NcSTAR 3/4" Riser Gen2 - Elevate Your Optics for Enhanced Airsoft Performance
Although we no longer carry the NcSTAR 3/4" Riser Gen2, we invite you to explore our wide range of risers to discover excellent alternatives for elevating your optics. These risers are designed to attach to picatinny rails, providing an additional 3/4" of height to position your optic higher. By utilizing a riser, you can achieve optimal eye relief and improve your overall shooting experience. Whether you need to raise the height of your optic due to integral mounts sitting too low or you want to customize the height to suit your preferences, risers offer a versatile solution.
One of the primary benefits of utilizing a riser is the ability to achieve the proper eye relief through your optic. Eye relief refers to the optimal distance between your eye and the ocular side of a scope to obtain a clear and accurate viewing picture. Different optics have specific eye relief measurements recommended for optimal setup. While non-magnified optics like red dot scopes and holographic sights typically offer unlimited eye relief, magnified scopes require precise eye relief for optimal performance.
In the realm of airsoft, using a rifle with masks or face protection poses a challenge to obtaining a proper cheek weld. Unlike real firearms use, where face protection is typically minimal, airsoft players often wear paintball masks or mesh masks that create a greater offset between the face and the stock of the rifle. This offset can make it difficult to effectively use sights. That's where rail risers like the NcSTAR 3/4" Riser Gen2 come in handy. These risers help airsoft players overcome the challenge of obtaining a proper sight picture while wearing face protection gear.
Moreover, airsoft enthusiasts have found innovative uses for rail risers beyond elevating optics. Some clever players have utilized rail risers as front-end stabilizers. For example, on an M4 with a railed receiver and handguard, the riser can be mounted as a bridging piece to prevent handguard wobble or rotation. This setup provides a solid and stable feeling to the M4 platform. Classic-style or budget-friendly M4-type guns are often susceptible to barrel wobble and loose front ends, and utilizing a rail riser can help mitigate these issues. Certain airsoft gun models, such as the ASG Armalite SIR M15, have integrated continuous optic rails that solve these problems by keeping the gun rigid. As a result, all components sit at an optimal height for airsoft gameplay. Modern-style M4s with free-floating handguard systems generally do not experience these problems.
Quick Look:
- Aluminum construction
- Mounts on any picatinny rail
- Raises your accessory by 3/4"
- Includes tools for installation
Alternate Lookup:
MARFV2