backup sight AR-15

firefighter_21701 · Mar 25, 2014

In the process of building an AR not far into the progress yet money and time are not there yet. Looking for a good set of flip up backup sights as I'm planning on a red dot of some brand (that's a whole other issue). What are some if the best backup sights to use and how are the MBUS backups? Please be patient if I don't respond right away I'm a truck driver and am currently getting loaded so I should be back on the road shortly. Thank you for the input in advance

seawolf823 · Mar 25, 2014

I have the Magpul MBUS sights on both my builds and love them.

SCARCQB · Mar 25, 2014

MATECH

bkuether · Mar 25, 2014

Stay safe. Don't MS and drive.....

johnlax38 · Mar 25, 2014

I went with PSA aluminum folding sights. 85 for the pair and free shipping can't complain.

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bkuether · Mar 25, 2014

The magpul sights are great. However a direct drop is going to take them out.

How often is that going to happen? Probably never, or at least never until the SHTF.

I like them because they are light.

-Z/28- · Mar 25, 2014

bkuether said:
The magpul sights are great. However a direct drop is going to take them out.

How often is that going to happen? Probably never, or at least never until the SHTF.

I like them because they are light.

Wrong. The MBUS are very rugged. Here's a test to prove it: http://kitup.military.com/2012/07/back-up-iron-sight-drop-test.html

Just make sure you get real ones and not the chinese knock offs.

gunup · Mar 25, 2014

I have magpul on one of my rifles and MI on another rifle. I'm very happy with both

bigalf · Mar 25, 2014

PSA had a awesome deal last week. Out of stock currently, but want to say it was 170$
It would take care of your red dot and the back ups. I think they're good. get very flat, lock into place firmly. No complaints, but have not tortured test them or anything lol.
http://palmettostatearmory.com/inde...luminum-flip-up-front-and-rear-sight-set.html

firefighter_21701 · Mar 25, 2014

Thanks guys. Just got loaded and heading down the road to Topeka KS tonight. Y'all stay safe and thanks again

RoadDawg · Mar 26, 2014

-Z/28- said:
Wrong. The MBUS are very rugged. Here's a test to prove it: http://kitup.military.com/2012/07/back-up-iron-sight-drop-test.html

Just make sure you get real ones and not the chinese knock offs.

I see what you did there... :lol2:

vinjet700 · Mar 26, 2014

seawolf823 said:
I have the Magpul MBUS sights on both my builds and love them.

Yup....

sailskidrive · Mar 26, 2014

I like the LWRCs...

armed ferret · Mar 26, 2014

Why spend an assload? MaTech. Had one on my m4 two different tours. Great sight.

bkuether · Mar 26, 2014

-Z/28- said:
Wrong. The MBUS are very rugged. Here's a test to prove it: http://kitup.military.com/2012/07/back-up-iron-sight-drop-test.html

Just make sure you get real ones and not the chinese knock offs.

Well, I saw a test to the contrary. Yeah I know where is the link.... That's the problem with tests. Anyone can do them, have varying degrees of control and make their own conclusions. This same test also saw the diamond head sights get taken out. I will have to find it......

Grey_Man · Mar 26, 2014

Magpul also makes metal BUIS now. They look pretty damn good.

Brent · Mar 26, 2014

Love troys. Hk front is nice with your standard rear. I got the tritium ones. The dots are smaller than i invisioned but they definitely pop in low light

Gambler · Mar 26, 2014

I got a set of troys when they had a sale, great sights.

Howe · Mar 26, 2014

If you want something affortable, and other than magpul, try out the israeli made Fab Defense FPS flip up sights. You can find them on amazon, a pair is about $65 and shipping included. It is the same class as magpul gen1 MBUS but works differently. I actually like it more since its not spring loaded. Same height as Magpul mbus.

If you order it, they ship it from israel directly which took about 3 weeks for it to arrive.

firefighter_21701 · Mar 28, 2014

Thanks again guys for the info. Looking into all of them now that I am getting a short 10 hour break.

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