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Posted: 10/23/2002 12:42:50 AM EDT
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Members here have stated that the Red is brighter, that the Amber is brighter and that they are both the same. You will need to go see for yourself. I found the red to show up better personally. I dont know if its a persoanl thing or if there are manufacuring differences in the sights. As always its best to try before you buy.
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Posted: 10/23/2002 5:37:24 PM EDT
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Trijicon claims that amber is brighter. I bought an amber sight and find it plenty bright enough.
The compact ACOG's mount directly into the carry handle without the ability to use rings. |
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Posted: 10/23/2002 6:10:50 PM EDT
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Thanks Devl and Paul. I should have been more clear. I am going to mount it on a flattop AR which is why I need the mount.
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Posted: 10/23/2002 8:33:21 PM EDT
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Can you point out to me, either on the trijicon www site, any of their literature or brocures, or optics mannuals where Trijicon states the amber is brighter? I have read they say it is easier on the eye, and I can agree with that. But for me, red is brighter, hands down.
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Posted: 10/24/2002 7:22:54 AM EDT
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Not going to dive into the red/amber debate other than to say I'm happy with the 2 amber reticle c. acogs I have.
As far as mounts are concerned I highly recommend you get the M16 base Compact ACOG variant and then use either a TA51 or TA60 mount. The TA60 mount was recommended here to be a more 'proper' height if mounted directly to the flattop. Having the M16 base variant of the c. acog will allow easier (& more affordable) transplanting to any another AR setup if you change something later on down the road. |
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Posted: 10/25/2002 9:51:55 AM EDT
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Thanks for all the replies. Another question. Does anyone have experience with the special ring mounts for the Compact ACOG? Does the MM07(Low mount) provide a high enough mount for the scope? Or would I need to get the MM08 or MM09 mount? This will go on a Colt AR flattop.
Thanks again for those who replied. |
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Posted: 10/25/2002 5:15:29 PM EDT
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I seem to remember reading some literature or website that indicated it wasn't that red or amber was brigher, but that the human eye was more sensitive to amber, just as we see white light more readily than infrared. It's a matter of perceived brightness. |
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Posted: 10/25/2002 7:09:09 PM EDT
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