BUIS - Magpul, or Troy?

[RealtorMatt]

I am finally getting around to outfitting my Daniel Defense DDM4 V4 with sights & optics.

I purchased an Aimpoint PRO, and now am deciding what BUIS I want to install.

I was hoping to get some recommendations or reviews for the Magpul Gen 2 backup sights, and if I should consider those over the steel Troy BUIS that seem to be the standard.

 

[ThawMyTongue]

It is hard to beat Magpul BUS for the money. Especially if you are only using them for backup to a RDS.

 

[swinokur]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^

THIS.

I have them on all my rifles. They are backups, not primary for me.

 

[Rex0915]

just got a set of the mbus pro's and they are fantastic

 

[RealtorMatt]

Thanks for the quick replies... seems like you made my decision easy

The wife will like the fact that I saved money too...

 

[DrSeuss]

I went with the ARMS 71L instead of the MBus. Just wanted something different than MBus sights which I had on another upper.

 

[spclopr8tr]

You have invested in a high quality rifle. While the Magpul are "good for the money" it is hard to equal/beat the Troys. There are multiple threads on the forum on this topic. Use the search function. Don't rush to judgement based on a couple of responses to this one thread and make your decision after reading much more.

 

[cyclrcr]

I've got Diamondheads and they are great! I found them at buds online for a lot less than what you can get them normally. They now have a polymer set that are cheaper but I heard they are just as good.

 

[ibanez320dx]

I have magpuls on two of my riffles and they work just fine especially for the money. However, I also have a set of Troys on another AR and LOVE those things. They are pricey but worth every penny in my opinion. I use to think what could possibly be so great about them? My magpul back up sights work so why spend the money? I bit the bullet and bought a set. Very well made and hold true. I also installed the Chevron post in the front sight. Im pretty happy with it.

 

[501st]

I am finally getting around to outfitting my Daniel Defense DDM4 V4 with sights & optics.

I purchased an Aimpoint PRO, and now am deciding what BUIS I want to install.

I was hoping to get some recommendations or reviews for the Magpul Gen 2 backup sights, and if I should consider those over the steel Troy BUIS that seem to be the standard.

Troy's beat the magpuls handily. Since you bought a quality rifle and optic, you might as well use quality iron sights.

 

[Boom Boom]

Magpul is good enough for a range toy if you don't plan to use the sights regularly. I only run Troy on mine (multiple times over). Pros and cons to either choice. Some will argue the Magpul can take more abuse and be functional, such as being dropped or slammed into a door casing. My bud who does forced entry for a living says otherwise after many years of experience with a variety of gear. He sticks with Troy. That's good enough for me.

 

[rickinboots]

Clandestine did a great review on a few different sights. Check it out and let that help you with your decision.

 

[RealtorMatt]

Wow. Thanks for all of the good input on sights. My original thought was to go Troy due to the quality nature of the rifle and optic... I just wasn't sure if troys were just overhyped/priced due to the name.

Looks like I have more research to do.

 

[Bisondice]

You have invested in a high quality rifle. While the Magpul are "good for the money" it is hard to equal/beat the Troys. There are multiple threads on the forum on this topic. Use the search function. Don't rush to judgement based on a couple of responses to this one thread and make your decision after reading much more.

+1

 

[INMY01TA]

Spend the money on the Troy, you'll never be sorry.

 

[501st]

Wow. Thanks for all of the good input on sights. My original thought was to go Troy due to the quality nature of the rifle and optic... I just wasn't sure if troys were just overhyped/priced due to the name.

Looks like I have more research to do.

Somebody had a troy set on sale for ~$160 a few months ago so deals do pop up from time to time.

 

[MikeTF]

I'm looking at the troys. My question: tritium front and back, tritium front sight, or no tritium necessary?

 

[501st]

I'm looking at the troys. My question: tritium front and back, tritium front sight, or no tritium necessary?

Wouldn't you have a weapon light installed?

 

[Boom Boom]

I'm looking at the troys. My question: tritium front and back, tritium front sight, or no tritium necessary?

I run tritium Troy Battlesights in the rear. I run Meprolight posts in A2 fixed fronts. I love the Meprolight posts. Skinnier than stock with a bright tritium window that's easy to see in the dark. The Troy tritium rears have two tiny dots that are dim, as they should be. Just bright enough to get a nice sight window through to the Meprolight. Not bright enough to distract.

Tritium is entirely up to you. There's no right or wrong answer. A flashlight lets you ID a target. It also gives away your position from a mile away. The rifle is useless in the dark without some type of illumination, be it tritium iron sights, a red dot sight, flashlight, some combo, etc.

 

[MikeTF]

I run tritium Troy Battlesights in the rear. I run Meprolight posts in A2 fixed fronts. I love the Meprolight posts. Skinnier than stock with a bright tritium window that's easy to see in the dark. The Troy tritium rears have two tiny dots that are dim, as they should be. Just bright enough to get a nice sight window through to the Meprolight. Not bright enough to distract.

Tritium is entirely up to you. There's no right or wrong answer. A flashlight lets you ID a target. It also gives away your position from a mile away. The rifle is useless in the dark without some type of illumination, be it tritium iron sights, a red dot sight, flashlight, some combo, etc.

Thank you!