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Posted: 3/29/2010 1:16:02 AM EDT
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I'm currently nailing down the rifle I'm getting once I re-deploy from the Sandbox here. I've got a lot of experience with the M68 (which, I believe, is the COMP M2 in the civilian sector). I've noticed that there are M3's and M4's as well. What's the difference between the different models? Or are they essentially the same thing and the model numbers are just ascending as they make tweaks and improvements to the materials, basic design, etc.?
EDIT: Almost forgot. They make that 3x magnifier that you can mount directly behind a red-dot optic to turn it into a "scope". Is it worth it? Does it actually function well enough to make it worth buying and actually having on the weapon? |
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I'm no expert, but BASICALLY, the M3 is available in 2 MOA as well as 4 MOA dot (M2 is 4 MOA only). The M3 has FAR longer battery life. The M4 is the newest and 'best' but most expensive. Built-in mount and longest battery life to date.
A lot of guys are going with the T-1 micro due to its light weight and size. |
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M3 & ML3 look identical to your M2 but M3 is NV compatible, ML3 is not, both have 50K hr battery life vs the M2's 10K hr and are available w/2moa or 4moa dots.
M4 is the most rugged, uses a single AA battery for 80K hr battery life (built-in voltage regulator allows you to use *any* AA-size battery regardless of voltage), 2moa dot, NV compatible and comes w/a decent QD mount w/riser along w/bikini covers & killflash (it's my fav 30mm Aimpoint). The Micro Series is the newest, smallest & lightest. T-1 is the most rugged & is NV compatible. H-1 is cheaper but not NV compatible. Both use a single 3032 battery for 50K hr battery life, have 3.4moa dots and integral low mounts. My only complaint about the Micro series is the small 20mm tube requires better head alignment which can be difficult when shooting from awkward positions w/sloppy cheekweld. Magnifiers give you the best of both worlds: magnification when you need precision shots and all the close-in speed adavantages of a 1x/no parallax/no eye relief red dot sight when you don't. However, they do add considerably to the weight of your rifle (as will any decent magnified optic) so a lot of personal preference is involved. Biggest question is how often do you think you'll be shooting so far that you'll need magnification? If you go w/a magnifier, conventional wisdom is to choose a 2moa Aimpoint. HTH and God Bless for your service to our country! Tomac |
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