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    Quote Originally Posted by CHoffman View Post
    I agree there are definitely better options out there. Had I known of the Larue BUIS when I was looking I would have gotten that instead of the LMT. Plus it is cheaper. But until my LMT fails me that is what will be on my rifle. I doubt it ever will but if/when, a Larue will reside atop my carbine in all its glory. Same with my shit ARMS 40L. I probably should have ponied up the extra dough for a Troy but until that breaks that is what I'll use. With as little as I actually use my BUIS (only to confirm that it is zeroed every now and then) I don't foresee it being replaced. At least it better not break. Damn it Grant now you've got me doubting the sight you sold me .

    You wouldn't happen to have any pics of the broken sights handy or can point me in the right direction? I'm definitely not doubting your statement that they break just the where, why, and how. I can definitely see how it could break in the deployed position from being dropped or something. I just haven't seen a broken sight pic compared to the many pics of their other broken products (mostly throw levers).
    The "theme" of this thread was which of the two BUIS's is the most rugged. I expanded on it to point out that any sight (like an A2) will never be as robust as an A1 simply for the fact that there are too many moving parts in them.

    Do I think that an A2 will just fall apart while shooting it? No. So I wouldn't worry about it.


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    If I'm using an absolute co-witness sight picture, I prefer the Troy flip up sights to keep the sight picture uncluttered. If I can use a lower 1/3 arrangement, then the LMT fixed BUIS works great. The Navy Mk18 arrangement with the LMT BUIS and Aimpoint sight is a well thought out configuration.

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    Well, this thread has me doubting that I want fixed irons. I went with the fixed irons because I didn't want my optic to go down and me be fumbleing with the irons. I may just put a low pro gas block on it and free float handguard with a set of troys. It seems everyone likes the troys. Looks like I may have a LMT rear for sale soon.

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    i use both the LMT and the Larue with aimpoints in Larue mounts. the more invisible rear sight is the larue. somehow the profile disappears against the body of the aimpoint, the LMT a bit less. both ar rugged options though. i like the KISS design of the larue

    a pic as well


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    Quote Originally Posted by 33shooter View Post
    Well, this thread has me doubting that I want fixed irons. I went with the fixed irons because I didn't want my optic to go down and me be fumbleing with the irons. I may just put a low pro gas block on it and free float handguard with a set of troys. It seems everyone likes the troys. Looks like I may have a LMT rear for sale soon.
    What kind of optic do you plan to run? The LMT BUIS works great with an Aimpoint in a lower 1/3 configuration. If I was mounting an EOTech direct to the upper rail, well then I'd use a Troy flip rear to keep the sights uncluttered.

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    While I think the aimpoint is a fine optic, and I have owned one in the past, I am not a fan. I found that I prefer the EOTech. I have a EOTech model 512 that I will be putting on my rifle.

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    I currently have an LMT sight, and can say after being bounced around for the past 3 or so years that it has held up beautifully on a duty weapon. No issues.

    You will have one thing to consider if you are using the LMT and are sold on the 512. If you use the LMT and the 512/552 and are mounting the EOTech directly to the upper rails, you will need to have the round CAR handguards, NOT the double heat shield oval M4 ones. If you do have M4 or rifle handguards you will either need a LaRue mount to raise the sight or you will need to remove material from the handguard to let the front of the battery box come down. I removed material on my midlegnth handguard and have not seen any further issues.

    If your weapon will be for duty use, you may want to reconsider your choice of optic. I can say this from personal experiences and point you towards other points of view and information as to why you should reconsider the Aimpoint. PM if you'd like the details.

    If you're just using it as an occasional plinker, then by all means, shoot the EoTech. If you want one I'll sell my 552 so I can get another Aimpoint.

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    Agreed, the 512/552 takes up a lot of rail space. The Troy flip is probably the best option in this case.

    Another option with the handguard is to use a rail like the Troy that is the same height as the upper. So long as the EOTech is firmly mounted to the upper, I wouldn't worry about the battery compartment bridging the rail.

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    For now I'm pretty sold on the EOTech. I may change my mind later, but not yet. I've had a aimpoint in the past, but found that I'm better with the EOTech.

    As for the rail issue, I plan on putting a free float rail on the rifle. I'm not sure which, (DD lite, LaRue, Troy) but I'm not concerned about the front of the EOTech.

    Now for irons, I'm starting to lean towards Troys front and rear, which would mean going with a low profile gas block and a longer rail.


    If you would like to send me some convincing information on the aimpoint via IM feel free. I'm always open to good information from actual users.

    keep the good info flowing, I'm really liking this board, not as much.....chatter as other places.

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    Quote Originally Posted by theJanitor View Post
    i use both the LMT and the Larue with aimpoints in Larue mounts. the more invisible rear sight is the larue. somehow the profile disappears against the body of the aimpoint, the LMT a bit less. both ar rugged options though. i like the KISS design of the larue

    a pic as well

    Sorry to sidetrack BUT what bag is that?

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