Quintessential M4A1 Scope?

[Lakonian]

Originally Posted by ajy101

thanks for the suggestion, but I'd like something that soldiers would really use. I don't want my gun to look like an amateur's hobby gun - even though that's precisely what it will be :-))

If you have 1,300 to blow, get the combo I listed.

Actually, you can dish out 400, and get the clones. Either way, it's a real world set-up.

[Wilson]

Aimpoint versus EOtech.

lol

ACOG's and EOTECH's are made for different purposes.

An ACOG provides a measure of magnification which can be quite usefull for IFF. An EOTECH is a refelx sight, meaning you can aquire your target "reflexively".

A popular option is an Acog with a "Doctor Optic" reflex site mounted on top of the Acog.

Essentially, in the real world, it comes down to ranges. If you're expecting short range firefights, for instance under room clearing conditions, you go with a reflex sight. If you're likely to need longer range shots, an Acog may be a better choice.

In the airsoft world, it's all about looks. Your gun wont shoot far enough to make magnification any more valuable than a reflex sight. So do whatever you think looks best.

[ajy101]

Why LOL over Eotech versus Aimpoint? Can someone please educate me?

Thanks.

Thanks for all the suggestions. I'm leaning toward aimpoint for now, and perhaps many months from now, I'll also get an ACOG.

[ajy101]

One thing I forgot to mention: although appearance-wise, I think the Aimpoint is an excellent suggestion for the budget-conscious. However, what bothers me is that one is forced to use it and there isn't a manual alternative unless you remove the sight. If the battery runs out, is the aimpoint usable any more?

That's why I think that an ACOG is nice, because there is an iron sight at the top. Any thoughts on this?

[surebet]

Since this is airsoft and your life doesn't depend on your gear, battery failure is only a thorn in your side, not a critical failure.

Just pack an extra battery.

Just get what you think looks better, or what suits your kit better.

ACOG/sight for magnification, EOTech/Aimpoint/reflex sight for quick target acquisition.

[Styrak]

Originally Posted by surebet

Since this is airsoft and your life doesn't depend on your gear, battery failure is only a thorn in your side, not a critical failure.

Don't you know? If you die in airsoft, you die in REAL LIFE!

[El Cactus Loco]

eotech or acog. eotech is cheaper for a real one, which you should get. whichever you prefer.

[Wilson]

Aiming in airsoft doesn't involve even looking at your firearm. You shoot bursts of BB's want "walk" them to the target. Optics are just for looks.

And an aimpoint mounted on top of the carry handle looks l33t.

[Lakonian]

Originally Posted by Wilson

Aiming in airsoft doesn't involve even looking at your firearm. You shoot bursts of BB's want "walk" them to the target. Optics are just for looks.

And an aimpoint mounted on top of the carry handle looks l33t.

Since when? That's fackin' news to me.

[Wilson]

Don't know about PTW's but TM's aren't really accurate enough for consistent shot placement anyway. I've had better luck just firing in bursts and walking my rounds to the target.

[Lakonian]

Originally Posted by Wilson

Don't know about PTW's but TM's aren't really accurate enough for consistent shot placement anyway. I've had better luck just firing in bursts and walking my rounds to the target.

My old TM M4A1 was a nail driver to 130 ft..

[Cushak]

Ya just need some more practice with your gun, maybe a tightbore, and check out your hop-up. I've never had to 'walk' my rounds to my target.

[JTF27]

Originally Posted by ajy101

One thing I forgot to mention: although appearance-wise, I think the Aimpoint is an excellent suggestion for the budget-conscious. However, what bothers me is that one is forced to use it and there isn't a manual alternative unless you remove the sight. If the battery runs out, is the aimpoint usable any more?

That's why I think that an ACOG is nice, because there is an iron sight at the top. Any thoughts on this?

Use the empty circle of the Aimpoint, chances are you can use it to get your bearings on your shot. It's what I did during a night game where the Aimpoint replica was just shining a light into my eye and killing my night vision.

Also sights in airsoft do work. I used Bob the Angry Potatos Famas and it can nail a target accuratley wit its Aimpoint.

[Cushak]

If you have the money, and don't want to worry about batteries, get the Trijicon ACOG. AFAIK, it has a fiber optic cable which uses light from it's surroundings to power it's illuminated scope.