Flip up sights?

[Light888]

What quality flip up sights would your recommend that are budget friendly and could be used as main sights until I could afford a decent optic? Thanks.

[seal20]

Magpul MBUS will get the job done

[The War Wagon]

I don't like to skimp on anything personally. I'd go Troy first, M-I second. Get 'em "gently used" and save up to half off of new.

Once you TRY quality BUIS, you'll NEVER go back to the cheapies.

[dovehunter]

I've been looking for a set, Seems to me, they are sold out everywhere! Black are unavailable.

[jamie404]

Troy, KAC micro, Magpul has a plastic version, and two steel versions.

Ultra cheap: leapers UTG.

[naz]

LMT also makes some. It’s $260 for the set

Also, what are you mounting it on?

I have gotten some feedback that on a high recoil rifle (like 458), the flip up sights can get flipped down by the recoil, so be sure to check it out if that’s your setup

Edit: I’m not sure what you define as a decent optic, but I personal got a sig Romeo5 for $139 instead of iron sights, because I am waiting for Troy, LMT or KAC sights to become available

[sonofeugene]

I still don't have an optic on my AR. Just a couple of flip up Troy sights in their glow in the dark version. Works for me.

[jarhead714]

If you already have an A2 sight post I’d get the LMT or MaTech rears. A carry handle is even better though.

[godofgamblers]

Prewarning: don't flame me bro for this suggestion.

For high value flip up sights (about $60 or cheaper), I actually recommend the UTG Accusync flip up sights. I call them the UTG version 2.0, as they are leaps and bounds beyond their earlier models that had a plastic detent. The picatinny mount area is also reinforced so it's not held merely in place by the screw, but also by a rectangular indent. UTG Accusync is also made in the US (at least that's what they claim).

I've used the V 2.0 flip ups for a couple of ARs now and it's held zero and served its purpose.

https://www.joeboboutfitters.com/UTG-ACCU-SYNC-Spring-loaded-AR15-Flip-up-Rear-Sigh-p/utg-mnt-957.htm

https://www.joeboboutfitters.com/UTG-ACCU-SYNC-Spring-loaded-AR15-Flip-up-Front-Sig-p/utg-mnt-757.htm

[RamsEye]

FAB Defense front and rear and another rear on another rifle. Just as cheap as Magpul on price, low profile, sturdy.

[Endless]

I don't like to skimp on anything personally. I'd go Troy first, M-I second. Get 'em "gently used" and save up to half off of new.

Once you TRY quality BUIS, you'll NEVER go back to the cheapies.

Agree 100%.

I run KAC front and rears and Noveske/Troy front and rears. Magpul will suffice though at $40 for the set.

[k1dude]

Friends don't let friends buy from Troy.

[jarhead714]

Friends don't let friends buy from Troy.

[DLA]

For inexpensive either UTG or ozark armament.

[crufflers]

Agree 100%.

I run KAC front and rears and Noveske/Troy front and rears. Magpul will suffice though at $40 for the set.

What decent Magpul are $40 for a pair that are not airsoft knock-offs?

I think I pay $200+ for Pro's.