Aimpoint Comp M2 2x 2 MOA????

[westie47]

Just wondering if anyone ou there is familiar with this sight? I have an oppurtunity to get one and am wondering what they are worth?

 

[KevinB]

Pass,

They have limited FOV - a deathkneel in a CQB sight - and yet the X2 is not much of an advantage for tgt detection and discrimiation.

The M2 or M3 standard Aimpoints are much better and if you need magnification AImpoint has an attachable/detachable X3 magnifier, for thsoe times you wish you bought an ACOG 

The compact ACOG;s are a much better example of a compromise low mag setup.


Cheers

 

[westie47]

Thanks, That's pretty much what I thought. I only asked because I can get it cheap. My ultimate goal is an M2 or Eotech 552.

 

[Kal]

Back to the Trijicon for a minute.  Why is the ACOG compact (TA31) better than the full size (TA01)?  Is it just that the compact has the fibre optic on the top for CQB and therefore a better CCO, being the only reason?  Also, if shooting only at distances past 200 metres will the TA01 suffice, while having an eotech or aimpoint for close-up work?  Final question, is the TA01/31 NVG capable?

 

[KevinB]

TA31 is not compact it is the 4x BAC equipt version in the TA01 sized packed.

They are NV capable but.(And I agree wholeheartedly) he is a US SFOD-D guys opion

A lot of people do shit (gear/weapon wise) that works for them, BUT it is my experience that techniques take a LOT of time, and various experiences to be determined as flawed.  Some people never even realize that their techniques are flawed becase they use poor TTP's during the execution of their techniques.

The PVS-14 mounted on a rifle and not on a soldier's head during guard duty is a fine example. UNLESS THE SOLDIER HAS MORE THAN ONE. IE: one on the weapon and one on the helmet.

I don't just offer bitches and gripes, I usually offer solutions.

Would a soldier not be able to engage a target further out with a zeroed PEQ-2A and helmet mounted NOD that has a X3 magnifier attached?

If a SOF guy chose to use a sight for a static night guard position, why not use the PVS-17? It has the best image tube and clarity of any dedicated NOD on the market.

I HATE the idea of epople trying to add NV to the weapon at expense of the head - or guys trying to use a sight with their head NV instead of using their PAC/PEQ.  You can but it is not optimal and why do it when you have other tools for that that work much better.

I hate the TA01 series - the balck crosshair is uselss in the field - the TA01NSN is even worse since it has amber tritum illumination and it grays out during period of dawn/dusk so you have NO reticle at all - most units/armies using TA01 series sights have quickly replaced them with TA31 TA11 series.

The TA4X series is compact - I am not very familiar with them - I had one a week and only shot 200rds or so with it.  I think it could have a role - but not on a flatop AR/M/C series weapon.

 

[mudgunner49]

Kevin - have you been drinking??


BG

 

[Kal]

Well, thanks for sorting that out, Kevin.   I'm sure that info is going to save some people a lot of money...