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Posted: 11/26/2010 11:37:48 AM EDT
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I admit I have a thing for EOtechs and only own one Aimpoint. Looking for recommendations on a new Aimpoint (not T1 or H1) with a mount. I think I prefer a 2 moa over a 4 moa but that isn't a deal breaker. Just looking for something with a long battery life for a HD firearm (non AR). Trying to keep the price under $500 on it also. No need for NV either, something simple.
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The M2s and M3s are always a good call. The M2 was the Army's M68 CCO and has a 4 MOA dot. The M3 has a choice of either 2 or 4 MOA dot.
There are also the ML2 and ML3, which are the same as the above but are not NV compatible, and are $50 cheaper. The Comp M4 and M4S. These are 2 MOA only and there is no ML variant. The "S" has the battery compartment at the bottom right of the optic in order to be low-pro. The M4 has the battery compartment where it is in order to be compatible with the PVS-14. Battery life* M2- 50,000 ML2- 10,000 M3- 50,000 ML3- 50,000 T1/H1- 50,000 M4- 80,000 What is your aversion to the T-1/H-1? I like mine. Long battery life, small, light-weight, and according to those that have both the dot is not really distinguishable from the M4 2 MOA. They use the same dot projection, but with the shorter distance between the lenses due to the size it is technically a larger dot. As for <$500, most are going to be closer to $600. However, here's your best bet if they still have em. $477.95 http://swfa.com/Aimpoint-CompM2-30mm-Red-Dot-Sight-Kit-P44111.aspx *From LaRue website |
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I would look at the Aimpoint Comp C3. You can find them for under $400 brand new. The only differences between the C3 and ML3 is the C3 is waterproof to only 15ft and doesn't come with flip-up covers or the rubber cover. Both of those items can be bought separately if you decide later on that you want them.
I was trying to decide between the ML3 and C3 a few days ago, and I ended up going with the C3. I love the sight and the fact that I saved about $100 since I already had a rubber aimpoint cover. |
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If you're satisfied with EoTechs why change? I really do like them. But for HD I want to leave it on 24/7 and that won't work to well with the EoTech. The battery life is much better on the Aimpoint. That's the only reason. I use the EO for everything else including carbine classes without failure. |
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The M2s and M3s are always a good call. The M2 was the Army's M68 CCO and has a 4 MOA dot. The M3 has a choice of either 2 or 4 MOA dot. There are also the ML2 and ML3, which are the same as the above but are not NV compatible, and are $50 cheaper. The Comp M4 and M4S. These are 2 MOA only and there is no ML variant. The "S" has the battery compartment at the bottom right of the optic in order to be low-pro. The M4 has the battery compartment where it is in order to be compatible with the PVS-14. Battery life* M2- 50,000 ML2- 10,000 M3- 50,000 ML3- 50,000 T1/H1- 50,000 M4- 80,000 What is your aversion to the T-1/H-1? I like mine. Long battery life, small, light-weight, and according to those that have both the dot is not really distinguishable from the M4 2 MOA. They use the same dot projection, but with the shorter distance between the lenses due to the size it is technically a larger dot. As for <$500, most are going to be closer to $600. However, here's your best bet if they still have em. $477.95 http://swfa.com/Aimpoint-CompM2-30mm-Red-Dot-Sight-Kit-P44111.aspx *From LaRue website Thanks for the information. No aversion to the T1 really. I tried one at the range once and thought it was a bit hard to look through. Bought a couple of Primary Arms knock offs to see if I could get used to it as I like the idea of a small light optic. Still not getting the hang of it. Not sure why. |
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Which do your eyes like better? That's really the only question you need to answer. For me, my bad eyes find it easier to aim & shoot with the Eotech. Better field of view for my eyes. The aimpoints have a tube like a scope. For me my eyes don't like tubes, & I find it hard to use both eyes open.
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Which do your eyes like better? That's really the only question you need to answer. For me, my bad eyes find it easier to aim & shoot with the Eotech. Better field of view for my eyes. The aimpoints have a tube like a scope. For me my eyes don't like tubes, & I find it hard to use both eyes open. I prefer the EOtech for the field of view, but it's useless for what I want to do. That's why I'm looking for an Aimpoint. May just go for a M3. |
| I love Aimpoints, but i also love the ret of the Eotechs. I have an astigmatism so the dots on the Aimpoints aren't the best looking. Although, I buy Aimpoints for the battery life, Ill deal with the smudge. Target, put smudge on target, hole in target. You'll get used to them after using it often, I did, and I probably won't look back |
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