Differences between Aimpoint M2 and M3?? > Optics, Mounts, and Sights

Posted: 9/2/2006 3:30:09 PM EDT

What are the differences between the Aimpoint M2 and M3?

Posted: 9/2/2006 3:31:26 PM EDT

[#1]

2MOA dot in M3 and 4 MOA dot in M2, the M3 also comes with a rubber cover that you can get in several colors.

Posted: 9/2/2006 3:54:36 PM EDT

[#2]

About that rubber cover......... don't work if you are a lefty.

Posted: 9/2/2006 4:32:45 PM EDT

[#3]

The other big difference is 40,000 hours. The M2 has a battery life of 10,000 hrs. and the M3 has a battery life of 50,000 hrs. Bummer about the rubber cover if you are a lefty. I am a lefty and use my M3 the way a righty would. I leave mine on all the time so it is no big deal. 50,000 hours is 5 years & 9 months if my math is correct.

MadDog

Posted: 9/2/2006 6:12:41 PM EDT

[#4]

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The other big difference is 40,000 hours. The M2 has a battery life of 10,000 hrs. and the M3 has a battery life of 50,000 hrs. Bummer about the rubber cover if you are a lefty. I am a lefty and use my M3 the way a righty would. I leave mine on all the time so it is no big deal. 50,000 hours is 5 years & 9 months if my math is correct.

MadDog

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You don't notice the battery housing in the way?

Posted: 9/3/2006 1:55:16 AM EDT

[#5]

Lest not forget, Aimpoint has claimed the M3 is further internally ruggedized vs. the M2. Not that the CompM2 needs any fixing, it is a fine optic with no inherent problems.

Posted: 9/3/2006 2:07:11 AM EDT

[#6]

The aimpoint m3 is available with two dot sizes, either 2moa or 4moa and has a 50,000 hour battery life, if used in nvd mode it has a 500,000 hour battery life. It comes with the black rubber cover, you can get a dark earth color instead. The m2 has a 4moa dot and a 10,000 hour life on the battery, if you use it in night vision mode with a starlight scope the battery life is 100,000 hours.

Posted: 9/3/2006 11:11:26 AM EDT

[#7]

what about the M3 won't work for a lefty?

Posted: 9/3/2006 5:45:53 PM EDT

[#8]

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what about the M3 won't work for a lefty?

Just the rubber cover wont. If you have the battery/switch compartment set up for a lefty the cover doesn't fit.

Posted: 9/5/2006 1:37:36 PM EDT

[#9]

Where is the best place to buy the M3 (best price)?

Posted: 9/5/2006 1:46:03 PM EDT

[#10]

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What are the differences between the Aimpoint M2 and M3?

M2 Submersible to 25 meters (80ft)
M3 Submersible to 45 meters (135 ft)

Posted: 9/5/2006 4:00:34 PM EDT

[#11]

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Where is the best place to buy the M3 (best price)?

Try contacting some of the dealers in the Industry Section, I am sure they will give you a good price, Wes @ MSTN is a good guy to deal with.

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