Magpul MBUS Front And Rear AR-15 Back-Up Sight Kit - Gen 2
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Your Trusted Back-Up Sight When The Batteries Fail
The Magpul MBUS Front And Rear Back-Up Sight Kit – Gen 2 is a set of low-profile folding back-up sights perfect for use alternatively in the event that your batteries fail. Made specifically tailored for the AR15/M16 platform, the MBUS is adaptable and will fit most of 1913 Picatinny-railed handguards.
The sight automatically flips up with just a small amount of pressure on the release tabs and has an adjustable elevation in conjunction with red dot sights to use as 1/3 co-witness. The polymer construction is lightweight but sturdy enough to resists impacts and abuse during operation.

Impact-Resistant Polymer Construction
The Magpul MBUS Front And Rear Back-Up Sights – Gen 2 are made from impact-resistant polymer, durable enough to last even in the most demanding situations. The detent and spring pressure keeps the sight stable and aligned but also allows for unobstructed folding under the impact.
This Back-Up Sight is compatible with most MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny / STANAG 4694-railed handguards and provides the same height-over-bore as standard A2 irons. It’s very reliable and can be a great front and rear back-up sight for any tactical or emergency situation.

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
- Polymer construction provides lightweight and resists operational abuse
- Detent and spring pressure keeps sight erect but allows for unobstructed folding under impact, etc.
- Compatible with most MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny / STANAG 4694-railed hand guards* and provides the same height-over-bore as standard A2 irons
Details:
Front Sight:
- ~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
- Height – Stowed: ~0.51”
- Length – Stowed: 2.6”
- Length – Deployed: 1.5”
- Weight: 1.2 oz
Rear Sight:
- Weight, w/ hardware: 1.3 oz.
- Height above the rail – stowed: ~0.51 in.
- Center of the aperture to the top of rail: 1.42 in.
- Length – stowed: 2.6 in.
- Length – deployed: 1.5 in
Notes:
- An elevation adjustment tool is included, but most aftermarket A2 front sight adjustment tools may be used as well.
- Front MBUS Gen 2 cannot be mounted to a railed gas block due to excessive heat issues.
- Front MBUS Gen 2 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.
- Made in the USA
All 4 options on this page
- Magpul MBUS Front And Rear AR-15 Back-Up Sight Kit - Gen 2 - Color: Black | SKU: MBUS-GEN2-KIT-BLK
- Magpul MBUS Front And Rear AR-15 Back-Up Sight Kit - Gen 2 - Color: Flat Dark Earth | SKU: MBUS-GEN2-KIT-FDE
- Magpul MBUS Front And Rear AR-15 Back-Up Sight Kit - Gen 2 - Color: OD Green | SKU: MBUS-GEN2-KIT-OD
- Magpul MBUS Front And Rear AR-15 Back-Up Sight Kit - Gen 2 - Color: Gray | SKU: MBUS-GEN2-KIT-GRY
Customer reviews 46
AT3 Tactical · Thank you for your review! We are glad to hear that you are enjoying the fast flip up and take down feature of our Magpul MBUS Front and Rear AR 15 Back-Up Sight Kit - Gen 2. We strive to make our products easy to use for our customers. Thank you for choosing Magpul. Happy shooting!
AT3 Tactical · Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for the Magpul MBUS Front And Rear AR 15 Back-Up Sight Kit - Gen 2. We're glad to hear that you found the sights easy to install and lightweight. We strive to provide high-quality and reliable products, and we're happy to hear that you feel your purchase was worth the price. We hope the sights continue to serve you well on your AR-15.
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To make a return, please take the following steps:
- BEFORE returning any products, please contact us first to receive an RMA number (Return Merchandise Authorization) and prominently write it on the outside of the package. Packages will not be accepted without an RMA.
- Include a note with your name, shipping address, phone number and email, RMA number, and reason for the return (including, if applicable, information about the firearm, ammunition, and usage environment for defective returns). Do not send ammunition.
- Wrap the item with quality padding and place it in the original packaging or in an appropriate box for shipping.
- A UPS shipping label will be provided in your shipment. If using the original packaging, remove or cover the original shipping label. Tape the preprinted return shipping label to the outside of the box. Drop package at an official or authorized UPS drop-off location.
- All refunds will be applied to the credit card used for the original purchase. You should allow one to two billing cycles for the refund to appear on your statement.
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