Magpul BUS

[Newbomb92]

Looking at a set of MBUS, I think it's the Gen1. What's the difference between Gen 1 and 2? Is $55 for a front/rear set of Gen1 a good price new?

 

[jd4320t]

Gen2 are lower profile.

 

[IndianaResident]

Gen 2 are flatter than Gen 1, and the markings are different

 

[LPMan59]

$55 for the front AND the rear new? Yes that's a good price.

 

[shooter521]

Gen 2 are flatter than Gen 1, and the markings are different

The front sight designs are significantly different. With the Gen1, the sight post sits above the base, rotates freely, and locks into place with a crosspin once adjustments are set. With the Gen2, the front sight post sits flush with the base as on an A2 sight, and features a detent to hold it in place. It comes with a tool for making elevation adjustments.

 

[IndianaResident]

The front sight designs are significantly different. With the Gen1, the sight post sits above the base, rotates freely, and locks into place with a crosspin once adjustments are set. With the Gen2, the front sight post sits flush with the base as on an A2 sight, and features a detent to hold it in place. It comes with a tool for making elevation adjustments.

I actually meant the presence or absence of logos and such, but thanks for the additional information. Always good to pile on the knowledge.

 

[IndianaResident]

The front sight designs are significantly different. With the Gen1, the sight post sits above the base, rotates freely, and locks into place with a crosspin once adjustments are set. With the Gen2, the front sight post sits flush with the base as on an A2 sight, and features a detent to hold it in place. It comes with a tool for making elevation adjustments.

Also, what does that mean in practical terms as far as usage goes?

 

[shooter521]

Also, what does that mean in practical terms as far as usage goes?

The Gen2 front sight presents a better sight picture, and is easier to adjust.

 

[LLDJR]

Are these decent quality? I'm looking at the same set

They look to be a polymer/plastic model and I'm looking for a set for my son's AR

 

[Jeremy1066]

Are these decent quality? I'm looking at the same set

They look to be a polymer/plastic model and I'm looking for a set for my son's AR

They are what they are...plastic sights. They do look attractive due to the price, but if SHTF, I will certainly feel better with steel or aluminum sights. Yankee Hill, Midwest Industries, Troy, Rainier Arms, Daniel Defense all make very nice sights, but they will of course cost more (I bought a very nice set of Yankee Hill flip up sights for $200) In the end, you get what you pay for.

 

[drnorris]

The front sights are not for the gas block. They are too short AND because they are plastic, Magpul says they won't handle the heat. They are designed for handguard rails.
I use the Gen 2 rear sight and I like it.
I have been trying several different fixed and folding front sights on my gas block but the jury is still out.
Don

 

[tradertator]

The early gen 1's use an allen screw opposed to a flat head, and lack a shoulder on the side of the sight. Over tighten it, and crack. Happened to me, but thankfully Magpul replaced it for free.