small optics for mini-g

[MajorD]

wondering if it would be practical to consider any of the really small optics (insight mrds, trijicon rmr, burris fastfire etc) on a mini G?
did see the pic of someone running an aimpoint micro but thinking even smalled and lighter if it could work.

[HighAngleHell]

I have been doing a lot of research lately on this very idea and I have decided to go wtih a FastFire 2 with the protective wing mount as a back up to a scout scope. 4 MOA dot is still small enough for a bit of distance. Battery life is exceptable. I don't believe it wil co-witness with the Irons on a Ultimak like a 30mm type Aimpoint or Micro's. Trijicon rmr has more options and would be nice if you have the cash. I have found that it is easier to find info on forums about optics that work on the Mini-g by researching the M1A Socom 16 with a Ultimak Scout mount.

[MajorD]

I'm thinking of experimenting with developing a scope mount for red dots (since eye relief is not a critical issue) that would put the mount between the front sight and the end of the gas cylinder (kinda sorta a barrel sleeve with rails) that would probably work in the mini g configuration but would put the glass very far away from the eye on a full length m-1. I'm thinking if it could be affixed to the gas cylinder without touching the barrel to minimize the chance of impact shift as the gun heats up it might be workable.

[HighAngleHell]

With a red dot that far out though I wouldn't use an Aimpoint or Eotech. Too much weight out front and the field of view wouldn't be much. In fact I just tried looking through my Aimpoint that far out and you have to get the Rifle pretty straight to even see the dot. Might be a hot ticket for close work using a Fastfire 2 or RMR/doctor sight.