Aimpoint Comp M4s questions

[Ridgerunner665]

I've been searching and reading here for hours but I still have some questions I need to ask.

The low battery mount...I prefer the looks of it and it seems it would be less likely to possibly snag on stuff...what are your preferences on this and why?

I am also torn between optic types...I want the rifle to be mainly a CQB type, for use in home defense, but I also would like to be able to make hits out to at least 300 meters (yards?)...I know the Comp M4 can do that if I can....but how practical is it? I am aware of the 3x magnifier and will get it if I get the Comp M4.

I originally wanted an Eotech type reflex sight, but after reading on the durability of the Aimpoint I've decided to got that route.

Also...any good info on the Aimpoint PRO model would be appreciated...I can afford the Comp M4, but if the PRO will do the same job I may go that route.

Thanks in advance

[hjmpanzr]

I've been searching and reading here for hours but I still have some questions I need to ask.

The low battery mount...I prefer the looks of it and it seems it would be less likely to possibly snag on stuff...what are your preferences on this and why?

I am also torn between optic types...I want the rifle to be mainly a CQB type, for use in home defense, but I also would like to be able to make hits out to at least 300 meters (yards?)...I know the Comp M4 can do that if I can....but how practical is it? I am aware of the 3x magnifier and will get it if I get the Comp M4.

I originally wanted an Eotech type reflex sight, but after reading on the durability of the Aimpoint I've decided to got that route.

Also...any good info on the Aimpoint PRO model would be appreciated...I can afford the Comp M4, but if the PRO will do the same job I may go that route.

Thanks in advance

No experience with the PRO. But I have a compm4s. Don't worry about the low position of the battery. When you get the sight, turn it on and put it away. Change the battery once a year for fun--I do it on jan. 1. Continue leaving scope on and go thru the same process from year to year. In other words, never turn it off.

The scope is very adequate at 300.

[thopkins22]

What kind of hits on what kind of targets at 300 are you talking about?

Center mass hits on a full silhouette? Sure, it'll be fine sans magnifier. Need to be able to identify the target? Magnifier will be a benefit. Magnification doesn't really help you shoot better, it helps you see better.

I own an M4S and micros. The micros with the 2MOA dot will do everything the M4S will and for less money....

Good call on Aimpoint over Eotech.

[VIP3R 237]

I have had both and unless you are set on the AA battery of the M4S I don't see why you wouldn't buy the Pro for nearly half the cost. It will do almost everything the M4S will, just with a shorter battery life.

[Ridgerunner665]

Yes...center mass.

I have no experience with these optics, but for some reason I just don't think I like the micros...I realize they're lighter, but I'm hoping the optic will shift some weight to the rear...the rifle is piston driven...and I'm not sure 3-4 oz. is enough to do that.

Edit: And I do prefer the AA battery...easier to find in a pinch.

[GH41]

The 4 gives you more intensity settings over the PRO. For distance shooting you will want the dot visible but without flare. In some conditions I want to tighten up the dot and the next position down the dot goes away. This is the only thing that makes the 4 more desirable than the PRO in my opinion. 100 yards is long range to me.. I bought the PRO.

[halmbarte]

The M4 Aimpoint is hella rugged, if you need that get the M4. Otherwise, for roughly the same money, get the Micro.

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[hjmpanzr]

I own an M4S and micros. The micros with the 2MOA dot will do everything the M4S will and for less money....

Good call on Aimpoint over Eotech.

Completely agree. So far my ratio is 3 T-1 (2 moa) to 1 CompM4s. I only see the disparity increasing in favor of the micros. However, for some unknown reason some guys (seems to be a very small minority) can use the compm4 but not the micros. It's either an eye thing or a shooter thing?
I'm sure you will be fine going with the compm4s, PRO or micro. In getting the RDS make sure you get a mount that lines up well with the aimpoint 3x assuming you decide to go that way.

[Ridgerunner665]

OK...Its gonna be the M4s (I'll cry about the $$$ some other time)...tell me more about these mounts that line up with the 3x magnifier.

The rifle is a Gen 1 Sig 516 with a free float quad rail, and I will be adding flip up sights.

I'm not sure if/how all that will fit with the magnifier...the magnifier is not a "must have", so if there are any drawbacks to this setup tell me...such as height of the mounts and co-witness issues...preferably absolute co-witness...to keep things as low as possible...the BUIS will stay flipped down.

Thanks for the replies

[Ridgerunner665]

I think I might go with the M4 (no S)...The way the S interferes with the magnifier mount kinda sucks...I really like the uncluttered look of the S model, though.

Decisions, decisions...

And I answered my own question about if/how all that would fit on the rail...

Can the magnifier mount be flipped around and mounted the other way...so the magnifier can be snugged up against the RDS?

And are there any issues with doing so?