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Posted: 1/4/2006 1:42:13 PM EDT
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Hey guys, im not about to drop 400$ on an optic because I dont use the gun all that much. With that said, what do you think of this one? http://cgi.ebay.com/4-patterns-reflex-holo-sight-aimpoint-eotech-red-dot_W0QQitemZ7208506796QQcategoryZ31714QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem thanks.. |
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I think the old maxim "You get what you pay for" holds true. You're considering buying an inexpensive imported optic which may or may not be reliable on a real firearm and may not hold zero. If you're intent on getting a holographic style optic, you'd be best served by getting a reputable name brand such as Bushnell or a used older version of an EO Tech. Either option will be considerably more money than the optic you gave a link to but either optic will be considerably less than $400. |
That looks like one I picked up from CDNN just for grins because it was so cheap - wouldn't even hold zero on a .22 pistol!  IMHO you'd be better served with a $30 BSA from W*M, but YMMV. 
+1 Even though I have EOTechs on 3 of my ARs & love them I didn't want to put that much $$$ into a red-dot for my 9mm Storm (which is just for fun), but I wanted something good nonetheless. I picked up an older EOTech (single-dot, no outer "shield") for around $200 NIB and it works like a charm in that capacity. It would be fine on an AR that's not going to see heavy use/abuse IMHO. 
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