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AR-15 · Optic or sights
Magpul MBUS Gen 2 Flip-Up Sight Set
$90
Build with this partOpens the builder with this part fitted. Other parts change only if they have to.
Specs
| Type | iron sights (flip-up BUIS) |
| Mount | Picatinny clamp; front needs handguard top rail |
Pros and cons
Pros
- Light polymer, 2.5 oz for the pair
- Same height as A2 irons for co-witness
- Spring-loaded, stay up until folded
Cons
- Polymer is less rigid than aluminum BUIS
- Front can't mount on a hot gas block rail
Other optic or sights options
- Aimpoint Micro T-2 $986
- Holosun AEMS Core X2 $300
- SIG Sauer Romeo5 Gen II $129
- Holosun HE510C-GR Elite $340
- Trijicon MRO $479
- EOTech EXPS3 $815
- Vortex AMG UH-1 Gen II $547
- Primary Arms SLx 1x MicroPrism $265
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