Polymer backup sights save a few ounces. Aluminum ones trade that for rigidity under clamp torque and recoil. Ozark Armament’s FBUIS-B is the metal route: a matched front-and-rear flip-up set cut from aircraft-grade aluminum, spring-loaded, and clamped to standard Picatinny.
| Model / MPN | FBUIS-B |
|---|---|
| Material | Aircraft-grade aluminum (metal) |
| Mount | Picatinny |
| Weight | 3.84 oz (set) |
| UPC | 784672554763 |
| Seller | Ozark Mountain Supplies · Amazon fulfillment |
Ozark Armament is a U.S. company and backs these sights with a no-B.S. lifetime guarantee.
Buy Ozark Armament Flip Up Iron Sights (FBUIS-B) on Amazon
Specs from the public Amazon listing. Published by Ozark Armament.
A red dot sight is fast for both-eyes-open shooting, but it runs on a battery and can be damaged. Flip-up backup iron sights stay folded under the optic and come up if the dot goes out. If you are choosing an optic to pair with the FBUIS-B set, the Ozark Armament Rhino red dot sight is one option to look at. Check the optic's height and your rail space before buying, and confirm co-witness at the range.
Choosing between a sight that folds and one that stays up is easier when both are in front of you. Ozark Armament groups its AR-15 iron sights on one Amazon page, so the comparison takes a minute. Look at height and rail footprint in each listing.