[Big Arm Hannigan]

removeable carry handle on AR and why?

[Steve Smith]

Wow, a popular question. Unless you plan on shooting Service Rifle competition in Highpower, get the flattop version. Its just much more user-friendly for optics.

[762x51]

Would definitely agree with Steve. The flatop is just that much more versatile.

[Bikeguy]

I have one with carry handle and now wish I had the flat top. More versatility.

[Redlg155]

These days flatops seem to be the best choice. Plus you can mount the newer generation of handguards such as the RIS and RASII on a flatop, a non option on a carry handle version.

You can also get the removable carry handle. The only difference is the sight only goes to 6/3 instead of 8/3 on a standard carry handle upper and that some carry handle based scope mounts cannot be mounted on a A3 removable carry handle.

Good Shooting
Red

[BigG]

I shoot the old carry handle style. Due to the straight line design of the stock, if you get a flat top you need to get extra high rings to bring the optic up to your eye level. It's really not a scope friendly package, imho. The carry handle quick mount 3 or 4X scopes work pretty well and are repeatable in my experience.