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Thread: Picking out a back up iron sight

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    The only time I've heard of the Magpul MBUS breaking is when someone over tightened the screw while installing it. There are a lot of good BUIS on the market, the ARMS BUIS are in that group, as are others. Keep in mind that nothing is perfect, I've broken 2 Troy rear folders, and they are generally considered to be bombproof.
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    I recently got magpul mbus sights and like them for how low cost they are. They have a large footprint thou. I took a dremel to the rear sight to trim down the port side release latch. One time of rushing when using the charging handle and banging my knuckles on it I decided it had to go.

    I haven't had them long so can't speak to how they will hold up.

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    I am going with the MBUS because of cost and for the fact that if I need flip up sights...... I am in a world of hurt and it won't really matter what sights I have. I am dropping the coin on an Aimpoint H1 so it's the main sight and the mag pul sights will keep me running in a worse case moment.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Stickman View Post
    The only time I've heard of the Magpul MBUS breaking is when someone over tightened the screw while installing it. There are a lot of good BUIS on the market, the ARMS BUIS are in that group, as are others. Keep in mind that nothing is perfect, I've broken 2 Troy rear folders, and they are generally considered to be bombproof.
    I'd have to agree with this on the Troy sights. I know they have a good reputation, but I've had two bust on me. Switched over to KAC sights and haven't looked back since.

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    I would vote for either the Larue fixed or LMT fixed, as the DD also requires an A1 sight tool to adjust. The Larue uses a coin or other flat object, and the LMT uses fingers.

    In fact, I'm heavily looking at both of those for my 14.5 BCM + BC1.5 middy build.

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    I love my fixed Larue BUIS; having the back up sights ready to use at all times is in my opinion a distinct advantage; for me they don't get in the way at all.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dionysusigma View Post
    I would vote for either the Larue fixed or LMT fixed, as the DD also requires an A1 sight tool to adjust. The Larue uses a coin or other flat object, and the LMT uses fingers.

    In fact, I'm heavily looking at both of those for my 14.5 BCM + BC1.5 middy build.
    Can't you just use the tip of a round to adjust the windage drum?

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    Yes, the DD is designed off of A1 sights; for backups, I prefer simple, robust, and not easily thrown out of zero, so I prefer the DD and Larue. The LMT is just an A2 sight.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Redhat View Post
    Can't you just use the tip of a round to adjust the windage drum?
    Now, where are you going to get the tip of a round?



    Just kidding.

    Personally, I have no idea why they went to the A2 with the exposed knobs. It's not like you need to apply dope in combat or something.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Redhat View Post
    Can't you just use the tip of a round to adjust the windage drum?


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