Aimpoint magnifier with Larue flip mount or twist mount?

[chungdae]

Hello

I have been in the market for the aimpoint magnifier mount. I was wondering if the Larue flip mount is the same height as the aimpoint twist mount?

People that have either or please give me your experience with them. Thank you!

[Singlestack Wonder]

I've had both. The Aimpoint Twist Mount centers the magnifier slightly lower than 1/3 co-witness. Some will say that the Aimpoint mount is not good kit due to the fact that if you need the magnifier, it must be retrieved from your person vs. swinging it into place with the LaRue.
I ended up going with the American Defense Swing Mount. For my purposes, it better filled the need.

Good luck in your decision!

[chungdae]

Bah this is a headache, but thank you for your input!

I've had both. The Aimpoint Twist Mount centers the magnifier slightly lower than 1/3 co-witness. Some will say that the Aimpoint mount is not good kit due to the fact that if you need the magnifier, it must be retrieved from your person vs. swinging it into place with the LaRue.
I ended up going with the American Defense Swing Mount. For my purposes, it better filled the need.

Good luck in your decision!

[yellow50]

The larue mount is top notch. I really like that the mount locks the magnifier in place and will not move until you want to change position. Also, the larue mount can be removed via the locking lever and reattached quickly. And for the reasons stated above, I would choose a flip to side mount before a twist off mount.

[ffhounddog]

I use the twist off mount. Used in overseas as well. Good kit and when you really need it you will be able to put it on. Also less weight on the weapon is always a good thing.

[Singlestack Wonder]

At the end of the day, it would be best to find others with this equipment to handle it in person to make sure the choice you make fits your needs.

[triburst1]

I won't with the Larue because it offers the ability to flip it to the side and quickly remove it from the weapon.

[goteron]

I use the LT649 over the LT755 as it keeps the magnifier closer to the weapon when swung away. The 755 doesn't let me shoot as easily from some positions.

[deuce9166]

I like my Larue, as I can just cant the gun a little to use the magnifier. I have no experience with the other mounts though.

[Alaskapopo]

I use the twist off mount. Used in overseas as well. Good kit and when you really need it you will be able to put it on. Also less weight on the weapon is always a good thing.

I have found one thing if the tool you need is not bolted to the rifle it will not be there when you need it. I much prefer the flip mounts if your using a magnifier. Also if its not bolted to the rifle it will get lost as well. Murphys law. Plus its far faster to go from 1x to 3x and back with a flip mount vs taking off and putting on a magnifier out of a pouch somewhere on your person. As for less weight with a Larue mount you can remove it if you have to via the throw lever just about as easy as you can remove the twist mount.
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