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Posted: 11/14/2014 10:51:23 PM EDT
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I'm at 1400 rounds with my mepro now. Zeroed in 3 shots, its held it's zero the entire time as well. I had a PRO before the mepro, sold it to a good friend down the street to try out the mepro, I don't miss the aimpoint. Feel free to ask me anything specific.
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Posted: 11/15/2014 1:11:33 AM EDT
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How durable do you think it is vs other optics in the same class? Either through experience dropping it or the magical "feel" of the optic some people refer to. Also, good place to buy?
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Posted: 11/15/2014 3:17:44 AM EDT
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How durable do you think it is vs other optics in the same class? Either through experience dropping it or the magical "feel" of the optic some people refer to. Also, good place to buy? It's my understanding that the Mepro has passed all IDF tests like its M5 military version, but only time will tell if there are any hidden flaws. I do like that the lens is a single solid prism and not one or more thin pieces. I have personal experience w/4 of the Mepros w/appx 2K rds total and so far couldn't be more pleased w/the optic. In light of the features it offers for $379, IMHO it has little competition at that pricepoint: http://www.7-62precision.com/mepro-tru-dot-rds-red-dot-sight-with-1-8-moa-red-dot/ Tomac |
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Posted: 11/15/2014 3:33:05 AM EDT
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It's my understanding that the Mepro has passed all IDF tests like its M5 military version, but only time will tell if there are any hidden flaws. I do like that the lens is a single solid prism and not one or more thin pieces. I have personal experience w/4 of the Mepros w/appx 2K rds total and so far couldn't be more pleased w/the optic. In light of the features it offers for $379, IMHO it has little competition at that pricepoint: http://www.7-62precision.com/mepro-tru-dot-rds-red-dot-sight-with-1-8-moa-red-dot/ Tomac Quote HistoryQuoted:
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How durable do you think it is vs other optics in the same class? Either through experience dropping it or the magical "feel" of the optic some people refer to. Also, good place to buy? It's my understanding that the Mepro has passed all IDF tests like its M5 military version, but only time will tell if there are any hidden flaws. I do like that the lens is a single solid prism and not one or more thin pieces. I have personal experience w/4 of the Mepros w/appx 2K rds total and so far couldn't be more pleased w/the optic. In light of the features it offers for $379, IMHO it has little competition at that pricepoint: http://www.7-62precision.com/mepro-tru-dot-rds-red-dot-sight-with-1-8-moa-red-dot/ Tomac From everything I have heard so far, PRO or MPRDS you won't go wrong for under $400. |
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Posted: 11/15/2014 4:44:00 AM EDT
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From everything I have heard so far, PRO or MPRDS you won't go wrong for under $400. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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How durable do you think it is vs other optics in the same class? Either through experience dropping it or the magical "feel" of the optic some people refer to. Also, good place to buy? It's my understanding that the Mepro has passed all IDF tests like its M5 military version, but only time will tell if there are any hidden flaws. I do like that the lens is a single solid prism and not one or more thin pieces. I have personal experience w/4 of the Mepros w/appx 2K rds total and so far couldn't be more pleased w/the optic. In light of the features it offers for $379, IMHO it has little competition at that pricepoint: http://www.7-62precision.com/mepro-tru-dot-rds-red-dot-sight-with-1-8-moa-red-dot/ Tomac From everything I have heard so far, PRO or MPRDS you won't go wrong for under $400. Thank you for the information and opinions! But say the unexpected happens (like always) and I need to contact mepro about it... or mako... how is their service and how firm do they stand behind their product? |
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Posted: 11/15/2014 1:18:27 PM EDT
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Mako is a site sponsor here and I am sure they will take care of you.
Just my two cents, this is a risk you take with any product you buy. |
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Posted: 11/15/2014 2:22:55 PM EDT
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Mako is a site sponsor here and I am sure they will take care of you. Just my two cents, this is a risk you take with any product you buy. That is true. |
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Posted: 11/15/2014 6:36:45 PM EDT
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How durable do you think it is vs other optics in the same class? Either through experience dropping it or the magical "feel" of the optic some people refer to. Also, good place to buy? I dropped mine at my parent's house and chipped their brazilian koa hardwood floors. They were not happy, i just have a little scratch on the hood, didn't affect anything. |
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Posted: 11/15/2014 9:16:09 PM EDT
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I dropped mine at my parent's house and chipped their brazilian koa hardwood floors. They were not happy, i just have a little scratch on the hood, didn't affect anything. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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How durable do you think it is vs other optics in the same class? Either through experience dropping it or the magical "feel" of the optic some people refer to. Also, good place to buy? I dropped mine at my parent's house and chipped their brazilian koa hardwood floors. They were not happy, i just have a little scratch on the hood, didn't affect anything. Thanks for the post. And floors get walked on.... and such.... |
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Posted: 11/17/2014 10:20:01 PM EDT
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If it were me, deciding factor would be co-witness. Mepro is 1/3 only, versus the PRO which can do absolute. If 1/3 is what you want, I personally think the Mepro is the better value.
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Posted: 11/17/2014 10:47:48 PM EDT
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my aimpoint pro and eotech xps2 are not going anywhere I like them both , but I like variety and may consider the mepro for a project I have on hold right now . I have some reading to do.
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Posted: 11/18/2014 3:07:11 AM EDT
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To those that have experience with the Mepro, are there any issues with the limited brightness settings? I have an PRO currently and find the brightness settings allow me to get the brightness just where I want it depending on the situation. I had a SPARC in the past that I wasn't too pleased with the settings, I found it to be either too bright or too dim. I see that the Mepro only has 4 brightness settings and I believe at least one of them is for NV which leaves 3 or less settings for normal use. Is the lack of settings a negative for you?
I am very interested in this sight, it seems like a good product for a good price... |
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Posted: 11/18/2014 3:44:09 AM EDT
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I have an Aimpoint PRO and I really like it a lot, but if I were currently in the market, I would be looking hard at the Mepro.
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Posted: 11/18/2014 4:39:48 AM EDT
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I have an Aimpoint PRO and I really like it a lot, but if I were currently in the market, I would be looking hard at the Mepro. Depending on how much the Aimpoint PRO was going for, $350 and down is pretty unbeatable bang4thebuck. |
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Posted: 11/18/2014 9:22:41 AM EDT
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You may want to wait until the details are announced for the Black Friday Sale.....you will like what you see. Aim Point makes a good product but I'm impressed with the quality of the RDS and the durability. Although I'm now associated with The Mako Group, I've used Meprolight products in the past and they performed well. One thing for certain, their products are battle tested. Since becoming a country, Israel has been in several wars and continual conflict. Many of the products distributed by The Mako Group were designed to meet specific needs within the IDF. You can't beat that for a proving ground.
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Posted: 11/18/2014 10:16:59 AM EDT
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Is the tru-dot rds on your website yet? Did we ever figure out is if was waterproof to any specific depth?
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Posted: 11/18/2014 1:21:09 PM EDT
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To those that have experience with the Mepro, are there any issues with the limited brightness settings? I have an PRO currently and find the brightness settings allow me to get the brightness just where I want it depending on the situation. I had a SPARC in the past that I wasn't too pleased with the settings, I found it to be either too bright or too dim. I see that the Mepro only has 4 brightness settings and I believe at least one of them is for NV which leaves 3 or less settings for normal use. Is the lack of settings a negative for you? I am very interested in this sight, it seems like a good product for a good price... For me, I run the brightness on the lowest visible setting 90% of the time. I've had my mepro since early october so I haven't had it outside on a super bright sunny day yet, but with snow on the ground and sun in the sky, the second brightest setting or the brightest works for me perfectly fine. |
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Posted: 11/18/2014 1:33:08 PM EDT
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Does the one year warranty mepro offers (from what I've read, not 100%) bring up any concerns? I would've thought it would be longer. |
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Posted: 11/18/2014 2:07:04 PM EDT
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Does the one year warranty mepro offers (from what I've read, not 100%) bring up any concerns? I would've thought it would be longer. Assuming quality is comparable between the MRDS and the PRO is around equal, The superior warranty of the the PRO along with the more brightness control and proven track record and the ability to adjust height for 100% co-witness is what made my decision for me. The MRDS seems like a good optic at a good price, it just doesnt do anything better than my PRO on an AR or an AK and it doesnt save me any money. |
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Posted: 11/18/2014 6:43:09 PM EDT
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Assuming quality is comparable between the MRDS and the PRO is around equal, The superior warranty of the the PRO along with the more brightness control and proven track record and the ability to adjust height for 100% co-witness is what made my decision for me. The MRDS seems like a good optic at a good price, it just doesnt do anything better than my PRO on an AR or an AK and it doesnt save me any money. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Does the one year warranty mepro offers (from what I've read, not 100%) bring up any concerns? I would've thought it would be longer. Assuming quality is comparable between the MRDS and the PRO is around equal, The superior warranty of the the PRO along with the more brightness control and proven track record and the ability to adjust height for 100% co-witness is what made my decision for me. The MRDS seems like a good optic at a good price, it just doesnt do anything better than my PRO on an AR or an AK and it doesnt save me any money. I sold my Pro and bout the mrds mainly for the larger FOV. The difference in cost was twenty bucks. I think co-witness is a cluttered mess, I've always had a lower third setup if necessary. |
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Posted: 11/18/2014 10:35:13 PM EDT
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I sold my Pro and bout the mrds mainly for the larger FOV. The difference in cost was twenty bucks. I think co-witness is a cluttered mess, I've always had a lower third setup if necessary. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Does the one year warranty mepro offers (from what I've read, not 100%) bring up any concerns? I would've thought it would be longer. Assuming quality is comparable between the MRDS and the PRO is around equal, The superior warranty of the the PRO along with the more brightness control and proven track record and the ability to adjust height for 100% co-witness is what made my decision for me. The MRDS seems like a good optic at a good price, it just doesnt do anything better than my PRO on an AR or an AK and it doesnt save me any money. I sold my Pro and bout the mrds mainly for the larger FOV. The difference in cost was twenty bucks. I think co-witness is a cluttered mess, I've always had a lower third setup if necessary. I have fold down BUIS so even though they co-witness 100% they are out of the way. If I ever get a Tavor, the MRDS looks like it would be a good fit. |
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Posted: 11/18/2014 10:52:38 PM EDT
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I'm debating hard between ordering the mepro or a pro this coming Friday. I already have an aimpoint ml3, which has been great but variety is the spice of life, right?
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Posted: 11/18/2014 11:33:05 PM EDT
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Does the one year warranty mepro offers (from what I've read, not 100%) bring up any concerns? I would've thought it would be longer. It is a concern of mine and is why I'm holding off on buying one until they have been run through their paces for a while. I believe the Aimpoint warranty is 10 years unless the optic is used for military/LE use. |
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Posted: 11/19/2014 12:14:58 AM EDT
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It is a concern of mine and is why I'm holding off on buying one until they have been run through their paces for a while. I believe the Aimpoint warranty is 10 years unless the optic is used for military/LE use. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Does the one year warranty mepro offers (from what I've read, not 100%) bring up any concerns? I would've thought it would be longer. It is a concern of mine and is why I'm holding off on buying one until they have been run through their paces for a while. I believe the Aimpoint warranty is 10 years unless the optic is used for military/LE use. I've got 1400 rounds through mine and I've already dropped my rifle(w/sight mounted) on the sight with no ill effects. Granted I've only had it two months, but it's a good start. |
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Posted: 11/19/2014 12:29:04 AM EDT
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I like my mepro, the dot is crisp and clear. No problems yet, but then again it's a closet queen.
For me, it had all Pro's and little Cons. 1. Large Window, very easy to do both eyes open. 2. Built in QD mount, no paying extra for that. 3. No bluish tinge to the glass, bothers the crap out of me. 4. Long battery life. |
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Posted: 11/19/2014 3:09:19 AM EDT
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I'm debating hard between ordering the mepro or a pro this coming Friday. I already have an aimpoint ml3, which has been great but variety is the spice of life, right? I'm seriously thinking of getting both.... just as an excuse for another build. |
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Posted: 11/19/2014 3:10:27 AM EDT
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It is a concern of mine and is why I'm holding off on buying one until they have been run through their paces for a while. I believe the Aimpoint warranty is 10 years unless the optic is used for military/LE use. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Does the one year warranty mepro offers (from what I've read, not 100%) bring up any concerns? I would've thought it would be longer. It is a concern of mine and is why I'm holding off on buying one until they have been run through their paces for a while. I believe the Aimpoint warranty is 10 years unless the optic is used for military/LE use. You are correct. |
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Posted: 11/19/2014 3:11:00 AM EDT
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I like my mepro, the dot is crisp and clear. No problems yet, but then again it's a closet queen. For me, it had all Pro's and little Cons. 1. Large Window, very easy to do both eyes open. 2. Built in QD mount, no paying extra for that. 3. No bluish tinge to the glass, bothers the crap out of me. 4. Long battery life. Thanks for the feedback! |
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Posted: 11/20/2014 10:13:48 AM EDT
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I've got 1400 rounds through mine and I've already dropped my rifle(w/sight mounted) on the sight with no ill effects. Granted I've only had it two months, but it's a good start. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Does the one year warranty mepro offers (from what I've read, not 100%) bring up any concerns? I would've thought it would be longer. It is a concern of mine and is why I'm holding off on buying one until they have been run through their paces for a while. I believe the Aimpoint warranty is 10 years unless the optic is used for military/LE use. I've got 1400 rounds through mine and I've already dropped my rifle(w/sight mounted) on the sight with no ill effects. Granted I've only had it two months, but it's a good start. Sounds promising. One concern of mine is the auto shut off/motion activated feature. I would prefer the dot simply stay on all the time like an Aimpoint, especially given the extremely long battery life. It makes no sense to me to have the auto shut off feature. Just something else to tear up IMO. Time will tell how well they hold up. |
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Posted: 11/20/2014 10:47:46 AM EDT
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Sounds promising. One concern of mine is the auto shut off/motion activated feature. I would prefer the dot simply stay on all the time like an Aimpoint, especially given the extremely long battery life. It makes no sense to me to have the auto shut off feature. Just something else to tear up IMO. Time will tell how well they hold up. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Does the one year warranty mepro offers (from what I've read, not 100%) bring up any concerns? I would've thought it would be longer. It is a concern of mine and is why I'm holding off on buying one until they have been run through their paces for a while. I believe the Aimpoint warranty is 10 years unless the optic is used for military/LE use. I've got 1400 rounds through mine and I've already dropped my rifle(w/sight mounted) on the sight with no ill effects. Granted I've only had it two months, but it's a good start. Sounds promising. One concern of mine is the auto shut off/motion activated feature. I would prefer the dot simply stay on all the time like an Aimpoint, especially given the extremely long battery life. It makes no sense to me to have the auto shut off feature. Just something else to tear up IMO. Time will tell how well they hold up. Mems accelerometer ic's are extremely reliable, I haven't heard of any dying yet in the millions of smart phones out there. Its typically used to rotate your screen when you turn your phone. Smart phones are beaten up more than optics. |
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Posted: 11/20/2014 10:49:10 AM EDT
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I like my mepro, the dot is crisp and clear. No problems yet, but then again it's a closet queen. For me, it had all Pro's and little Cons. 1. Large Window, very easy to do both eyes open. 2. Built in QD mount, no paying extra for that. 3. No bluish tinge to the glass, bothers the crap out of me. 4. Long battery life. Thanks for the feedback! Also I forgot the other plus was that it takes AA batteries. That sealed the deal for me. You have to buy the higher spec aimpoint M4 to get that. |
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Posted: 11/20/2014 11:50:35 AM EDT
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Sounds promising. One concern of mine is the auto shut off/motion activated feature. I would prefer the dot simply stay on all the time like an Aimpoint, especially given the extremely long battery life. It makes no sense to me to have the auto shut off feature. Just something else to tear up IMO. Time will tell how well they hold up. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Does the one year warranty mepro offers (from what I've read, not 100%) bring up any concerns? I would've thought it would be longer. It is a concern of mine and is why I'm holding off on buying one until they have been run through their paces for a while. I believe the Aimpoint warranty is 10 years unless the optic is used for military/LE use. I've got 1400 rounds through mine and I've already dropped my rifle(w/sight mounted) on the sight with no ill effects. Granted I've only had it two months, but it's a good start. Sounds promising. One concern of mine is the auto shut off/motion activated feature. I would prefer the dot simply stay on all the time like an Aimpoint, especially given the extremely long battery life. It makes no sense to me to have the auto shut off feature. Just something else to tear up IMO. Time will tell how well they hold up. I actually really like that feature. I never turn it off, it lives in it's case and as soon as I pick it up it's ready to rock. |
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Posted: 11/20/2014 7:14:25 PM EDT
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I have already decided I'm buying this or a pro next Friday. Whichever has the best Black Friday deal wins.
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Posted: 11/20/2014 7:15:57 PM EDT
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I have already decided I'm buying this or a pro next Friday. Whichever has the best Black Friday deal wins. I've heard from the mako group that they were going to have a sale on the mepro, but I haven't seen the proof yet. So check with them. For the PRO, check the usual suspects. PSA, primary Arms, DSG, etc |
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Posted: 11/20/2014 8:29:30 PM EDT
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I'm really hoping the mepro goes on sale because I want to try it, and if I get a good deal on it and it flops it won't sting as badly.
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Posted: 11/20/2014 8:57:31 PM EDT
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I'm really hoping the mepro goes on sale because I want to try it, and if I get a good deal on it and it flops it won't sting as badly. Got an email from Mako Group saying 30% off during the Black Friday weekend, should be good at their IDF Holsters sister site. If true that's only $280 for a new RDS.  
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Posted: 11/20/2014 9:01:57 PM EDT
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Got an email from Mako Group saying 30% off during the Black Friday weekend, should be good at their IDF Holsters sister site. If true that's only $280 for a new RDS.
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I'm really hoping the mepro goes on sale because I want to try it, and if I get a good deal on it and it flops it won't sting as badly. Got an email from Mako Group saying 30% off during the Black Friday weekend, should be good at their IDF Holsters sister site. If true that's only $280 for a new RDS.
Tomac I saw you mention that somewhere and already have the correct pages bookmarked. For $280 it would be a no brainer IMO, although that new 1-4 swfa scope looks promising for $300 also. |
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Posted: 11/20/2014 9:07:04 PM EDT
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I'm really hoping the mepro goes on sale because I want to try it, and if I get a good deal on it and it flops it won't sting as badly. Got an email from Mako Group saying 30% off during the Black Friday weekend, should be good at their IDF Holsters sister site. If true that's only $280 for a new RDS.
Tomac I saw you mention that somewhere and already have the correct pages bookmarked. For $280 it would be a no brainer IMO, although that new 1-4 swfa scope looks promising for $300 also. Honestly, I might get the swfa instead of the viper for that price. |
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Posted: 11/20/2014 10:55:20 PM EDT
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Got an email from Mako Group saying 30% off during the Black Friday weekend, should be good at their IDF Holsters sister site. If true that's only $280 for a new RDS.
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I'm really hoping the mepro goes on sale because I want to try it, and if I get a good deal on it and it flops it won't sting as badly. Got an email from Mako Group saying 30% off during the Black Friday weekend, should be good at their IDF Holsters sister site. If true that's only $280 for a new RDS.
Tomac For $280, I'm willing to give it a try. Any more than that and an Aimpoint Pro on sale at $350 seems better. |
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Posted: 11/20/2014 11:25:05 PM EDT
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I'm really hoping the mepro goes on sale because I want to try it, and if I get a good deal on it and it flops it won't sting as badly. Got an email from Mako Group saying 30% off during the Black Friday weekend, should be good at their IDF Holsters sister site. If true that's only $280 for a new RDS.
Tomac For $280, I'm willing to give it a try. Any more than that and an Aimpoint Pro on sale at $350 seems better. If I dislike the mepro I'll just sell it on the EE for what I have in it. Just like I did after I bought an aimpoint r1 from midway. |
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Posted: 11/21/2014 3:18:26 AM EDT
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I'm really hoping the mepro goes on sale because I want to try it, and if I get a good deal on it and it flops it won't sting as badly. Got an email from Mako Group saying 30% off during the Black Friday weekend, should be good at their IDF Holsters sister site. If true that's only $280 for a new RDS.
Tomac For $280, I'm willing to give it a try. Any more than that and an Aimpoint Pro on sale at $350 seems better. If I dislike the mepro I'll just sell it on the EE for what I have in it. Just like I did after I bought an aimpoint r1 from midway. I'll probably bite on a deal for a scope instead of a mepro... pm me if it doesn't work out... I may be interested. |
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Posted: 11/21/2014 12:31:49 PM EDT
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$280 for the Mepro is a no-brainer, if that happens.
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