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    Troy sights did not fare well in the drop test because of the locking mechanism. All of my Troy sights required me to push the button in order to fold it down. In addition you need a tool to make sight adjustments.

    The Magpul MBUS PRO's are much better in those regards and when you compare the price as well, they stand out.

    Quote Originally Posted by BGREID View Post
    I have several brands of BUIS, I have come to the conclusion that Troy are the best, this is because there are no buttons or levers to remember when it is time to deploy and also because they lock into the up position.



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    I have one Troy rear sight left, been switching over to the Magpul Pro's myself, do have one set of MOE's as well.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Wake27 View Post
    We've had so many of these...

    OP, this is just my opinion but I've never understood why anyone would get anything other than regular MBUS or the Pros. For folders anyways.


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    Christ, have we had lots. Honestly surprised this one is still up to be honest.

    Anyway, back on topic, I have used the following a goody bit, in no particular order, ARMS #40 and #40L, not bad sights, and currently have a set on a go to rifle, because they are ones I have used for years, they are rugged, at least in my use, and I shoot them well, so well in fact while I had planned on replacing it with another rear sight I can group signifiacantly better with this one which leaves me in a quandary. Magpul MBUS, which work, don't get me wrong, they work well. But, they do leave something to be desired, and honestly unless I am going for budget I think there are better options out there. Matech. I am not a fan of these, they are neat, if you doing a clone they may be the ones you want, but I have never been impressed by them. Troys. I have a front and rear set that work fine. Have another lone rear that has left me less than satisfied. I also am not a huge fan of the adjustment method on the rear, it can be a pain, same with a DD A1.5, Not an issue for some, but it annoys me.
    Haven't spent a lot of time with the Pros, but I really think I will be grabbing at least a rear, if not a complete set here in the future to replace the ARMS on the one rifle. Also, for anyone who thinks the Pro's or even the Troy's are pricey. If you shop around I know I have seen Pro's, I know the offset pros at least, down around $135-150 on sale. Not too bad considering.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Freddie View Post
    Oh sorry yea I do have a aimpoint on the rifle and I do want flip ups. There's just a lot to choose from and I haven't had any dealing with any
    Magpul MBUS gen 2.

    I'm sure the BUIS have to be metal crown will be up in here bashing polymer but drops tests show the Magpuls are just as good if not better. Plus they are cheaper.

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    FWIW I have MBUS Gen 2 (front/rear) on one rifle. The other two rifles have fixed front FSB, one has a BCM-branded Troy rear and the other has a MBUS PRO LR.

    They all do their job well. If I had to pick, the MBUS PRO seems to be the best all around for me. But, being honest, I rarely ever use the backups, since all three of these guns have optics on them.

    If I want to focus on iron sight practice, I'm more likely to drop a carry handle onto one of the fixed-fsb uppers (but, again, the Pros do the best job of emulating the carry handle)
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    Troy flip ups on my DD.

    I don't have buis on my other rifle, as I have a scope on it and it's nothing other than a range plinker (my DD is also set up as a trainer and HD).

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    Quote Originally Posted by Iraqgunz View Post
    Troy sights did not fare well in the drop test because of the locking mechanism. All of my Troy sights required me to push the button in order to fold it down. In addition you need a tool to make sight adjustments.

    The Magpul MBUS PRO's are much better in those regards and when you compare the price as well, they stand out.
    I prefer sights that lock up, others will accidentally get pushed down. Also who wants to look for a button or lever in an emergency. Usually there is plenty of time when folding them down. The Magpuls have to much meat around the peep, this obscures your view, I don't like that either. On a fun gun none of this matters. YMMV

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    I run Magpul MBUS. Honestly I preferred the Troy set I had on my last upper, but the cost savings was nice and if my T-1 goes down they're good enough to get me out of a bad situation.
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    Have you actually used MBUS PRO sights? I know plenty of others who have and never had any issues with the aperture.

    Quote Originally Posted by BGREID View Post
    I prefer sights that lock up, others will accidentally get pushed down. Also who wants to look for a button or lever in an emergency. Usually there is plenty of time when folding them down. The Magpuls have to much meat around the peep, this obscures your view, I don't like that either. On a fun gun none of this matters. YMMV



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    I run the mbus pro rear and fixed front on my work gun (it's older but runs awesome) and diamond back front and rear on my personal weapon both setups support eotech 552s

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