Which Aimpoint for Carbine

[SPM14430]

I have Comp M4 and M3, both 2 moa dot. I had the Micro H-1 which has been sold.

The M4 is my favorite. I would recommend the 2 moa dot, but definitely go with a Larue mount.

It basically comes down to personal preference.

[ruedger455@yahoo.com]

Ok I wanna bump this thread up to see what everyone thinks now

[7.62WildBill]

The micro is still my choice. I have the 4 moa, but a 2 moa is available nowadays. It is lightweight and tough as nails. I think everyone has seen the video of LAV blowing up a M-4 equipped with a micro, and it holding zero (despite a broken lens).

[wintermute]

I'm actually using an EOTech EXPS2 - big viewfinder, reticle easier to acquire. I did like the smaller form factor of the T-1 though

[halmbarte]

I'm actually using an EOTech EXPS2 - big viewfinder, reticle easier to acquire. I did like the smaller form factor of the T-1 though

Short battery life, bulky, dubious reliability...

The M4 Aimpoint is crazy rugged. The Micro is tiny and tough. It's a tossup between the two.

H

[VIP3R 237]

Short battery life, bulky, dubious reliability...

The M4 Aimpoint is crazy rugged. The Micro is tiny and tough. It's a tossup between the two.

H

It the debate i've been banging my head against a wall trying to decide on which one.

[Hmac]

I have a Micro T-1, an Aimpoint PRO, and a few Eotechs. I don't care for the T-1. The smaller tube is more demanding and it has a variety of weird internal reflections in various lighting conditions that I find distracting. Hard to go wrong with the PRO, and I also like my EXPS Eotechs as well. I'd say skip the T-1/H-1.

[SpeedRacer]

The weight savings of the T1 is great, but I think a lot of people put too much stock in that (I did). After shooting a couple classes with a T1, a CompM and an Eotech, I found the T1 was a lot slower through every drill. I was much faster with the Comp, and even more so with the Eotech. It made me refocus my priorities...saving weight is great but not at the expense of slower, more laborious hits. Everything is a trade-off, you have to decide what's most important to you.

If you have a genuine need to save a few ounces, the Micro is a fantastic optic. Otherwise, I'd stick with a fullsize Aimpoint or an Eotech XPS/EXPS.

[narco23]

Have a Pro and haven't looked back. I like the Eotech reticules but like a lot of Aimpoints features as well. Try looking through a couple different ones if you can.

[skyugo]

M4 for the AA battery and cause it's mil spec as all hell (chicks dig it..)

the micro is probably the sweetest as far as usability though. light, doesn't block much of your FOV, compact and sleek. CR2032 batteries are available at the grocery store across the street from my house, so it's not like it's rare.

I managed to pick up an m4 for 450 bucks shipped.... lightly used. Harder to find deals on the micros I think as they're a rather hot item...

the M3 and ML3 are fine too. the 2's i think are a little dated.. so unless you're on a budget.