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To: BerserkPatriot
No magnification: Aimpoint Comp ML3 or M4

Magnification: ACOG TA31F 4x

EOTech: I own an EOTech 511, but I wouldn't buy it again if I could go back in time. If you do get an EOTech, make sure it's a model that uses CR123 batteries. Beware of the Chinese fakes out there and buy from a reputable optics dealer, like Optics Planet. Also, the EOTech magnifier is just goofy: With the magnifier and EOTech sight together, they weigh more and cost more than an ACOG and take up all the top rail space.

Inexpensive magnified: Leupold Mark AR 1.5-4x20mm

Less expensive red dot: C-More RTS, Zeiss Z-Point

Inexpensive red dot: C-More Railway

You could also mount a cheapie red dot on top of an ACOG, or on the rail using a 45 degree canted mount.

Save money by not wasting it on backup iron sights that you'll never use, need, or want.

15 posted on 08/23/2012 11:10:58 AM PDT by The KG9 Kid (Semper Fi)
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To: The KG9 Kid

Agree on almost all of that, but BUIS on my red-dotted ARs is a must. I routinely practice stripping the optic off in a failure (ARMS QD mount) and flipping up the backup sights.

If you still have the eyes, practicing with backup iron sights is essential.


23 posted on 08/23/2012 11:26:27 AM PDT by SJSAMPLE
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