Upgrade your rifle’s backup sighting system with a proven, hard-use option built for speed and durability: the TROY Industries BattleSight Folding Front Sight (HK Style) in Flat Dark Earth (FDE). Designed to mount directly to any Picatinny rail, this rugged flip-up front BUIS delivers the fast sight picture and protective “ears” shooters love about HK-style front sights—while folding down to keep a low profile under optics, magnifiers, or night-vision setups. Whether you’re running a duty carbine, a training rifle, or a serious range build, the Troy BattleSight is trusted for one reason: it’s built to work when everything else doesn’t.
This model is SSIG-FBS-FHFT-00 (also listed as SSIGFBSFHFT00) with UPC 812699010679.
HK-style front sight: fast, protective, and easy to center
HK-style sights are popular because they provide a clean, intuitive sight picture that helps you center the front post quickly—especially under stress or during rapid transitions. The protected front post ears reduce the chance of impact damage and help guide your eye to the front post, making them ideal for:
Fast target acquisition in dynamic shooting
Realistic training environments where gear gets bumped
Builds that prioritize ruggedness and repeatable performance
If you like the “circle/ears” framing of HK-style designs, this Troy front sight brings that feel to a modern folding BUIS.
Folding design: low profile until you need it
A backup iron sight should stay out of the way until it’s needed. This folding front sight collapses down to a compact profile, making it an excellent match for:
Red dot and holographic setups
LPVO builds where rail space is tight
Magnifier systems that need clearance
Night vision or clip-on optics where snag points matter
When it’s time to deploy, a flip-up front sight gives you immediate iron sight readiness without having to remove your optic.
Picatinny rail mount: straightforward compatibility
Built for Picatinny mounting, this Troy BattleSight front installs on standard MIL-STD-1913 rails commonly found on AR-style rifles and many other modern platforms. That means simple compatibility with:
Free-float handguards with top rails
Monolithic upper receivers
Rail systems on tactical carbines and rifles
It’s an easy, reliable way to add a front BUIS to virtually any Picatinny-equipped rifle.
Flat Dark Earth finish: match modern builds and reduce visual signature
The Flat Dark Earth (FDE) finish is a popular choice for modern rifles, especially those built for outdoor use. It pairs cleanly with:
FDE receivers and handguards
Coyote, tan, and multi-cam accessories
Desert and arid environment builds
Two-tone setups that reduce contrast in bright terrain
FDE also helps hide small scuffs and wear, keeping your rifle looking sharp even after heavy use.
Built for hard use: why shooters choose Troy BattleSights
Troy BattleSights have a long-standing reputation for being durable, dependable backup sights that hold zero and survive real handling. They’re a common choice for shooters who want:
A proven BUIS system with real-world credibility
A folding sight that stays locked and stable
A protective HK-style front profile
Reliable performance as a backup to optics
For duty-style carbines and serious training rifles, it’s hard to beat a front sight that’s designed to stay ready for years.
Ideal applications: duty carbines, training rifles, and optic-ready builds
This folding front sight is a great fit for:
AR-15 / AR-style carbines running red dots, prisms, or LPVOs
Home defense setups that need backup aiming options
Training and competition rifles where reliability matters
Field and outdoor rifles where impacts, dirt, and weather are real factors
Whether you’re building a minimalist optic-first carbine or a full redundancy setup, this Troy front BUIS helps ensure you’re never left without an aiming solution.
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Brand: Troy Industries
Product Name: BattleSight Folding Front Sight
Style: HK-style front
Mount: Picatinny (MIL-STD-1913)
Finish/Color: Flat Dark Earth (FDE)
MPN: SSIG-FBS-FHFT-00
Alt MPN: SSIGFBSFHFT00
UPC: 812699010679
Common Search Terms: Troy HK front sight FDE, Troy folding front BUIS, Troy BattleSight SSIG-FBS-FHFT-00, Picatinny flip-up front sight FDE, 812699010679
The bottom line
If you want a tough, optic-friendly backup front sight with a fast HK-style sight picture and a clean FDE finish, the TROY Industries BattleSight Folding Front Sight (SSIG-FBS-FHFT-00) is a proven upgrade. It mounts easily to any Picatinny rail, folds low when you don’t need it, and deploys fast when you do—delivering the reliability serious rifles demand.
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