Robocop1051 Posted June 16, 2011 Report Posted June 16, 2011 Anyone seen these yet?http://vtsupply.com/magpul-mbus-front-flip-up-sight-black-mag245-ar-15-ar15.htmlI'm thinking of going this route instead of the Troy Battle Sights.
imschur Posted June 16, 2011 Report Posted June 16, 2011 If I understand the page it's a standard Trijicon front post that you need to purchase seprately. How does the $$ work out combined with the cost of the MBUS?
JMoto Posted June 16, 2011 Report Posted June 16, 2011 if you look at the drop down menu, the meprolight and trijicon are 39.99 and 49.99 dollars respectively in addition to the cost of the mbus
Robocop1051 Posted June 16, 2011 Author Report Posted June 16, 2011 I just went into my box-o-tricks and pulled out a spare rear aperture. I see no reason why a mil-spec sight can't be used to replace the Magpul aperture. Now I'm thinking of doing a full tritium set. It's a lot cheaper than Troy. I checked other websites and found a bunch of nay-sayers... Although none have actually tried to make it work. We could be ground breakers on this!
imschur Posted June 16, 2011 Report Posted June 16, 2011 Most parts can go together with persuation and or epoxy <laughs> Keep us posted. I love the Troys, I dont love the price
Robocop1051 Posted June 16, 2011 Author Report Posted June 16, 2011 I'm looking at my contacts and resources. I found that I can get a complete set of Magpul MBUS (any color) Gen 2 and combine them with a complete set of Ameriglo 3-dot tritium sights...For under $200, shipped!!!!Troy can't beat that price.
Matt.Cross Posted June 16, 2011 Report Posted June 16, 2011 Most parts can go together with persuation and or epoxy <laughs> Hey, my long lost brother!!!! ;D <thumbsup>
Robocop1051 Posted July 13, 2011 Author Report Posted July 13, 2011 It doesn't get any easier than this! Just got the parts in from Brownells.Magpul front sight $30Trijicon front sight post $50First one to post pictures $Priceless. It took only seconds to replace. Zero complications.
Robocop1051 Posted July 14, 2011 Author Report Posted July 14, 2011 I spun the sight post 180 degrees and turned down the light. Here's the tritium MBUS mounted on a PRI gas block.
98Z5V Posted July 15, 2011 Report Posted July 15, 2011 That's one slick setup! <thumbsup> I'll be spending alot of money in the not-so-distant future... >:(Great job, Robo.
Robocop1051 Posted July 17, 2011 Author Report Posted July 17, 2011 Just a heads up...I was looking at the design of the Trijicon and the differences between gen1 and gen2 MBUS's. The Trijicon post won't work as well in a gen1. The post is actually two pieces. The bottom screws down to the level you need to sight in, then the top part spins freely to align the tritium. The gen1 MBUS doesn't have a front sight lock. Without that little plunger, the top may spin after each shot. If anyone plans on doing this modification, I strongly recommend the gen2 MBUS as a base.
98Z5V Posted July 18, 2011 Report Posted July 18, 2011 The gen1 MBUS doesn't have a front sight lock. Without that little plunger, the top may spin after each shot. Sure it does, brother - those long and short roll pins that are included with the Gen 1 are exactly for locking the post into position once you get it set. <thumbsup>
Robocop1051 Posted July 18, 2011 Author Report Posted July 18, 2011 well I'll be damned... <thumbsup>I learn something new every day... Always wondered what went in that little hole.
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