Reviews & Ratings for NcSTAR Gen II Quick Release Carry Handle For Micro Dot — 11 reviews — Page 1

The quick release has no way to adjust or tighten so it won’t even work for the joke I bought it for. This was a complete waste of money.

This product was purchased for a range trainer, NOT for serious use. I was very interested in the design of having an optic mounted behind the grip while maintaining an iron sight option to work with an A2 front sight post. I do like this concept and would like to see it improved. Having said that, it’s fun if you don’t mind its flaws.

1. The intended grip area does provide substantially more purchase potential than a classic-style flat top carry handle, however the metal edges are harshly sharp. Highly recommended to wrap the grip portion or wear gloves if planning to carry via the grip. The grip space only offers about three fingers of gripping potential. I feel that the handle could be .25" taller to allow for (in this case) a Romeo 5 better clearance to fit under the hooded area at the rear of the grip handle.

2. The rear iron sight post is basic, but functional enough. No real issues here as of this time.

3. The QD release levers work well enough, however the locking levers barely serve their purpose in my experience. Once the grip module is mounted to the flat rail, I used zip ties looped through the bottom of this grip module to keep the QD locking levers from working lose and unlocking.

4. The Picatinny section to the rear of the grip is at least two slots too short to accommodate a fully supported fit of the Sig Romeo 5 RDS. The base of the Romeo 5 extends about half of an inch rearward of the grip module and is unsupported. For my needs, I can make this...
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Terribly cheap construction, a very limited use flip-up rear aperture, exposed nuts and bolts all around, not enough rail space for most red dots, too small and sharply angled to use as a carry handle, and only locks into a Picatinny rail via one small rounded metal peg and two of the flimsiest QD levers I've ever seen.

Cheap components are often easy to spot and with this one I could tell simply from looking at the pictures. Having one in hand proves just how bad it is. Consider the one star here toward it being a unique looking accessory which had to have been intentional as it would have never sold otherwise.

I got one of these from a friend, didn't pay a cent and still feel like I got ripped off. Save yourself, forget this item exists.

Expectations were low going in. The set screws for the locking mechanism were so poorly fitting for the holes that small wire was wrapped on them to make them fit. One adjustment made the screws incompatible for the holes and left the set screws spinning freely. The other side of the locking bar was uneven.

put on an ar pistol, the rear sight is kind of a gimmic as i didnt see any way to adjust it, the QD mounts work good, and even with a red dot you can still see your iron sights well. couldnt remember if it was a full cowitness or not. as a carry hanbdle it is a bit small for my larger hands, but it still works, and it looks pretty cool which is 90% of the reason i got it.

The product is decent quality for being reasonably priced. Mine mounted on AR pistol. I have not had chance to actually try it out because of ammo shortage, but have no problems. When ammo becomes available again, I wlll test it out.

Item came nicely packed. Quality is top notch and fits snugly on the picatinny rail (comes with tool for tightening). Can’t really fit my whole hand between the whole slot to carry by the handle, however, its function outweighs that flaw. Has a back up site built in if your red dot goes out. It’s quick to latch on and latch off. Wish there was a list of all the micro red dots that are compatible to this item. Otherwise you have to bring it to a shop and demo red dots.

Mount needs adjusting. But over all looks great and well built. The rear sight is kinda hard to adjust due to the micro but on the side. But with a little work it's a great option. The rear sight sits a little high. Had to lower my front. Went on my freedom ordinance fx9. Looks great with the hara arms foregrip.

Quick release works well, solid, taller optics also can see thru it leaving rail for another accessory. Fit well on my X95, but the center of gravity is too far back for it to balance well. Would likely work very well on flat top AR's.