For the first time Aimpoint buyer, which model?

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Posted: 9/3/2015 10:14:33 AM EDT

Always had Eotechs, ready to try something different. Optic will go on a Tavor, and I'll probably get one for my v11 also.

So, which model should I get, and what should I be looking for? Mounts recommended? I'm a complete aimpoint noob.

Thanks guys.

Posted: 9/3/2015 10:18:10 AM EDT

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H1/T1 on DD mount

Posted: 9/3/2015 10:21:14 AM EDT

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I would wait and see the reviews the MRO get.

Posted: 9/3/2015 10:23:41 AM EDT

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FIFY, but - yes. Micro for the win!

A.W.D.

Posted: 9/3/2015 10:25:31 AM EDT

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this would be my call. Either the MRO or wait for an Aimpoint Micro PRO that costs the same.

Posted: 9/3/2015 10:27:25 AM EDT

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FIFY, but - yes. Micro for the win!

A.W.D.

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H1/T1 on LaRue mount

FIFY, but - yes. Micro for the win!

A.W.D.

Larue if you want qd, DD if you don't.

Posted: 9/3/2015 10:33:57 AM EDT

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Posted: 9/3/2015 10:34:41 AM EDT

[#7]

T2 dd mount

Posted: 9/3/2015 10:35:42 AM EDT

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Larue if you want qd, DD if you don't.

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H1/T1 on LaRue mount

FIFY, but - yes. Micro for the win!

A.W.D.

Larue if you want qd, DD if you don't.

Definitely want QD, but I prefer American Defense mounts. Just a personal preference.

Other than size/weight that the micro obviously has the advantage with, is there anything that the comp m4 or pro does better than the micro?

Posted: 9/3/2015 10:37:56 AM EDT

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I like my Comp M2 model with LaRue Mount. The three year battery life rocks.

Posted: 9/3/2015 10:38:59 AM EDT

[#10]

PRO with LT129 FTW!

Posted: 9/3/2015 10:40:18 AM EDT

[#11]

pro

the pro mount is top notch also

Posted: 9/3/2015 10:40:26 AM EDT

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You could get the patrol model with the Aimpoint base and if you like it, proceed to outfit using one of the smaller models and if you didn't you could sell it and buy an Eotech.

Posted: 9/3/2015 10:40:34 AM EDT

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This.

Posted: 9/3/2015 10:41:46 AM EDT

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Why no love for the CompM4 on a rifle? I'd have thought the larger optic size would be preferable?

Posted: 9/3/2015 10:43:01 AM EDT

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Other than size/weight that the micro obviously has the advantage with, is there anything that the comp m4 or pro does better than the micro?

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Battery life is crazy long with the M4

Some people prefer the large tube of the M4 and Pro over the micros (larger FOV looking through the optic)
Some people prefer the smaller tube of the micros (easier to see around the optic)

Posted: 9/3/2015 10:45:05 AM EDT

[#16]

you will not be dispaointed with the American defense mount if you go with one of the micro's if cost is an issue look into pro's

Posted: 9/3/2015 10:45:47 AM EDT

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I have a PRO on my AR and it is great

Posted: 9/3/2015 11:04:43 AM EDT

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I have several Comp M4's and love them. They are tank tough and the battery life is first rate.

Posted: 9/3/2015 11:17:39 AM EDT

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Wondering this also.

Posted: 9/3/2015 11:30:16 AM EDT

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Always had Eotechs, ready to try something different. Optic will go on a Tavor, and I'll probably get one for my v11 also.

So, which model should I get, and what should I be looking for? Mounts recommended? I'm a complete aimpoint noob.

Thanks guys.

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Pro.

QD is cool but not needed unless you want to put other QD glass on it. For a mount you should get lower 1/3 cowitness.

If you do go with QD go to the standard larue/bobro/adm. Some are more expensive than others.

Posted: 9/3/2015 11:32:11 AM EDT

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I have a Pro in a Larue LT150.

I recommend.

Posted: 9/3/2015 11:33:22 AM EDT

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Definitely want QD, but I prefer American Defense mounts. Just a personal preference.

Other than size/weight that the micro obviously has the advantage with, is there anything that the comp m4 or pro does better than the micro?

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H1/T1 on LaRue mount

FIFY, but - yes. Micro for the win!

A.W.D.

Larue if you want qd, DD if you don't.

Definitely want QD, but I prefer American Defense mounts. Just a personal preference.

Other than size/weight that the micro obviously has the advantage with, is there anything that the comp m4 or pro does better than the micro?

I've got four ADM aimpoint mounts lol, they're great.

The Comp M4 has the cheapest batteries, but costs like twice what a Pro does. IMHO the mico is way to small of a view. I don't get it. The oldest of my aimpoint pros (3 or 4 years old, when they first came out) finally required a battery replacement a few months ago after being a "stay on" home D optic.

I sold my M4s in larue mount and bought two aimpoint pros with the money.

Posted: 9/3/2015 11:35:23 AM EDT

[#23]

concur

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Posted: 9/3/2015 11:38:15 AM EDT

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Because its big and heavy..And offers little over the smaller models. The battery is nice
.Ill trade you mine (very little use) for and T1 or H1

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Why no love for the CompM4 on a rifle? I'd have thought the larger optic size would be preferable?

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Posted: 9/3/2015 11:46:19 AM EDT

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Because its big and heavy..And offers little over the smaller models. The battery is nice
.Ill trade you mine (very little use) for and T1 or H1

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Because its big and heavy..And offers little over the smaller models. The battery is nice
.Ill trade you mine (very little use) for and T1 or H1

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Why no love for the CompM4 on a rifle? I'd have thought the larger optic size would be preferable?

I'd take you up on that but my T1 goes on a PS90 and the M4 is too big for that.

Posted: 9/3/2015 11:55:48 AM EDT

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FIFY, but - yes. Micro for the win!

A.W.D.

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H1/T1 on LaRue mount

FIFY, but - yes. Micro for the win!

A.W.D.

Posted: 9/3/2015 11:58:00 AM EDT

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What are you wanting to spend?

I like the T1 but have not been able to buy one yet. I was able to pick up a couple M4s a couple years ago on the EE for $385 each and like them. But I am getting away from Red Dot optics, my astigmatism is getting worse by the week!

I really like the Larue/Bobro QD mounts.

Posted: 9/3/2015 12:14:07 PM EDT

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I have a Pro now. It has not yet found a permanent home - but suspect it will live on my 300blk sbr - right in front of a psv-14. I am working up a PS90, but the pro is not a good choice there. Recently built up a suppressed 22 pistol for night shooting - it has a t1 clone on it. Will probably go T1, MRO or other when the PS90 is ready to be finished.