{"id":2734,"date":"2024-08-29T05:31:12","date_gmt":"2024-08-29T05:31:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/americangunpeople.com\/?p=2734"},"modified":"2024-08-29T05:31:12","modified_gmt":"2024-08-29T05:31:12","slug":"gear-review-the-anr-anvl-ukon-aems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/americangunpeople.com\/?p=2734","title":{"rendered":"Gear Review &#8211; The ANR ANVL UKON AEMS"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"td-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204147977-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"524\" class=\"entry-thumb td-modal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204147977-696x524.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204147977-696x524.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204147977-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204147977-700x527.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204147977-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204147977-1536x1157.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204147977-2048x1542.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204147977-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204147977-1068x804.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204147977-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204147977-558x420.jpg 558w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204147977-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204147977-560x422.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" alt=\"\" title=\"PXL_20240817_204147977\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<p>Optic mounts are getting fancy these days. It used to be nothing more than a chunk of aluminum that held your rifle optic in place. Some were better than others, sure, but they were largely the same. There was some untapped potential with optics mounts, and people are finally seeing that. Companies like ANR produce mounts like the ANVL UKON and prove you can always make a better mousetrap.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s the ANVL UKON<\/h2>\n<p>ANR, short for ANY Kydex Holsters, has broken out of just making Kydex holsters. The ANVL UKON mount is quite the departure for ANR, but if you\u2019re gonna do it, do it big. ANR produces the ANVL UKON for Aimpoint T2, the ACRO, the Leupold DPP, the Trijicon RMR, the SIG Sauer Romeo 4T, the Holosun 509T, and the AEMS. They are made at various heights, including the higher 1.93-inch mounts for night vision aficionados.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"527\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_194621535-700x527.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-548456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_194621535-700x527.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_194621535-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_194621535-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_194621535-1536x1157.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_194621535-2048x1542.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_194621535-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_194621535-696x524.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_194621535-1068x804.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_194621535-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_194621535-558x420.jpg 558w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_194621535-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_194621535-560x422.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The ANVL UKON is extremly well made. (Travis Pike for TTAG)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Mine is for the AEMs and mounts with the center line at 1.7 inches. What the ANVL UKON does differently is simple. It combines a set of simple iron sights built into the mount. A rear open sight combines with an AR-style front sight to provide an integral backup sight option to the mount. It\u2019s an absolute co-witness configuration. It\u2019s so utterly simple and crazy that no one thought of something similar.<\/p>\n<p>The optic mounts directly to the ANVL UKON. It\u2019s no rail, but each mount variant has an individual footprint that attaches the optic via screws. It\u2019s simplistic and prevents tolerance stacking.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"527\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_222027221-700x527.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-548447 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_222027221-700x527.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_222027221-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_222027221-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_222027221-1536x1157.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_222027221-2048x1542.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_222027221-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_222027221-696x524.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_222027221-1068x804.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_222027221-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_222027221-558x420.jpg 558w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_222027221-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_222027221-560x422.jpg 560w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 700px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 700\/527;\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"527\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_222027221-700x527.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-548447\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_222027221-700x527.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_222027221-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_222027221-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_222027221-1536x1157.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_222027221-2048x1542.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_222027221-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_222027221-696x524.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_222027221-1068x804.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_222027221-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_222027221-558x420.jpg 558w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_222027221-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_222027221-560x422.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The ANVL UKON was designed for a military contract. (Travis Pike for TTAG)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Why Behind the ANVL UKON<\/h2>\n<p>The original ANVL UKON came to be due to a military request. The request wanted a red-dot mount with integral backup sights for a platform with very little rail space. Unfortunately, ANR couldn\u2019t tell me more about the contract. Things like that tend to be hush-hush. My suspicion is it was for something like the SIG Rattler PDWs adopted.<\/p>\n<p>Those are microsized guns, and if the operators wielding them want lights, lasers and similar, they are using the limited rail space you already have. A set of backup iron sights built into the optics mount saves space and gives those hardcore users a backup sighting system.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"527\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_222039376-700x527.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-548446 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_222039376-700x527.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_222039376-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_222039376-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_222039376-1536x1157.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_222039376-2048x1542.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_222039376-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_222039376-696x524.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_222039376-1068x804.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_222039376-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_222039376-558x420.jpg 558w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_222039376-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_222039376-560x422.jpg 560w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 700px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 700\/527;\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"527\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_222039376-700x527.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-548446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_222039376-700x527.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_222039376-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_222039376-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_222039376-1536x1157.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_222039376-2048x1542.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_222039376-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_222039376-696x524.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_222039376-1068x804.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_222039376-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_222039376-558x420.jpg 558w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_222039376-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_222039376-560x422.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Integrated backup sights are a small but important addition. (Travis Pike for TTAG)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>There are some inherent limitations. The sight radius seems shorter than that of a snubnose revolver. It\u2019s not going to give you rifle distance accuracy. The intent is to provide accurate fire in combative situations within 50 yards. It\u2019s a last-ditch tool for a weapon that\u2019s already limited in its effective range.<\/p>\n<p>The only thing I operate is a forklift, but I still own my fair share of small firearms. Guns like the <a href=\"https:\/\/gun.deals\/search\/apachesolr_search\/banshee%20mk17\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Banshee Mk17<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/jMaKsmSdgfA?si=ST5jENpwJgLbTlBl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">SIG MP320<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/gun.deals\/search\/apachesolr_search\/cz%20scorpion%20evo%203%20s1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">CZ Scorpion EVO 3 S1<\/a> don\u2019t have a ton of space, so mounts like this allow for backup iron sights, and that\u2019s where I saw the most value. The Mk17 fits perfectly and provides a compact all-in-one package.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204404243-700x525.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-548449 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204404243-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204404243-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204404243-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204404243-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204404243-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204404243-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204404243-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204404243-1068x801.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204404243-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204404243-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204404243-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204404243-265x198.jpg 265w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 700px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 700\/525;\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204404243-700x525.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-548449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204404243-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204404243-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204404243-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204404243-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204404243-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204404243-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204404243-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204404243-1068x801.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204404243-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204404243-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204404243-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204404243-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">On guns like the Mk17 it\u2019s perfect due to the lack of rail space. (Travis Pike for TTAG)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mount and Install<\/h2>\n<p>ANR went all out to build a very nice optics mount. Mounting the AEMS took no time at all. ANR integrated recoil bosses to secure the optic better and lock the optic onto the mount. It\u2019s a well-crafted mount and a fairly tight fit. The two bolts that squeeze the optic and mount onto the optics rails are big and beefy.<\/p>\n<p>Once mounted, the optic had zero play or movement. Zeroing the optic to the gun was no big deal, and I got the gun on target in just a few rounds. The sight picture is surprisingly nice, even with a full co-witness. It\u2019s not nearly as obstructed as most other sight options on the market.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"527\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204058065.NIGHT_-700x527.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-548452 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204058065.NIGHT_-700x527.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204058065.NIGHT_-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204058065.NIGHT_-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204058065.NIGHT_-1536x1157.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204058065.NIGHT_-2048x1542.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204058065.NIGHT_-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204058065.NIGHT_-696x524.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204058065.NIGHT_-1068x804.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204058065.NIGHT_-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204058065.NIGHT_-558x420.jpg 558w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204058065.NIGHT_-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204058065.NIGHT_-560x422.jpg 560w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 700px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 700\/527;\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"527\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204058065.NIGHT_-700x527.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-548452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204058065.NIGHT_-700x527.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204058065.NIGHT_-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204058065.NIGHT_-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204058065.NIGHT_-1536x1157.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204058065.NIGHT_-2048x1542.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204058065.NIGHT_-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204058065.NIGHT_-696x524.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204058065.NIGHT_-1068x804.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204058065.NIGHT_-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204058065.NIGHT_-558x420.jpg 558w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204058065.NIGHT_-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204058065.NIGHT_-560x422.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The sight picture is surpsingly clear. (Travis Pike for TTAG)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>One of the more interesting aspects of this sighting system is the ability to have roughly two different zeroes. We can\u2019t move the rear sight, but we can adjust the front sight for elevation. It uses a standard AR front post, so an AR front sight tool makes up and down adjustments easy.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"527\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204028919-700x527.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-548455 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204028919-700x527.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204028919-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204028919-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204028919-1536x1157.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204028919-2048x1542.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204028919-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204028919-696x524.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204028919-1068x804.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204028919-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204028919-558x420.jpg 558w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204028919-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204028919-560x422.jpg 560w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 700px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 700\/527;\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"527\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204028919-700x527.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-548455\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204028919-700x527.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204028919-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204028919-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204028919-1536x1157.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204028919-2048x1542.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204028919-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204028919-696x524.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204028919-1068x804.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204028919-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204028919-558x420.jpg 558w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204028919-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204028919-560x422.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">An AR front sight tool makes adjustments easy. (Travis Pike for TTAG)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>You could zero the dot for supersonic 9mm and the front sight for subsonic or do the same with .300 Blackout. This allows the sights to play dual purpose, especially for subsonic rounds, which tend to be better suited for close-range shooting. Zeroing the front sight for hits is plenty easy.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">To The Range<\/h2>\n<p>My curiosity regarding the ANR ANVL UKON revolved around the iron sights. How well can they work? I was surprised that I could make good hits on most targets at 15, 25 and 50 yards. I\u2019m not hitting soda cans at 25 or 50 yards, but I can hit a 10-inch gong at both ranges, and that\u2019s good enough for rudimentary iron sights.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_203433325.TS_exported_11766-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-548458 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_203433325.TS_exported_11766-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_203433325.TS_exported_11766-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_203433325.TS_exported_11766-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_203433325.TS_exported_11766-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_203433325.TS_exported_11766-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_203433325.TS_exported_11766-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_203433325.TS_exported_11766-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_203433325.TS_exported_11766-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_203433325.TS_exported_11766-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_203433325.TS_exported_11766.jpg 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 700px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 700\/394;\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_203433325.TS_exported_11766-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-548458\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_203433325.TS_exported_11766-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_203433325.TS_exported_11766-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_203433325.TS_exported_11766-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_203433325.TS_exported_11766-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_203433325.TS_exported_11766-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_203433325.TS_exported_11766-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_203433325.TS_exported_11766-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_203433325.TS_exported_11766-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_203433325.TS_exported_11766-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_203433325.TS_exported_11766.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Is it well suited for 500 yard shots? No but for backup purposes it\u2019s fantastic. (Travis Pike for TTAG)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>The iron sights and red dot can function as a single focal plane due to the super close sight radius. I barely need to acknowledge the rear sight, and I don\u2019t have to use a front-sight focus shooting style to make hits. I can focus on the target and put the slightly blurry front post wherever I need to throw 9mm.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"527\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204015396-700x527.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-548454 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204015396-700x527.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204015396-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204015396-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204015396-1536x1157.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204015396-2048x1542.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204015396-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204015396-696x524.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204015396-1068x804.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204015396-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204015396-558x420.jpg 558w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204015396-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204015396-560x422.jpg 560w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 700px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 700\/527;\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"527\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204015396-700x527.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-548454\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204015396-700x527.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204015396-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204015396-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204015396-1536x1157.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204015396-2048x1542.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204015396-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204015396-696x524.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204015396-1068x804.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204015396-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204015396-558x420.jpg 558w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204015396-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PXL_20240817_204015396-560x422.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The front sight doesn\u2019t require you to focus on the sights to get hits. (Travis Pike for TTAG)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>As a mount, it holds the AEMS high enough to easily see, making it quick and easy to get behind. It does its main job of making me able to see my reticle and get that reticle on target quickly and efficiently. The ANVL UKON provides a useful, innovative and novel means to use a red dot on your weapon of choice. Check them out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anrkydexholsters.com\/product\/anvl-aems-ukon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Specifications<br \/>Weight: 2.2 oz.<br \/>Height: 1.80 in.<br \/>Width: 1.41 in.<br \/>Length: 3.34 in.<br \/>MSRP: $152<\/p>\n<p><strong>Overall *****<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The ANVL UKON provides a simple, rail-saving way to provide backup iron sights and a red-dot mount all in one. It\u2019s not cheap, but it\u2019s priced well, considering its design, features and overall innovation.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Check out\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ammunitiontogo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><strong><em>Ammo To Go,\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/a><em><strong>the ammunition retail sponsor of TTAG. Get your bulk and quality ammo for a bargain by visiting their<\/strong><\/em><strong><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ammunitiontogo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><strong><em>site<\/em><\/strong><\/a><em><strong>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>All product and gun reviews are performed independently and product mentions made based on the quality of the product and value of interest to gun owners. However, when you buy through links on our site, we may earn a commission to help support the costs of operating the site and keeping it free for our visitors.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/gear-review-the-anr-anvl-ukon-aems\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Optic mounts are getting fancy these days. It used to be nothing more than a chunk of aluminum that held your rifle optic in place. Some were better than others, sure, but they were largely the same. There was some untapped potential with optics mounts, and people are finally seeing that. 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