Aimpoint Micro Mounting Options
The Aimpoint Micro series brought a new level of robustness to miniature red dot sights. At only 3.7 ounces inclusive of the thumb screw MIL STD 1913 rail mount supplied, the Aimpoint Micro 4 MOA red dot sight is an ideal back up for larger sight systems and an option for firearms down to 9mm pistol size. The amazing Micro T-1 sight is already in service in Afghanistan, paired with the Aimpoint 3X magnifier on Aimpoint’s unique TwistMount.
Users immediately wanted to mount the Aimpoint Micro on a wide variety of weapons in many different configurations – this need was soon met by Aimpoint and a number of reputable US manufacturers. Most Aimpoint Micro T1 red dot sights in the US, however will end up on AR15s.
Aimpoint themselves offer a variety of mounts for the T1 to allow it to mount high or low on pistols, rimfires and AR15s. Aimpoints Micro sights all come as standard with a very satisfactory MIL STD 1913 Picatinny rail mount operated by a thumb nut. The manufacturer offers an Aimpoint Micro Quick Release Kit to change the knurled nut fixing mount supplied with the Micro red dot to quick release configuration. This inexpensive unit is made entirely of steel and is a quick upgrade path to a low QD mount. The base of the standard mount can also be replaced by an Aimpoint Micro Rinfire Adapter which interfaces with the standard 3/8″ US or 11mm dovetails found on US and European rimfire rifles respectively. Aimpoint had LaRue Tactical of Texas manufacture the Aimpoint LT660 mount which incorporates their patented locking quick release mechanism. Co-witnessing of other back up iron sights in the bottom third of the rear lens is possible with the LT660.
Daniel Defense decided to make a mount that would put the sight in the optimum co-witness position but make it non quick release. Two large slot headed machine screws clamp the Daniel Defense Micro Mount to the Picatinny rail. These go into stainless inserts to secure them against recoil and vibration. This reversible, snag free mount offers a tunnel to allow the use of lower sight line back up sights in a unit that only weighs 1.8 ounces.
The GG&G Accucam Aimpoint Micro Mount, another quality US made mount, again places the T1 at the correct height for co-witnessing and uses their patented Accucam adjustable lever operated clamping mechanism that adapts even to worn or non spec rails. Flip up lens covers are included to keep dirt and rain off your precious lenses.
A low profile quick release mounting option is the American Defense Micro Mount or AD-T1-L. This replaces the standard mount, bolting onto it with four high strength steel torx screws the sight very low – from the bottom of the rail to the point where the sight touches the mount is only .31 inches or 7.8mm.
ATI Hi-Point Aluminum Picatinny Rail Package