Got a Colt AR with an A2 carry handle but I'd like to mount some optics.
Still considering a gooseneck mount and I would just get a flat top upper but my state (CT) has some bizarre laws that's making this difficult. Flash suppressors are a no-no and it seems like most of the quality uppers come with them standard. I don't want to swap out for an upper that's compliant with the law but less reliable than what I already have.
So I'm thinking about having the gunsmith chop my carry handle, leaving the sights in place, then mounting an Aimpoint or Eotech that can co-witness. Would this even work? Is it preferable to a gooseneck mount? What kind of mount would I need? Is this crazy?
CT's gun laws are better than many but just bad enough to jerk you around.
Still considering a gooseneck mount and I would just get a flat top upper but my state (CT) has some bizarre laws that's making this difficult. Flash suppressors are a no-no and it seems like most of the quality uppers come with them standard. I don't want to swap out for an upper that's compliant with the law but less reliable than what I already have.
So I'm thinking about having the gunsmith chop my carry handle, leaving the sights in place, then mounting an Aimpoint or Eotech that can co-witness. Would this even work? Is it preferable to a gooseneck mount? What kind of mount would I need? Is this crazy?
CT's gun laws are better than many but just bad enough to jerk you around.