Dual Aperture System: Includes both small peep aperture for long-range accuracy and large aperture for quick close-quarters aiming.
- Toolless Thumb-Nut Picatinny Mount: Dual heavy-duty thumb nuts clamp securely to any standard M1913 Picatinny rail for fast attachment and removal.
- Forged 6061-T6 Aircraft Aluminum: Lightweight yet extremely rugged aluminum body protects sight components from hard drops and field impacts.
- Anodized Matte Black Finish: Durable hardcoat finish resists glare, scratching, corrosion, and gun cleaning solvents.
Product Specifications
- Brand: TacFire® (Chino, CA / Tactical Firearm Accessories)
- Model Line: Detachable Carry Handle Series
- MPN/SKU Code: MAR029
- UPC Code Profile: 811261021815
- Rail Interface Compatibility: Standard M1913 Picatinny / Weaver Rails
- Sight Type & Profile: Integrated A2 Dual-Aperture Rear Sight
- Adjustment Mechanism: Micro-Click Elevation Wheel & Windage Dial
- Structural Material Base: Forged 6061-T6 Aircraft Aluminum Body w/ Steel Hardware
- Exterior Finish Dressing: Matte Black Anodized Finish
- Full Kit Component Checklist: 1x TacFire Detachable A2 Carry Handle Assembly w/ Integrated Thumb Nuts
- Packaging Format Class: Factory Original Sealed Retail Packaging
- Product Type Category: Rifle Accessories / Iron Sights & Carry Handles
- Net Component Mass: ~9.3 oz (~263.6 Grams)
- Warranty Protection: Backed by TacFire Limited Warranty
