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Just got a new upper for my AR. My first flat top. I go to mount the red dot sight I have on top and the dot is right in the middle of the back of the A frame. Whats worse is that it's so low I can't even get my eye in line with it. Really regreting going with the flat top right now.

So I either have to buy a riser to get it up high enough, or buy the clamp on Carry handle and mount on top of that with the A.R.M.S mount I currently have on my old A1 upper. Thats the one I can't take to public ranges. Who ever said that size doesn't matter?

So, no, I didn't do my homework fully. I didn't know you have to have a special riser for each optic sight you use. I do like the M4 style barrel though. The necked down portion, origonally intended for mounting the M-203, is a perfect place to use the old clothes pin style stamped metal bi-pod.

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I'd go with the riser. Then you can still co-witness it.

Totally cool. Just made a run up to Torrington WY this weekend and while there I went by Gary's Gun Shop and they had a riser for just $12.99! Works perfect for my Red Dot.

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Some red dots have the riser built right into the optic, like my Walther PS-55. Others do not, and need the aftermarket riser installed.