Magpul Industries has a new set of backup sights that are made to be as tough as its polymer magazines have proven to be. The M4-style, front and rear Magpul Backup Sights are designed to be mounted on the Picatinny rail system.
The flip-up style sights are spring-loaded and lock in the down position and partially lock in the upright position. A lever release launches them into operation. The sights are made from the same high-impact-resistant polymer as its PMAG rifle magazines.
"They have been drop-tested and impact-tested," said Justin Beard of Magpul at Shot Show '09. "They should hold up pretty good." The new sights should be available in February. The rear sights will retail for $59.95 and the front sights will cost $39.95. They will come in desert tan, foliage green, O.D. green and black.
