Magpul Mbus Gen 2 AR-15 Front Flip Up Sight OD Green
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Upgrade your AR-15 with the Magpul MBUS Front Flip-Up Backup Sight in OD Green. Crafted from impact-resistant polymer, this lightweight sight offers rapid target acquisition and reliability. With spring-loaded activation from either side, it’s easy to deploy in any situation. Designed for Mil-Spec 1913 Picatinny rails, this front sight provides precise elevation adjustments and mounts seamlessly for a same-height-over-bore configuration. Made in the USA, it’s a dependable choice for any shooter.
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Magpul MBUS OD Green Polymer AR-15 Gen 2 Front Flip Up Sight
Looking for an affordable, reliable and easy-to-use back-up sight for your AR-15? Look no further than the Magpul MBUS Front Flip-Up Back Up Sight! This tough little sight is perfect for those who need a quick and easy way to get on target. The Magpul MBUS features elevation adjustments and works with most 1913 picatinny rail handguards (though it’s specifically designed for AR-15/M16 applications). It’s also simple to mount – just attach it to your Mil-Spec 1913 Picatinny Rail and you’re good to go. And best of all, the Magpul MBUS is spring-loaded, so you can easily activate it from either side. So don’t wait – pick up a Magpul MBUS Front Flip-Up Back Up Sight today!
Magpul AR-15 Front Flip-Up Sight ODG Features:
- Manufactured from Impact Resistant polymer for light weight
- ~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
- Flip up is spring loaded to easily activate from either side
- Spring Pressure keeps sight upright and allows for unobstructed folding under impact
- Mounts to most Mil-Spec 1913 Picatinny Rail
- Provides same height over bore as A2 Sight Tower
- Elevation adjustment tool Included
- Height laying down: ~0.51 inch
- weight: 1.2 oz
- Color – OD Green
- Made in the USA
- SKU: MAG247OD
WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information: www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Flip-up front sights fold flat against the top rail when not in use, allowing a magnified optic or red dot to be used without the front sight post obstructing the field of view through the optic. When needed, the front sight deploys upward to the vertical position and is used with a compatible flip-up rear sight to form a complete back-up iron sight (BUIS) system. Having a set of BUIS on an optics-equipped AR-15 ensures the firearm remains usable for accurate iron sight shooting if the primary optic is damaged, fails, or runs out of battery. A front sight positioned at the forward end of the top rail establishes the correct sight radius — the distance between front and rear sights — which directly affects the precision of the iron sight system. Some models mount on a gas block rather than the top rail, allowing a longer handguard to extend forward while retaining a front sight at the gas block position. UTG flip-up front sights are compatible with standard Picatinny (MIL-STD-1913) rails on AR-15 flat-top upper receivers. When selecting BUIS, confirm front and rear aperture height compatibility for proper co-witnessing with the primary optic — lower-third and absolute co-witness heights produce different sight pictures through a red dot or holographic optic.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Magpul MBUS Gen 2?
The MBUS (Magpul Back-Up Sight) Gen 2 is Magpul’s second-generation polymer flip-up iron sight. The Gen 2 redesign improved on the original MBUS with updated spring-loaded deployment and a more compact profile. The MBUS is one of the most widely used polymer flip-up iron sights on the market and is compatible with standard Picatinny rails on AR-15 flat-top upper receivers.
What color is OD Green?
OD Green (Olive Drab Green) is a military-heritage muted green color used widely on tactical firearms and accessories. It provides a non-black color option for shooters building a multi-tone or earth-tone AR configuration and pairs well with FDE, tan, and other earth-tone furniture.
What rear sight does this pair with?
This MBUS Gen 2 front sight is designed to be used with the Magpul MBUS Gen 2 rear sight for a matched BUIS set. Both sights should be at the same co-witness height for proper sight alignment. The MBUS Gen 2 is designed for lower-third co-witness with most standard red dot and holographic optics mounted on a flat-top AR-15.
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