Technology and demand are driving a light-rifle trend that shows no signs of slowing down. Purpose-built, flyweight guns are a dream to carry and shoot, but the additional machining, exotic materials and manufacturing methods that can bring something like an AR rifle down to 4.5 pounds make it expensive.
Magpul recently announced the newest addition to its backup sight family with the MBUS 3, which brings together the best strengths of the original MBUS and MBUS Pro Sights with a new backup sight system.
Relying solely on optics for aiming allows Mr. Murphy a golden opportunity. Adding a set of backup sights robs him of this chance, and new offset options make it easier than ever.