Aimpoint M4 vs. M4S

[Knight]

Which would you choose (or even better, which did you choose) and why?

Also, are there any other significant differences between the two models besides the battery placement?

I realize this is pretty subjective, but I'm curious nonetheless.

[pavlov]

I find the M4s a little less distracting, but they're functionally the same.

[bobfried]

The M4s looks less bulky, though that's just an optical illusion. Than again 99% of us buy stuff because of the way it looks anyways so the M4s wins.

Of course your going to get a bunch of the following so I'll just be the first to say it:

T-1 FTW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Olav]

The CompM4s has a lower center of gravity.

[SarcoBlaster]

Which would you choose (or even better, which did you choose) and why?

I've never run into any issues with the battery box at the 2 o'clock position on my Comp M3, but I wanted to try something different, which is why I went with the M4s.

Also, are there any other significant differences between the two models besides the battery placement?

No differences other than battery box placement.

I realize this is pretty subjective, but I'm curious nonetheless.

If you ever plan on mounting a magnifier on your rifle, the M4 might be a better choice due to the location of the battery box. I'm using the LaRue "Po Boy Special" and when the magnifier is flipped to the side, it's a little tougher to reach the intensity knob. However, it really isn't an issue when the magnifier isn't flipped to the side.

[titan]

I have a couple of the M4, I too was concerned about battery box placement, but it's not much different that the M3. I also like the fact the brightness control is up higher. Either one is fine. but just for fun I may sell one of the M4 and get an M4s just to have one of each. I am crazy that way ; )