I think it’s obvious this is an improvement over the MOS system.
But, is it an improvement over a direct mill RMR cut?
I’m not an engineer, but it appears that a lip of metal on each end is a better way of locking down an optic than the usual trust we put in the shear force strength of screws. Though, you are now relying on 2 screws to not come loose instead of 4, and if they do come loose, you are losing your dot and your rear sight at the same time.
Another advantage is the optic sits low enough that regular height irons are visible, this also results in a iron-sight trained shooter pickup up the dot quicker/more naturally.
I’ll probably wait for the Sage Dynamics review/drop tests before I spend my money, but this looks like a more durable mounting style. Only downside is if it does not catch on in the market, you are stuck with one optic and a footprint no one else is using yet.
But, is it an improvement over a direct mill RMR cut?
I’m not an engineer, but it appears that a lip of metal on each end is a better way of locking down an optic than the usual trust we put in the shear force strength of screws. Though, you are now relying on 2 screws to not come loose instead of 4, and if they do come loose, you are losing your dot and your rear sight at the same time.
Another advantage is the optic sits low enough that regular height irons are visible, this also results in a iron-sight trained shooter pickup up the dot quicker/more naturally.
I’ll probably wait for the Sage Dynamics review/drop tests before I spend my money, but this looks like a more durable mounting style. Only downside is if it does not catch on in the market, you are stuck with one optic and a footprint no one else is using yet.
