M16A2 Aimpoint and/or EOTech Mounting Options

[BlitZ933]

I'll be deploying again soon, and 'lo and behold, my unit has the same M16's we went with last time. I was truly hoping for a better weapon, but one doesn't seem to be forthcoming. So here I am, trying to find a way to securly mount my EOTech Holosight (off my own M4 type carbine, which they steadfastly refuse to let me take =P) to the carry handle of an M16 A2. I've tried a plain stud mount, they don't work worth a damn. I'm hoping for a more sturdy solution (like, I can pitch it from the back of a 5 ton and it retains zero). Any ideas?

(I know theres alot of threads out there like this, but none of them cover attaching the sight to a carry handle, which is my only choice right now.)

[Aussie E]

A cantalever mount from PRI, ARMS or the Bennie Cooley one would work well. It would be a little more protected then if it was on the carry handle. Are they going to issue you M5 RAS? If so you could mount it directly to it.

[BlitZ933]

Actually, that didn't occur to me, except it'll be very expensive. An M5 RAS goes for ~$250, and the cantilever mount is another ~$100. Granted, I can mount alot of things to the M5 RAS in addition to the Holosight (or Aimpoint, I may end up purchasing one yet), but it's still more than I'd like to spend. Any other ideas?

[James]

http://www.armsmounts.com/catalog.php?action=124&item_id=41

This might work if you mount the Eotech forward of the carrying handle. There are all sorts of good mounts on that site. I have a Bi-level SIR on a stumpy M4 with an Aimpoint, and the combo is great.

Good luck. Watch your six.

[Geezah]

Check out AR15.Com if you're needing a answer asap, it's helped me out tons on my two ARs ;)