Read some interesting discussions over on 10-8, a particular member had some very valid points on the mounting of 1-4x optics. Specifically the short-dot. I think he might be a member here…but here is what he had to say about the 1.93 mount vs the SP4-M4:
IF your shooting position will give the required amount of eye relief the SPR 1.93 is the best as it allows for the most “heads up” position with zero head angle induced and is better than the 1.5” for the following:
Target to target transitions
Movement
Natural and level peripheral vision on both eyes
Less neck strain (X2 if wearing a Kevlar helmet) (X4 if wearing a Kevlar helmet and a NVG)
The SPR stretch into the SPR-E was to meet my need for a mount to use the Trijicon TR21 on top of a CAS-V rail for the CQBR and with the scope reversed on the FWD rail of the MK14 MOD 0/1. It dose not require the additional hight in the 1.93“ as the weapons rails provide it. The benefit to the NCH shooters on other optics is a unplanned fringe benefit without the heads up position benefits.
Out.
Kevin
Per LarueTactical’s website, the 1.93 was developed simply to allow the use of the shortdot to clear the peq2 etc…
Has anyone had similar experiences to the observations made above by Kevin?
Best way to find out what is going to work best for you is to try to get some trigger time on both. And try both from various positions. You may not notice any difference from the two different height mounts from the standing, but when you go prone, you may find that one feels better than the other.
There are a few top 3 gunners using the 1.93…guys like Ernest Langdon, Daniel Horner and some others because the first round on the first target is faster using the taller mount. YMMV.
The fact is LaRue made the taller mount taller because yes it did allow you to see over the PEQ2, it’s a side effect is that it’s faster than lower mounts. YMMV.
In theory it would be ‘less precise’ for long shots since your face wouldn’t be down on the stock for consistent stock welds. This may or may not matter depending the the skill of the shooter. I think the benefit of speed outways the disadvantage.
ea individual’s facial structure differs. I really have to push down to get to a 1.5 spr mount w/o scope shadow, a 1.93 is perfect. esp when wearing MICH/NODs/Commo
I have used all 3 (SPR-E, SPR, and 1.93) and I much prefer the 1.93 because it allows me to keep my head up. My boom mic and NVG mount make it hard to use the lower mounts anyways.