Suggestions for AR Flip-Up Rear Sight?

[jesse]

I've got a Bushmaster Patrolman's 16" and I'm replacing the carrying handle with a red dot sight (I think an Eotech), and I'm looking for a flip-up rear sight. Anyone got any preference/advice? Thanks!

 

[Storm52]

Troy or Midwest Industries.

 

[missingAZ]

It took me a few minutes to get over having a plastic sight on my gun but I really like the Magpul MBUS rear sight. I don't care for the front MBUS though. I tried a Troy first but it didn't lock up solidly and I expected a $140 sight to lock up solidly regardless if it affects accuracy.

-James.

 

[Narco]

MBUS.. and get an Aimpoint over a EoTech..

 

[FrankJr]

ARMS #40 and EoTech. Don't waste your money on an Aimpoint.

 

[TecheTitan]

I have the ARMS 40L with my EoTech and that combo is working well for me.

 

[Bearco]

I would also say get the aimpoint. If not, then the RRA dominator mount is a great option for the eotech. If you want the Magpul Mbus, I have one I will sell you.

 

[topgunz1]

I have ARMS 40L and an Eotech on a Larue mount. Works fine for me, the setup has seen some abuse and keeps on going

 

[jbonnette]

I have a Magpul MBUS rear and like it... pretty affordable too.

Eotech and Aimpoint both make very good products.

 

[Saw]

I'm a fan of the MBUS because it is a BACK UP. The price is right and the functionality is great as a BACK UP for the primary optic. $150 is not worth it for a BACK UP...IMHO.

 

[VeedUp]

eotech with the dominator 2 iron sights

 

[MrLefty]

I've said this before, but if you want an Eotech, try before you buy. Certain eyesight conditions can prevent you from seeing the reticle properly (astigmatisms, etc). I personally can't see them very well, it just looks like red "fuzz" in the vague shape of the reticle. You won't have that problem with an Aimpoint, because it's not holographic.

As far as a BUIS, I'd go with a Troy or ARMS 40L as others have mentioned.

 

[scooterj]

MBUS.. and get an Aimpoint over a EoTech..

ARMS #40 and EoTech. Don't waste your money on an Aimpoint.

I'll throw another horse in this race. C-More Tactical with the BUS built into the mount.
http://www.cmore.com/tactical.html

 

[jesse]

OK, thanks for all the info. More than anything this thread has told me that I don't know what sight I really want...

I handled a carbine with a Eotech a couple days ago and didn't care for it...and I thought I had my mind made up! After a couple days of online and some gun shop research, I think I've narrowed it down to the following:

Trijicon Reflex 1 x 42: I like the no battery and wide FOV. I found one with the quick release mount for a very attractive price.

Aimpoint CompC3: Aimpoints are nice, I have a lot of work experience with this type of glass. I won't scuba dive or use NV with this it, so seems like a good fit.

Burris AR-443 Prism: I like the idea of the 3x magnification, but I have no experience with it in a tactical rifle. I am concerned how fast this scope will be, and the reticle seems cluttered. The price is nice, though.