Konus Atomic Red Dot....

**xcibes** · 02-04-10, 22:26

I've wanted a Micro T1 but fact is that I cannot afford it right now and I am NOT any kind of operator or high-speed low-drag guy.....actually more of a High-drag low-speed kind of guy...I am seriously considering the Konus Atomic Red Dot....it does look like the Micro T1 and it is, like the T1 very lightweight. I do not know anything about it and would like to know your opinion. For $100.00 I don't think it is too much of a risk but want to know what to expect. thsi will be moun ted on a Colt 6920 until I can get an aimpoint M2...after that it will go on an ultimak mount on my ak103.

**PlatoCATM** · 02-04-10, 23:00

I don't know anything about the konus, but here is another option:

http://www.primaryarms.com/category.sc?categoryId=5

https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread...ary+arms+micro

I have one of their micros on a 10/22 and it isn't bad. The above review prompted me to buy it, and I think it was worth it for the $60 I paid. I didn't buy the riser, though because I knew I didn't need it on my 10/22. It hasn't been abused (yet), but it seems to be a solid little optic to try out the concept or to use while you save up for the aimpoint. You could also look into some used optics on the EE board.

**xcibes** · 02-06-10, 06:53

I've been doing some more research on this and found a couple of people on thehighroad who seem to think it's OK...anyone else have any thoughts on this...they say good customer service, lifetime replacement and costs $99.00...don't see how I could go wrong with this given my requirements at this time.

**TOrrock** · 02-07-10, 02:49

I've always thought it was a false economy to buy a cheap red dot while you're trying to save up for a good one.

You end up spending more money than if you'd just wait and get the one that's good to go.

I also would not count too much on info from places like thehighroad, where most users don't actually use their stuff hard at all.

**xcibes** · 02-07-10, 07:13

Thanks for the info...I do not go there, just found it in google, that's why I asked here....

**PlatoCATM** · 02-07-10, 12:08

Originally Posted by Templar

I've always thought it was a false economy to buy a cheap red dot while you're trying to save up for a good one.

You end up spending more money than if you'd just wait and get the one that's good to go.

I also would not count too much on info from places like thehighroad, where most users don't actually use their stuff hard at all.

I would have to agree with the notion of the false economy; I just thought I would throw that out there.

The Primary Arms unit I bought must have been on sale at the time, as it was only $60, and for that I would say it was worth it. Like I said, I use it for my 10/22 and I may try it out on an AK if I can get that set up with a rail. For these uses (which is just training at best, not a go-to defense weapon) it should work. If you want known reliability and this is for something other than plinking, save up your hard-earned money for an aimpoint.

**perna** · 02-07-10, 22:16

Looks exactly like the primary arms red dot, probably made in the same sweat shop. I paid $94 shipped for the PA blem gen2 model with the riser. If it is the same you can only use certain risers because it isnt the same size as a T-1.

I think it is only false economy if you have no plans to use it on anything else after you buy a real red dot. My PA red dot will go on an M&P22 whenever I get one.