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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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  • 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

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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-AEMS-NV-STD
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    American Defense Mfg. AD-AEMS | Quick Detach Mount | 2.33" Night Vision Height | 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-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

    $113.51
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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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    $126.18
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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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    $120.45
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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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  • AD-509T-11-STD
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    American Defense Mfg. AD-509T | Optic Mount | Lower 1/3 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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  • 100-120
    100-013
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    Reptilia ROF-SAR - Mount - For Trijicon RMR - Fits 30MM Optic - Anodized - Black

    $159.95
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    The Reptilia ROF SAR is a drop-in upgrade for magnified scopes with an objective diameter of 1.3 inches or less. Available initially to fit 30mm sc...

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  • 7859M
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    Warne Diving Board | 30mm | Fits Warne Skyline Mount | Anodized Finish | Black

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    The Warne Skyline Precision Diving Board replaces the front ring cap on any Skyline Mount and features an extended and raised picatinny rail sectio...

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  • 7861M
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    Warne Diving Board | 35mm | Fits Warne Skyline Mount | Anodized Finish | Black

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    The Warne Skyline Precision Diving Board replaces the front ring cap on any Skyline Mount and features an extended and raised picatinny rail sectio...

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  • 7860M
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    Warne Diving Board | 34mm | Fits Warne Skyline Mount | Anodized Finish | Black

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    The Warne Skyline Precision Diving Board replaces the front ring cap on any Skyline Mount and features an extended and raised picatinny rail sectio...

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  • 6108M
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    Warne Red Dot Riser | Fits Shotgun Rib | Aluminum Construction | Anodized Finish | Black

    $69.99
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    With the increasing number of electro optics being used, nding a compatible mounting system can be confusing. Warne designed their modular Red Dot ...

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  • OOM-P13
    OOM-P1

    Arisaka Defense Optic Plate - For Docter/Vortex - Fits Arisaka Offset Optic Mount - Anodized Finish - Black

    $25.00
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    The Arisaka Offset Optic Mount Plate is designed for use with the base and is compatible with the Vortex Venom or other similar red dots. The optic...

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  • OOM-BASE
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    Arisaka Defense Offset Optic Mount - Base - Anodized Finish - Black - Fits Picatinny

    $100.00
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    The Patented Arisaka Offset Optic Mount is a modular mounting solution that allows the user to select a 35 or 45 degree offset position for their r...

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  • a product image of the trijicon rmr footprint mount in its backview featuring the product that small, flat, rectangular platform featuring four distinct protrusions that are two round recoil pins and two thread screw holes and in the color black and with a side screw hole to plug directly into the bottom of the optic to absorb physical force
    a product image of the trijicon rmr footprint mount in its isometric view featuring a small, flat, rectangular platform featuring four distinct protrusions that are two round recoil pins and two thread screw holes and in the color black.

    Trijicon RMR Footprint Mount - Piggyback Adapter for ACOG 4x32 LED (TA02)

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    Trijicon RMR Footprint Mount: The Definitive Secondary Optic Mount for ACOG 4x32 LED Integration  The Trijicon RM66 Footprint Mount is a field-pr...

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  • 6109M
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    Warne Red Dot Riser | Low Pro Reflex Mount | Fits Picatinny | Aluminum Construction | Anodized Finish | Black

    $49.99
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    With the increasing number of electro optics being used, nding a compatible mounting system can be confusing. Warne designed their modular Red Dot ...

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  • OM2-MICRO-226

    Arisaka Defense Mount - Black - Picatinny - Anodized

    $119.00
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    The Patented Arisaka Aimpoint Micro Mount Mk2 is designed for the Aimpoint Micro T1 and T2 optics, and will also function with other red dots using...

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  • OM2-MICRO-226-FDE

    Arisaka Defense Mount - Flat Dark Earth - Picatinny - Anodized

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    The Patented Arisaka Aimpoint Micro Mount Mk2 is designed for the Aimpoint Micro T1 and T2 optics, and will also function with other red dots using...

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  • OM2-ACRO-226-FDE

    Arisaka Defense Mount - Flat Dark Earth - Picatinny - Anodized

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    The Patented Arisaka Aimpoint Acro Mount Mk2 is designed for the Aimpoint Acro P1 and P2 optics, and will also function with other red dots using t...

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  • OM2-MICRO-154
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    Arisaka Defense Mount - Black - Picatinny - Anodized

    $119.00
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    The Patented Arisaka Aimpoint Micro Mount Mk2 is designed for the Aimpoint Micro T1 and T2 optics, and will also function with other red dots using...

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  • 100-294
    100-228
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    Reptilia Saddle Mount - Mount - Black - Lower 1/3 Co-Witness - Aimpoint Acro - Anodized

    $119.95
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    Introducing the Saddle Mount for Steiner MPS and Aimpoint ACRO Optics for the Beretta 1301/A300 line of shotguns. Machined from billet 7075-T6 Alum...

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  • 100-086
    100-085
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    Reptilia Riser - Black - Fits Trijicon RMR - Anodized

    $49.95
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    The Reptilia ROF Riser is an add-on plate for their ROF line. It moves the mounted red dot sight 10mm further from the host scope's centerline, pro...

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  • OM2-ACRO-154

    Arisaka Defense Mount - Black - Picatinny - Anodized

    $119.00
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    The Patented Arisaka Aimpoint Acro Mount Mk2 is designed for the Aimpoint Acro P1 and P2 optics, and will also function with other red dots using t...

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  • OM2-ACRO-193

    Arisaka Defense Mount - Black - Picatinny - Anodized

    $119.00
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    The Patented Arisaka Aimpoint Acro Mount Mk2 is designed for the Aimpoint Acro P1 and P2 optics, and will also function with other red dots using t...

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  • 100-230
    100-229
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    Reptilia AUS Offset Mount - Anodized Finish - Black - Fits Aimpoint ACRO

    $114.95
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    Introducing the AUS OFFSET Mount for Aimpoint ACRO and Steiner Optics MPS enclosed miniature red dot sights. Designed as part of their AUS Mount Sy...

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  • OM2-ACRO-226

    Arisaka Defense Mount - Black - Picatinny - Anodized

    $119.00
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    The Patented Arisaka Aimpoint Acro Mount Mk2 is designed for the Aimpoint Acro P1 and P2 optics, and will also function with other red dots using t...

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  • 100-038
    100-037
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    Reptilia DOT Mount - 1.93" Optical Axis Height - Fits Aimpoint Micro - Anodized Black

    $109.95
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    The 1.93 DOT Mount by Reptilia is a lightweight, slim-line mounting solution for a variety of red dot optics. Machined from billet 7075-T6 aluminum...

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  • 100-022
    100-004
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    Reptilia DOT Mount - Fits Aimpoint Micro - Anodized Black - Lower 1/3 Co-Witness

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    The DOT Mount by Reptilia is a lightweight, slim-line mounting solution for a variety of red dot optics. Machined from billet 7075-T6 aluminum wit...

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  • 100-009
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    Reptilia Riser - Black - Fits Trijicon RMR - Anodized

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    The Reptilia ROF Riser is an add-on plate for their ROF line. It moves the mounted red dot sight 2.5mm further from the host scope's centerline, pr...

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  • AC32110

    Trijicon 45 Degree Offset Mount - Q-Loc - Fits Trijicon RMRcc - Anodized Finish - Black

    $225.00
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    The Trijicon RMRcc Footprint Quick Release 45 Degree Offset Mount with Trijicon Q-LOC Technology features a 6061-T6 aluminum design, with an easy t...

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  • AC32075

    Trijicon Q-LOC - Quick Release - Lower 1/3 Co-Witness Mount - Fits Trijicon RSR/SRO - Picatinny - Anodized Finish - Black

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    Trijicon Quick Release Mounts with Q-LOC Technology are designed for the most discerning users. This line of premium specialty mounts features a pr...

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