IRay USA ADM RICO Micro MQD Mount - Quick Detach Precision Optics Adapter

The IRay USA ADM RICO Micro MQD Mount is a quick detach precision optics adapter built on a partnership between iRay USA and American Defense Manufacturing to solve a real problem: getting night vision or thermal optics mounted fast and solid on rifles where every inch of rail space matters. This is the MQD half of the PICTAIL system—a Picatinny-mounted quick detach adapter designed to work with dovetail-equipped optics (like many night vision and thermal heads) while keeping your rifle's rail footprint minimal and your zero repeatable.

The MQD mount pairs with PICTAIL-equipped optics to deliver genuine versatility. In standalone rifle mode, the system gives you over 4.5 inches of rear offset for proper sight picture and cheek weld. Flip it to clip-on orientation and that offset shrinks to just 1.5 inches—useful when you're running a thermal or NV clip-on ahead of a day optic. The clever part: it needs only 4 Picatinny slots of forward rail space, which makes it practical for short platforms like SBRs and pistol-caliber carbines where rail real estate is tight. The mount is precision-machined from 6061-T6 aluminum, hard coat anodized to handle field use without losing zero, and features ADM's patented QD Auto Lock Lever system for fast, confident engagement and removal.

This is American-made equipment backed by a lifetime warranty—built for hunters, tactical shooters, and field teams who need night vision or thermal capability on a rifle without compromise. If your optic has a standard dovetail shoe, this mount unlocks both rifle and helmet mounting flexibility without adapters or workarounds.

Key Features

• Precision-machined 6061-T6 aluminum with hard coat anodize for durability
• Patented QD Auto Lock Lever for fast, secure mounting and removal
• Works in standalone rifle mode (4.5" rear offset) or clip-on configuration (1.5" rear offset)
• Requires only 4 Picatinny slots—ideal for short-platform rifles
• Compatible with PICTAIL-equipped optics and standard dovetail receptacles
• Made in the USA with lifetime warranty

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What optics is the ADM RICO Micro MQD Mount compatible with?

The MQD mount is designed to work with optics equipped with a PICTAIL shoe—the dovetail mounting system iRay USA developed with American Defense Manufacturing. It's compatible with standard dovetail receptacles used on helmet-mounted night vision and thermal optics. Confirm your optic has a dovetail shoe before ordering.

Can I use this mount on a short rifle or SBR?

Yes. The MQD mount requires only 4 Picatinny slots of forward rail space, making it one of the most compact solutions for mounting night vision or thermal optics on short-platform rifles, SBRs, and pistol-caliber carbines where rail space is limited.

Does this mount work for both rifle and helmet mounting?

The MQD mount itself attaches to your rifle's Picatinny rail. Its PICTAIL partner shoe (which comes on compatible optics) has a dovetail that allows the optic to be removed and mounted to helmet-mounted interface hardware from manufacturers like Wilcox and KVC, so yes—the system supports both missions without requiring separate adapters.

What's included and what do I need to order separately?

You're getting the MQD mount itself. Your optic will need to be equipped with a PICTAIL dovetail shoe to use this system; confirm compatibility with your specific night vision or thermal optic before purchase.