Back up iron sites, need opinions.

[ABNAK]

Although they are larger, I use Troy buis and really like them. They are rugged and small enough for my purposes. I've got an Aimpoint T1 on a Larue lower 1/3 mount.

^^^ This.

I like mine with the front to have the M4 style "wings" as opposed to the HK "rounded" ones.

[SDSwoll]

I’ll vote for MBUS Pros... low pro and easy to zero without tools

[ABNAK]

I run KAC irons. May be pricey, but I love them. A lot of people are moving to the “you don’t need iron sights anymore” camp. I just don’t think I could bring myself to not put iron sights on my guns.

Yep. Every flattop AR I have has BUIS, even the ones with ACOGs. Irons don't fail......

[noonesshowmonkey]

I've been behind Troy and Magpul, and honestly, I don't really notice much difference. Just get a clear front post and go bang. If you are getting serious about irons shooting, you should look into fixed sights. If I wanted metal, I'd just grab some Troys when they are on sale, or get either flavor of MBUS and be done with it.

[Dennis]

I find the Magpul Pros to be a bit better machined than KAC with a more positive click in the up position.

If you are really serious about usable replacement SHTF BUIS then it's either Troy's that lock up or fixed like DD.

Regular MBUS have an advantage here too as they are spring loaded.

I like the Spikes given their extreme light weight.


It all depends on what exact role you think you need them for... I need them mostly for checking zeros on my Aimpoints!

Dennis.

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[Alex V]

I'll put another vote in the Troy camp. I have a set of KAC flip ups but they sit on an SPRish build. All my carbines have Troy sighs and I couldn't be more satisfied.

[Tigereye]

MBUS pros for flip ups. DD or Scalarworks for fixed.

[ACE31]

MBUS for a a budget range build. Aero Precision for a daily user.

[Creature]

Interesting how so many are hung up on the idea that their modern optic is absolutely going to fail and that they absolutely must have BUIS on their rifle. Yet, how many of these "two is one, one is none" proponents keep a spare bolt stowed in their grip?

[MAUSER202]

Anybody use the bobro micro set?