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Posted: 5/8/2010 6:06:18 AM EDT
| Anybody use one ? I had the TA44S picked out and then I came across this. Looks pretty cool just wondering if anyone has got to handle one? Thanks |
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The stock TriPower mount is really close to the flattop rail.
So I used a 5/8" riser (about $13) from Brownells. It was still just a touch too low for me and I think a 3/4" or 7/8" riser would be ideal if using the factory mount. FWIW, I shoot from an upright position and bring the weapon to me. I don't really conform to the weapon too much. |
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I bought my Tripower from Sportsman's Guide, I belong to the Buyer's Club so I can use 4 Pay, plus the sight was almost $100 cheaper than anywhere else on the web.
Pros-Easy to zero reticle that is fast to acquire and place on target due to the chevron design (It seems for me my eye naturally follows it and I can bring it up on target much faster than a red dot) Versatility of the Tripower system (Battery, Fiber Optic, Tritium) I love the fiber optic as it uses ambient light and self adjusts. The battery mode has a bunch of adjustable levels, and shuts itself off if inadvertantly left on. Tritium mode is VERY low light, but as others said, optimized for night vision. One can see it, if your eyes are dark adapted, but it washes out after the first flash. Robust casing, water resistant, well made. I took the front screw on bezel off and put my M68 Aimpoint flip up caps on front and rear, they work like a charm. Once you know how to use it, the chevron can be used for ranging as it's dimensions are known MOA values. Cons- Remarkably few, the outer casing is a bit large and knobby, takes up several degrees of forward vision, compared to EOtech, Aimpoint sights. Your experience may vary. Short battery life (110) hours, I think. But realistically, how often will one use the battery only mode? I've had my original battery in since I purchased the unit almost a year ago, and it's going strong. Summary-I am a retired Air Force Security Forces troop. My last sight on my service M4 was the M68 Close Combat Optic. I had used iron sights all my military career and scoffed at the new relfex sights, until we qualified with them and then I was hooked. I used the M68 for several years until I retired. I now have my Tripower mounted on my personally owned, but carried on patrol, Sabre Defence XR15A3 M4 flat top tactical, 1:7, 14.5 inch barrel. Out of the box this rifle has been a tack driver, even with a short barrel, and with the addition of the Trijicon sight, I am greatly pleased with its performance. My rifle is carried in a locked rifle rack in my patrol vehicle and is my SWAT entry rifle as well. Yesterday we qualified with our SWAT weapons and everyone remarked at the accuracy and tight grouping of my shots from my AR. It's partially due to me carrying an M16 and its derivatives for over 25 years, it's like an old friend, but also due to the confidence and training I've done with the rifle and sight. Oh, and the sight is mounted in a La Rue M68 CCO mounted, it has a compartment for an extra battery and is rock solid. |
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The stock TriPower mount is really close to the flattop rail. So I used a 5/8" riser (about $13) from Brownells. It was still just a touch too low for me and I think a 3/4" or 7/8" riser would be ideal if using the factory mount. FWIW, I shoot from an upright position and bring the weapon to me. I don't really conform to the weapon too much. This. Yeah, the stock mount is very low, I didn't know Brownells had such cheap mount risers, good to know. I agree on the shooting position as well, bring the weapon to you, not you to the weapon. Thanks, good stuff! |
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I'm also a fan. Really like the red triangle. The tip of the triangle allows for precision work. In my opinion, more so than a dot. But like all things, you'll probably have to try one to see if YOU like it. I was worried at first coming from an Aimpoint, how well the chevron would work. I am impressed with acquistion speed and accuracy. Though I haven't any empirical data, I feel my accuracy is better with the chevron versus the red dot. My reflex hit confidence is higher as well, IMHO. Great sight for quick reaction drills. |
| I used to own a TriPower but ultimately decided it was a more expensive, and less capable RDS than the Aimpoint. The batterly life is poor, the illumination adjustment controls are harder to use, and the chevron reticle didn't feel any quicker or more precise than the 4 MOA dot. |
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The La Rue mount is QD and one of the best mounts out there. It is pricey, but you get what you pay for, and as they say, "Buy once, cry once". You can't beat the warranty either. It also retains zero, I have tested this, at ranges from 25 meters out to 100 so far, and can attest to it. The nice thing about the La Rue is the tension is adjustable as well.
Have you looked at Trijicon stuff at Sportsmen's Guide? Great prices. |
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Quoted: Can this sight be used with a magnifier, like the ones from Aimpoint of EoTech? Yes it can. I'm using one of the LaRue poor boy (hendsolt) magnifiers with mine. LaRue mounts are the way to go IMO It's basically perfect for daytime outdoor use IMO I use mine at night occasionally with the battery backup power and it doesn't wash out with a tlr1 or g2led surefires. Remembers the last setting when you turn on the battery power i really like this feature. The battery auto shuts off after a couple hours so not to drain your battery's. Controls easier manipulated than an eotech imo maybe gives up a little to the aimpoint Cons Short battery life but it's only needed at night or when aiming from inside dimly lit to bright sunlight. Top cover still lets it glow a little at night realistically probably only an issue for LE or Mil. Tritritium is near useless unless your eyes are well adjusted to the dark before trying to use it. |
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Its a great optic, and would be one of the best red dots going if they'd only make the tritium illumination visible in lowlight scenarios. I picked one up to run on an M4, and really liked it as the reticle was very similar to my TA33. However, I didn't like the fact the tritium is basically useless except for NV, and this thing really eats batteries. I ended up trading it off, and have since been transitioning over to ACOGs only.
Also, as mentioned above, the fiber optic housing on top lights up like a stove range with the battery in use. This isn't an issue for most of us range use guys, but could be an issue for others. |
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Excellent concept w/flawed execution, IMHO. Battery life is very poor, tritium is very dim (supposedly for NV compatibility) and the fiber optic collector glows at night when using the battery so it must be covered. Loved the chevron & daytime performance, though. Make the tritium brighter & replace the current battery w/an AA or CR123 and I'd seriously reconsider it.
Tomac |
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Excellent concept w/flawed execution, IMHO. Battery life is very poor, tritium is very dim (supposedly for NV compatibility) and the fiber optic collector glows at night when using the battery so it must be covered. Loved the chevron & daytime performance, though. Make the tritium brighter & replace the current battery w/an AA or CR123 and I'd seriously reconsider it. Tomac I agree on the battery issue. Mine finally died today. Went to radio shack for replacements and each one was 13 bucks! Yikes. |
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Quoted: Quoted: Excellent concept w/flawed execution, IMHO. Battery life is very poor, tritium is very dim (supposedly for NV compatibility) and the fiber optic collector glows at night when using the battery so it must be covered. Loved the chevron & daytime performance, though. Make the tritium brighter & replace the current battery w/an AA or CR123 and I'd seriously reconsider it. Tomac I agree on the battery issue. Mine finally died today. Went to radio shack for replacements and each one was 13 bucks! Yikes. They are the devil on battery prices. At a camera / battery store or online they are a little less than $5 each. |
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