I just bought a Colt LEO 6920. I’d like to start outfitting it with one of the Aimpoint Comp style scopes. Since I’m new to AR’s I’m not quite sure where to start. I’ve spent a week researching the different Aimpoint scopes and the ENDLESS mounts and rails that can be used. Also confusing is the fact that may of the mounts and rails look similar but vary in price from 9 bucks to well over a hundred. I want a good soild system…nothing cheap. I like my AR handle but could be persuaded to get rid of it if necessary. The stock forend rails on the 6920 also appear to be larger in diameter than most other AR’s. Is this a problem for some of the mounting options?? As you can see I’m lost here.
What do you experts consider a good quality Aimpoint scope and mounting system for the Colt LEO 6920?
I sincerely appreciate the help!
Id do a Aimpoint Comp M4 in the standerd mount. Larue tactical forend rails with a LaRue Tac Pinned Gas Block. Troy Flip up Sights and a Surfire M910C.
Comp M3 (5 year battery life) and a Larue LT-129 (pictured) or an LT-150.
The stock handguards on the 6920 are double heat shield and are larger. You can replace these with just about any rail you want. I’ve gone with the Knight M4 RAS, which is mil issue and can be found used for $150 if you look around.
I leaning towards the Aimpoint M3 in a 2MOA dot size. I have an older Aimpoint Comp that looks and works great but the 7 MOA dot seems a little to large for my taste.
I went with the 4MOA dot, simply because a dot sight is meant for close work, and the smaller dots take just a tad longer to pick up if it’s really bright out. If I need to stretch, I flip up the BUIS. Mine’s a GGG w/ the 300-600m aperatures.
The sling is a Blue Force Gear Vickers Combat Applications Sling. It’s a 2 point with a quick adjust and quick release. I’ve tried them all, single points, 3 points modifications of each, and the Vickers is just plain K.I.S.S. http://www.blueforcegear.com/product.cfm?type=cat&cat_id=5&prod_id=79
I checked the Vickers site. The sling is clearly far superior to the stock sling provided with the Colt.
I haven’t had the opportunity to use a 2MOA red dot yet. I hadn’t considered that it might be difficult to use in bright daylight. The smallest I’ve used is a 5MOA and it made bullseye paper target hits difficult.
I like the looks of the Larue tactical forend rails mentioned earlier. The few reviews I’ve read all appear to rate them positively. I’m not sure I have the mechanical know how yet to mount new rails…or the gas blocks that I assume they would require.
Looks like the stock handle is going to be history. I was hoping to keep my irons (mostly because it’s another option that leads to numerous possible choices and more importantly compatibility.
Thanks Again!! This rookie appreciates all the advice.
If you post your location, you might find someone local that’s willing to help you install the rail. If not, many of the Larue dealers offer installation as an extra if you buy the rail from them and send them your upper.
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There is also the Daniel Defense Omega rail that requires much less removal to install.
You can cut the carry handle down to make a fixed rear BUIS. I did it on one of my 6933s and like it very much.
Chiming in late: Both my Colts sport the Comp M3 2MOA
The shortie in a PRI mount and the 6920 with the KAC Upright mount.
Sorry for the crappy pics, gotta some light in the den.
All the cool stuff in the world doesn’t do you any good unless you are proficient with the rifle. A 22LR conversion kit goes a long way towards this as well.
I use the Comp M3 with the 2 MOA dot in the bright sunshine of Colorado with no problems. Usually it is set one click below max brightness for outdoor, and 2below max for indoor. The max brightness setting is VERY bright. I find it to be just as fast at CQB as my 6MOA EOTech was.
I’m not sold on the integrated Comp M4 mount yet as there have been reported problems, and prefer LaRue over any other alternative.
Get the Comp C3 if you don’t need night vision or to go more than 15’ below the surface if submerged. You will save about a $100 and can use that to buy a Larue LT-150. Heck, just send the upper to Grant and have him outfit you with the Larue rail, Aimpont, mount, Vickers 2 point and light. One stop shopping + he would probably make you a screaming deal on the full set up.
I assume “Grant” is the person or company to talk to if I decide to have the modifications done by someone else.
Who is he and how do I get in contact with him?
I appreciate all the great advice…I’m going to go with a LaRue mount, probably:D a Comp 3 (2MOA) and I still haven’t decided on the front rail. I really like the Knight M4 RAS it just quite expensive. I haven’t found a used one. (see sgtlmj’s pic above…AWESOME…Thats ultimatley the outfit I’d like to have).
Had a BLAST this morning getting rid of a few left over halloween pumpkins!
By the way, I just purchased 500 rounds of “Black Hills Ammunition Remanufactured .223 Remington 55 Gr. Soft Point” for 179.00 dollars. Is this satisfactory for training with the Colt 6920? Hopefully it’s not too dirty and/or won’t do any damage to the rifle.
