Magpul MBUS Pro Hooded Front Sight for AR-15
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Fits 1913 Picatinny top rails on AR-15/M4 pattern rifles. Pairs with any MBUS Pro rear sight.
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The Magpul MBUS Pro Hooded Front Sight is an all-steel folding backup iron sight for AR-15 and M4 rifles, clamping to any 1913 Picatinny top rail.
An all-steel front sight tough enough to run as your primary — the MBUS Pro Hooded sets the standard for backup irons.
The Magpul MBUS Pro Hooded Front Sight (MAG1518) is machined from steel and finished in a corrosion-resistant black, with a protective hood shielding the post from knocks, drops and hard contact. Where polymer backup sights are an insurance policy, the MBUS Pro is a genuine sighting system: it locks up with zero play, holds zero through abuse, and presents a crisp, clean post the moment it deploys.
Despite the steel construction, the folded profile is remarkably low — slim enough to disappear under optics and co-witness cleanly through red dots. Deployment is instant and positive from either side, and the sight returns to exactly the same zero every time it flips up. This is the front sight for rifles where the optic is the plan and the irons must never be the excuse.
Fits 1913 Picatinny top rails on AR-15/M4 pattern rifles, so it will sit on a flat-top upper or a rail-topped handguard at the gas block position. You need enough clear rail at the front and the right height relationship with your rear sight. It pairs with any MBUS Pro rear sight — fit, zero, and forget it is there until you need it.
| Platform | AR-15 / M4 |
|---|---|
| Type | Folding hooded front sight |
| Material | Steel |
| Finish | Black |
| Mount interface | 1913 Picatinny top rail |
| Brand | Magpul Industries |
| MPN | MAG1518-BLK |
Steel where it matters. Order the MBUS Pro Hooded Front Sight today — imported from the USA with all duties paid by us and dispatched tracked from the UK in 7–10 business days, with nothing to pay on delivery.
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| Platform | AR-15 / M4 |
|---|---|
| Type | Folding hooded front sight |
| Material | Steel |
| Finish | Black |
| Mount interface | 1913 Picatinny top rail |
| Brand | Magpul Industries |
| MPN | MAG1518-BLK |
| Category | Iron Sights |
| Barcode | 840815149316 |
£5 tracked UK delivery on every order via Royal Mail Tracked 24. Our products are ordered in from the manufacturer rather than held in UK stock, so please allow 7 to 10 business days (Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays) from the date of your order for it to reach you. Tracking details are emailed on dispatch. UK delivery only.
You have 30 days from receiving your order to cancel it for any reason, then 14 days to send it back unused and in its original packaging. Faulty, damaged or incorrect items are replaced or refunded and we cover reasonable return postage. Refunds go back to your original payment method within 14 days of receiving the return.
It fits 1913 Picatinny top rails on AR-15/M4 pattern rifles, so it will sit on a flat-top upper or a rail-topped handguard at the gas block position. You need enough clear rail at the front and the right height relationship with your rear sight. It pairs with any MBUS Pro rear sight in the range.
The hood shields the front post from knocks and from side light, which helps keep the post looking the same in changing conditions. It also gives the post some protection if the rifle is dropped or dragged through cover. When folded down the sight stays out of the way of an optic's sight picture.
Yes, the MBUS Pro range is all steel with a black finish, so it takes hard use rather than relying on polymer. That makes it heavier than a polymer flip-up but far more resistant to being crushed or snagged. Care is simple: keep the hinge clean and lightly oiled.
A front sight only works with a matching rear, so pair it with something like the <a href="/products/magpul-mbus-pro-sight-rear-1">MBUS Pro Rear Sight</a> at the same height standard. This one comes in black only. You can compare the full line-up in <a href="/collections/magpul-mbus-sights-backup-iron-sights">Magpul MBUS sights and backup iron sights</a>.
Sights are dispatched from the United Kingdom with £5 tracked UK delivery in 7–10 business days, and you'll get tracking by email when it ships. If a part turns out to be the wrong fit, see our returns policy or <a href="/pages/contact">contact us</a> and we'll help sort it.
7 to 10 business days from the date of your order. Every order is sent Royal Mail Tracked for a flat £5 and you receive tracking details by email when it is dispatched.
Yes. We list only genuine parts and optics from the brands shown, ordered in from the manufacturer for your order.
Compatibility notes on this page come from the manufacturer. If you are unsure, email us with your make and model before ordering and we will check rather than guess.
Yes. Bundle & Save applies automatically in your basket: 5% off when you buy 2 items, 10% off at 3 items and 15% off at 4 or more. It works across the whole range, so you can mix and match, and there is no code to enter.
Yes — you have 30 days from delivery to cancel for any reason, as long as the item is unused and in its original packaging. See our returns policy for the details.
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