MSE AQC-1

[Voodoo_Man]

I searched and did not see this posted, figured I'd post a thread since I had a chance to go hands on with one today. *Sorry for crappy pix, taken with a cellphone*



This is supposed to be a super IDF battle optic/red dot sight. From what I was told its been fielded by the IDF for about a year and some months, with good results. Nothing I can confirm personally, just passing on info. Having fondled the optic this are the pro's and cons from my point of view:

Pros:
Three reticles, one being a 2MOA dot
4 brightness intensity settings per reticle
Lots of battery options
No tool zero adjustment
Built in quick disconnect for 1913
IR/NV compatible
remote switch compatible
lightweight
Gyro inside, auto-off (after a few minutes) and on when rifle moves

Cons:
Three reticles
"Composed reinforced polymer" body - is that a nice way of saying high end plastic?
Looks like Eotech
Very low sitting on quick disconnect (will explain below)
Auto reticle reset on manual off
Bigger than its competitors
$600+ for a red dot
LED mirror blinds you at high ready


Read the rest on my blog:
http://vdmsr.blogspot.com/2013/06/mse-aqc-1.html#more

[RMiller]

It's good people are trying.

However, big and bulky seems right.

I think EOTech and Aimpoint are safe for now.

[Voodoo_Man]

It's good people are trying.

However, big and bulky seems right.

I think EOTech and Aimpoint are safe for now.

I agree, for the most part.

It has great potential, but I don't see it going anywhere serious.

If they cut the price in half and made the body metal, and a few other modifications, then yea it'll be a good option over other some RDS.

[RMiller]

Aimpoints with their single dot are simple, rugged, and battery life is awesome.

EOTechs newest venture, the XPS models, are quite promising. I've been using an EXPS2-0 model and like it very much. The killer is battery life. I like the 1 MOA dot, and the big ring. Aimpoint still is a winner when it comes to a defense optic.

How's the battery life on this?

I agree, for the most part.

It has great potential, but I don't see it going anywhere serious.

If they cut the price in half and made the body metal, and a few other modifications, then yea it'll be a good option over other some RDS.

[Voodoo_Man]

Aimpoints with their single dot are simple, rugged, and battery life is awesome.

EOTechs newest venture, the XPS models, are quite promising. I've been using an EXPS2-0 model and like it very much. The killer is battery life. I like the 1 MOA dot, and the big ring. Aimpoint still is a winner when it comes to a defense optic.

How's the battery life on this?

Per the website 3,000 hours.