Red Dot Sight Mounts are essential accessories for securely attaching red dot sights to firearms, ensuring stability, co-witness options, and precise alignment. Whether for rifles, shotguns, or pistols, the right mount enhances accuracy, durability, and overall shooting performance.
Key Features of Red Dot Sight Mounts:
- Secure Locking Mechanisms – Prevents sight movement and maintains zero, even under heavy recoil.
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Quick-Detach (QD) & Fixed Mount Options –
- QD mounts allow for rapid removal and reattachment while maintaining zero.
- Fixed mounts provide a rock-solid, permanent attachment.
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Absolute & Lower 1/3 Co-Witness Options –
- Absolute co-witness aligns the red dot with iron sights.
- Lower 1/3 co-witness places the dot slightly above iron sights for a clearer sight picture.
- Multiple Heights & Offset Configurations – Designed for optimal eye relief and ergonomic aiming.
- Lightweight, Durable Construction – Made from aerospace-grade aluminum or titanium, offering strength without excess weight.
- Compatibility with Major Footprints – Works with popular red dots like Trijicon RMR, Holosun, Aimpoint, SIG Sauer, EOTech, and Vortex.
Popular Types of Red Dot Sight Mounts:
Picatinny & Weaver Mounts
- Standard for rifles, shotguns, and carbines, providing versatile compatibility with MIL-STD 1913 rails.
- Popular Models: ADM QD Mounts, Scalarworks LEAP, Midwest Industries, Geissele Super Precision.
RMR & Pistol-Specific Mounts
- Designed for mounting red dots on handguns using optic-cut slides or adapter plates.
- Popular Models: Trijicon RMR Mounts, C&H Precision, Dawson Precision, and SIG Sauer Optic Plates.
Cantilever & Offset Mounts
- Positions the red dot forward for better balance and eye relief on AR-15 and tactical rifles.
- Popular Models: Reptilia DOT Mount, Unity Tactical FAST Riser, and Aero Precision Ultralight Mounts.
Low-Profile & 45-Degree Offset Mounts
- Allows for backup red dot mounting alongside a primary scope for quick transition between optics.
- Popular Models: Arisaka Defense Offset Mount, Unity Tactical Offset, and Midwest Industries 45-Degree Mount.
