I am trying to decide between these 3 offset mounts for an Aimpoint H1. The primary optic will have a 30mm tube. The optic will probably have turrets that will protrude 1/2" inch or more. Anyone have any input or recommendations on these mounts.
http://www.laruetactical.com/angled-cqb-mount-micro-t-1-lt724
http://www.laruetactical.com/aimpoint-micro-t-1-ring-mount
This will allow you to put the aimpoint exactly where you want it and not be tied to only 45 degrees. The TNVC mount would be similar but the Larue version eliminates the factory pic mount.
I have the Larue offset mount just in front of my Acog. I haven’t had it for long, just a few months, but I do like it. I have other Larue mounts and have been happy with them.
I have many LaRue mounts and I love them. The Quick Detach (QD) option is awesome. It keeps it’s zero very well. One reason why I love LaRue mounts: I run my Trijicon ACOG on a LaRue LT100 QD mount as the primary optic on my Colt M4. I have used the ACOG 4x magnification as a spotting scope when my buddies are zeroing in their rifles. I would disconnect the ACOG and hold it as a monocular (when I don’t want to hold my rifle up). Pop it back on my Colt M4 and the zero is dead on. Granted, you are using this on a 1x red dot, so this particular scenario doesn’t really apply. But if you are not limited on budget, I would say go with the LaRue mount. It’s worth it.
The Gear Sector mount is very well made and durable. I used that exact mount for a Trijicon RMR on my M4. The only downside it’s not QD and you have to zero it in again if you remove it. You have to ask yourself, how often do you plan on removing the optic? The price is right so if you are limited on funds this is the mount.
I am not familiar with the TVNC mount so I can’t give any input. Hope this helps and good luck.
The Larue throwlever is an excellent mount and have used to good effect. It may or may not clear your side turrets. It was originally made for the ACOG which is pretty slim. I have used this with a couple different optics with varying levels of occlusion by the side turret. A luepy 1-5x and a horus 1.5-8x (in Larue’s 1.5) worked well enough.
I personally don’t much like the rings that attach to the primary magnified optic, if running off axis, for two reasons. Firstly they can be a pain to zero with adjust out of plane. Secondly, I like the idea of a second mounting point/optic should the 1st be damaged.
Recently have gravitated toward the new KAC offset T-1 mount, which provides a bit more clearance, and I think a bit lighter.
Also most T-1 mounts are reversible, allowing for a side rail or top rail mount… which gives more options.
I’ve used the Larue with an H1 mounted on it as a redundant sight to a TR-24G. It works quite well, although not perfect. There is a bit of interference from the turret cover but it’s not a show stopper. If I take the turret cover off it gets even better. I tried the Gearsector, but the positioning of the H1 was akward to me whereas the Larue is an easy transition.