Magpul rear AR sight?

[jeff43]

Anyone tried these flip up sights?

Jeff

[Caster]

Love mine. Color matches all my other FDE magpul goodies too.

[mikegideon]

I have one, soon to be two. Great sight for the money

[jeff43]

Just wanted to know if they would hold zero.How sturdy they were.Do you use the Magpul rear sight with a stock front sight?

Edited April 20, 2011 by jeff43

[Caster]

Just wanted to know if they would hold zero.How sturdy they were.

Yes they do. Don't let the plastic fool you. They're as sturdy as any. Sturdier than a lot actually.

[JeffsSig]

If you like the looks of them they are as good as any of the others out there for a basic rear sight.

[Guest TargetShooter84]

Pics?

[mikegideon]

Pics?

MBUS® - Magpul® Back-Up Sights - MBUS® - Magpul® Back-Up Sight – Rear GEN 2

[Raoul]

I use a set of them on my ebr as my backup sights. No complaints.

[JoeBobOutfitters]

We just got in stock not too long ago the Magpul GEN2 Backup sights. They're a little lower profile than the Gen1 to work with eotechs and other sights/magnifiers with swing mounts.

We've never had one returned of the new or old style, and they are definitely popular. Very well made product, IMO. I wouldn't personally ask anything "more" out of a rear sight than the Magpul MBUS offers at a lower price than most.

[G27]

Very happy with mine, will be ordering more soon for the new build...

[extremescene]

Love mine... holds zero without issue. Sturdy as a rock.

[jeff43]

I got a A.R.M.S. rear flip up sight instead,they didn't have a Magpul in black.It's a little lower profile when folded.

Jeff

[Magiccarpetrides]

arms are nice....i got a magpul rear, but i can't speak to its durability since im still waiting for the lower ;-)

[gotigers]

I like my MBUS set. I used them as true back up, so i dont use them much. But they seem to be reliable.

Be warned. There are some chinese knock offs that are freeking identical. Buy from a reputable dealer.

[JoeBobOutfitters]

I like my MBUS set. I used them as true back up, so i dont use them much. But they seem to be reliable.

Be warned. There are some chinese knock offs that are freeking identical. Buy from a reputable dealer.

I haven't ever seen any knockoffs, but I suppose anything is possible. Definetly buy from a reputable dealer, if possible. Sometimes the "dang that price is too good to be true" product really is. There is no magical markup in Magpul products, and in fact it is pretty tight. If you see a "new" Magpul item from a retailer substantially (40%+) less than MSRP then I'd probably be pretty wary.

[TGO David]

Anyone tried these flip up sights?

Jeff

I run one of them on my mid-length AR build. Solid equipment. No frills, very simple, does what it's supposed to do.

[Chucktshoes]

I like my MBUS set. I used them as true back up, so i dont use them much. But they seem to be reliable.

Be warned. There are some chinese knock offs that are freeking identical. Buy from a reputable dealer.

I think the knockoffs are probably the Magpul PTS line that is licensed and made for airsoft usage. Those are made in China. Some of the less reputable folks on ebay have been known to sell them without mentioning that they are the PTS line.

[jeff43]

I've tried my A.R.M.S. rear sight out and I like it.It is accurate and holds zero.

Jeff

[Tnscooter63]

is there a big difference between gen.1 & 2 or what is the difference, any prefference.

[JoeBobOutfitters]

is there a big difference between gen.1 & 2 or what is the difference, any prefference.

The Gen2 rear sights are a little bit lower to slide under magnifiers/scopes/etc a little easier. The Gen2 mbus front sight post also comes with a free A2 sight tool. For the same price, you might as well get the gen2's, really, unless you're wanting to "finish out" a set.

[Guest 10mm4me]

I have Magpul MBUS sights on my S&W M&P15OR. The rear is on the rail and the front is on the gas black rail. It has several thousand rounds through and they have not melted as everyone claims they woulld. The zero is still dead on too.

[mikegideon]

I have Magpul MBUS sights on my S&W M&P15OR. The rear is on the rail and the front is on the gas black rail. It has several thousand rounds through and they have not melted as everyone claims they woulld. The zero is still dead on too.

This is good info. My gas blocks get pretty steamy

[JoeBobOutfitters]

I have Magpul MBUS sights on my S&W M&P15OR. The rear is on the rail and the front is on the gas black rail. It has several thousand rounds through and they have not melted as everyone claims they woulld. The zero is still dead on too.

Does the gas block have a riser (Similar to this YHM Gas Block Riser) to get it on the same plane as the rear backup sights?

[piercedan]

I've been running one on my CMMG MOD4SA M4 for a while with no problems at all. I've got it mounted on the flat top behind a LaRue 5/8" riser for co-witness through a bushnell red dot, and it works great. No problem with holding zero.