Wilcox l4 G11 Mount

Posted: 6/1/2017 3:17:40 PM EDT

I've been looking at getting one as a replacement for the old school rhino mount. For those of you who are using them how do you like them? Do they lock up tighter than the rhino? Are these still standard issue? If so is there a place that has them used surplus?

Posted: 6/1/2017 3:56:48 PM EDT

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I've been looking at getting one as a replacement for the old school rhino mount. For those of you who are using them how do you like them? Do they lock up tighter than the rhino? Are these still standard issue? If so is there a place that has them used surplus?

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I like the vertical adjustment a lot and and the remedy of tightening the bayonet lug into the mount. The contract for the G11 was won by Wilcox just 2 years ago and shared with Norotos Rhino II's and they are NOT on any surplus sheets. Thus, when you see them on FleaBay for $50.00 brand new, they have most likely fell off a truck.

Posted: 6/1/2017 4:28:01 PM EDT

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I have a G11 for one of my PVS-14's and a Rhino for the other guess which one I hate, it ainT the Wilcox.

a small price increase gains you a much better experience with a PVS-14 and probably better capability due to the snug fit and better articulation of the G11. Remember the Rhino is approaching 30 years old. How many folks drive a car that is 30 years old.

Posted: 6/1/2017 4:39:08 PM EDT

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The fit and finish is much nicer and the operation smoother than the new Norotos model. There is no wiggle in the interface and the adjustments are very handy. The only problem is that the interface between the mount and the j-arm is completely than the Norotos, so they are not interchangeable.

Sorry, wrong L4 mount. I think mine is the G24.

Posted: 6/1/2017 4:53:29 PM EDT

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OP, you've certainly already heard from the SMEs. I will just add that as a simple end-user, I'm happy with mine. Do I think it should cost $270? No, but I've learned to stop expecting accessories for items in this subforum to be inexpensive. You have to pay to play.

Posted: 6/1/2017 5:15:43 PM EDT

[#5]

The L4 G11 are GTG. Much better than my older style Norotos mounts. Lockup tight and solid. Took care of issues with the older mount style.

Posted: 6/1/2017 6:08:58 PM EDT

[#6]

Once I removed the stupid magnet it's been awesome so far. One out of my two j arms I use is rock solid with retaining the QD function. I think with it sitting in front of the helmet more than over the top like the rhino it feels more balanced with the 14 stowed up. The rhino seemed to throw the balance off more of my counter weight but could just be a placebo.

Posted: 6/1/2017 6:42:12 PM EDT

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I've been looking at getting one as a replacement for the old school rhino mount. For those of you who are using them how do you like them? Do they lock up tighter than the rhino? Are these still standard issue? If so is there a place that has them used surplus?

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I liked a lot of things about the old RHNO - the slop was not one of them. If you are happy with the old RHNO except for the slop then you may try removing the two screws at the front of the socket and add a washer that is a little smaller than the head of the screw. This will make lockup tight - maybe too tight depending on your tolerancing. If the lug is well worn on the J-Arm then it should not be an issue. I would still use a lanyard, even if you go with the Wilcox mount.

Posted: 6/1/2017 11:27:39 PM EDT

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Thank you guys for the info! The $280 for the g11 is definitely better than the cost to go with the g24 plus the j arm upgrade. I have a few standard j arms laying around which is why this mount appealed to me. @ SOT Solutions... thanks for that, I may try that anyway with my current rhinos. Never hurts to have a decent backup.

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