Why did you choose "Your" Aimpoint?

[No Bananas]

Aimpoint Micro H-1

1) Battery Life / Quality
2) Compact Size
3) Went w/ the H-1 over the T-1 because I don't/won't have NV

[HiggsBoson]

I have one Aimpoint C3 (with a LaRue PoBoy in front of it)
Why? Well, as Rob says: "No need for deep diving or NV, and on a budget?"

I'm currently biding my time and budget to save for an H1.

[SeriousStudent]

I love the H-1 goodness. I have it set up on a ADM mount on my 6920. A Viking warhammer might knock it off there. Might. But doubtful.

I have a C3 (with the Poor Boy on the way) for my TacSol dedicated .22 carbine. As others did, I went with Rob and Grant's recommendations. I am sure it will work very well.

I'm liking the ADM mount. It was easy to put together with the 1/3 cowitness spacer. If I decide to switch to absolute cowitness, it's a $20 swap, not a $100 mistake. I'm going to try both, and see which I like better.

I'm definitely going to snag another H-1, and then a TR24G from Grant when he gets those in. That will get the carbines covered for RDS goodness, and then I can start working on the rifles.

Buy Aimpoint, and be done with it. Quality lingers, long after the illusion of a false bargain vanishes.

(Note to LtCol Blish - feel free to use that as a marketing slogan. Just send me a hat in return. )

[Sidewinder6]

I had an Comp ML2 which I was happy with and then purchased a new carbine WITH an Eotech 5.11 on it.

When that failed for the famous battery box problems, I bought an H1 to replace it. I think the micro is a little slower getting on targets and force you to maintain a tighter cheek weld than the larger optics but the weight and reliability make this a fair trade off. At least until the next best thing comes out.

[ST911]

I ended up with my Comp M3 then M2s. They were a steal. New purchases are T1, for size/weight efficiency. All are in LT mounts.

[RD62]

C3s... tough and cost effective.

+1

-RD62

[leopard hound]

comp m4 basically bullet proof and it takes a AA battery.

[Tomac]

comp m4 basically bullet proof and it takes a AA battery.

This for me ^^^, I appreciate extreme ruggedness and AA usage like the rest of my kit. For the wife's PS90 where weight reduction is important I have an Aimpoint H-1.
Tomac

[Submariner]

We started with early EoThingies around 2000. Then I began reading Pat Rogers' writings regarding Aimpoints. Bought Comp M's with GG&G mounts. Sold them to upgrade to Comp M XD's and ARMS mounts. Took them to Pat's class and learned about LaRue mounts. Upgraded to M2/ML2's and LT mounts. Within the past year, I sold off all the ML2's we had and upgraded to 2-MOA C3/ML3/M3's on LT 129's and T-1/H-1's on LT 660's.

Used TOS EE to sell older models high and buy newer models cheap (here, too.) Timing and cash in hand to deal are everything. Never paid more than $25 to move up. We have never had an issue with a used Aimpoint.

[BushmasterFanBoy]

I chose an ML2 way back when it was pretty much the best out there w/o NV capability. Now, with my latest buy, I bought an M4S, because of the insane battery life and rock solid durability. It sits in a LaRue mount, and always returns to zero, no matter how many times I dismount it.

I could have gotten a T1, but I like the 30mm window on the M4S better. I felt it was easier to find the dot, especially when shooting without a good cheek weld. Also, I felt the 2 MOA dot allowed me to shoot much better than the 4 MOA dot on the T1. The T1 seems to work great for most people, but I'm putting the $$$$ on my optic, so I chose the best for me. YMMV. It's prolly a good idea to try both though.