The Magpul MBUS 3 Front Sight delivers enhanced target acquisition and improved sight picture over standard polymer backup sights. This third-generation design incorporates user feedback and engineering refinements to create a more robust and precise aiming solution for AR-15 and M4 platforms.
What Makes This Different
The MBUS 3 features a redesigned sight post geometry that provides a cleaner sight picture and faster target alignment compared to previous generations. The enhanced spring-loaded detent system ensures positive lockup in both deployed and folded positions, while the streamlined profile reduces snag hazards during weapon manipulation. Constructed from impact-resistant polymer, this sight maintains zero retention through repeated deployments and environmental exposure.
Key Features
- Spring-loaded flip-up design with positive detent engagement
- Low-profile folded height of 0.44 inches for optic compatibility
- Standard AR-15/M4 front sight post height (0.070 inches)
- Mounts to any MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny or STANAG 4694 rail system
- Ambidextrous activation button for rapid deployment
- Impact-resistant polymer construction with steel hardware
- Tool-free windage and elevation adjustments
Field testing demonstrates reliable function across temperature extremes from -40°F to 140°F without binding or failure to deploy. The sight maintains mechanical zero through thousands of fold/deploy cycles, making it suitable for law enforcement, military applications, and competitive shooting where backup sight reliability is critical. The low folded profile allows co-witnessing with most red dot optics and magnified scopes.
Technical Specs
- Weight: 1.2 ounces
- Folded Height: 0.44 inches
- Deployed Height: 1.15 inches
- Length: 1.5 inches
- Width: 1.2 inches
- Material: Reinforced polymer body with steel springs and hardware
- Finish: Black
- Rail Compatibility: MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny and STANAG 4694
- Country of Origin: USA
The MBUS 3 represents the evolution of polymer backup sights, incorporating lessons learned from military and law enforcement feedback. Professional users requiring dependable backup sighting systems will find the enhanced durability and improved sight picture justify the upgrade from earlier generations.