Carry handle scope question...

**darbn** · 03-12-11, 17:57

I am looking for a scope for a RRA NM A2. I ran across a Colt 4x22 replica. It is made in China. Are these scopes any good?

**bkb0000** · 03-12-11, 18:03

Originally Posted by darbn

It is made in China.

there's your answer.

i'm serious.

**opmike** · 03-12-11, 20:07

Chinese built components for firearms are generally a poor purchase decision. And, I'm sure you've been here long enough to know the culture of this site and that answers you'd expect to get. Any rifle that could potentially see some serious use should have a quality optic on it.

Now, if this rifle is a range toy, it will probably do alright. However, in that sort of role, what wouldn't?

**darbn** · 03-12-11, 21:42

I figured it was not a top notch scope. On my tactical AR I have a Eotech 512 with a 3x magnifier. This new rifle is going to be a range queen. I am looking for a scope for fixed shooting/plinking. It is not going to be knocked around. That style of scope really looks nice in the carring handle IMO.

**Bimmer** · 03-12-11, 21:56

Originally Posted by darbn

That style of scope really looks nice in the carring handle IMO.

I guess beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but when I see somebody with a $30 NcStar scope, the words "really nice" don't come to mind (unless they're dripping with sarcasm).

**bkb0000** · 03-12-11, 21:59

you're not going to be committing any mortal sins.. but you're not likely to get any affirmation here.

do it if you want to... $30 is a cheap lesson, i suppose.

**darbn** · 03-12-11, 22:11

The one I saw is $150. It says Colt on it but is is not a Japanese model. I know the originial scopes from the 60's were Japanese. I am not looking to put an airsoft scope on my rifle. The NCstar scopes are $30. I was hoping someone had a Chinese made Colt scope and had some feedback.

**Bimmer** · 03-12-11, 22:59

Originally Posted by darbn

The one I saw is $150. It says Colt on it but is is not a Japanese model...

This is a bit of a relief...

I think there was some discussion of these on TFL, or maybe the battlerifles forum. The consensus seemed to be that they worked well enough (for light duty).