Iron Sights - Flip Up Backup Sights
The Iron Sights — Flip-Up Backup Sights (BUIS) collection provides low-profile, rugged backup aiming solutions engineered to keep you on target if your primary optic fails or when a co-witnessing iron sight solution is preferred. Ideal for duty rifles, patrol carbines, competition rigs, and hunting setups that require redundancy, modern flip-up sights stow cleanly when not in use and deploy instantly with positive lockup when needed.
Available in a range of heights and mounting styles to work with red dots, magnifiers, and magnified scopes, these flip-up sights pair easily with Picatinny, M-LOK, and monolithic rail systems. Each sight is built to resist recoil, impact, and the elements—providing a dependable, zeroable iron-sight solution for real-world use.
Key Features
Low-Profile Folded Stowage
Sights fold flush to the rail to minimize snag and maintain a clean sightline when optics are primary.
Rapid One-Hand Deployment
Spring-assisted or positive-detent mechanisms allow quick, single-handed flip-up for immediate engagement.
Tool-Less Windage & Elevation Adjustment
Tactile, repeatable adjustments—many models allow field zeroing without special tools for quick returns to accuracy.
Co-Witness & Height Options
Available in absolute/lower 1/3-co-witness and various riser heights to match red dots, LPVOs, and magnifiers for consistent sight picture.
Robust Materials & Finishes
Machined aluminum or steel constructions with hard-anodized, nitride, or phosphate finishes for corrosion and wear resistance.
Positive Lock & Return-to-Zero
Secure locking detents prevent accidental collapse and ensure repeatable return-to-zero after deployment.
Ambidextrous / Tool-Free Mounting
Designed for easy installation on Picatinny rails; many offer M-LOK/QD adapter compatibility or reversible mounting options for left/right preference.
Slim, Lightweight Profiles
Engineered to add minimal mass and bulk—ideal for lightweight rifle builds and streamlined setups.
Multiple Use Cases
Ideal for patrol/duty rifles, competition backups, training rigs, and hunters who require a reliable backup should electronics fail.