Recommendation for decent AR carry-handle mounted scope under $200

[Gman106]

Open to suggestions. The Vortex Optics SPARC Red Dot Sight Gen I - 2 MOA Dot (SPC-AR1) seems a reasonable option for the money. Anyone have experience with this one?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...k_ql_qh_dp_hza

[SgtRecon]

If your putting it on an A1 or A2 carry handle, it doesn't get much better than this, I have the original Colts on both of my A1's, a 20" SP1 and a 14.5" Colt 653 retro clone, it has a built in BDC in the top turret out to 500 yards (the colts where for 55Gr M193 ) not sure what the Brownells are regulated for. But Brownells says they are made by the same manufacturer as the Colt's in the 70's...and did I mention you can get a clear sight picture of the irons through the mount channel and quick release with a repeatable return to zero

https://www.brownells.com/optics-mou...rod124965.aspx

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[Gman106]

If your putting it on an A1 or A2 carry handle, it doesn't get much better than this, I have the original Colts on both of my A1's, a 20" SP1 and a 14.5" Colt 653 retro clone, it has a built in BDC in the top turret out to 500 yards (the colts where for 55Gr M193 ) not sure what the Brownells are regulated for. But Brownells says they are made by the same manufacturer as the Colt's in the 70's...and did I mention you can get a clear sight picture of the irons through the mount channel and quick release with a repeatable return to zero

https://www.brownells.com/optics-mou...rod124965.aspx

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Thanks, Devil Dog. Will keep in mind though a bit pricier than I want to go initially. I'm actually good with simple iron sights for right now but just want an optic upgrade option alternative to the standard issue irons.

[bigandy1966]

you should also think about a buttstock riser for proper cheek weld