Question regarding LaRue AP mounts

[urbankaos04]

I was looking at purchasing the LaRue Tactical Comp M2 Mount QD LT-150

http://stores.homestead.com/Laruetactical/catalog/P1011698%20200.JPG

but was wondering what advantages, if any, their LaRue Tactical Cantilever CompM2 LT-129 had over the standard mount.

http://stores.homestead.com/Laruetactical/catalog/P1011701200.JPG

I plan on running a magnifier also, and from I read here it appears that running the magnifier as close to the AP may be advantageous, at least it is with the T1.

Any feedback will be appreciated.

[UVvis]

The cantilever mount has a spare battery compartment. It also allows you to mount an aimpoint farther forward giving you more rail space for a magnifier.

[USMC03]

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk99/USMC03_photos/Colt%206920%203x%20Magnifier/IMG_0092a.jpg

[Tom_Jones]

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[urbankaos04]

USMC03: Did you use the std mount prior to going to the cantilever? If so, was there any significant difference in your estimation?

ETA: Would it be possible to get a pic of std mount and the magnifier?

[Tom_Jones]

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[urbankaos04]

Tom: Hey, thanks for the link, as it really helps me to see what the two mounts bring to the table.

[USMC03]

The standard mounts put the magnifier closer to the Aimpoint (optic to optic), with the standard mount the magnifer has to be mounted one space to the rear on the receiver rail (as to where it is with the cantalever).

I found that with the standard mount it pushed the magnifer too far to the rear and I had to place my head in an unnatural position to get proper eye relief on the magnifier.

Due to this, I only used the magnifer on guns that I had a cantalever mount on.


S/F,
Jeff

[urbankaos04]

Thanks to everyone that answered, cantilever it is.

[lanceriley]

aside from having more space on the rails... cantilever also looks good! CDI factor!..

but got the LT150. I was already over budget. and LT150 looks practical.

[Spooky130]

If you had something with continuous rail on the top there would be no need for the cantilever mount. LMT MRP and Vltor VIS come to mind.

Spooky

[lanceriley]

continuous? or 1 piece construction. DD rails have continuous rails but the upper reciever and the handguard rails are 2 separate piece.

[St.Michael]

Awesome post. I am getting mine hopefully next week. This helped me decide what to get. Thanks for the info

[knguye11]

If you want to use the L-129 with LT-649 pivot, you can switch it to the other side which will bring optic to optic closer. This is great for lefty also.

http://www.s154482980.onlinehome.us/photo/Firearms/AR/images/IMG_1344.jpg

http://www.s154482980.onlinehome.us/photo/Firearms/AR/images/IMG_1346.jpg