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shelcoof · June 1st, 2012, 00:38

I know this thread is a about two years old but I have a few questions. I didn't want to create a new thread when this one still existed.

So can anyone explain the differences between the ACM MBUS, PTS MBUS and the Official MBUS for Real Steel Rifles?

I know there is a huge price difference between the ACM and both PTS and official MBUS.

But my big question is, are they all the same? I've read sources saying that the ACM clones of the PTS are the same made in the same factory etc and then I read other sources saying no they aren't.

I'm wondering is the quality the same? Do they all use the same plastics material?

I've personally owned two pairs of ACM MBUS and the plastic was quit cheap and brittle.

Looking to get a pair of Gen 2 eventually and trying to figure out which version to go for.

Edit: Found info regarding PTS and RS MBUS

"Here are the differences.

1. The Magpul MBUS is made from our custom blended polymer as used in the PMags, The PTS sights use off the shelf DuPont polymer which is not as strong. (Is there a difference? -most definitely yes)
2. Aperture on rear sights for Magpul MBUS is always Black, PTS sights have rear apertures the same color as the sights.
3. Front sight posts is smaller in width than milspec.
4. Front sight rotation is stopped with a roll pin on the Magpul MBUS and a set screw on the PTS sights.
5. All hardware on Magpul MBUS is mil spec grade and coated to mil spec standards. PTS sights use off the shelf hardware with stock coatings.
6. PTS sights are marked as such on the front of the bases to avoid confusion between the two.

The PTS sights are made to a high standard compared to most other Airsoft items but they are not to be used in an operational environment. Could you put PTS sights on a plinker 22 and hit cans with them? Yes they will probably work, but if you are using your rifle for serious work then buy the real tools for the job. "

Source: http://www.ar15.com/archive/topic.ht...f=124&t=174023

June 1st, 2012, 00:38	#11
shelcoof Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2011	I know this thread is a about two years old but I have a few questions. I didn't want to create a new thread when this one still existed. So can anyone explain the differences between the ACM MBUS, PTS MBUS and the Official MBUS for Real Steel Rifles? I know there is a huge price difference between the ACM and both PTS and official MBUS. But my big question is, are they all the same? I've read sources saying that the ACM clones of the PTS are the same made in the same factory etc and then I read other sources saying no they aren't. I'm wondering is the quality the same? Do they all use the same plastics material? I've personally owned two pairs of ACM MBUS and the plastic was quit cheap and brittle. Looking to get a pair of Gen 2 eventually and trying to figure out which version to go for. Edit: Found info regarding PTS and RS MBUS "Here are the differences. 1. The Magpul MBUS is made from our custom blended polymer as used in the PMags, The PTS sights use off the shelf DuPont polymer which is not as strong. (Is there a difference? -most definitely yes) 2. Aperture on rear sights for Magpul MBUS is always Black, PTS sights have rear apertures the same color as the sights. 3. Front sight posts is smaller in width than milspec. 4. Front sight rotation is stopped with a roll pin on the Magpul MBUS and a set screw on the PTS sights. 5. All hardware on Magpul MBUS is mil spec grade and coated to mil spec standards. PTS sights use off the shelf hardware with stock coatings. 6. PTS sights are marked as such on the front of the bases to avoid confusion between the two. The PTS sights are made to a high standard compared to most other Airsoft items but they are not to be used in an operational environment. Could you put PTS sights on a plinker 22 and hit cans with them? Yes they will probably work, but if you are using your rifle for serious work then buy the real tools for the job. " Source: http://www.ar15.com/archive/topic.ht...f=124&t=174023 Last edited by shelcoof; June 1st, 2012 at 02:06..