new Acog vs old Acog?

[Jeffu]

Hello calguns,

Getting ready to buy my next Acog, but was wondering why the two have different engraving on the side, different version?

thanks in advance,
Jeff

[djleisure]

To me it just looks like more stringent "clone protection" by using the Data Matrix code-style to ensure authenticity... can't really make out any other difference.

ETA: Oh, it may also no longer be endorsed by Jesus. Not sure if that's the civvy market or just the military models...

[Jeffu]

To me it just looks like more stringent "clone protection" by using the Data Matrix code-style to ensure authenticity... can't really make out any other difference.

Thanks for the help, do you know if the data coded Acog's are the newer version?

[djleisure]

yes, they are - not sure exactly when that went into effect, but those are definitely the newer models.

[technique]

Mine is like the #2 pic. I have had it for 2 years or so.