Magpul MBUS Sight – Front – Multiple Colors Available

The MBUS Front Sight is adjustable for elevation and fits most 1913 Picatinny-railed hand guards, but is specifically tailored to the AR15/M16 platform.

Made in U.S.A.

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The MBUS (Magpul® Back-Up Sight) is a low-cost, color injection-molded, folding back-up sight. The MBUS Front Sight is adjustable for elevation and fits most 1913 Picatinny-railed hand guards, but is specifically tailored to the AR15 / M16 platform.

An elevation adjustment tool is included, but most aftermarket A2 front sight adjustment tools may be used as well.

Made in the USA.

SPRING-LOADED FLIP UP SIGHT

Easily activated from either side or by pressing the top

Protective wings shield the spring-locking A2 front sight post

IMPACT-RESISTANT POLYMER CONSTRUCTION

Polymer construction provides light weight and resists operational abuse

DETENT AND SPRING PRESSURE KEEPS SIGHT ERECT

Detent and spring pressure keeps sight erect but allows for unobstructed folding under impact, etc.

CLAMPS TO MOST MIL-STD-1913 PICATINNY RAILS

Compatible with most MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny / STANAG 4694-railed hand guards* and provides the same height-over-bore as standard A2 irons

Additional information

Color

Black, Flat Dark Earth (FDE), Gray, Olive Drab Green (OD Green)

The MBUS (Magpul® Back-Up Sight) is a low-cost, color injection molded, folding back-up sight. The MBUS Front Sight is adjustable for elevation and fits most 1913 Picatinny-railed hand guards, but is specifically tailored to the AR15/M16 platform.

Made in U.S.A.

FEATURES

  • Impact resistant polymer construction provides light weight and resists operational abuse
  • Spring-loaded flip up sight easily activated from either side or by pressing the top
  • Detent and spring pressure keeps sight erect but allows for unobstructed folding under impact, etc.
  • Clamps to most any MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny/STANAG 4694 railed hand guard* and provides the same height-over-bore as standard A2 irons
  • Protective wings shield the spring-locking A2 front sight post
  • Elevation adjustment tool included, but most aftermarket A2 front sight adjustment tools may be used as well

 

SPECIFICATIONS 

MBUS – Front

  • Weight, w/ hardware: 1.2 oz.
  • Height above rail, stowed: ~0.51 in.
  • Length, stowed: 2.6 in.
  • Length, deployed: 1.5 in.

ELEVATION ADJUSTMENT

  • ~1.6 MOA (1.886″/100m) per click with a 14.5″ sight radius
  • ~1.2 MOA (1.367″/100m) per click with a 20″ sight radius

*NOTE: Cannot be mounted to a railed gas block due to excess heat issues. Front MBUS must be mounted to a railed fore end on the same plane as the receiver rail. Because of this the sight is also not compatible with MOE Hand Guards.