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MHeemeyer

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Posted: 3/16/2026 2:48:02 PM EDT

Greetings all

I have an M11/9 with a Lage upper. Looking to change out the optic I have on there now for a closed-emitter one. I have narrowed it down to these, but there is not an easy way to compare them. Checked YouTube but was unable to find a comparison video. I am hoping you guys have experience with any of them keeping in mind this is for an SMG.

Aimpoint Micro H-2
Aimpoint ACRO C-2
Aimpoint ACRO P-2
Trijicon TA47
Or...?

Sometimes reasonable men must do unreasonable things.

bluedog82

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Posted: 3/16/2026 5:01:53 PM EDT

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Aimpoint Duty. But you don’t have to spend that much to get a solid optic.

DVCNick

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Posted: 3/16/2026 5:10:55 PM EDT

[Last Edit: DVCNick][Edited] [#2]

Red dot is going to do red dot things; just pick the one you like best based on form factor, mounting options, etc.
I'll add I've heard of what seems like an abnormally large number of ACRO breakages on pistols, but that is slide mounted where they are taking a major beating; probably not a factor on any other type of gun/mount.

EnablerNo1

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Posted: 3/16/2026 5:38:56 PM EDT

[Last Edit: EnablerNo1][Edited] [#3]

ACRO P2. I have one on an mp5 SMG and it’s great. I have T1s on other MP5s and I prefer the ACRO P2. It is the perfect SMG optic imo.

spmx7777

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Posted: 3/16/2026 5:46:47 PM EDT

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An AimPoint PRO worked very well on my M16 9mm

akethan

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Posted: 3/16/2026 5:51:44 PM EDT

[Last Edit: akethan][Edited] [#5]

Holosun or PA micro. It's a range toy.

"I miss the days of being able to shoot all commies" G.B.

Urimaginaryfrnd

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Posted: 3/16/2026 7:01:19 PM EDT

[Last Edit: Urimaginaryfrnd][Edited] [#6]

Of your listed choice the Aimpoint Micro seems the best.

goer001

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Posted: 3/16/2026 7:30:19 PM EDT

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Could also look into the Steiner MPS or T1XI. Both are solid options and a little less $$ than most Aimpoints.

Frens

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Posted: 3/18/2026 9:45:55 AM EDT

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I’ve used a TA44 for a few years on my Scorpion Evo.
Mounted because I had it laying around… I liked it a lot with its 6moa dot.

I’ve replace it with a Romeo 4T just because I wanted to try something different

Joedirt199

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Posted: 3/18/2026 3:19:10 PM EDT

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My Stribog has a Primary Arms 1x prism since the stock sights are doodoo I didn't want to depend on them if a dot went down.

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