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Hi-Viz AR2008 AR-15 Front Sight Post with Red/Green LitePipes

UPC: 613485587562

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Description

The stock black post on an A2 front sight gets the job done, but in bright sun or against a busy background it can be tough to pick up fast. The Hi-Viz AR2008 fixes that by dropping a fiber-optic LitePipe right into your existing front sight housing. The pipe gathers ambient light and channels it into a glowing dot that grabs your eye, no batteries, no wiring, no charging. In low light it still functions like a standard iron sight, so you're not giving anything up when the glow fades.

What the AR2008 Fits

This one is built for AR-15 and M4 platforms running an A-frame or folding front sight, and it works with both fixed and detachable front sight bases. It swaps in for A1 and A2 style posts, so most standard carbine and rifle setups are covered. A tapered detent plunger tightens the engagement between the sight and detent, which cuts out the side-to-side wobble that can creep into a front post over time.

Dialing In Your Hi-Viz Front Sight

Installation is straightforward with the included wrench, and plenty of folks have it swapped in a matter of minutes. The sight adjusts for elevation the same way your factory post does, so re-zeroing is familiar territory. Worth knowing: some rifles need a hair of material filed off the threads or dovetail so the post seats low enough for a clean zero, which is normal when you're matching a new post to an existing base.

Color Options and Long-Term Use

The kit comes with two green and two red LitePipes plus a removal key, so you can match the color to your eyes and lighting on the fly. Green tends to read brightest for most people, while red can stand out better against green foliage or a lighter backdrop. The steel-framed post is built tough, and Hi-Viz backs the sight with a limited lifetime warranty, with the LitePipes treated as a wear item that can be replaced down the road.

Key Specifications

  • Manufacturer: Hi-Viz
  • Manufacturer Part Number: AR2008
  • UPC: 613485587562
  • Product Type: Front Sight Post
  • Fits: AR-15 / M4 with A-frame or folding front sight (fixed or detachable)
  • Frame Material: Steel
  • LitePipe Colors: Green (2), Red (2)
  • Sight Post Diameter: 0.164"
  • Post Length: 0.800"
  • Post Width: 0.354"
  • Post Height: 0.354"
  • Style: Post
  • Warranty: Limited Lifetime (LitePipes are a wear item)
  • Shipping Weight: 0.05 lbs

What’s Included

  • Hi-Viz AR2008 front sight post
  • Two green interchangeable LitePipes
  • Two red interchangeable LitePipes
  • Front sight adjustment wrench
  • Tapered detent plunger
  • LitePipe removal tool/key
  • Carrying tube for spare LitePipes

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the AR2008 fit my AR-15 front sight?

It's made for AR-15 and M4 rifles with an A-frame or folding front sight, and it works with both fixed and detachable front sight bases. It swaps in for standard A1 and A2 style posts, which covers most carbine and rifle setups. If your rifle uses a low-profile gas block without a traditional front sight tower, this post won't apply.

Do the LitePipes need batteries or charging?

No. The fiber-optic LitePipes gather ambient light and funnel it into a bright front dot, so there's nothing to charge or power. In bright conditions the dot really pops, and in dim light the sight still works like a normal iron post.

Is the Hi-Viz AR2008 hard to install?

For most people it's a quick job with the included wrench, and many have it done in just a few minutes. You adjust it for elevation the same way your factory post works. A few rifles may need a small amount of material filed off the threads or dovetail so the post seats low enough for a proper zero, so keep a needle file handy just in case.

Can I change the LitePipe color later?

Yes. The kit includes two green and two red LitePipes plus a removal key, so you can swap colors whenever you want. Green usually reads brightest for most eyes, while red can stand out better against green foliage or a lighter background.

Additional information

UPC

613485587562

Manufacturer

Manufacturer Part Number

AR2008

Color

GREEN

Length

6.6500

Product Type

Sight

Shipping Weight

0.05

Style

Fiber Optic

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