AlexT from United States, CA Public Profile

"Temu" grade plastics and hardware (molded nuts, really??). Would be OK for airsoft but this isn't duty or combat quality. Strap has no stretch to it, buckle is super cheap and very loose. Disappointing.

Been using Vortex rings for years, never an issue. Quality finish, excellent machining, can't go wrong.

Have had the Eotech mounted to the FST-ORB for a few years on my light trainer kit and appreciated the slight height increase for comfort. Figured I'll add this (both the ORB and Omni mounts) to the full setup with the Eotech magnifier that I have on my primary action-ready kit... no dice:

1) In closed position the arm of the Omni mount obscures the bottom window of the sight. It's angled and there's just enough weird geometry to throw me off. Maybe 8%+/- blockage. I'm sure I'd get used to it, but it's instantly noticeable and distracting.
2) In open position it's misaligned as well - sits too low in relation to the sight window and unless your position is perfect (think stationary, slow aim) it interferes/blocks the sight window as well.

#1 I could deal with, but combined with #2 and that fact that a) you loose irons + b) add additional bulk it's not worth it to me. Frankly I'm really surprised that this isn't discussed more, because it should be. I'm willing to compromise a few things here and there, but if you're going to claim improvement over something that works quite well from the start (just standard Eotech setup), it needs to be darn-near perfect. This kit isn't. After doing some digging, I found a number of complaints about it but also found out that this is by design to accommodate a variety of other optics making this a "fit-all" compromise.

That said - for anyone willing to deal with the shortcomings listed above the mechanical quality is top notch and

Immediately changed the grip out on M18 after trying WC grip at the range rental. Much improved hold on the weapon right after. Note, for CA-compliant M18's that have magazine disconnect safety mechanism you will need to do one of two things to ensure the FUC properly sits inside: 1) remove the said mechanism (it's just one screw holding the whole apparatus, simple, quick, and safe), 2) shave off about 3/16" gap with a Dremel at the back of the WC module to accommodate the said mechanism. If you don't, the FCU will not install all the way to the back of the grip (about 1mm) too forward which will prevent slide catch from sitting down in its cutouts on the grip.

Oh, and the grip looks great too!