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Posted: 2/2/2008 7:57:59 PM EDT
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I just bought an Aimpoint M3 in a Larue cantilever mount from someone on the EE and wasn't aware that there is a problem going around with cheap clones being offered as the real thing. Is there a way I can make sure that this thing is in fact a true Aimpoint? Can I call Aimpoint and give them the serial number to have them authenticate it? It seems like a solid optic, I can't imagine it being a cheap knockoff but I'd like peace of mind since I paid a good amount for this thing. Thanks, Thorsen28 |
not necessarily true. I had/have 2 types of fake Aimpoints and they both did as described above. Other things you can look out for are the adjustment screws and objective lens. There was a thread on this w/ lots of pics if you can find it. |
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I have seen clones w/ a serial number as well. Talking with the the repair guy at Aimpoint they get a lot of people calling, and the conversation goes like this. Customer "I have a problem with my Aimpoint", and describes the problem. Aimpoint "Is the serial number XXXXXXX?" Customer "How did you know that? Is it happening a lot?" Aimpoint "The bad news is that you have a problem. The good news it is not an Aimpoint" Seems like the offshore charlatans use the same serial number on their counterfeit air flaccid optics. Everyone wants a deal. Sometimes, it it looks to good to be true, there is probably a reason for it. Counterfeit is not only illegal and unethical, but a rip off as well. Caveat Emptor... |
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Well I didn't get a steal on this. I paid a good amount for it. I don't believe it to be a fake I just want to make sure. Also, there is nothing wrong with it. It has the threaded areas in the front and rear, the proper coloring on the logo, and the elevation and windage knobs appear to go in the right direction. I'm 99% sure that it is an actual Aimpoint it's just that the clone thread in this forum got me curious. |
IM GLAD FOR YA just buy from dealers that are above then ya know |
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