Can the Elcan SpecterDR 1x-4x replace my Eotech and ACOG

[payj]

I think the concept is great. I have looked through one and they are awesome! I read somewhere too that they might be getting rid of the arms mounts in the future. I emailed them on this and have yet to get a reply. So as of now that is a myth, but would be nice if it came true.

[REDinFL]

I think it's a great idea, though expensive. Without ffp, the intermediate magnifications on a variable are more of a hinderance than anything else. With ffp, they simply aren't of much use in my view, within this magnification range: one uses 1x (must be a true 1x to be useful) or the 4 x for some range. So, a switch between 1 and 4 seemed like a good idea to me even before I heard about it being available.

I'm too poor as an individual to afford one of those but I do have a Specter OS3 which is fixed mag - I like things simple. Has what I'd call a modified Russian reticle which I find handy. The only thing that keeps it from being a nearly perfect optic is the glass isn't as clear as a US Optics 1-4 I have. But, it certainly is good enough. Let's remember the effective range of the ammo to be used (talking 5.56 not 7.62). In the latter case, I'd want m ore magnification than 4x.

[STAMarine]

Greetings gentlemen! Long time listener, first time caller so simple question. I see in ads for these optics that the FDE scopes are supposed to be sold to military, law enforcement only. So, is it just the color that makes the difference, or are both made to the same standard? Im sure I'm WAY over thinking this, but dang it, I want one! I mean, if it was reliable. And if I could afford it. But in concept, I want one.

[BooneGA]

From what I have seen the FDE (military) models have a slightly different reticle than the black versions.

Rick

[Utah1]

I think it's a great idea, though expensive. Without ffp, the intermediate magnifications on a variable are more of a hinderance than anything else. With ffp, they simply aren't of much use in my view, within this magnification range: one uses 1x (must be a true 1x to be useful) or the 4 x for some range. So, a switch between 1 and 4 seemed like a good idea to me even before I heard about it being available.

I'm too poor as an individual to afford one of those but I do have a Specter OS3 which is fixed mag - I like things simple. Has what I'd call a modified Russian reticle which I find handy. The only thing that keeps it from being a nearly perfect optic is the glass isn't as clear as a US Optics 1-4 I have. But, it certainly is good enough. Let's remember the effective range of the ammo to be used (talking 5.56 not 7.62). In the latter case, I'd want m ore magnification than 4x.

Actually the FFP principal may prove to be the answer to the search for a dual purpose optic. Forget about the mildots remaining constant at any magnification and think of FFP as a "switch" like the Elcan or IOR Pitbull. It can be used to "switch" the size of the reticule to perform two different functions. One function is "red dot" the other is is mildot.

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At 4X no illumination


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This is what SWFA has done with their new SS1-4 HD. I posted a field report on it eariler today.