OK I want a EOTech! Got to Have it! Damn this is a disease! From what I read searching around this forum, It appears everyone is mounting EOTechs on flattops. I would like to hear from anyone that mounted one on a A2 carry handle. What are EOTech’s like mounted on the A2 carry handle? Are they too high to be worth wild? Or do I go with the EOTech  Adjustable Cantilever Co-Witness mount? Is the Adjustable Cantilever Co-Witness mount worth the money? (Appr $140) ? Can I get by with a cheaper gooseneck mount or is the Adjustable the way to go?    I guess I’m having trouble justifying the $140 piece of metal to mount the EOTech….  Hell for  $300 or less I could get a J&T Flat Top Upper? Please Help me decide I’m just trying to explore all options before I order.  I'm going to get a model 510 AA, will the longer  EOTech be a problem?

Thanks Jayme…..

Jayme,

I've just been through the same problem with my Eotech.  Although a newcomer to the AR-15 world, here is some info I've come across.

First, mount on top of the A2 handle is undesirable.  It is considered too far from the bore axis.

I purchased the ARMS 39A2 mount, and it is the real deal.  It has a bolt for the hole in the handle top, and a clamp which fits to the front of the handle.  Solid as a rock.

However, it was developed for the Aimpoint.  When the Eotech came along later, you cannot see the front iron sights through the view, and cannot co-witness, of course.

That's no problem to me.  I wasn't especially concerned about co-witness anyway.

Please examine the link below.  You will see that the mount is recommended by Eotech, apparently.  I'm concerned that it only uses one bolt.

http://www.skdtac.com/item.asp?ItemID=SKD2103&PRICE=119.95&CategoryNum=169

You could also send an email, or call Eotech or SKD, etc.

Hope this helps.

I forgot to mention:  If I were more experienced, I would have acquired another upper with a flat top, but have no mechanical ability, etc.

Bill

Bill thanks for the info....

Yes If I would have knew more when I built my A2 I think  would have built a A3 and have the best of both worlds.... I guess that's why you can't have just one AR.....