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    Can anyone explain the pros and cons between American Defense and LaRue mounts?

    Right now I have a American Defense high mount for my Aimpoint comp M3. I'm quite happy with it. It has held zero after repeated mounting and unmounting of the optic. I am begining another build soon and have been told I should go with the Larue optic mount this time as the clamping system and rings are superior to the American Defense system. Can anyone verify this?
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    Both companies have loyal followers, but I believe either one would be a great choice. At this level of gear it sometimes comes down to preference.
    I have mounts from both companies and have been satisfied with repeatability and holding a zero with them.
    I would buy another ADM before another Larue just because of them being finger adjustable and they don't tend to mar your upper. FWIW

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    Quote Originally Posted by Breadman View Post
    Both companies have loyal followers, but I believe either one would be a great choice. At this level of gear it sometimes comes down to preference.
    I have mounts from both companies and have been satisfied with repeatability and holding a zero with them.
    I would buy another ADM before another Larue just because of them being finger adjustable and they don't tend to mar your upper. FWIW
    Ditto here. I have both and truely prefer the ease of adjustment of the ADM mount.

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    ADM does a better job keeping the upper cosmetically pretty, at the expense of more complexity in the mounting system. Details on the LT stuff is a little more thought out, but ADM is overbuilt enough that it's a wash overall.
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    I've owned both and I prefer ADM.

    I prefer the way it clamps onto the rail, and the way the throw lever locks and releases, with no tools being needed.
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    Had both SPR mounts. Sold the ADM, kept the Larue.

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    The Larue locking system is a fundamentally flawed concept.

    An optic mount is suppose to apply a clamping force on a rail, not a camming and grind action like the Larue.

    The Larue will dent an upper if it is tight like it is suppose to be. If you want dents in expensive Colt, KAC, or LMT MRP receiver rails, well....

    The ADM has much more surface area in contact with the rail.

    When Larue came out, I bought one and quickly got rid of it and when back to a KAC mount. Since then, I have replaced everything with ADM.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ghostman1960 View Post
    have been told I should go with the Larue optic mount this time as the clamping system and rings are superior to the American Defense system. Can anyone verify this?

    Whoever told you that doesn't have a clue.
    "Not every thing on Earth requires an aftermarket upgrade." demigod/markm

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    My only issue with ADM is that I did not properly tighten mine and had shift. I thought it was tight enough, but 400 rounds proved me wrong.

    At this point, if Bobro makes it for a new optic, I buy it.
    I'm not getting rid of my ADM or LaRue mounts though.
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    Both companies make exellent mounts. I have used both and would have no problem using either. I currently only have LaRue. If it makes a difference to you LaRue is one of the most supportive companies I know. They are very pro veteran, military, police. They are one of the most supportive sponsors in the shooting sports. So LaRue gets my business.

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