Description
Magpul MAG247 Front Back-Up Sight Gen 2 Black/FDE/ODG/Foliage
The new MBUS (Magpul Back-Up Sight) GEN 2 is a low-cost, color injection molded, folding back-up sight.
The MBUS Front Sight is adjustable for elevation and fits most 1913Picatinny-railed hand guards, but is specifically tailored to theAR15/M16 platform. Available in black MAG247-BLK, tan MAG247-FDE, olive MAG247-ODG, and foliage MAG247-FOL Gen2 sights.Made in U.S.A.
Features
- Impact resistant polymer construction provides light weight and resists operational abuse
- Spring-loaded flip up sight easily activated from either side or by pressing the top
- Detent and spring pressure keeps sight erect but allows for unobstructed folding under impact, etc.
- Clamps to most any MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny/STANAG 4694 railedhand guard and provides the same height-over-bore as standard A2 irons
- Protective wings shield the spring-locking A2 front sight post
Specifications
- MBUS – Front Gen 2
- Weight, w/ hardware: 1.2 oz.
- Height above rail, stowed: ~0.51 in.
- Length, stowed: 2.6 in.
- Length, deployed: 1.5 in.
NEW Features for GEN 2
- Reduced size for greater optics compatibility
- Spring-locking front sight post holds consistent elevation without locking post used in Gen 1
NOTE: Cannot be mounted to a railed gas block due to excess heat issues.
Front MBUS must be mounted to a railed fore end on the same planeas the receiver rail.Because of this same plane requirement, the sight is not compatiblewith MOE Hand Guards.
The front flip up sight accepts standard AR-15 front sight posts (such as Tritium posts).
-Tritium Front Sight Option-
Greenfront nightsight for M16/AR15.
