iron sights
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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Zeroing adjusts either the weapon’s scope or its iron sights to the shooter’s individual style.
From Slate • Jul. 17, 2024
I pulled the stock in too high on my shoulder, and craned my neck awkwardly to line up the iron sights.
From New York Times • Apr. 2, 2018
Hands shaking from the exertion, they peered through their iron sights and tried – sometimes successfully – to hit targets.
From Time • Oct. 1, 2012
Using the iron sights I have placed rounds so accurately on target that the gun range officer had to use binoculars to see it.
From Newsweek • Feb. 24, 2010
It's also drilled and tapped for a Weaver rail mount, so optical sights can be easily attached without removing the iron sights.
From Time Magazine Archive
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