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Posted: 8/13/2001 6:31:07 PM EDT

For those lucky few LEO's that have gotten close to one:

The dual sight... (red-dot & 3.6X) is it a great new wonderfull thing? Or is it just a good way to spend big bucks?

Is it rugged?
What type of battereis do they use in those things?

Thanks for any input!

Posted: 8/13/2001 7:45:37 PM EDT

[#1]

We have one, my .02 worth....I still like the M-16 better. I don't like the cocking handle, the stock, and a few other things. HK got it RIGHT with the MP-5, most of their other long arms are so-so.

Gunrunner

Posted: 8/13/2001 7:48:35 PM EDT

[#2]

The Hensoldt dot sight uses a AA-size lithium battery, and they cost about 8 bucks a shot. The fiber-optic line that powers it during the day does a good job, though.

I like the system because I can zero the scope at 50 yards and get headshots from 100 yds and in, and zero the dot at 15 yards for close-in work. However, I think for entry teams or for patrol use, the new iron-sight version would be better.

Posted: 8/13/2001 7:49:09 PM EDT

[#3]

The Hensoldt dot sight uses a AA-size lithium battery, and they cost about 8 bucks a shot. The fiber-optic line that powers it during the day does a good job, though.

I like the system because I can zero the scope at 50 yards and get headshots from 100 yds and in, and zero the dot at 15 yards for close-in work. However, I think for entry teams or for patrol use, the new iron-sight version would be better.

The sights seem to be rugged so far- we haven't had any breakages yet. Time will tell.

Posted: 8/13/2001 8:03:29 PM EDT

[#4]

I didn't care for the sight. I like my sights with either real magnification or none.

If you live in Arizona and would like to shoot one, contact:

[url]http://www.azarmory.com[/url]

They rent the G36 as well as M249's and a bunch of other goodies....

Posted: 8/13/2001 8:37:28 PM EDT

[#5]

I held one. It was a Full Auto too. G36K. I was with GaryOwen at the time. check out the Armory, it's such a [b]COOL[/b] place.

[):)]
NSF

Posted: 8/13/2001 8:58:14 PM EDT

[#6]

I inspected a std. G36 rifle with the dual sighting system. The red dot I thought was too small to use for CQB. The 3.5x optical sight is pretty sweet though. I'd have to say that since I own an AR-15, I like the AR-15's set up better too. If you're a LEO and need a .223, get a G36C, since it uses a Picatinny Rail and has fixed iron sights like the UMP submachinegun.

themao [chainsawkill]

Posted: 8/14/2001 5:30:54 AM EDT

[#7]

All of the G36's are now available with the picatinny rail with iron sights instead of optics. You can also get it as a retrofit accessory.

The dot is kinda small and can be hard to pick up in a hurry- slower than iron sights. The biggest problem is that it is so high above the bore axis, and it's hard to get a good cheekweld when using the dot.

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