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I want to run a red dot on my ak47,I want to put an Aimpoint Pro on it but the Sparc 2 has caught my attention. Anyone have experience with this brand or model in particular? Durability/reliability,or should I just save up and buy the Aimpoint?
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I have both. I have the Aimpoint on my HD rifle, the S2 on one of my other SBR uppers.
The AP is a fantastic unit. I love being able to keep it on all the time. It's sleek and bullet-proof. Definitely get what you pay for here.
The S2 is nothing to look down at though. It chews through batteries but if your purpose is for range & fun use, that shouldn't matter. It has a nice bright dot and it seems solid. Don't rule out the Trijicon MRO either. I shot a buddy's rifle that had one and I'm pretty sure that will be my next optic.
It all boils down to purpose.
Home Defense = Aimpoint all day long
Plinking = S2
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