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Posted: 4/15/2015 10:55:17 AM EDT

Finishing up my first AR pistol build and need ideas on optics. Do I really need one? I am more of an Aimpoint guy than Eotech. Is an RMR Trijicon too small?

I stuck a set of the new Magpul Pro irons on it for now and just ordered a TLR1 for the light.

Specs:

DSG 10.5 black Friday upper

Seekins billet lower

PSA lpk

Jeff Reed Gtrigger #11

NB BCG

Fortis AFG

BadAss ambi lever

Still have to get an ambi charging handle and a sling. And some type of muzzle device can adapter.

So I am thinking of getting either an Aimpoint PRO or ACO, or possibly an EXP2(?) Eotech. What's the hive say?

Posted: 4/15/2015 10:59:51 AM EDT

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A micro?
Eta. Didn't look past the picture. Get the aimpoint pro they can be had for cheap. I used the vortex with 3x mag but I'll go a different route on my current 10.5.

Posted: 4/15/2015 10:59:52 AM EDT

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If you want to have something cheap. I love my sparc, for what it cost.

This is a 7.5inch upper. I'll probably get another sparc for my 10.5 inch build too.

Posted: 4/15/2015 11:01:08 AM EDT

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T1/T2 for dot.

EXP2 for a circle.

SWFA Classic 1-4 for zoom.

Posted: 4/15/2015 11:01:32 AM EDT

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I run sparc 1's on my 10.5 pistol and my dissy. Great optic for the money.

Posted: 4/15/2015 11:02:25 AM EDT

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Can't really go wrong with some type of micro red dot.

Posted: 4/15/2015 11:05:04 AM EDT

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What not something magnified?

Posted: 4/15/2015 11:06:16 AM EDT

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I have an Eothingy on mine. It strikes me that I don't want a sight that is way high on a riser because it's too easy to snag it or beat it up. My Eotech sits low on the flattop and is built like a tank compared to the RMR and most of the others.

Posted: 4/15/2015 11:06:36 AM EDT

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EOTech

Posted: 4/15/2015 11:10:56 AM EDT

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TA26 or 44.

Posted: 4/15/2015 11:13:51 AM EDT

[#10]

Vortex SPARC II.

Posted: 4/15/2015 11:14:16 AM EDT

[#11]

I have an M2 on my 11.5". It's similar to the PRO in size. A micro would be nice for the weight and space savings, but gigantor works fine for my purposes.

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Posted: 4/15/2015 11:16:55 AM EDT

[#12]

Eotech as a RD goes but a 1-4x would be handy...

Posted: 4/15/2015 11:19:15 AM EDT

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mine has a stamp, stock, and acog. It's personal preference, I do not prefer red dots on rifles

Posted: 4/15/2015 11:19:30 AM EDT

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Posted: 4/15/2015 11:20:47 AM EDT

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The SPARC is a damn good sight for the money own two of them and bought my friend one all of them work and hold zero. The magnifier that comes with it is stupid but hey for the money who cares.

Posted: 4/15/2015 11:24:14 AM EDT

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PRO if you're broke, Micro if you're not.

Posted: 4/15/2015 11:25:51 AM EDT

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Mine is about the size of a 10.5 bbl with the KAK can on it. I put an XPS 2 on it. Handy little gun.

Posted: 4/15/2015 11:25:59 AM EDT

[#18]

Vote number 3 for the Sparc. PRO would also be a good choice.

Posted: 4/15/2015 11:26:58 AM EDT

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This.

I have not had an EOTech that didnt go to shit.

Seriously. Bought 3 512s, all of them have had problems. And I hear the XPS isn't much better.

Posted: 4/15/2015 11:29:26 AM EDT

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Hell, why stop there?

Just get a March 8-80x56.

Posted: 4/15/2015 11:32:56 AM EDT

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I currently have a 1-4x24 on mine. I like it as the little 10.5" is still pretty accurate at range, but I admit its probably not as fun as a micro red dot would be.

EDIT: And its heavy.

Posted: 4/15/2015 11:33:00 AM EDT

[#22]

I run a vortex viper 1-4x

Posted: 4/15/2015 11:33:46 AM EDT

[#23]

I'm running a 1.25 - 4 Leupold on mine

Posted: 4/15/2015 11:34:00 AM EDT

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Hell, why stop there?

Just get a March 8-80x56.

thats going on my lightweight build.

Posted: 4/15/2015 11:38:05 AM EDT

[#25]

How about an RMR.

Posted: 4/15/2015 11:45:55 AM EDT

[#26]

I have Eotechs on my two AR pistols and I love them. I have Aimpoint T-1s which are great and the most durable RDS, but I pick up the reticle on the Eotech must faster. That should help since you don't have a Sig shoulder brace to help steady the weapon

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Posted: 4/15/2015 5:33:40 PM EDT

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That scope would see what I could never hit.

Posted: 4/15/2015 5:35:20 PM EDT

[#28]

T-1

Posted: 4/15/2015 5:39:34 PM EDT

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I have Eotechs on my two AR pistols and I love them. I have Aimpoint T-1s which are great and the most durable RDS, but I pick up the reticle on the Eotech must faster. That should help since you don't have a Sig shoulder brace to help steady the weapon

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If Eotech had chevron reticle I would buy one.

Are they still owned by the Freedom Group? Does Soros own part of that concern?

Posted: 4/15/2015 5:42:36 PM EDT

[#30]

i went with a 16 MOA c-more in the chopped a2 handle

Posted: 4/15/2015 5:45:32 PM EDT

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I need more TA44s.

Posted: 4/15/2015 5:52:52 PM EDT

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TA26 or 44.

I need more TA44s.

Me, too. I like them better than red dots. But I can't justify the cash when I do have functional red dots.

Posted: 4/15/2015 5:53:00 PM EDT

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Trijicon TARS?

Posted: 4/15/2015 5:56:05 PM EDT

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Trijicon TARS?

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Trijicon TARS?

I was thinking a 2.5x or 3x prism.

Posted: 4/15/2015 5:56:56 PM EDT

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Just get a March 8-80x56.

Holy crap. I had no idea.

Posted: 4/15/2015 6:23:32 PM EDT

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I currently have a 1-4x24 on mine. I like it as the little 10.5" is still pretty accurate at range, but I admit its probably not as fun as a micro red dot would be.

EDIT: And its heavy.

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I have a Millett 1x4x on my basic 16in gun. It has a dot and circle reticle and is lighted, similar to the Eotech. I like the thing but it is not very refined. It has held up we'll so far and is reasonably quick & easy to hit anything in range.

Posted: 4/15/2015 6:29:36 PM EDT

[#37]

Vortex Sparc

Posted: 4/15/2015 6:31:01 PM EDT

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T1/T2 for dot.

EXP2 for a circle.

SWFA Classic 1-4 for zoom.

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This

Posted: 4/15/2015 6:38:57 PM EDT

[#39]

PA micro

Posted: 4/15/2015 6:41:05 PM EDT

[#40]

T2.

Posted: 4/15/2015 8:33:39 PM EDT

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That's kind of cool. Link?

Currently I have the Mako RDS

Posted: 4/15/2015 10:02:05 PM EDT

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i picked it up on Amazon for $159 this winter

http://cmore.com/store/index.php?app=ecom&ns=prodshow&ref=TAC&sid=px25e667kgf854ky04yt5n7139duj579

i had the pistol with an A2 upper to start

then i flattopped it with an aimpoint and a magpul flip up rear

now it has an A2 rear sight again and a co witnessed reddot

Posted: 4/16/2015 6:22:31 AM EDT

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Stuck a Sparc on it for now. Forgot I had one on a 6920. Added a HO Streamlight from a different AR and bought the Magpul sling at Cabelas to finish it sort of for now.

Posted: 4/16/2015 6:37:28 AM EDT

[#44]

You're front sight is backwards?

Posted: 4/16/2015 7:13:28 AM EDT

[#45]

PA MRD on my 5.45x39 10.5"

Posted: 4/16/2015 7:15:11 AM EDT

[#46]

Bushnell TRS25

Posted: 4/16/2015 7:25:09 AM EDT

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How are you mostly going to use it? I mean I wouldn't spend hundreds of dollars on the optic for style.

IMO aimpoints and eotechs have different roles.

Aimpoint = always ready (grab and go)
Eotech = duty/patrol (turn it on before you need it, whether it's for work or just walking your propert, etc)