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Magpul
Overview
The Magpul MBUS Gen 3 Folding Front Sight is a versatile and durable sighting solution designed for quick deployment and reliable performance. Made from polymer, this folding front sight offers a lightweight option that conveniently stows away when not in use, ensuring it won't snag on gear during transport. It is commonly found in builds featuring a carbine gas system and chambered in 5.56 NATO, making it a popular choice for those seeking an efficient sighting system for tactical or competitive applications.
Specifications
Magpul MBUS Gen 3 Folding Front Sight, Black - MAG1166-Black
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October 2026 so far on GunPartPicker
Magpul MBUS Gen 3 Folding Front Sight, Black - MAG1166-Black is the third most added iron sight on GunPartPicker so far in October 2026, behind the Magpul MBUS Gen 3 Folding Rear Sight, Black - MAG1167-Black, with about 10% of all iron sights added to builds. Up from #4 in May, June, July, August and September. Builds with this iron sight are mostly chambered in 5.56 NATO (76%), split between mid-length (60%) and carbine-length (28%) gas systems, and mostly AR-15 (94%).
Availability is good: it was in stock at one retailer or another nearly every day in September 2026, and today 9 of the 10 retailers we track have it in stock. The best price crept up from $24.99 to $32.99 over September 2026. Buying today, the lowest price is $24.99 at KY Gun Company, which matches the best price we saw in September.
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Builds Featuring This Part
See all builds →Builds in the community that include the Magpul MBUS Gen 3 Folding Front Sight, Black - MAG1166-BLK
| Build | Parts | Total |
|---|---|---|
 | 30 | $6908.41 |
 | 16 | $4618.78 |
 | 26 | $1842.36 |
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