This is a cast sight and the finish is not great. The biggest issus is the poor hardware. First time I mounted the sight the screws stripped. Mixed overall opinion on this sight, the fact that is was only $20 is the only saving grace.
This front sight is perfect for what I needed! I had a free float rail system installed on my M16 so the standard front sight had to come off. I bought this sight and it works flawlessly with my carrying handle/rear sight. It's all metal and has a cool trademark on the front of it. Screws on with an allen key. If you're in a similar situation or you want an alternative to the standard m4/m16 front sight, get this one.