Featured New Magpul MBUS: the Magpul Back Up Sights 3.0 Forrest Cooper January 11, 2021 1 Comments, Join the Conversation At RECOIL, we review every product fairly and without bias. Making a purchase through one of our links may earn us a small commission, and helps support independent gun reviews. Read our affiliate policy. Find out more about how we test products. As Rifle and Carbine Optics continue to march forward, backup Iron Sights remain the foundation. A long-term staple in firearms accessories, Magpul's new backups are smaller, sleeker, and include many of the features that made the Magpul MBUS Pro series a cut above standard. Read more on the New Magpul Backup Sights 3.0: Magpul MBUS 3.0 Front Sight The next evolution in our MBUS (Magpul® Back-Up Sight) line, the MBUS 3 incorporates the best features, strengths and value of our original MBUS and MBUS Pro Sights in a feature-packed back-up sight system. Significantly reduced in size from the MBUS, it sits at just .44” when folded and 1.15” at its widest point. Its aesthetics are derived from the MBUS Pro, but the Magpul MBUS 3 Front Sight is constructed of our impact-resistant polymer, making it lightweight and extremely durable. Featuring the same spring-loaded technology as its predecessor, they can be deployed with an ambidextrous push-button. The MBUS 3 sits at standard AR-height when deployed. The Magpul MBUS 3 Front Sight includes tool-less elevation adjustments and a dual width enhanced front sight similar to the MBUS Pro. Made in the USA. Features Tool-less elevation adjustment similar to MBUS Pro Dual width enhanced front sight similar to MBUS Pro 0.44” high when folded 0.15” wide at widest point Standard AR-height when deployed Ambidextrous push-button deployment Compatibility For attachment to M1913 picatinny rails Not for use on AR15 direct gas block mount Colors BLK, FDE, ODG Price $39.95 Magpul MBUS 3.0 Rear Sight The next evolution in our MBUS (Magpul® Back-Up Sight) line, the MBUS 3 incorporates the best features, strengths and value of our original MBUS and MBUS Pro Sights in a feature-packed back-up sight system. Significantly reduced in size from the Magpul MBUS, it sits at just .44” when folded and 1.15” at its widest point. Its aesthetics are derived from the MBUS Pro, but the MBUS 3 Rear Sight is constructed of our impact-resistant polymer, making it lightweight and extremely durable. Featuring the same spring-loaded technology as its predecessor, they can be deployed with an ambidextrous push-button. The Magpul MBUS 3 sits at standard AR-height when deployed. The MBUS 3 Rear Sight includes a rapid-select aperture system. Made in the USA. Features Rapid-select rear aperture system 0.44” high when folded 0.15” wide at widest point Standard AR-height when deployed Ambidextrous push-button deployment Compatibility For attachment to M1913 picatinny rails Colors BLK, FDE, ODG Price $57.95 URL: https://magpul.com/ More from Magpul For those using magnified optics, Magpul has Offset Iron Sights. Read more here. Magpul released two new stocks to their already diverse lineup in 2020. Read more. Magpul has their own Knives: hard to find, cost a penny, and are really cool. Why you can trust RECOIL Since our founding in 2012, RECOIL remains the premier firearms lifestyle publication for the modern shooting enthusiast. We deliver cutting-edge coverage of guns, gear, accessories and technology. 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The dimensions need a decimal in both features notes. 44” and 15” should be .44” and 1.15” based on the article notes.
