Back-up sights

Backup sights for airsoft, always have a spare aiming device

With backup sights for airsoft, your replica remains usable when the electronics fail. Whereas a red dot or scope depends on batteries and glass, mechanical iron sights always work. They provide a reliable aiming point during intense skirmishes, rough handling and bad weather, so you can keep your aim sharp even in difficult situations.

Why choose back-up sights from Airsoft Legends

A good set of back-up sights is your insurance against fogged lenses, dead batteries or a knock to your optics at exactly the wrong moment. With correctly zeroed sights, you can switch from red dot or scope to mechanical aiming in a fraction of a second, without having to change your stance or cheek weld.

Our backup sights are often fully adjustable, so you can fine-tune them to your BB weight and typical shooting distance. In combination with high-quality airsoft BBs from Ammo & Supplies, your aiming point remains predictable, whether you are playing CQB at close range or medium range in the field.

What you will find in this category

• Flip-up front and rear sights for immediately deployable emergency sights
• Fixed backup sights as a robust, always visible aiming device
• Low-profile models that fit neatly under scopes and magnifiers
• Sights for 20mm Picatinny and Weaver rails, suitable for most AEG, GBB and DMR platforms
• Models from brands such as FMA, Magpul, G&G, Ares and DLG Tactical for proven durability

Who is this suitable for

• CQB players who don't want to be without a sight for a second
• Rifle and DMR players who want a reliable mechanical sight behind their scope
• Serious airsofters who don't want to rely entirely on electronics
• Anyone who wants to equip their airsoft replica with a passive, always-working backup sight

Frequently asked questions about backup sights for airsoft

Are backup sights really necessary if I already use a red dot or scope?

Yes, electronics can fail, batteries can run out and glass can be damaged. With backup sights, you can continue playing immediately when your optics fail, without having to adjust your entire loadout.

Can I combine flip-up sights with a red dot, rifle scope or magnifier?

Certainly, many low-profile models are designed to fit under optics. You maintain a clear view in your optic as long as the sights are folded down and flip them up when you want to aim mechanically.

Do these sights fit on every airsoft replica?

Most models are designed for standard 20mm Picatinny or Weaver rails. So check whether your AEG, GBB rifle or DMR has such a rail and whether there is enough space in combination with existing optics, killflash or lens protector.

Which is better for airsoft, fixed or flip-up backup sights?

Fixed sights are the most robust and always immediately visible, which is popular with milsim players. Flip-up sights give a clearer image in your optic as long as they are folded down and are ideal for builds with red dot, rifle scope or magnifier where you only want to have a backup aiming device ready.

Combine your back-up sights with a red dot sight, rifle scope or magnifier from the Sights & Scopes category for a complete aiming set. Protect your optics with a killflash or lens protector, adjust your replica correctly with a chronograph from Chronographs for airsoft and use consistent airsoft BBs from Ammo & Supplies so that zeroing with your back-up sights remains accurate and repeatable.

Always remain operational; with well-adjusted backup sights, your airsoft replica will remain ready to fire as soon as your electronic optics fail.