A2Plus Mount - Developed by A.R.M.S.®, Inc. under contract for the U.S. Army/ARMS Laser Combat I.D. (CID) Program. It upgrades A1-A2 M16 weapons to new capabilities that match those of the patented Swan ® #38 Sleeve; for enhancement of the Army's Red Dot Optic/Laser requirements. The main body of the A.R.M.S.® A2Plus mount locks into both the carry handle channel and the handle front support, utilizing two A.R.M.S.® self locking thumbnuts. This capability provides rigid support of the dovetail platform that is extended over the hand-guards; just like the patented SWAN® Super Extended Sleeve. The A.R.M.S.® A2Plus also has a provision to mount a 2nd rail on the carry handle that adds the same look and capabilities as the famous A.R.M.S.®M16A1A2 mount, with an enhanced iron and optic see thru capability. This bi-level mounting capability offers multiple combinations of attachments, no tools required. The A2Plus also features a brush breaker at the front to prevent branches and other objects from wedging between the hand-guards and the suspended rail. Optical and laser perfect parallel alignment are achieved, while eliminating heat and vibrations that may be experienced in barrel mounting systems
