I have an M16A2 clone with an aimpoint gooseneck mount on the carry handle, QRP without the spacer and an aimpoint 2moa C3.
Honestly its one of my most favorite setups. I've got 4 AR's and if ever had to widdle my collection down to just two, I'd keep this one and my M4. Its a fantastic handling and shooting setup.
The A2 irons are the toughest most bomb-proof out there (ok, well the A1 might be, but you get the idea). I wanted a bomb-proof KISS rifle and this was the best route for me.
Light weight, very combat effective, and probably the most tough setup out there for optics and irons. The aimpoint is up at the right height, just to the point where you can barely make out the irons. The QRP can come off quick if I need Irons but I can always pop it back on and verify the zero according to the irons.