Midwest Industries New Optic Mounts

[JGifford]

I spoke with MI.

What did I learn?

They are a very friendly, and open company. They do not "weasel around" regarding what they can tell you and can't, and they don't throw out "It's proprietary" like they are scared I'm building a knock-off in my basement. In short, I would be happy to know they made money from me.

Now for the technical:

The tube mount (scope) has shown in informal testing <1MOA shift. I was told "shooting over and over the shoot n see stickers at 100 yards, boringly." Those are about 1", IIRC. I asked "If I have a 1/2 MOA shooter, ammo, and weapon, and barring environment, would you be confident saying that if I mount and unmount your QD optic mount correctly (index it forward, same slot, etc.) that I would never strike outside of a 1" circle at 100 yards?" I was given an emphatic "Yes".

The cross-bolt is stainless, and the nut is 4140.

The mount indexes mainly on the TOP of the rail. There was a big push from NATO to begin using the top of the rail as the main index point because it is the most "true" surface, and enhanced zero retention/return greatly, over a large sampling of rifles.


The adjustment nut is 12-sided, and I personally think that this is enough even for the most finely calibrated fingers, having myself owned ADM 6-point and 8-point products.

I personally cannot find a problem with the product, mentally, modelling it in my mind. It seems very well thought out, minimalist, and effective. I plan on buying one.

Oh, I did want to mention, the lever design used is tried and true.

I asked them about their price point, and shared politely my connotation of such. They fielded the question like a pro, and told me that they do not sponsor a bunch of shooters, etc. and so can sell cheaper. ADM vs. LaRue business model, basically.

Also of note, the Aimpoint M4 mount will NOT WORK with the M4s model due to the battery compartment UNLESS the lower 1/3CW spacer is used, and then it will work.

[SINNER]

I have found MI products to be top quality. I have a few of their AR rails and 3 of their SCAR extension rails and they all are flawless. I actually replaced a PWS SCAR extension with a MI due to the better design and fitment.

[Midwest Industries]

check out the videos to get a small review of each of our new mounts.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...b3&app=desktop

[Slippers]

12 sided adjustment nut is key. I gave up on ADM because I was always stuck between having it either way too tight to open with just your fingers or loose enough for the mount to move under recoil within the picatinny slots.

[Midwest Industries]

12 sided adjustment nut is key. I gave up on ADM because I was always stuck between having it either way too tight to open with just your fingers or loose enough for the mount to move under recoil within the picatinny slots.

We have been very happy with the ease of adjustment on these levers. Finding the correct level of tension has not been a problem with the 12 sided nut.

[Slippers]

Any chance you might do a mini-ACOG mount in the future?

[Midwest Industries]

Any chance you might do a mini-ACOG mount in the future?

These are not on the website yet, and in fact this is the first time they have been posted anywhere.





These will be available soon.

[velocity2006]

Checked out the videos, no love for the 30mm yet though. Interested to see how it holds up to re-mounting at 100.

[Naytwan]

The Pro mount looks very interesting after watching the video. I may have to pick 2 up to replace those giant knobs on the ones I have.

[Liberal_Strong]

damn MI. what DONT you guys make?

[Slippers]

These are not on the website yet, and in fact this is the first time they have been posted anywhere.

http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/...psikxtyoif.jpg

These will be available soon.

Exceeeellllleeeeent. My TA33 awaits. :)

I spy a new rail in that picture, too. 45 degree m-lok slots, and no more exposed barrel nut. Nice!

[janet0]

has been bookmark, this seems like a very interesting thread

[Midwest Industries]

Here is a Trijicon VCOG in the new 2 lever VCOG/ACOG mount:

[UWone77]

Here is a Trijicon VCOG in the new 2 lever VCOG/ACOG mount:

MI,

That 30mm dual lever mount looks great. I might have to try one out on new Vortex I have coming in.

I really need to get a complete MI Rifle put together. That gun looks killer!

[Slippers]

Mini ACOG mount is coming to meeee! :)