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Posted: 11/8/2002 9:45:31 PM EDT
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Well, I had my eyes set on getting a trijicon TA31F (chevron). I think it's about time to make the purchase, but I am now considering the TA50-4 (crosshair) instead. One of the things that concerns me is that I have noticed that lights (like the power light on my computer monitor or credits to a movie on a black background) when I'm in a dark area tend to give a ghosted light above it. I don't know if I've always had this, but ever since I noticed this a while back, it keeps bugging me. It seems to go away when I tilt my head down and look up, be somewhat visible when i'm looking forward, and more visible when I tilt my head up and look down. With the illuminated chevron, I am concerned that I may get the ghosting problem. And unfortunately, there is no local shop that has ACOG's that I can check out. The compact has illuminated crosshairs, I believe... but they look like they're much smaller (and would probably cause less of a problem). Another thing is the price difference ($580 as opposed to $835). So... can anyone fill me in on their experiences as to why I should or shouldn't get one over the other? (even if it doesn't have anything to do with the eyesight thing) Thanks |
You sir have an astigmatism. Congratulations now go get some contacts  But on the positive side the BAC ACOGS "ghost" the least of any lit reticles I have ever tried and my astigmatism is about as bad as yours. If you want a REAL suprise go check out aa Aimpoint Comp M and look at the dot. it will be a long blurry diagonal bar. Contacts correct this 100%. If you dont want contacts the BAC ACOGS blur the least. |
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I have looked at a few red dot scopes at gunshows (which is what first made me think the ACOG's might be a problem). To me the dot is visible, but there is an elongated red "ghost" of it above it, making it look like a ":" with the top part being not so distinguished. Well, thanks for clearing me up on that... I'll go in for an eye checkup (have a friend who works for an eye doctor) and see what I can do about this. Now, any other input on benefits/drawbacks of either the TA31 or TA50 family of scopes? or any opinions on chevrons over crosshairs? Thanks again. |
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