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2/12/2008 2:32:59 PM EDT
How much difference is there between these two sights? From what I can gather, the M3 is a more rugged version. I see tons of posts about the M3, and not so many about the C3. For the extra money is the M3 worth it?
2/12/2008 3:17:37 PM EDT
[#1]
my understanding is this -


CompC3   -  law enforcement suitable , Hunting suitable , Defense suitable , can handle ALMOST ANYTHING you can throw at it


CompML3 - Anything suitable, NOT night vision suitable , Can handle ANYTHING you throw at it


CompM3  - Anything suitable, IS night vision suitable , Can handle ANYTHING you throw at it and is AWESOME
2/12/2008 4:29:18 PM EDT
[#2]
Thanks, I was curious too.
2/12/2008 4:36:24 PM EDT
[#3]
I've learned a lot from some of the extremely knowledgable people hear, so I'm glad to help if I can
2/12/2008 5:02:30 PM EDT
[#4]
The M3 is Night Vision compatible, slightly longer than the C3 (5.1" v. 4.9"), a hair heavier (220 g. v. 200 g.), has a bit wider temperature operating range and is water resistant to 45 meters v. 5 meters for the C3. Both have 2 and 4 MOA models, but the C3 can also be had with fixed 2X magnification, which some people find a little uncomfortable with a red dot.
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