Replica Aimpoints and optics

[elite_is3]

Well id like to pick up an Optic for my AR-15 and the pricepoint is a turnoff for the originals so im looking at a replica OR a lower priced brand. where can i get a good replica or something comparable for less? links please if you can

im more interested in feedback in whether a particuler replica etc, is better than most, im looking for an ALTERNATIVE more than just the cheapest product available

[oaklander]

I have one of these on my AR - it's good:

http://www.1337tactical.com/shop/productview.php?productId=111

[WallyGeorge]

I have that scope as well and its a great value. I replaced it with an EOtech so no need for it anymore.

Let me know if you want one and I'll throw mine on the marketplace board for cheap.

[elite_is3]

would the SPOT sights be any better than l33tTACTICAL

http://www.mountsplus.com/miva/merchant.mvc?page=MSP/PROD/SPOT/SPO-MK3-NR3

[1911 in 916]

I have one of these on my AR - it's good:

http://www.1337tactical.com/shop/pro...?productId=111

I have the same one too. Did you get instructions with yours? It's ok for the price. It holds at 25 yards real good so far. I been able to get consistant 1-1.5 groupings.

[WallyGeorge]

would the SPOT sights be any better than l33tTACTICAL

http://www.mountsplus.com/miva/merch...OT/SPO-MK3-NR3

Yes, they seem to get better reviews (I only have the 1337Tactical scope). However, the SPOT is $100 more than the 1337, and its still a "clone".

If you want more info. than you can read about these two scopes, go to ar15.com and use the search function.

[bwiese]

"Good" replica? BWAAAAAH!

Not only are you buying junk liable to drift or fail, you're helping assist illegal/immoral copyright and 'trade dress' violations by Red Chinese. You're also helping raise the price for the rest of us who buy legit products.

Vendors like Trijicon (ACOG), Aimpoint, EoTech and Leupold build good products with good support/warranties. The discount goons illegally copy the external appearance and then put in crap on on the inside.

The US quality scope companies also back our troops, shooters and the NRA. You think NcStar and other crapper companies (and their ultimate boss Hu Jintao) do that?

If you can't afford a legit copy right now, save your pennies, work a night shift, brew your own coffee in a mug instead of going to Starbucks (there's $2.50+ a day right there!) and eat a few TV dinners and weenie-beenie.

[elite_is3]

tried looking for a search button on AR15.com and i think you need to be a member to use it? lol am i blind...

[QuickOnTheDraw]

Save your money!

I agree with BWIESE! I had the tactical clonepoint and while its ok it's no Aimpoint! It eventually wouldn't hold zero after 1200-1500 rounds, and I picked up a used Aimpoint with mount for $375.00. Save your money and get the real Aimpoint, it will last a lifetime, hold zero, and have a factory warranty. You get what you pay for when it comes to optics.

[cornholio1]

Get what you can afford. I would save a bit more and get an authentic. Get a clone if your hard on cash and sell it to your buddy when you can afford the real deal.

[elite_is3]

it doesnt have to be an AIMPOINT replica, just a lower priced RED DOT optic.
any feedback on the Burris Xtreme Tactical SpeedDot XTS-135?

http://www.talonarms.com/talonarms/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=22_252&products_id=456

[shooterx10]

probably good for airsoft only

with Bill on this one. If you're going to shoot real ammo, get the real scope.

Unless you plan to put the fake Aimpoint (I've even seen "AMPOINT" on some airsoft rifles) on an airsoft rifle for skirmishing, scenario games, or just plinking in a safe area, then it's not worth the money.

[maxicon]

The Burris XTS-135 gets decent reviews (and nobody beats up on Burris for infringement, for some reason), as does the SPOT lookalike. Avoid the XTS-235 - Burris reportedly says they have trouble holding zero when switching reticles, and is discontinuing them.

If I were going to spend the money the Burris costs, I'd spring for the Bushnell Holosight instead, but I like the Eotech style better than the Aimpoint style.

If you just want to find out how you like the Aimpoint style sights without spending much money, the 1337tactical lookalikes are good for that, and you can re-sell them easily when you upgrade to a better scope. I've had good luck with mine, but haven't really put it through any abuse.

ETA:
Here are a couple of ongoing threads on inexpensive lookalike sights. Read through them and make up your own mind, based on the input of people who have owned them.

Bushnell MP Trophy - http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=18&t=297384

1337tactical aimpoint lookalike - http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=18&t=258960

You can also scroll through the various threads in the arfcom optics forum - http://www.ar15.com/forums/forum.html?b=3&f=18

[Jicko]

Well id like to pick up an Optic for my AR-15 and the pricepoint is a turnoff for the originals so im looking at a replica OR a lower priced brand. where can i get a good replica or something comparable for less? links please if you can

im more interested in feedback in whether a particuler replica etc, is better than most, im looking for an ALTERNATIVE more than just the cheapest product available

Can't afford "optics"? USE IRON-SIGHT!!!!

+1 with bill...

[boogak]

Can't afford "optics"? USE IRON-SIGHT!!!!

+1 with bill...

+1 practice iron sights while saving for a nice optic. i bought cheap once and ended up wasting money. could of put it toward the real one.