Best way to mount an eotech on an A2 upper?

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Best way to mount an eotech on an A2 upper?

Posted: 10/7/2007 10:29:57 PM EDT

So, I want a tough carbine, not a KISS, but something I am not gonna worry about the BUIS, so I decided to swap out the flat top for an A2(besides, they just look cool)
Without running a rail set up, what is the best mount to use to run an Eotech 552? and should I run a riser block?

Thanks!

Any pics?

Posted: 10/7/2007 11:46:37 PM EDT

[#1]

for a tough carbine I would have chosen an aimpoint, but since you've got the eotech the best way would be to mount in on the handguard. Do you have the fat ones with the flat top and bottom? Or the smaller ones that are tapered? If you have the flat ones you can buy a 1913 rail and mount it on top, then install the the Eotech, I'd also use a YHM riser rail. If you have the tapered ones, you can buy a 1913 rail that compensates for the taper. You really should get a rail though. If you had an aimpoint you could get the ARMS carry handle mount and have it like the blackhawk down delta guys....

Posted: 10/8/2007 1:40:42 AM EDT

[#2]

There are several "gooseneck" mounts available that will mount the EOTech on an A1/A2 carrying handle just fine.

Posted: 10/8/2007 4:15:39 AM EDT

[#3]

We've sold and used the MI. Its a quality piece...

MI Cantilever A2 mount

Posted: 10/8/2007 5:06:54 AM EDT

[#4]

Just break down and get a flattop upper. I finally did so after trying to find out a good way to mount an optic with a carry handle.

All said and done it isnt going to cost me a whole lot, Im getting it installed for free, and I should be able to sell off my A1 upper for a decent price.

Posted: 10/8/2007 5:29:15 AM EDT

[#5]

it's called a dog leg, it mounts on your carry handle and goes down over your handgaurds.

Posted: 10/8/2007 5:30:42 AM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:
for a tough carbine I would have chosen an aimpoint

??? sorry for the thread hijack, but wtf?? They are both tough but the eotech takes a hell of a lot more abuse because of the armor it has

Posted: 10/8/2007 9:39:37 PM EDT

[#7]

honestly I may run an AIMPOINT, I'm not sure yet....

Posted: 10/8/2007 11:13:38 PM EDT

[#8]

Also, with the setup your talking about, if you choose to go with the EOTech, I would go with the EOTech 512, not the 552. It doesn't sound like you're going to be using any night vision devices.

Posted: 10/9/2007 8:58:07 AM EDT

[#9]

but 552 sounds so much more tacticool!

No, I hadn't really decided... I've been thinking about getting into some night vision, but as of yet, I am not really sure. I probably will got with the 512...

Posted: 10/9/2007 9:02:28 AM EDT

[#10]

i have used an arms a2plus in the past and the MI.

i traded both for a set of railed forends. mounted forward just behind the front site base the irons line up perfectly. also the rails cost about the same as a good gooseneck mount.

here are some pics of mine

Posted: 10/9/2007 9:07:04 AM EDT

[#11]

Another option (if you haven't swapped out the FT for an A2 upper yet) is to keep the FT and mount the EOTech on an RRA Dominator. I have one of these set-ups on one of my ARs and like it a lot. Solid, fixed A2 sights and solid, still-low mount for the optic -- everything but a "carry handle" that isn't.

Edited to add LINK.

Posted: 10/9/2007 9:12:16 AM EDT

[#12]

Quoted:
for a tough carbine I would have chosen an aimpoint, but since you've got the eotech the best way would be to mount in on the handguard. Do you have the fat ones with the flat top and bottom? Or the smaller ones that are tapered? If you have the flat ones you can buy a 1913 rail and mount it on top, then install the the Eotech, I'd also use a YHM riser rail. If you have the tapered ones, you can buy a 1913 rail that compensates for the taper. You really should get a rail though. If you had an aimpoint you could get the ARMS carry handle mount and have it like the blackhawk down delta guys....

????Mount an optic to the OEM handguards???? You realize the handguards wobble..even if only slightly...NOT an option for a sighting device.

OK, I think you need some more experience before you start posting in threads on semi-technical inquiries!

Best method? A3 upper
Second best? True railed freefloat forend
Third best? The shown mounts that place the Eo forward of the carry handle and lower near the handguard so you can co-witness with irons.

Been there myself...started with my sole AR with option # 3...went to the #2 and wised up and went to the #1 listed above. Now have 5 ARs all A3 uppers....

Good luck!

Posted: 10/9/2007 9:15:53 AM EDT

[#13]

Quoted:
for a tough carbine I would have chosen an aimpoint, but since you've got the eotech the best way would be to mount in on the handguard. Do you have the fat ones with the flat top and bottom? Or the smaller ones that are tapered? If you have the flat ones you can buy a 1913 rail and mount it on top, then install the the Eotech, I'd also use a YHM riser rail. If you have the tapered ones, you can buy a 1913 rail that compensates for the taper. You really should get a rail though. If you had an aimpoint you could get the ARMS carry handle mount and have it like the blackhawk down delta guys....

i have to agree with easy.

this is simply not an acceptable platform for mounting optics.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Best way to mount an eotech on an A2 upper?

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