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Posted: 4/16/2018 12:18:46 AM EDT

So are ARMS mounts considered shit?

I have a M68 mount I am using on my Aimpoint M3 and its been great but I do not take the sight/mount off the rifle. Its been solid as a rock for thousands of rounds on my primary carbine.

I have heard stories of the levers breaking.

Posted: 4/16/2018 12:52:27 AM EDT

[#1]

There are quite a few out there and quite a few stories of the ARMS levers breaking off. (Partially due to how fucking tight their tolerances are) you sometimes have to really torque them open/closed. I've seen this the most on the ARMS #17 mounts.

Anyways I've been using them for years and love them. Have never broken a single one and still use them to this day. I do think LaRue levers and mounts are less prone to breakage though

Posted: 4/16/2018 5:16:41 AM EDT

[#2]

I would say, but I might get sued.

Posted: 4/16/2018 7:57:24 AM EDT

[#3]

For what it's worth, imho they are good mounts. Especially when they first came to market. I think design wise things have evolved somewhat since the 90's. This is not a nock as I still use and like them, but there certainly are quality alternatives out there ( like Larue and Geissle for example ). The latest design trends seem to be going the one piece bolt on type. To minimize zero shifts, at least for optics from what I've observed.

What do I know though, it's tough keeping up sometimes.

Posted: 4/16/2018 7:57:38 AM EDT

[#4]

All mine broke and Mark replaced them years ago.

Posted: 4/16/2018 8:02:59 AM EDT

[#5]

Pat Roger's thru mine in his box and gave me a brand new LaRue.... I never looked back...

Posted: 4/16/2018 8:41:07 AM EDT

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Same. The levers failed dang near spontaneously.

Posted: 4/17/2018 6:06:02 PM EDT

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I didn't believe the posts of so many people breaking their arms mount but when it finally happened to me with the only set of number 22 rings I became a big believer. When my emails went unanswered about how to send them in for replacement or repair I said the heck with arms and I have since moved on to LaRue and moved on from them to American defense solely.

Posted: 4/17/2018 6:26:31 PM EDT

[#8]

ive used arms mounts on rx30's only becaus there is no other option for certain reflex models. never broke one but i dont take them off/on much.

i sure wouldnt chose arms mounts over anything else given options.

Posted: 4/17/2018 6:58:32 PM EDT

[#9]

My 553 decided to start shifting back and forth on the top rail with a bit of pressure applied... It has been taken on and off a bit admittedly, but Im not happy. I know everyone says the mkII levers don't work, but I got a pair and am going to try to install them anyways because its my only damn option.

Mark Larue, please do a round duex of the arms lever "stress test", I would love to phase out all my arms sh!t (I dont trust them as a company anymore, but Im forced to use their damn products due to fiscal reasons and proprietary parts)

Posted: 4/17/2018 10:35:58 PM EDT

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Mark Larue, please do a round duex of the arms lever "stress test", I would love to phase out all my arms sh!t (I dont trust them as a company anymore, but Im forced to use their damn products due to fiscal reasons and proprietary parts)

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I don't understand the math here. I get sticking with what you have because you can't afford upgrades, but I don't understand how testing is going to convince you of something you already know.
You should ask Mark for another mount sale.

Posted: 4/19/2018 12:50:14 PM EDT

[#11]

I had a 22M68. The more I used it, on and off, the more loose it became. I sold it when it would not stay still/solid, on my upper. If you put it on, and leave it on, it will probably be fine. Too many other good choices now to deal with them.

Posted: 4/19/2018 8:23:59 PM EDT

[#12]

I'll take all the ARMS stuff no-one wants

Posted: 4/19/2018 9:58:17 PM EDT

[#13]

I had an arms mount once on my t1.
Big mistake.
Marrs some rails.
On others, it doesn't even fit.
Ive also had rails where the mount fits too loose.

Posted: 4/20/2018 6:38:22 PM EDT

[#14]

I still have 40b sights-and a couple of mounts. They have always worked fine for me.
He may or may not make the best scope mount, but Mark Larue is a marketing genius. With getting people to destroy arms mounts that worked fine. Amazing, and a hat and bottle opener will do wonders.
Frigging amazing

Posted: 4/21/2018 9:49:09 AM EDT

[#15]

The mounts have work fine for the military for many years in the past. ~~The biggest problem with Swan is that Dick Swan is...well, a dick!~~
Edited so Dick won't sue me.

Posted: 4/21/2018 10:19:16 AM EDT

[#16]

I'm forced to use one on my Elcan. Not a fan.

Out of the box, it fit fine on all of my BCM uppers, but slid freely back and forth on a Spikes upper. Bought the adjustable levers and it didn't do any good.

Now, a few years later, I noticed that the rear lever has loosened up and doesn't really grab anymore. The front lever is still tight on BCM uppers, but I'm concerned it will loosen up over time as well. That's one of the main reasons I've moved my Elcan off to my "spare" rifle and use a GDI mounted ACOG instead.

I've inquired a few times over the years to various companies on whether or not they plan to bring an alternate solution to market for Elcans, but nobody seems able/interested in doing it.

Posted: 4/21/2018 3:28:29 PM EDT

[#17]

I've used 7 or 8 Elcans over the years and switched them between several rifles. Never had a problem with them. They are certainly tight. Scary tight.

Posted: 4/23/2018 2:22:17 PM EDT

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I don't understand the math here. I get sticking with what you have because you can't afford upgrades, but I don't understand how testing is going to convince you of something you already know.
You should ask Mark for another mount sale.

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Mark Larue, please do a round duex of the arms lever "stress test", I would love to phase out all my arms sh!t (I dont trust them as a company anymore, but Im forced to use their damn products due to fiscal reasons and proprietary parts)

I don't understand the math here. I get sticking with what you have because you can't afford upgrades, but I don't understand how testing is going to convince you of something you already know.
You should ask Mark for another mount sale.

Simple answer is Eotech 553... I dont have any other option, but I dont want to retire the sight just because a swan man made it...

I have and currently use ADM, Larue, Geissele, A.R.M.S. and MI/Elite defense for QD. I "like" my A.R.M.S. mounts the least, but most of them still work save my 553 mount.

And the stress test is in reference to a short period of time where an alarming amount of A.R.M.S. mounts failed at once, and were replaced with a superior mounting system from an santa-like tactical company.

Posted: 4/24/2018 4:34:11 PM EDT

[#19]

Yep those were the days...proxy posters and some good poo flinging...

Posted: 4/24/2018 4:54:10 PM EDT

[#20]

Simple answer is,

Don't be a Dick

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