Meprolight FRBS Backup Sights

by
posted on November 16, 2015
fab-defense-bus.jpg

Often, we don't really think about backup sights all that much. Sure, we know they're important—should your optic fail, or be damaged, or even unsuitable to the task, you need to have sturdy iron sights that won't run out of batteries—but they are all-too-often put on and forgotten. 

Part of the reason for this is likely that backup sights are rudimentary at best. Oh, sure, most are adjustable for elevation and windage, but for the most part, you clamp 'em to the rail, check zero, and never think about them again. Backup sights don't offer anything other than a fallback should the worst happen, so they slide off the radar.

Meprolight's FRBS backup sights look to change that, though. With simple flip-up (and down) operation, these sights are astonishingly simple to deploy and stow, but the real surprise is evident in low- or no-light conditions. Both the front post and the rear sight contain tritium inserts for rapid target acquisition in darkness. 

MSRP: $194.76 (four-dot rear sight, shown), $178.05 (two-dot rear sight) for the set.

Latest

Streamlight Stinger 2020 S Flashlight
Streamlight Stinger 2020 S Flashlight

First Look: Streamlight Stinger 2020 S Flashlight

Now available with a swappable, rechargeable battery pack.

First Look: Faxon ADJ Gas Block

Easily adjust your settings for suppressed to unsuppressed use.

Oneida County Sheriff’s Office Selects Night Fision Sights

The Optics Ready Stealth Series sights feature tritium vials that carry domed lenses optically engineered for superior visibility.

Review: PWS UXR Rifle

One rifle to rule them all?

First Look: High Speed Gear Gen2 Operator Belt

Equipped with MOLLE slots and an inner and outer belt for flexibility.

First Look: Davidson’s Exclusive Model 20 Revolver

Chambered in .357 Mag. rather than the original .38/44.

Interests



Get the best of Shooting Illustrated delivered to your inbox.