Chinese Made Optics

[HKGuns]

Which is just fine. Just make them choose, one or the other and I really don't care which.

[Joe Mamma]

I think pretty much everyone reading this would prefer to have a U.S. made optic over a Chinese made optic. And I am sure distributors would prefer to sell US made optics too. It's really not worth arguing about that (even before the COVID-19 issues).

But the problem is the price and quality. Here is a recent video of a test of a US made red dot. It's a Leupold Freedom which sounds great . . . but it failed within 30 rounds. I wish it did better, and I wish US made optics were all cheaper and better quality than Chinese made optics. But that's just not the way things are. Watch from about 11:10 to 13:00 if you want to save some time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DkALBk7bd8

Joe Mamma

[prepare]

I think pretty much everyone reading this would prefer to have a U.S. made optic over a Chinese made optic. And I am sure distributors would prefer to sell US made optics too. It's really not worth arguing about that (even before the COVID-19 issues).

But the problem is the price and quality. Here is a recent video of a test of a US made red dot. It's a Leupold Freedom which sounds great . . . but it failed within 30 rounds. I wish it did better, and I wish US made optics were all cheaper and better quality than Chinese made optics. But that's just not the way things are. Watch from about 11:10 to 13:00 if you want to save some time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DkALBk7bd8

Joe Mamma

The lack of quality U.S. made optics is pathetic.

[flenna]

My go to for pistol sights and duty grade rifle optics for the last 25 years has been Trijicon. Made in the U.S. and excellent customer service they have never let me down.

[drsal]

If I can avoid purchasing any item made in china, I will. Unfortunately until Apple manufactures MacBooks in the USA, I'm stuck.

[Milspec78]

Please let us know how much a “made in the USA” lifestyle costs annually...

[Arik]

Please let us know how much a “made in the USA” lifestyle costs annually...

Depends on your lifestyle

[Straight Shooter]

Please let us know how much a “made in the USA” lifestyle costs annually...

How much has Covid19 cost?
Also depends on who you choose to support- the enemy- or America.
It can start with little things. And when it comes time for other things like optics..just decide to not buy China- there are others made elsewhere besides America.
Example of putting MY money where MY mouth is- Ive been collecting parts for a 20" SPR for over a year and a half now. I was going to buy the best glass I could afford, that fit my requirements. The one leading the pack was the Bushnell FORGE. Found some at unreal prices. Also found out its China made. Thats gonna a big HELL NO. So, after weeks of study, questions, hitting other forums & of course youtube...I found a VERY nice optic made in Philippines..the Nikon FX1000.
Since Nikon is exiting the scope business..these can be found for just unreal prices. Got the scope in, and all I can say is WOW, what a find, what a bargain.
Going to be testing it more soon.
Many times, all we have to do is look harder, or save just a little more to not buy anything from China. Just a wee bit of effort will shut them down forever.
I encourage you all to let our sellers here on this forum & the FB/youtube celebs to STOP hawking anything from China immediately- and to put companies on notice they need to be making moves to exit China manufacture ASAP or we wont be buying ANYTHING from them, China made or not.
I just simply dont understand the mentality of those of you who think this is wrong.
If you could or would politely & thoroughly explain it to m Id love to understand.
And be on the lookout SOON for a like new Holosun to hit the EE CHEAP. Im DONE with it all.

[yoni]

Please let us know how much a “made in the USA” lifestyle costs annually...

Nothing compared to what a made in China lifestyle is going to cost the USA and the world.

[drsal]

Please let us know how much a “made in the USA” lifestyle costs annually...

I can very easily afford a 'Made in USA' lifestyle. Given a choice between a holosun or aimpoint I would get an aimpoint without thinking twice about it! And have. Given the option between a chicom product and made anywhere else, again I'm opting for anywhere but china. A few dollars more or a few hundred more irrelevant to me. If your financial status limits your choices/options that is unfortunate. Thankfully that's not my problem.