Aimpoint Comp M5

**contax_shooter** · 10-11-17, 13:58

I really want to try the CompM5 on the KAC 1.93" mount combo, it is probably a winner for the NVG dudes.

**Campion** · 10-19-17, 13:55

Anyone have any rounds or time with this optic, looking for some reviews but haven't been able to find any.

**WickedWillis** · 10-19-17, 14:17

Originally Posted by Campion

Anyone have any rounds or time with this optic, looking for some reviews but haven't been able to find any.

I know that GarandThumb is working on a review of one for Youtube, and there are a few other gun guys on there that are testing them also. We should see something soon I think.

**Left Sig** · 10-19-17, 14:32

I just bought another M5 in a bundle with a mount, and on this one the brightness knob is very tight and hard to turn. My first M5 is "normal" compared to the CompM3 I have. I called Aimpoint and rather than return or exchange it to the vendor, they said to send it in because they want to see what's wrong, and will send me a replacement on receipt of the "bad" one. At least I know I will get one that should be "better" and not luck of the draw.

The Aimpoint service guy told me the M5 is 7075 aluminum instead 6061 like on the T1/T2. So now the mounting holes can handle 12 in-lb with no heli-coil insert and you can also use loctite. The T2 has heli-coils to prevent the thread stripping common to the T1 but can't use loctite. Based on the stronger aluminum, and other updates, I think the M5 is better than the T2 for carbines.