sights, red dot, and scopes

[drpepper475]

what have you used as a sight other then iron sights that you like?
what did you like about it?
what didn't you like?
how much was it?
link?

[Orwell]

I've had two red-dots, personally. The one was a replica CompM2, the other is an EOTech 552 replica. I got both from ACMGear.com, a sponsor to this website.

CompM2:
Price: $28 before shipping, plus $20 Dear-God-Get-It-To-Me-Now shipping.
Pros: Cantilever mount placed the dot nicely above my triangle sight by just enough. The control dial could be positioned on the left or the right side of the sight.
Cons: I beat the hell out of this thing. The glass held without even a crack after several nasty drops onto hard surfaces. That said, the control dial was not so strong. I found, overall, the sturdiness of this piece of equipment couldn't keep up with me.

552:
Price: $40 before shipping, plus $20 Dear-God-Get-It-To-Me-Now shipping.
Pros: Distinct reticule, many brightness settings, uses AA batteries. The shield around the site can be removed (and thus easily painted). I've heard that this sight has issues because of how reflective the glass is, but I've had no such problems as yet. It's tough (I'm also beating this one up!), and the buttons are easy to manipulate with either hand in either position on the rifle.
Cons: Still looking. It can be a *little* too dim in absolutely direct sunlight, but I found that switching from red to green eliminated that problem.


Assuming you're one of us who actually looks through his sights, a red dot or holographic is totally and completely worth it. It allows you to keep both eyes open and still remain confidently on target. Given the ranges we shoot at in this game, I can't think of a reason that you shouldn't get one of these sights. Specifically, I recommend the 552. It's a little long, but its batteries are common and cheap.

Regarding your last question, though: Why did you stipulate, "...in the rainy pacific NW"?

[drpepper475]

Why did you stipulate, "...in the rainy pacific NW"?

because i heard people say that most scopes and red dots dont work to good in the rain.

[drpepper475]

can you give a link to the 552 sight.

[Lukens]

If you want some style, a red dot ACOG is nice. I use one on my Raider, and it looks great, works great. Hoping to get a 4x ACOG soon though.

[Orwell]

This is the 552. I don't know why people would say scopes are ineffective here. Maybe there's something I don't know about glass, but as for red dots, they're completely worth it.

Lukens, did you get batteries for that thing yet?

[Hamster]

I've had an Element 552.

It broke.

The one thing I liked about it was that it used AA batteries, and it looked nice.

I currently run a SpecterDR 4x fixed replica.

I like the fact it's a magnified optic, and if I were to have the 1x - 4x like the true SpecterDRs, I'd make life a tad easier to go into close-quarters if I had to or something. I could fix that with the back-up irons on the optic or getting a doctor replica.

I'm enjoying it.

I can't provide links, and probably will later in life, as I'm currently in a school building waiting for after school activities.

[icebullet]

Sights and shizzle

Step up.



Get some 45 degree sights.


Also, to OP, I've had a few EOtech replicas. The ones at Airsoft Outlet are top notch, as far as replicas go. Also, make sure not to put the batteries in wrong, as it has a tendency to fry your optic.

I mean fry. Like eggs on a skillet.

[Solid]

ACOG is my preferred sight. The red dots work but I've found that you sacrifice some accuracy using them at a distance.

[Lukens]

ACOG is my preferred sight. The red dots work but I've found that you sacrifice some accuracy using them at a distance.

I find that true as well. Thus why I want to get a x4 scope.

[McNair]

I've used CompM2 Aimpoints on and off for 6 years or so. Half the time I don't even turn them on. Indoors in low light, they're great.
I've used a x4-x9 scope on a "DMR" rifle and once sighted in, it was nice.

I've used the x1-x4 power SpectreDR on androids MK46 a few times and theyre nice despite it always shoots off to the right.

I've used a few different Eotechs but don't really like them on airsoft guns outdoors. They tend to take up too much sight picture for me.

in the end, for non magnified optics, I feel they're more for looks than use. But that's me.

Iron sights work best.

[drpepper475]

So a 4x acog would be good for an kwa sr12?

[Lukens]

So a 4x acog would be good for an kwa sr12?

Very. It would look good and work well. Only problem is, is that a nice Repro x4 ACOG costs $100 and up.

[drpepper475]

Darn. Ill start saving my Pennies now.

[VogonFord]

Iron sights and point shooting works better for airsoft IMO. No extra expense, and if you have just a little bit of practice with it, you'll be fine. Optics really start becoming better than iron sights outside of 50 yards, which is far more than most airsoft guns can do.