OT: The Art of the Deal

[Panther Al]

I second the EOTech.

Those things are not insanely pricy, and solid optics. Get a magnifier for it and you are good to go.


Just don't go all geardo on us. I'm a believer in keeping it sparse: Optic, Light (Only put on when you need it, otherwise stays in its pouch on your rig), fore grip, and maybe a Laser (Laser/Light combos - if they are good ones, are a good idea) for the ability to make your point on someone without making the situation turn into a bad day in bosnia.

[stg58fal]

Originally Posted by Panther Al

I second the EOTech.

Those things are not insanely pricy, and solid optics. Get a magnifier for it and you are good to go.


Just don't go all geardo on us. I'm a believer in keeping it sparse: Optic, Light (Only put on when you need it, otherwise stays in its pouch on your rig), fore grip, and maybe a Laser (Laser/Light combos - if they are good ones, are a good idea) for the ability to make your point on someone without making the situation turn into a bad day in bosnia.

This.

Though I tend to add a forward grip, esp on carbines. That's a personal preference kind of thing, though.

[weswood]

Not trying to hijack the thread, but when it comes to optics and weapon accessories, am I the only one who steers away from things that need batteries? I've never had something that runs on batteries that didn't die on me when I needed it and I have a fear of that happening with a weapon.

[stg58fal]

No, and thats a valid concern. I also own an ACOG, and thats one reason I bought it.

[Targan]

I'm getting even more jealous, and you guys aren't helping

[stg58fal]

Originally Posted by Targan

I'm getting even more jealous, and you guys aren't helping

Don't worry, I wont share any pics of my 'friends'.

[mikeo80]

Originally Posted by stg58fal

Don't worry, I wont share any pics of my 'friends'.

Oh, please do!! You know we all want to "ooooh" and "ahhh" and drool.

Besides, I would like to learn what an "ACOG" is. (Ignorant on this topic)

My $0.02

Mike

[Tegyrius]

I like EOTechs on the range, but they aren't always-on like Aimpoints, and battery life is significantly lower. With an Aimpoint, you can leave it on at a decent illumination level, change the battery once a year, and have confidence the dot will always be there if you need to grab it. With an EOTech, you have to go through the extra step of booting up your sight before it's ready to rock.

(Yes, Eddie, you told me so, and it only took three years for me to figure out you were right.)

- C.

[ArmySGT.]

Originally Posted by mikeo80

Oh, please do!! You know we all want to "ooooh" and "ahhh" and drool.

Besides, I would like to learn what an "ACOG" is. (Ignorant on this topic)

My $0.02

Mike

ACOG Weapon Sights

[ArmySGT.]

Originally Posted by weswood

Not trying to hijack the thread, but when it comes to optics and weapon accessories, am I the only one who steers away from things that need batteries? I've never had something that runs on batteries that didn't die on me when I needed it and I have a fear of that happening with a weapon.

I have Tritium sites on a handgun. Their great except I have had them installed in 1995. The tritium is all consumed now and doesn't glow any more. I will have to ship the slide off to the factory and have Trijicon replace the tritium vials.

When that happens I will be good for another 10-12 years.

[stg58fal]

Originally Posted by ArmySGT.

I have Tritium sites on a handgun.

I've considered doing that with my USP Tactical and Mk 23. Money is a major factor now, and still haven't decided if it's what I really want. I'd LIKE some tritium/fiber optic sights for both, but never did find any (and haven't looked in a while).