Questions about optics set up

[225todd]

I have decided to change my optics and decided to go with an eotech sight with a magnifier. While talking with a coworker he said that my front sight would cause a magnifier to not focus correctly (I have a fixed front sight). Is there any truth behind this? I wouldn't think it would matter since they don't auto focus like a camera but I never had a magnifier before so I figured I would get your opinions on it.

 

[Fracture_U]

While I do not have a EoTech, I do have a PA red dot with a magnifier and it focuses just fine with my Fixed FS. The front sight is what is out of focus on mine, but if you are using it with a RD or Holo, it does not need to be in focus.

 

[InterstateGuns]

the front sight post is too close to be in the way when using 3x magnification. If you go with an exps series you should be able to achieve a lower 1/3 co witness. I believe a 517 will also achieve a lower 1/3 as well.