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Posted: 1/25/2020 7:28:15 PM EDT

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What's the low mount height?

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I would estimate that it places the optical centerline at .8 inches.

Posted: 1/25/2020 11:17:47 PM EDT

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What's the low mount height?

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My calipers tell me the centerline of the optic is about 0.86" above the top of the rail with the low mount. With the tall mount it's about 1.4" above the top of the rail.

Posted: 1/26/2020 2:26:39 PM EDT

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It is perfect for AR pistols.

. I have no issue with full FOV with the brace fully extended.

Posted: 1/26/2020 2:38:44 PM EDT

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Yup, I bought mine to go on a pistol

Posted: 1/26/2020 2:45:14 PM EDT

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Is the discount code ~~P200116~~ still working for you guys?
Cant get it to accept it for me.

*Edit P200103 is working code*

Posted: 1/28/2020 10:33:41 PM EDT

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Got mine sighted in today on my 45 Banshee. 3 shots to sight in and then pure fun after. Love the sight and have another arriving tomorrow. It is perfect on a pistol.

Posted: 1/28/2020 11:01:21 PM EDT

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It works as a 45 degree optic too.
eye box is a bit tight that far forward, but the reticle is crisp

Posted: 1/28/2020 11:50:49 PM EDT

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Well, I think I'm sold on the Lil P now. Hopefully they are still in stock when I get paid next.

Posted: 2/1/2020 6:46:07 PM EDT

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Lil P $149 at Natchez w/ $5 shipping

Posted: 2/12/2020 8:56:35 PM EDT

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Here's the LP on the pistol I have in mind for it. I think the mount
is a bit high , but it probably is
meant to clear the reticle above a fixed front sight. The reticle is very crisp after adjusting the diopter. My bad eyes are happy

Posted: 2/12/2020 9:07:01 PM EDT

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okay, yup, the mount places the reticle right on top of the front sight post. The bottom post of the reticle just touches the top of the front sight.

the front sight is NOT in focus through the optic. It cannot be "cowitnessed" like a red dot.
But for me it offers many advantages over the dot.

Posted: 2/13/2020 3:03:17 PM EDT

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The thing is so small and light.

I really wish there was a way to mount it on an AK without using rails that weigh more than the optic. Using as an offset backup optic for an actual scope seems like a good idea.

Posted: 2/13/2020 10:29:10 PM EDT

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The thing is so small and light.

I really wish there was a way to mount it on an AK without using rails that weigh more than the optic. Using as an offset backup optic for an actual scope seems like a good idea.

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Here is one option.
https://kalinkaoptics.com/rifle-type/ak-vepr-saiga-slr/mounts/kochevnik-1-ak-iron-signt-picatinny-rail-1765.html

Posted: 2/18/2020 10:50:12 PM EDT

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Just got my Lil P for my lightweight build, and I'm thoroughly impressed. With the diopter set, I can use it just like my UH-1 with a little bit more occlusion from the battery compartment, but it's pretty solid.

Posted: 2/21/2020 12:50:19 PM EDT

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I finally got to shoot mine. Illumination is apparently only for low light. I could not see it at all in daylight. Reticle is tiny and I can't see the dots at all in broad daylight. Maybe that isn't so important.

It shot point of aim at 25 yards with no adjustments on my .45 PCR.

If it were bigger and if the reticle were easier to see, I would probably get another one.

Posted: 2/21/2020 6:32:27 PM EDT

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Interesting. Have not shot mine yet, but looking through it the reticle is pretty visible.

Anyone else have a similar experience?

Posted: 2/21/2020 7:38:33 PM EDT

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I finally got to shoot mine. Illumination is apparently only for low light. I could not see it at all in daylight. Reticle is tiny and I can't see the dots at all in broad daylight. Maybe that isn't so important.

It shot point of aim at 25 yards with no adjustments on my .45 PCR.

If it were bigger and if the reticle were easier to see, I would probably get another one.

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That’s weird. I have two of these and both are daylight bright without having the illumination all the way up and the reticles are huge. I see you post here a whole lot and are well respected, so I say this with the utmost respect. You can see the reticle either way the optic is turned and the reticle appears much larger when viewed from the opposite end.

I turn 49 is a few days and the reticle is a godsend for my eyes.

Posted: 2/21/2020 8:26:53 PM EDT

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That's weird. I have two of these and both are daylight bright without having the illumination all the way up and the reticles are huge. I see you post here a whole lot and are well respected, so I say this with the utmost respect. You can see the reticle either way the optic is turned and the reticle appears much larger when viewed from the opposite end.

I turn 49 is a few days and the reticle is a godsend for my eyes.

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I hear batteries can make a difference. Which one do you use?

Posted: 2/21/2020 8:30:13 PM EDT

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I looked through mine. Perhaps @wildearp installed the optic the opposite way forward?

Can you post a photo of your weapon with the optic installed?

Posted: 2/21/2020 9:06:26 PM EDT

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Makes me wonder on batteries also. Mine wasn't daylight bright, but I'm still using the battery that was included.

Posted: 2/21/2020 10:31:42 PM EDT

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I hear batteries can make a difference. Which one do you use?

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That's weird. I have two of these and both are daylight bright without having the illumination all the way up and the reticles are huge. I see you post here a whole lot and are well respected, so I say this with the utmost respect. You can see the reticle either way the optic is turned and the reticle appears much larger when viewed from the opposite end.

I turn 49 is a few days and the reticle is a godsend for my eyes.

I hear batteries can make a difference. Which one do you use?

Energizer batteries

Posted: 2/22/2020 12:08:03 AM EDT

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Mine is absolutely daylight bright in the AZ sun with the factory battery

Posted: 2/22/2020 2:26:28 AM EDT

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I ordered some Duracell and Energizer to check if my factory battery is just crappin out.

Posted: 2/23/2020 3:13:41 PM EDT

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In a bright environment, wouldn't the most visible reticle be black?

Posted: 2/23/2020 3:23:41 PM EDT

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Thats my thought as well. I never turn my Cyclops on in broad daylight.

Posted: 2/23/2020 6:17:24 PM EDT

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Thats my thought as well. I never turn my Cyclops on in broad daylight.

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For my purpose, the Lil P would be better with no battery and hump. In daylight, a black reticle is as visible as an iron sight. In a dark setting, I don't need a glowing sight; I need more light on whatever I am trying to hit. With a light, that black reticle works for me.

Posted: 2/23/2020 8:58:50 PM EDT

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fair point. can you hacksaw it off?

Posted: 2/24/2020 7:49:44 AM EDT

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I'm not a barbarian. I'll borrow a Dremel.

Posted: 2/26/2020 8:50:27 AM EDT

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Anyone shoot a rifle (rifle caliber, not .45) with their Lil P? Did you get good results?

As far as daylight and seeing the reticle, there is a photo of a reticle in daylight on the first page. Seems very visible.

Posted: 2/26/2020 9:27:45 AM EDT

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Anyone shoot a rifle (rifle caliber, not .45) with their Lil P? Did you get good results?

As far as daylight and seeing the reticle, there is a photo of a reticle in daylight on the first page. Seems very visible.

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I ran one of mine Monday on a new 10.3” SBR I built. It did really well. I was breaking the SS barrel in and not shooting for accuracy. The dot covers the target pretty well at 100yds so do not expect pin point accuracy. It does however do what it is supposed to do and that is get good quick hits. I love these little guys and so does my eyes.