Flip up sights

[nicktw25]

Does anyone know a decent brand of flip up sights? I'm not looking to spend $350. I also have heard magpul sights are cheap and plastic? A buddy recomended YHM, Bravo Company, Midwest Industries, or Troy.

Any help would be great!

 

[THard6]

Troy seem to be the go to.

 

[mistap]

I have flip-ups from Troy, Midwest Industries, and Magpul. I think they are all quality pieces. I can't really tell a difference between the Troy and MI, and, although the MBUS are mostly plastic, they seem pretty tough. Granted, none of mine have seen "extreme" use, as I doubt yours will.

 

[nicktw25]

Yes, I don't believe mine will be seeing anything more than a coyote hunt or going to the range...

 

[BKExpress]

Troy is good. Yankee Hill not bad. Magpul looks good and is okay in my opinion.

 

[paintman]

I have always used YHM and have never had any problems.

 

[Loc n load]

Flip up iron

Have gg&g on a M-4 that I built up back in 05.....have run it hard, and have used it extensively. The sights are rugged, lock positively in place and function well.....also co witness well with various optics.

 

[Echelon]

Troy and Magpul are the standard. Tons of companies have made copies of the Troy sights. Hell, the company I get my uppers and lowers from has even started making some.

I guess when you have something good, everyone rips you off.

 

[Thegeek]

I couldn't justify the prices of the Troy Ind. I couldn't use the Magpul because my front is gas block mounted. Got a set of the Midwest Industries and haven't looked back. Good quality.

 

[Gabriel]

Troy is the way to go.

 

[JJP8153]

I have Magpul flip ups. Not the most expensive, not the cheapest. Good quality sites though in my opinion. If I was going to war I think I would want something a little more durable like Troy's, but for my uses for them, they work well.

I also have Command Arms Accessories flip ups on another rifle. They are pretty decent, but I've noticed a bit of a wobble to them, even though I've torqued them down as hard as I can without fear of breaking them. But again, depending on the use, not a bad site, and bit cheaper than Magpul.

 

[EOC]

I would go with Magpul they work perfect and by several different test the Magpul sights seem to be more rugged.. Here is one article to read on back up sight... I AM NOT SAYING ANY OF THE OTHER BRANDS ARE BAD BY ANY MEANS...


http://kitup.military.com/2012/07/back-up-iron-sight-drop-test.html

 

[jabbett]

So, the Magpul MBUS "PTS" sights are not really good for a "real" AR?

 

[SnoopLoggyDog]

I like the Matech Rear sight. Has a bullet drop compensator out to 600 meters and is current USGI issue.