[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Handle vs. Top Rail

Posted: 7/11/2010 4:44:00 PM EDT

Which do you guys prefer? I'll be building an AR15 most likely at around Christmas time, and can't decide between the two.

Posted: 7/11/2010 4:47:32 PM EDT

[#1]

I would probably opt for a flat top with a detachable carry handle so you'll have options down the road. I like the simplicity of the A2 but, it does limit you choices if you decide to mount optics later on. In true ARFCOM fashion, build both!

Posted: 7/11/2010 4:48:41 PM EDT

[#2]

Quoted:
I would probably opt for a flat top with a detachable carry handle so you'll have options down the road. I like the simplicity of the A2 but, it does limit you choices if you decide to mount optics later on. In true ARFCOM fashion, build both!

+1!

Posted: 7/11/2010 4:52:01 PM EDT

[#3]

If you don't plan on mounting a scope/red dot sight anytime soon, get the flat top (rail top) with a detachable carry handle.

If you do plan on mounting a scope, forego the carry handle altogether and just get a backup rear sight.

Posted: 7/11/2010 4:59:36 PM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
If you don't plan on mounting a scope/red dot sight anytime soon, get the flat top (rail top) with a detachable carry handle.

If you do plan on mounting a scope, forego the carry handle altogether and just get a backup rear sight.

This +1

Posted: 7/11/2010 5:05:12 PM EDT

[#5]

+1 for flat top.

Posted: 7/11/2010 5:19:57 PM EDT

[#6]

Aside from collector's value / nastalgia I don't see why someone wouldn't buy a flat top. The weight is negligible and a rail on top provides so many more options for sights/optics/nightvision/etc

Posted: 7/11/2010 5:20:16 PM EDT

[#7]

+1 for Flat top.

Even If I were to build a 2nd or 3rd upper, I always go flat top, but thats just me. You got more versatility with a flat top vs. the fixed old school carry handle.

Posted: 7/11/2010 5:55:44 PM EDT

[#8]

Get both, but is you like iron sights go A2 frist then A3.

Posted: 7/11/2010 6:52:07 PM EDT

[#9]

Quoted:
Aside from collector's value / nastalgia I don't see why someone wouldn't buy a flat top. The weight is negligible and a rail on top provides so many more options for sights/optics/nightvision/etc

I concur with this.

Posted: 7/11/2010 7:04:53 PM EDT

[#10]

Flat top. Especially if it's your first. Many more options with a flat top. I'm going to build an A2 for nostalgia and simplicity. But I already have several flat tops.

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