Quick release vs a Non 'QD" Optic mount?

[Napalm Bulldog]

I am struggling with what version to buy of a mount for my Trijicon MRO. 'QD" vs a non QD. Heres the two I am considering. I have heard some "QD" mounts lose zero or can work loose. Than as for the Geissele you would need a tool to get it off. Also is it better to go full co witness or the 1/3?

http://midwayusa.com/product/2626162754/american-defense-quick-detachable-trijicon-mro-mount-picatinny-style

http://midwayusa.com/product/2539148188/geissele-super-precision-trijicon-mro-sight-mount-picatinny-style-7075-t6-aluminum

Both are from American companies and seem very well built. I am just unsure as to which one to get. Can you help me out with suggestion and/or pros vs cons that I might not of thought of? Or if anyone has experience with them.Thank you for all feed back.

[Frank1911]

AD all the way. I have an MRO with an AD QD mount on my AR pistol and I love it. It never loses zero and is a rugged mount.

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[Carcassonne]

I am struggling with what version to buy of a mount for my Trijicon MRO. 'QD" vs a non QD. Heres the two I am considering. I have heard some "QD" mounts lose zero or can work loose. Than as for the Geissele you would need a tool to get it off. Also is it better to go full co witness or the 1/3?

http://ads.midwayusa.com/product/2626162754/american-defense-quick-detachable-trijicon-mro-mount-picatinny-style

http://ads.midwayusa.com/product/2539148188/geissele-super-precision-trijicon-mro-sight-mount-picatinny-style-7075-t6-aluminum

Both are from American companies and seem very well built. I am just unsure as to which one to get. Can you help me out with suggestion and/or pros vs cons that I might not of thought of? Or if anyone has experience with them.Thank you for all feed back.

Your links don't work because they are preceded by word "ads." before the MidwayUSA name. The links below should work better.

http://midwayusa.com/product/2626162754/american-defense-quick-detachable-trijicon-mro-mount-picatinny-style

http://midwayusa.com/product/2539148188/geissele-super-precision-trijicon-mro-sight-mount-picatinny-style-7075-t6-aluminum

[CouchOperator]

Ive had larue, kac, bobro, and adm mounts. ADM was the only one that was godawful

[AreWeFree]

Get a Larue mount.

The ADM and MI type of adjustment is not optimal. They use the screw head for adjustment tension.
MI is better than ADM though, slightly finer adjustment.

[BucDan]

Pay a bit more larue QD mounts. You'd be happy you did. Sometimes you'll find a time where you wish you had qd.

[dozer wright]

I have 4 x Adm set ups on a variety of Weapons and they work great . Always return to zero . I don't know what others have issue with the Adjustment issue is. 1/8th of a turn is more than enough adjustment to make the scope mount solid and on point .

[Mute]

I only use QD if I plan on swapping optics or other devices, otherwise, save the money and weight. Personally, when I do use QD I choose either Bobro or Kinetic Development Group.

[GW]

IMO if you're using QD mounts you shouldn't worry too much about cowitnessing. If the scope craps out, remove it.
I prefer a low- mount on scope.
YMMV

ps
The other reason I like QD's is it makes life easier when stuffing the guns back in the safe.
Again, YMMV

[Napalm Bulldog]

Thank you everyone for the feed back.

[cavemanlrrp]

+1 more for LaRue.

I have a LT104 that comes on and off every time I shoot, works excellent.

Best
caveman

[Rbutler]

I have 4 x Adm set ups on a variety of Weapons and they work great . Always return to zero . I don't know what others have issue with the Adjustment issue is. 1/8th of a turn is more than enough adjustment to make the scope mount solid and on point .

same here. I think people over tighten their mounts thinking the ADM mounts need to lock in place with force. My ADM mounts are great with 338lm recoil and thousands of rounds.

[drifts1]

Guess it depends on your shooting lifestyle. I've been shooting for decades, have yet to come across a situation where I needed a QD.

[1911su16b870]

So when was the last time anyone had an optic go down during training or a fight, that was not dead battery related?

Proctor has always advocated just the optic, no backup irons required.

If the optic goes down, you always can use it's body in your POA for CQC sighting.

[iFixit]

So when was the last time anyone had an optic go down during training or a fight, that was not dead battery related?

Proctor has always advocated just the optic, no backup irons required.

If the optic goes down, you always can use it's body in your POA for CQC sighting.

I have to agree and disagree. While training for failure is a valid method for a certain group of shooters, its not valid for the average guy.

If I am the type of shooter who will be utilizing my QD all the time, in training, I want a QD system that will always work for me. Spuhr or LaRue.

If I am the type of guy who wants a QD system to be good for the remote chance of an Optic failure, Burris or ADM.

It also falls on the type of Optic as well. I foresee the day my Holosun fails, I dont foresee the day my Aimpoint fails. Yes both will someday fail, but since I am not some Delta guy fighting in Africa, I dont train for that failure.

I just want the ability to say, "Dam, my battery is dead and I dont have an extra." Flip the QD mount, stash the Optic in my back pack and flip up my Irons for the day. I am good with that happening once or twice in my lifetime.