Need optics suggestions for full size AR
 

Looking for input. Was going to ditch the handle for a Larue folding rear battle sight like the one above on the carbine(http://stores.homestead.com/Laruetac...ail.bok?no=104). Not sure what else to do. Does an aimpoint or eotech make sense for a rifle? If I went with a scope, I'd want to stay in the same price range as the holographic options.

Rifle is a pre-brady ban Colt Sportster Competition HBAR I bought back in '92.

Thanks.

Re: Need optics suggestions for full size AR
 

Depends on how much you are willing to spend and what you want...scope, red dot, both. IMO, it is easy to load up an AR with too much crap...I prefer a good quality 1-4x scope like Leupold or Burris for $200-$300 or something pricey like this: http://www.usoptics.com/product.php?partnumber=SN12-100

Re: Need optics suggestions for full size AR
 

you leave your sense making the hell out of my GIM firearms threads.

What's your price range? Without that knowledge, I suggest the trijicon ACOG. Or buy a Eotech and add a magnifier later? Same price.

Re: Need optics suggestions for full size AR
 

Looking to stay in the same range as an aimpoint or Eotech with a good mount, so 550-650.

Aren't ACOG's $1k+? I guess you are right about the Holographic + magnifier being the same. I guess an Aimpoint/Eotech with magnifier makes the most sense since you can move the magnifier out of the way for closer targets.

Gotta save more money.

Re: Need optics suggestions for full size AR
 

you can get 'em for just over 900. Not to mention the ACOG uses sunlight, not batteries. If I were you, I'd save. But if I were you, then you'd be me, and you'd use my body to buy what you want.

Re: Need optics suggestions for full size AR
 

trijicon ACOG
That is what you want.
nothing more, nothing less.

Re: Need optics suggestions for full size AR
 

[QUOTE=Fullpower;1234937]trijicon ACOG
That is what you want.
nothing more, nothing less.[/QUOTE

Hmmm, looking at the TA31F: http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpag...484&t=11082005

Any other suggestions on the best place (price wise) to buy from?

Midway is $1076.
LA Police Gear is $1118.50
Tirjicon is $1267
Optics Planet 1076.95 with Free Shipping: http://www.opticsplanet.net/trijicon...a51-mount.html
G&R Tactical $1077

Re: Need optics suggestions for full size AR
 

Stick with the iron sights. You'll never get better practice than with the incredibly user-friendly A2 or A3 iron sights. You'll develope faster target acquisitions and learn to be comfortable out to 300 meters with no scope. This is an important skill.

Re: Need optics suggestions for full size AR
 

I've got an aimpoint red dot on my m4, I like it, it's pretty accurate too, just keep in mind it doesn't have any magnification so it's not going to compare to a scope in that sense. I do have flip on adjustable sites for backup.