Aimpoints

[CM-4]

How are the Comp M2's compared to the M3's and M4's? I am really confused because I thought that I wanted and EOTECH but now I am looking at the Aimpoints. What are the differences between the models? Is it just the MOA dot or is it something else? The M2's are more in my price range but I want to make sure that I am getting a quality optic for police duty use. Thanks for any advice.

[Robb Jensen]

How are the Comp M2's compared to the M3's and M4's? I am really confused because I thought that I wanted and EOTECH but now I am looking at the Aimpoints. What are the differences between the models? Is it just the MOA dot or is it something else? The M2's are more in my price range but I want to make sure that I am getting a quality optic for police duty use. Thanks for any advice.

Mostly battery life is better with the M3 and even better with the M4 and IIRC both the M3 and M4 have a deeper rating under water.

[Redmanfms]

As gotM4 stated the M3 and M4 have longer battery life and deeper submersion ratings. The M3/M4 are heavier (the M4 is some 4 oz, or almost 60% heavier). The M4 has an integrated mount that is supposed to be more durable and maintain zero better. The M4 uses standard AA batteries.

[Bushytale]

CM-4, The best buy will be the ML-3. It has the long battery life (5 years) and comes with flip caps and a rubber cover. Get the Larue LT-150 mount as it is the best mount hands down unless you plan on putting something behind it such as a magnifier or night vision. Mount the Aimpoint as far back as it will go next to your BUIS. I would get the 2 minute dot as it will be better for longer shots and if you turn up the illumination it will appear larger for close up work. Just my .02.

Billy

[chadbag]

M2 has a really long battery life. M3 has a longer battery life and comes with the rubber cover. M3 is available as 2moa or 4moa. M2 only a 4moa. M2 and M3 look identical physically -- differences are internal. M3 may have deeper water submersion, but the M2 can go pretty deep (135 ft versus 75 ft). (Versus EO Tech which is like 33ft or something on a 552 and 11ft on a 512 IIRC).

M4 uses a single AA and has an integrated mount (which you can remove) but performance wise is comparable to an M3. It is 2MOA only.

The ML series (ML-2, ML-3) are basically the M2 and M3 without the night vision settings.

The ML-2 is the best bang for the buck if you don't need NV capability.

Chad

[Kevin]

I have a couple EO Techs that I like, but I am investigating Aimpoints now, mostly because of the info I've seen here.

My question is; is the dot on an Aimpoint visible from the front?

[chadbag]

I have a couple EO Techs that I like, but I am investigating Aimpoints now, mostly because of the info I've seen here.

My question is; is the dot on an Aimpoint visible from the front?

no it is not

[Nathan_Bell]

CM-4, The best buy will be the ML-3. It has the long battery life (5 years) and comes with flip caps and a rubber cover. Get the Larue LT-150 mount as it is the best mount hands down unless you plan on putting something behind it such as a magnifier or night vision. Mount the Aimpoint as far back as it will go next to your BUIS. I would get the 2 minute dot as it will be better for longer shots and if you turn up the illumination it will appear larger for close up work. Just my .02.

Billy

I would disagree, the C3 is the best deal for most usage. gen 3 circuitry so you go 50k on the battery life.

It does not have the flip caps with it, just a bikini cover, and an ok mount. It is only good for 15 feet underwater.

For less than the ML2, it is something that alot of folk over look.

[Sidewinder6]

I run an ML2 and an EOTech on different carbines.

At the moment, I can only site my own brain fart about leaving the ML2 slightly on ( I thought it was off but it was on the first click). The EOTech has auto off.

On the flip side, I have had my EOTech shut down in the middle of a stage.

I like shooting my EOtech better, but I trust my Aimpoint. All the rest is on me right now.

[Gunfighter13]

I have a couple EO Techs that I like, but I am investigating Aimpoints now, mostly because of the info I've seen here.

My question is; is the dot on an Aimpoint visible from the front?

The dot is not visable but the lens is. Buy the flashkill for the front lens and you will be OK.