Quoted: What would be the advantage to mounting it onto a flat top as opposed to an A2? I was actually leaning toward the A2, for the open sights and the versitility.
But other then that thanks for the advice!
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While the A2 is nice for a KISS gun, as soon as you start thinking about optics, the flat top really is the way to go.
With a flat-top, you can mount and EOtech (for example) the way it is supposed to be mounted, with a solid fit and the correct height. With an A2 handle, you have to start figuring out weird extended rails and other stuff, that is likely not going to be as solid, and may be mounted high. It's still possible with A2, but more complicated.
And, you lose nothing by going with the flat-top, because you can always put a carry handle if you decide to go back to a KISS concept, or back-up iron sights (BUIS) on it anyway - which is what most people lose.
The way I see it, you lose nothing by going with the flat-top, but you limit your future options for optics by going with the A2.