Looking for a duty (LEO) 1-4 scope

[millerranch]

So I've read tons of reviews, articles, and watched lots of videos. I've narrowed my search down to either the Nightforce 1-4 or the Meopta ZD 1-4. Which one would YOU choose and why?

[Boba Fett v2]

Nightforce 1-4x. I like the FC-3G reticle. It's very rugged/durable and fairly compact. Made in USA. Your LEO buddies will be fist bumping you for it.

[Coal Dragger]

Get the Nightforce with the FC-3G. For the already stated reasons. Put it in a Nightforce Uni-Mount. Enjoy good glass, a useful reticle, very forgiving eye box, and extreme durability.

[gaijin]

Meopta ZD, hands down.

I have both scopes, the Meopta has "daylight bright" illumination and is, at least equally rugged to the NF.
I also prefer their minimalist reticle.

[454308]

Can't speak for the Nightforce, but I have the Meopta ZD and Steiner P4xi. Both are daylight bright, uncluttered reticle, I would the edge to Meopta on glass clarity.

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[drtywk]

Nightforce, but also take a look at the Trijicon Accupower 1-4X, as well as the Steiner M5Xi.

[cop1211]

I have the NF1-4, I prefer the FC2, I've also used the FC3G which is fine.
I also have the Steiner P4XI, love it glass is very nice daytime bright.
I've also had the MEOPTA ZD also a nice daytime bright scope.

You can't go wrong with any of them. But for the features and price you can't beat the Steiner.
Get from DSG arms with LEO discount.

I use them or have used them on duty/SWAT.

[millerranch]

Thanks for the help. I called nightforce. They were 3 months out. Meopta was 60 days behind. So I searched for the steiners. Botach had the 1-4 with throw lever for 479. No tax. So I ordered it today. I have to say the guy at nightforce really tried to get me fixed up. Great guy and company. I will get a nightforce soon. But I have a midrange carbine class coming up with Frank Proctor so I couldn't wait. Can't wait to get the Steiner and try it out. Thanks again!

[klawson]

Please update us with your impressions. It's on my list of wants.

[KeithTexas]

Thanks for the help. I called nightforce. They were 3 months out. Meopta was 60 days behind. So I searched for the steiners. Botach had the 1-4 with throw lever for 479. No tax. So I ordered it today. I have to say the guy at nightforce really tried to get me fixed up. Great guy and company. I will get a nightforce soon. But I have a midrange carbine class coming up with Frank Proctor so I couldn't wait. Can't wait to get the Steiner and try it out. Thanks again!

Yes, keep us updated. I have ordered from Botach and while I did eventually get the product, it was a few weeks and a convoluted handling and tracking route.