Magpul Back up Sights

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What is the difference between the Magpul back up sights and the Magpul PTS back up sights? I know the PTS version is significantly cheaper, but why?

Also, what is the difference between the generation 1 and generation 2? Thanks.
 
That depends on the purpose of the gun. For range plinking it's hard to justify the cost of BUIS. For combat, of course not.


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Depends on the purpose of the sights more than the rifle. If they are being used as intended (back-up sights), they are hard to beat for cost, weight, durability, and ease of use. As primary sights they are a poor choice.

The PTS versions are a waste of money and will only lead to buying replacements later. I suspect that many complaints for MBUS's stem from them being PTS versions and either not admitting it or not knowing (gun shows and eBay are bad about this).
 
I like the Midwest Industries SPLP. It's built like a tank and can fit under more optics than most other sights. Just be careful...there's a lot of fakes online and airsoft junk. I have bought a real GG&G MAD for $50 new online and also a real MATECH new for $50 too. I have bought a fake chinese knockoff once too (I got ripped off) and it worked but you can tell the difference in quality. I ended up giving it away for free. I think I paid $80 for the MI one. Shop around for a deal and you can put together a nicer set for around the same money.
 
If you want some good flip up iron sights, YHM makes some that aren't going to break the bank.
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I run them on my M&P PSX:
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I like the MBUS sights, but for shooting at distance the YHM are a better option. I think it just depends on how you intend to use the rifle. For back up, emergency SD/HD situations the Magpul will probably serve you just fine but the YHM are a little nicer....
 
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