Brownells - AR-15/M16 MBUS Gen 2 Sight System

This review covers the Scalarworks PEAK/02 folding iron sights, highlighting their lightweight construction, robust materials (7075 T6 aluminum and 4140 steel), and user-friendly features. The video details their installation, adjustment mechanisms, and the rationale behind their hooded front sight design. It also compares them to other popular iron sights, emphasizing their weight advantage and clean deployment.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Magpul MBUS Pro backup sight set for AR-15/M16 platforms. It highlights their all-steel construction, toolless windage and elevation adjustments, and compatibility with standard Picatinny rails. The sights are designed to withstand heat-intensive positions and maintain standard AR sight height when deployed, while remaining low-profile when stowed.

This review covers the Feyachi S27 Fiber Optic Flip Up Sights, highlighting their Picatinny rail compatibility and audible click mechanism for deployment. The reviewer notes the fiber optic inserts aid in quicker sight acquisition, particularly for close, fast targets and in low-light conditions. While not exceptionally bright, they offer a functional advantage over standard black sights. The sights are fully adjustable for windage and elevation, though front sight elevation requires a standard AR tool. They are compared favorably to more expensive options like Magpul sights, offering good value for their price point.

This guide details the installation and adjustment of the Magpul MBUS 3 backup sights. It covers ensuring firearm safety, mounting the front and rear sights on a Picatinny rail, and utilizing the tool-less, spring-loaded, ambidextrous deployment system. Specific instructions are provided for adjusting the dual-width front post and the rapid-select aperture rear sight for optimal aiming in various conditions.

This video reviews the Ultradyne C4 Dynamount sights paired with their Apollo S compensator on an 18-inch AR-15. The sights offer a unique Dyna mount system that keys with the muzzle device, extending the sight radius. Key features include tool-less front sight adjustment, adjustable windage and elevation, interchangeable rear sight diopters, and a globe-style front sight post with quadrants for consistent sight pictures. The Apollo S compensator is a highly effective five-chamber brake. The review demonstrates their use from 200 to 600 yards with 55-grain ammunition, highlighting their precision as backup sights.

This video introduces the Ultradyne C4 AR-15 sight system, highlighting its innovative design for rapid target acquisition. The system features a circular front sight aperture that aligns with a classic rear peep, creating a 'circle on circle' sight picture. Key features include tool-less adjustment for the front sight aperture, windage adjustment on the front sight itself, and a rear sight with independent windage and elevation adjustments calibrated for M193 55-grain ammunition. The DynaMount front sight option allows for barrel mounting, independent of handguard flex.

This guide details the installation of a Geissele MK8 Super Modular Rail on an AR-15 platform. It covers securing the upper receiver, installing the barrel nut, gas system, and the rail itself, emphasizing the use of specialized tools and proper torque specifications. The process requires an intermediate skill level and careful attention to detail for a secure and functional build.

This guide, based on expert instruction from Brownells, details essential practices for proper ammunition storage. It emphasizes using airtight containers, managing humidity with desiccants, and maintaining stable temperatures to ensure ammunition reliability and safety. Proper storage is crucial for preventing corrosion and propellant degradation, especially for sensitive components like primers.

This guide details the process of upgrading an AR-15 from standard A2 furniture to Magpul components. It covers the removal of the A2 pistol grip and installation of the Magpul MIAD Grip and Magpul PRS Stock. The video demonstrates efficient assembly using specialized tools, highlighting the ergonomic benefits and adjustability of the Magpul parts. Instruction is provided by Brownells, a recognized industry authority.

This entry details the creation of a movie prop suppressor for a Remington 11-87 used in 'No Country for Old Men.' Prop master Larry Zanoff explains how the suppressor was designed to look homemade and was non-functional, with sound effects added in post-production. The process highlights the creative problem-solving involved in film armory.