Need Advice: What's a Good Rear Sight for an A3?

[mitchstoner]

I have a new A3 (flat-top) upper, and 2 m4 kits coming, that I need rear sights for. BUIS, I guess they are called, generically. Something to clamp on the upper receiver rail, behind any optics I might install. All of these rifles are equipped with the standard AR front sight.

I absolutely won't spend a hundred bucks each, and hate to spend even $60 or $70.

Anybody care to give me the benefit of your experience with some of the "under $50" options available? I've read some reviews on vendor websites. Probably will avoid the UTG flip-up A2 style--some say that recoil makes it flip down. The Magpul is made from plastic, not sure I want anything that isn't metal.

Tell me what you like. Thanx.

[Woodman in MO]

Good and cheap ain't gonna happen. I'd recommend Magpul.

[Optimus Prime]

The MBUS sounds like exactly what you're looking for. They're as cheap as you're going to get with out massive amounts of suck.

http://store.magpul.com/product/98/45

No complaints about mine so far. Plan on putting a set on my S&W M&P15-22 when the Gen II's come out.

[BIG 54R]

+1k on the Magpul MBUS.
I have one on my 7.62x25 upper and it is the "hype", I love the darn thang!

Prime that's funny "massive amounts of suck"!:rockon:

[Optimus Prime]

Simple and to the point. Best kind of advice I find.

[mitchstoner]

Here's another I'm considering: http://jtdistributing.net/store/sights_rear.html

At the bottom of the page, the YHM flip and fixed.

Anyone have experience with either?

[CHSnake]

If you have time and live near an Army Base, look for someone that cleans out apartments after the soldiers leave for deployment, assignment, etc.
they leave a lot of NEAT STUFF behind.
A co worker and his wife clean apts around Ft. Campbell, I have got 2 nice BUIS, magazines, other assorted gear. you can't beat the price

[drine]

The MBUS sounds like exactly what you're looking for. They're as cheap as you're going to get with out massive amounts of suck.

http://store.magpul.com/product/98/45

No complaints about mine so far. Plan on putting a set on my S&W M&P15-22 when the Gen II's come out.

Go with the Magpul. UTG is hit or miss although my rear buis runs perfect. The solid rear one I had need the clamp bent just to hold my receiver. It worked fine after that. I keep meaning to swap for the Magpul but my local guy has been bit by the gunshow bug and is gone on the weekends.

[wonderwolf]

Optimus Prime whats the grip on your carbine mounted on the rail??

What about the matech? You can get used ones for $35 from a guy over on arfcom if he still has some.

[Sapheit warrior]

I recently bought a GG&G rear BUIS off ebay for $60.00 in the original package. I like them but I wish I had the rear elevation knob.

Look around you would be surprised what is out there for a steal.

[Optimus Prime]

Optimus Prime whats the grip on your carbine mounted on the rail??

What about the matech? You can get used ones for $35 from a guy over on arfcom if he still has some.

Magpul AFG (Angled ForeGrip) (http://store.magpul.com/product/64/88)

[M1 Tanker]

I'll go with the Magpul too. They make great stuff.