So what kind of optics do you guys use?

[FlyGuy]

You asked...

• Mil-spec GEN3 NVM (uses Photonis XD-4 image tube which is equivalent and in some respects surpasses ITT GEN3, sadly though without the autogate feature as it was far too costly an option to add-on), have both helmet and weapon mounts
• Mil-spec GEN1 NVRS 1-3x magnification, image is exceptionally sharp for a GEN1 tube, very weather/fog resistant but lots-o-glass so it's heavy and needs an IR source to extend its range, can be used during daylight with its IR filter cap in place
• EOTech 551 HWS (real steel)
• Streamlight TLR-2 torch/red laser (real steel)
• Huang-point (clone of the Aimpoint version) 3x magnifier on a LaRue FTS mount (clone), other than short eye relief it does what it does rather well
• King Arms (Troy clone) folding BUIS, stock M4 "triangle" front sight
• stock iron sights for now on my MP-7, undecided on which optic to go with or just stay with the irons - it's a close range weapon so (vulnerable and expensive) optics aren't really all that necessary

In most respects though, unless you are a sniper or need magnification (for spotting), properly zeroed iron sights and your eyeball are all that you really need to aim and follow your BB's down range during the day. Having an optic like the EO-551 for example does not guarantee that you will hit whatever the reticle is sitting on but it can help you obtain a faster sight picture onto your target all things being equal. For night ops, illuminated sights and/or night vision optics (tracers and lasers will give away your position) are a good way to go...or, just flash your 200 lumen torch at the enemy and blind them long enough to get the kill shot.


Ready...FIRE...Aim!

'Fly

[The101Factor]

OMG CYBORGS! *Pulls out a Tac McMillan .50 ANTIMAT Rifle loads a Magazine of HEAT.50* Bye, bye Mr.Robot.
Also forgot to add my Iron sights to the list, zeroing is the key to success just look at the Mosoin Nagant it fought and won Civil Wars against its self.

[-Trooper-]

I've used a few since I started playing; rifle scopes, red dots and a variation of red dots with magnifiers. I now only use a King Arms CompM2 red dot. It's all you really need and mine holds zero on my WE 416.

[Crunchmeister]

Depends on the gun really and the situation.

On my C7 I have a Classic Army Elcan to give it (more or less) the C7 look.

On my other guns, I'll use various sights depending on the situation:

AGOC 4x replica
EOTech 552 (real steel)
EOtech 501 / Bushnell HOLOSight (real steel)
Hurricane 552
Occasionally I'll add a 4x magnifier to those EOTech sights.

And of course, there are good old iron sights which can't be overlooked.

[The101Factor]

You have a C7 Airsoft Gun? What did you do get a custom lower receiver with all the proper markings?

[Assault Pioneer]

Originally Posted by The101Factor

You have a C7 Airsoft Gun? What did you do get a custom lower receiver with all the proper markings?

Got age verified and made an order with a retailer most likely,

[Brayden]

If you want 'real optics' for cheap ebay occasionally has roughed up ones that really only need a new paint job yet they are under 100$ for say a eotech 552 compared to 250$ at minimum new.

[Crunchmeister]

Originally Posted by The101Factor

You have a C7 Airsoft Gun? What did you do get a custom lower receiver with all the proper markings?

Yes. I have both a C7A2 C8A3 (still work in progress). The C7 started life as a Classic Army M15A4. The C8 is a custom built job from the ground up. Both have correctly marked receivers and were purchased from the classifieds here on ASC, although the serial numbers on these ends with NL which is incorrect for CF-issued guns. Those letters are normally only found on C-series guns used by the Netherlands Army, which obviously don't have the CF markings. Otherwise, all other markings are correct.

C7A2 and C8A3 are the 2 middle guns here.





Don't have a close-up pic of my C7's receiver, but this is the C8. It's a plain C8 and doesn't have the extra A3 added to it, but hey, it's close enough for me.

[tygr701]

EOtech 552 clone

[The Keiichione]

On my G36KE : 1.5x No name integrated Scope and a Eotech552 replica
On my Pa.Md. 86 : Irons sight.

[jotaerre]

Elcan replica 3.4x on an AUG
2-7x40 over M16A4 (DMR purpose)
1.5x (handle) and Red Dot (over) on a G36C

By the way...why don´t a poll?

[RacingManiac]

LaRue Irondot,
Trijicon Accupoint
Aimpoint ML3
C-More

[Aegiis]

Clone Aimpoint M4, with QD Aimpoint 3x

Clone 552

Irons

[TokyoSeven]

I never bother aiming.

[Drache]

Vortex Strikefire (shown below with x2 magnifier). $250 compared to $400+ for a real aimpoint. Lifetime warranty and one of the best warranty companies I know! I should also mention it cowitnesses perfectly!