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    Default Looking for something comparable to an EOTech, Aim Point, or even a Sight Mark

    I'd love to have a red dot with a magnifier without paying over $1000, is that possible? I also don't want garbage, I've had my fair share of that when it comes to close range sights. Just looking for options, maybe there is something good out there that I'm missing?

    I wouldn't mind paying close to or a bit more then $700, so I'm not trying to be cheap, just with so many options out there, I figured some one may have already had this experience.

    Thanks for your help

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    Default Re: Looking for something comparable to an EOTech, Aim Point, or even a Sight Mark

    Vortex

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    Default Re: Looking for something comparable to an EOTech, Aim Point, or even a Sight Mark

    Red dots with magnifiers have sort of gone the wayside in today's market. Low power variable optics are more popular it seems. And for $700 you can get a very good LVPO.

    Besides high demand pushing things out of stock, you can find quality optics starting at just over $100.

    Check out the lineup at Primary Arms. Most likely you'll have to backorder it (they don't charge you til your order ships).

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    Default Re: Looking for something comparable to an EOTech, Aim Point, or even a Sight Mark

    You are comparing apples to oranges. Eotech is nothing like aimpoint and the only other holographic model on the market is the two generations of Vortex UH-1 (Huey). It is not the same technology and has a different utility. For example, I have an astigmatism and the holographics look great to me, whereas most red dots look like starbursts or flowers. However, my one aimpoint looks really, really good.

    I suggest you get some hands on with a buddies optics before buying. Or just be real friendly at your local range and try out different things. The reason why prices for the really good stuff is because the market will pay it. There is value there. And... you can peruse the used optic classifieds at ar15.com if you are feeling very sporty.
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    Default Re: Looking for something comparable to an EOTech, Aim Point, or even a Sight Mark

    Sightmark. Just scratch it off your list right now.
    I can't afford good stuff so I took a chance on Sightmark. I lost.
    Fortunately I purchased them (yes, TWO - both failures) used and wasn't out a ton of money.

    One shuts off after each shot mounted on my x39 (seems OK on my 9mm) and the other the batteries keep dying.
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    Default Re: Looking for something comparable to an EOTech, Aim Point, or even a Sight Mark

    Thanks for the help so far guys, but what about the Sig Romeo and Juliet combo? I kinda forgot about them and they're not so bad with price.

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    Default Re: Looking for something comparable to an EOTech, Aim Point, or even a Sight Mark

    Quote Originally Posted by jthrelf View Post
    Red dots with magnifiers have sort of gone the wayside in today's market. Low power variable optics are more popular it seems. And for $700 you can get a very good LVPO.

    Besides high demand pushing things out of stock, you can find quality optics starting at just over $100.

    Check out the lineup at Primary Arms. Most likely you'll have to backorder it (they don't charge you til your order ships).
    Are you talking about something along the lines of a 1x4-24 scope?

    I went that route on one of my carbines. I don't have money to buy something expensive only to find it's not a good fit for me, so I bought a cheap one to see how I like it. I haven't shot it a lot, but I do like it - and I like that it gives me the option of magnification if I want it.
    It was a lot easier to shoot at close range than I had expected.
    Once I'm able, I'll be upgrading it to a reasonably decent quality model.
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    Default Re: Looking for something comparable to an EOTech, Aim Point, or even a Sight Mark

    Holosun 510SC or a Primary Arms Prismatic.
    Don't have to spend your savings for decent glass, but get the best you can afford. Look on youtube and check the reviews of some optics and see what it is you're looking for. The 510C has a shake awake feature, and also has ability to change reticles. The Primary Arms Prismatic is a nice snappy optic.

    Plenty of options out there, but you see more and more getting the low powered scopes.
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    Default Re: Looking for something comparable to an EOTech, Aim Point, or even a Sight Mark

    Quote Originally Posted by redturbo0 View Post
    I'd love to have a red dot with a magnifier without paying over $1000, is that possible? I also don't want garbage, I've had my fair share of that when it comes to close range sights. Just looking for options, maybe there is something good out there that I'm missing?

    I wouldn't mind paying close to or a bit more then $700, so I'm not trying to be cheap, just with so many options out there, I figured some one may have already had this experience.

    Thanks for your help
    If you have a few minutes, this vid touches on some of the benefits of the variable power scopes that are common now.

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    Default Re: Looking for something comparable to an EOTech, Aim Point, or even a Sight Mark

    Quote Originally Posted by Emptymag View Post
    If you have a few minutes, this vid touches on some of the benefits of the variable power scopes that are common now.

    I'll check it out, but I gotta say, I can't think of a more polite way of telling some one to watch this video, other then the way you just did it, haha

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