DD sights vs Magpul MBUS

DD sights are great fixed sights. Very sturdy stuff. Not the best when tied in with an optic, but it works well enough. I'd like to see DD make a BUIS though, I might switch mine out for a better RDS sight picture.
 
Depends on the optic and preference. If running a 1-4 power scope the Magpul would probably be better as the rear sight will fit under the scope.

If running a red dot or similar the DD sights would be fine if you're ok with always looking through them.

If not running an optic, then the DD would be my choice.
 
Seeing that Magpul MBUS are "Backup sights" vs "Primary sights" I like them for what they are, lower cost and very light while at the same time fairly rugged (As far as I can tell). No experience with DD, I use ARMS, PRI & LMT
 
I just received my DD sights (From that Farmboy hoodlum's shop) last Thursday, spent a day shooting them and prefer them to my buddy's Magpul sights... then again, I'm going to be shooting strictly irons for a while, just feels right I guess. Might go for folders later on when I decide to go for an optic.
 
I chose MBUS sights for my AR because it has a 1-4x optic on it, so they are there for backup. The less expensive sights make sense to me from a cost/benefit standpoint because they are rarely used. Also, it seems that these are better sights than their plastic construction might suggest:

http://kitup.military.com/2012/07/back-up-iron-sight-drop-test.html

I would probably choose a nicer sight set to use in conjunction with a red dot sight or if I didn't have any optic mounted.
 
tjhaile said:
http://kitup.military.com/2012/07/back-up-iron-sight-drop-test.html
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Never thought the Magpul sights would hold up better than the other ones! I have some first generation MBUS on my AR-15 along with an Aimpoint CompML3 and they have held up great. I've swapped the square post for a CF style smaller round one and I can now see way better and aim easier. I've never used other folding sights and I have nothing to compare them to thought but the price of the Magpul sights is pretty much the best.
 
I have both, the DD on my optic-less rifle, and the MBUS on my scoped rifle.... I have shot lots with the MBUS and between the DD and the MBUS, the DD is much nicer. However, the MBUS, still shoots nice, but it folds neatly away, under my scope. Both are good, but they have a purpose, if you're planning on running a fixed sight, or not putting an optic on the rifle, the DD is definitely the way to go. If you're putting a scope on it, then the MBUS will work very well, as a backup, and deploying them should your optic go down. That's not to say, you can't have the DD and, say an Aimpoint or Eotech, Larry Vickers seems to run with that all the time.
 
IMO iron sight choice should be based largely on the optic you are using.

For those using magnified optics, a decent folding iron sight is a necessity as the rear folder would most likely sit under the eyepiece of your optic. In this application I believe a QD mount for the optic is a necessity. Otherwise, your rear sight is just useless added weight, unless you are real fast with whatever tool you need to use to get the thing off your rifle.

If you are using a non magnified optic; Aimpoint, Eotech, whatever, I really believe folding sights have no business being on your rifle. Fixed sights are generally more rugged, and they are always deployed. If your optic goes down, for whatever reason, you can transition to you sights almost instantly. You can use an absolute co-witness or lower 1/3 co-witness set up, which ever you prefer. There are many options for both sights and optic mounts that will give you whatever set up works best for you.

I've read some posts where some industry guys are no longer installing back up sights on their rifles. They say this is due to the rugged construction of most modern day optics. Personally, I believe this is more a function of lack of rail space due to PEQ lasers and all manner of other mission specific kit they need to put on their rifles. For civilian users, who just run an optic and maybe a flashlight, this makes no sense to me. If you have the room on the rail to build a redundancy in your system, it just makes sense to do it.

DD fixed sights coupled with the DD Aimpoint Micro mount is a great set up. It's light weight, there are no protruding nuts or bolts to snag on anything and they are reasonably inexpensive. It gives a lower 1/3 co-witness, which I prefer. Just remember to loctite and witness mark the screws during instal.

Just my opinion, take it for what it's worth, which is almost nothing.
 
I find that with a lower 1/3 co-witness the fixed sight can sometimes cover up the red dot so you might spend half a second readjusting to find it, so I'm running an absolute witness right now. This way I always get a good consistent cheek weld and sight picture. Works well enough. I do sometimes find that it can feel like there's "too much" stuff in front of the red dot though, but I can live with it.
 
Clobbersauras said:
Personally, I believe this is more a function of lack of rail space due to PEQ lasers and all manner of other mission specific kit they need to put on their rifles. For civilian users, who just run an optic and maybe a flashlight, this makes no sense to me. If you have the room on the rail to build a redundancy in your system, it just makes sense to do it.
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This is very true, however there are always 2 sides to the same coin... I prefer the old adage:
"Two is One, One is none"

And I run my scoped rifle with a backup sight... However there is also the other adage:

"Pounds equal pain"

Bolting a lot of crap you don't need on your rifle adds to the weight, either suck it up, hit the gym, or take it off... But I do believe that BUIS is one of those necessary redundant systems on a gun... a gun without sights isn't the most accurate... unless of course you're a character from The Walking Dead...

the-walking-dead-ar-15-no-sight.jpg


http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?824267-Walking-Dead-Fail-!
 
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