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Red Dot Mounts: Unshakable Precision and Heads-Up Speed

Whether you are a police officer on patrol, a military operator in the field, a hunter tracking game, or a civilian target shooting at the range, your sight is only as reliable as the base holding it in place. A red dot optic mount acts as the essential bridge connecting your red dot sight directly to your firearm. Without a sturdy red dot mounting system, heavy weapon recoil and sudden drops can cause your point of aim to shift, leading to missed shots.

Using an upgraded red dot mount helps solve common shooting problems, like neck strain and blocked views from gear. Taller setups allow tactical operators and law enforcement agents to aim easily while wearing gas masks or helmet-mounted night vision. For hunters and everyday civilians, these products promote a natural posture, making target acquisition faster and far more comfortable.

Red Dot Mounting System: Materials and Configurations

High-quality optic hardware must withstand violent kinetic force and environmental abuse without losing zero. The table below breaks down the technical specs and construction details found in premium mounts:

Hardware Specification

Technical Details

Tactical Advantage

Primary Material

Machined 7075-T6 Aerospace Aluminum

Holds up to extreme stress while keeping total weight light.

Surface Finish

Type III Class II Mil-Spec Hardcoat Anodizing

Protects against corrosion, weather, and scratches.

Rail Interface

MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny Rail System

Fits standardized rails with exact slot dimensions to stop slippage under recoil.

Hardware Clamps

Nitrite-Coated High-Carbon Steel Cross-Bolts

Handles extreme compressive pressure without stretching threads.

Height Configurations Explained

  • Low Profile Setup (1.42 Inches): Matches traditional iron sights directly in the center of the optical window. Best for shooters who prefer a low profile red dot mount.
  • Lower 1/3 Co-Witness (1.57 Inches): Pushes iron sights into the lower third of the sight window, providing a cleaner view while keeping backup sights visible.
  • Heads-Up Tall Setup (2.26 to 2.33 Inches): Uses a high optic riser to keep your head completely vertical. Eliminates neck bending and easily clears top-mounted accessories or night vision gear.

Red Dot Optic Mount: Compare and Contrast

Understanding how different mounting options compare helps you select the right setup for your specific firearm platform.

Quick Detach (QD) vs. Fixed Mounts

  • Quick Detach Mounts: Use quick-release levers that allow you to attach or remove your red dot mount in seconds without extra tools. High-end QD models return to zero reliably when reattached.

  • Fixed Bolt-On Mounts: Use torqued cross-bolts to secure the base permanently to the rail. They offer maximum structural rigidity for heavy-recoil platforms.

Red Dot Mounting Plate vs. Riser Mounts

  • Red Dot Mounting Plate: An adapter plate designed to match specific optic screw patterns (footprints) to milled handgun slides or base rails.

  • Riser Mount: A dedicated riser mount or rise mount that sits under the optic to elevate its centerline height.

FAQs: What You Should Know About Red Dot Optics Risers

What is a red dot footprint guide?

A footprint guide details the physical screw holes and recoil pin pattern on the bottom of an optic. Common footprints include Aimpoint Micro, Trijicon RMR, and ACRO standards. Your mount pattern must match your sight pattern to clamp together correctly.

Why choose a red dot riser mount for night vision?

When shooting under night vision goggles or wearing gas masks, leaning your head low onto a stock is nearly impossible. A red dot riser elevates the glass to 2.26 inches, aligning the sight directly with your eyes while keeping your spine straight.

How do diving board mounts protect your aim?

When you rest a rifle handguard heavily on a barricade or sandbag, the handguard can flex slightly. A diving board optic riser extends forward off the rigid receiver, floating aiming lasers over the rail. This keeps the laser zeroed regardless of handguard flex.

Upgrade Your Kit at Atomic Defense

To get the most out of your platform, pair your primary rifle mount with compatible hardware offered directly at Atomic Defense:

  • The CQB / PDW Setup: Combine a Unity Tactical FAST Micro mount or DOT Delta ACRO Mount with an Aimpoint Micro T-2. This compact setup uses built-in backup iron sights inside the riser block to save valuable rail space.

  • The Night Fighter Setup: Pair the DOT EHS-1 Holographic Sight or DOT Delta Optic Riser Mount with a Wilcox G24 helmet mount for passive night vision aiming. Add an ACRO Mount Diving Board attachment to mount your IR laser off the receiver.

  • The Dual-Optic Patrol Setup: Use a 30mm or 34mm cantilever scope mount for your primary LPVO scope, and attach a Unity Tactical FAST Offset Optic Base. This allows you to quickly roll your rifle to use a backup red dot for close-up targets.

When you are ready to upgrade your firearm's ergonomics and speed, browse our complete inventory. We offer a wide selection of Red Dot Mounts for sale designed for extreme field reliability. Buy Red Dot Mounts today and build gear that performs in any conditions.

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  • 100-257
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    Reptilia Mount - Black - Aimpoint Acro - Anodized

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    Introducing the ultra Low Height DOT Mount for Aimpoint ACRO and Steiner Optics MPS by Reptilia. This mount is a lightweight, slim-line mounting so...

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  • OOM-P8

    Arisaka Defense Optic Plate - Tall Height - Anodized Finish - Black - Fits Arisaka Offset Optic Mount - For Trijicon RMR - SRO - Holosun 407C - 507C - 508T - Swampfox Kingslayer - Liberty - Justice

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    Standard Height. Plate 8: Trijicon RMR, SRO, Holosun 407C, 507C, 508T, Swampfox Kingslayer, Liberty, Justice KEY FEATURES: Standard Height | Fits ...

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  • Arisaka Defense Offset Scout Mount MCX M-Lok

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    The Patent Pending Arisaka Offset Scout Mount is designed specifically for lights that utilize the Scout-style mounting platform.. It replaces the ...

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  • 100-270
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    Reptilia RMU Mount/Riser - .625" Height - 9 Slot - Fits 1913 Picatinny Rail - Anodized Finish - Black

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    The RMU Mount by Reptilia is a lightweight, slim-line solution manufactured at the request of a DoD customer. The RMU Mounts are idea for lifting a...

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  • Arisaka Defense Side Scout Mount MCX M-Lok

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    The Patent Pending Arisaka Side Scout Mount MCX is designed specifically for the Surefire Scout Light M600 and M300 series weapon lights, the Modli...

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    Reptilia ROF-Diving Board - Mount - Fits AUS and Geissele Super Precision - 34mm - Anodized Finish - Flat Dark Earth

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    Reptilia ROF-Diving Board, originally for 34mm Geissele Super Precision Magnified Optic Mounts, is also compatible with Reptilia 34mm AUS Mounts. T...

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    Reptilia AUS Mount - 30mm - Flat Dark Earth Anodized Finish - 1.54" Bore Height

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    Introducing the AUS Mount for 30mm diameter magnified optics, from Reptilia. Driven by the request of an end user group, the AUS Mount is the culmi...

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  • 100-031
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    Reptilia ROF-45 - Offset Mount - For Trijicon RMR - Fits 34MM Optic - Anodized - Black

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    The 34mm ROF-45 is a drop-in upgrade for the Reptilia AUS Mount or Geissele Super Precision 34mm optic mount. The ROF-45 adds a mounting point at 4...

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    Reptilia ROF-SAR - Mount - Fits Trijicon RMR and SRO - 34mm - Anodized Finish - Black

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    The 34mm ROF-SAR is a drop-in upgrade for 34mm optics. The ROF-SAR adds a mounting point for a TRIJICON RMR & SRO to provide for a quick transi...

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  • 100-029
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    Reptilia ROF-90 - 34mm - For Geissele Super Precision optic mount - Fits Trijicon RMR - Anodized Black

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    The ROF-90 is a drop-in upgrade for Geissele(R) Automatics' Super Precision optic mount. The ROF-90 adds a mounting point at 90 (12:00) for a Triji...

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  • 100-007
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    Reptilia ROF-45 - Offset Mount - For Trijicon RMR - Fits 30MM Optic - Anodized - Black

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    The Reptilia ROF-45 is a drop-in upgrade for magnified scope mounts. Built for the Reptilia AUS Mount or Geissele Super Precision 30mm optic mount,...

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  • 100-028
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    Reptilia ROF-90 - 30mm - For Geissele Super Precision Optic Mount - Fits Trijicon RMR - Anodized Finish - Black

    $114.95
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    The ROF-90 is a drop-in upgrade for Geissele(R) Automatics' Super Precision optic mount. The ROF-90 adds a mounting point at 90 (12:00) for a Triji...

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  • MAG799-BLK
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    Magpul Industries Hunter X-22 Backpacker Optics Mount | For Ruger 10/22 Takedown | Black Finish | Barrel Mounted Aluminum Optic Rail | Replaces Factory Takedown Barrel Block

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    The Backpacker Optic Mount is an optic mounting solution that takes the functionality of the X-22 Backpacker stock to the next level by providing t...

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  • PM02
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    INFITAC 30mm Ring Mount | Compatible with 30MM Scopes | RMR Footprint Mount | Black PM02

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    INFITAC is a brand focusing on the tactical markets for optical night vision. It's crafted by a skilled team of American experts, catering to veter...

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  • PA03
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    INFITAC Pistol Adapter Mount | Compatible with Infitac Pistol Optics | Fits GLOCK MOS (17/19/26/34) Footprint | Black PA03

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    INFITAC is a brand focusing on the tactical markets for optical night vision. It's crafted by a skilled team of American experts, catering to veter...

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  • A645DE
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    Warne Mount | Fits Picatinny | 45 Degree | Desert Tan

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    The A645 Side Mount is designed for Flat Top MSR's and other tactical style firearms. It provides a 45 degree accessory platform that attaches to a...

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  • PA01
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    INFITAC Pistol Adapter Mount | Compatible with Infitac Pistol Optics | RMSc Footprint | Black PA01

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    INFITAC is a brand focusing on the tactical markets for optical night vision. It's crafted by a skilled team of American experts, catering to veter...

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  • PA02
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    INFITAC Pistol Adapter Mount | Compatible with Infitac Pistol Optics | Delta Point Pro Footprint | Black PA02

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    INFITAC is a brand focusing on the tactical markets for optical night vision. It's crafted by a skilled team of American experts, catering to veter...

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  • AD-TR-LW-11-STD
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    American Defense Mfg. Lightweight TR | Quick Detach Mount | Lower 1/3 | RMSc Footprint | Anodized Finish | Black

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    The AD-TR-LW QD mount was developed for the EoTech EFLX, Leupold Delta Point/ Delta Point Pro, Vortex Defender for use on AR pistols and other weap...

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  • AD-TR-OFFSET-45-STD
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    American Defense Mfg. Offset | Quick Detach Mount | 45 Degree | RMSc Footprint | Anodized Finish | Black

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    The AD-TR-OFFSET mount is designed as an offset QD replacement mount for the EoTech EFLX, Leupold Delta Point and Delta Point Pro Red Dots. The mou...

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  • AD-TR-LW-10-STD
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    American Defense Mfg. Lightweight TR | Quick Detach Mount | Co-Witness | RMSc Footprint | Anodized Finish | Black

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    The AD-TR-LW QD mount was developed for the EoTech EFLX, Leupold Delta Point/ Delta Point Pro, Vortex Defender for use on AR pistols and other weap...

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  • AD-MRO-L-TAC
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    American Defense Mfg. Mount | Quick Detach | Fits Trijicon MRO | Low Profile Height | Tac Lever | Black

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    American Defense MFG, LLC. was founded with an idea and hard work. The result was the patented QD Auto Lock System. KEY FEATURES: Precise Manufact...

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  • AD-T1-LW-10-STD
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    American Defense Mfg. AD-T1 | Optic Mount | Co-Witness Height | Anodized Finish | Black | Quick Release | Fits Aimpoint Micro T1/T2/Comp M5

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    $131.92
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    The AD-T1 lightweight mount is designed for the Aimpoint T1/T2 and similar red dots. This sleek design offers 20% in weight reduction and a less ob...

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  • AD-T1-L-STD
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    American Defense Mfg. Mount | Quick Detach | Fits Aimpoint T1/T2/CompM5 | Low Profile | Black

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    American Defense MFG, LLC. was founded with an idea and hard work. The result was the patented QD Auto Lock System. KEY FEATURES: Precise Manufact...

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  • AD-RMR-LW-H-STD
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    American Defense Mfg. AD-RMR | Quick Detach Mount | 1.93" High | Fits Trijicon RMR | Anodized Finish | Black

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    The AD-RMR-LW QD mount was developed for the Trijicon RMR for use on AR pistols and other weapon platforms requiring a small, light weight red dot ...

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  • AD-RMR-LW-10-STD
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    American Defense Mfg. QD Mount | AD-RMR | Fits Trijicon RMR | Lightweight | Co-Witness Height | Black

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    The AD-RMR-LW QD mount was developed for the Trijicon RMR for use on AR pistols and other weapon platforms requiring a small, light weight red dot ...

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  • AD-MRO-LW-11-STD
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    American Defense Mfg. AD-MRO | Optic Mount | Lower 1/3 Height | Anodized Finish | Black | Quick Release | Fits Trijicon MRO

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    The AD-MRO lightweight mount is designed for the Trijicon Miniature Rifle Optic. This sleek design offers 20% in weight reduction and a less obstru...

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  • AD-T1-LW-11-STD
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    American Defense Mfg. AD-T1 | Optic Mount | Lower 1/3 | Anodized Finish | Black | Quick Release | Fits Aimpoint Micro T1/T2/Comp5

    $138.86
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    The AD-T1 lightweight mount is designed for the Aimpoint T1/T2 and similar red dots. This sleek design offers 20% in weight reduction and a less ob...

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  • AD-RMR-LW-L-RH-STD
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    American Defense Mfg. AD-RMR | Quick Detach Mount | Right Hand Lever | Low | Fits Trijicon RMR | Anodized Finish | Black

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    The AD-RMR-LW QD mount was developed for the Trijicon RMR for use on AR pistols and other weapon platforms requiring a small, light weight red dot ...

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  • AD-MRO-LW-10-STD
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    American Defense Mfg. AD-MRO | Optic Mount | Co-Witness Height | Anodized Finish | Black | Quick Release | Fits Trijicon MRO

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    The AD-MRO lightweight mount is designed for the Trijicon Miniature Rifle Optic. This sleek design offers 20% in weight reduction and a less obstru...

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  • AD-RMR-LW-L-STD
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    American Defense Mfg. AD-RMR | Quick Detach Mount | Left Hand Lever | Low | Fits Trijicon RMR | Anodized Finish | Black

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    The AD-RMR-LW QD mount was developed for the Trijicon RMR for use on AR pistols and other weapon platforms requiring a small, light weight red dot ...

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  • AD-AEMS-H-STD
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    American Defense Mfg. AD-AEMS | Quick Detach Mount | 1.93" High | Anodized Finish | Black | Fits Holosun AEMS

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    The AD-AEMS mount is designed as a QD replacement mount for the Holosun AEMS Red Dot. Available in absolute co-witness, lower 1/3 co-witness, 1.93"...

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  • AD-AEMS-10-STD
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    American Defense Mfg. AD-AEMS | Optic Mount | Co-Witness Height | Anodized Finish | Black | Quick Release | Fits Holosun AEMS

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    The AD-AEMS mount is designed as a QD replacement mount for the Holosun AEMS Red Dot. The mount is precision machined from 6061 T6 aluminum and fin...

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  • AD-509T-10-STD
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    American Defense Mfg. AD-509T | Optic Mount | Co-Witness Height | Anodized Finish | Black | Quick Release | Fits Holosun 509T Footprint

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    The AD-509T QD mount was developed for the Holosun 509T red dot for use on AR pistols and other weapon platforms requiring a small, light weight re...

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  • AD-AEMS-11-STD
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    American Defense Mfg. AD-AEMS | Optic Mount | Lower 1/3 Height | Anodized Finish | Black | Quick Release | Fits Holosun AEMS

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    The AD-AEMS mount is designed as a QD replacement mount for the Holosun AEMS Red Dot. The mount is precision machined from 6061 T6 aluminum and fin...

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  • AD-509T-L-STD
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    American Defense Mfg. AD-509T | Optic Mount | Low Height | Anodized Finish | Black | Quick Release | Holosun 509T Footprint

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    The AD-509T QD mount was developed for the Holosun 509T red dot for use on AR pistols and other weapon platforms requiring a small, light weight re...

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