I was want to get some opinions on these two sights. I just can not decide on my own. any opinions will be great.
Rifle Scopes Aimpoint M3 or T-1
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Re: Aimpoint M3 or T-1
That T1 is pretty awesome. I was surprised. I think I would go with the T1.
That T1 is pretty awesome. I was surprised. I think I would go with the T1.
Re: Aimpoint M3 or T-1
Thats kinda what im leaning towards but ive never had a chance to look though one. How is the field of view in it. I guess if you mount it toward the front you can pretty much look all around it cause of the size.
Thats kinda what im leaning towards but ive never had a chance to look though one. How is the field of view in it. I guess if you mount it toward the front you can pretty much look all around it cause of the size.
Re: Aimpoint M3 or T-1
I ran an M2 for many years, had a lot of time on it, and was really happy with it. About six months ago I switched to a T1 and REALLY like it. It's smaller, lighter, and I don't notice any practical difference in the ability to acquire a sight picture with the smaller window. Not to mention the 5 year battery life, and more positive brightness adjustment... it's really a kick ass little sight. I love it.
Go with the T1.
I ran an M2 for many years, had a lot of time on it, and was really happy with it. About six months ago I switched to a T1 and REALLY like it. It's smaller, lighter, and I don't notice any practical difference in the ability to acquire a sight picture with the smaller window. Not to mention the 5 year battery life, and more positive brightness adjustment... it's really a kick ass little sight. I love it.
Go with the T1.
Re: Aimpoint M3 or T-1
I have a T-1 on my 10.5 SBR. I really like that RDS. I have a 2moa M3 on my 16" 6920. Great sight too. If the T-1 was available back when I bought the M3, I would have went with the T-1.
I like the size and the mounting. I use Larue mounts and they are bombproof, not to mention his CS is top notch.
By the way me T-1 is on my work gun which lives in the trunk of my unmarked. I never turn the sight off. I have a spare battery in the case with the gun and make a point to change the battery once a year. That way I don't have to turn the RDS on when I deploy the carbine, and once a year battery change keeps me well within the 5 year life.
There was a use of a carbine in my area where the EO-tech on the gun was not on, and in the haste of the moment a shot was missed as there was no dot in a donut for the shooter. Positive, good guy is OK. Lesson learned, LEAVE the RDS on and AIMPOINT is the RDS for that. The EO's self shut off...
Anyway. Also look at the H-1, it is built on the same line as the T-1 just not guaranteed to be waterproof. CHeaper too.
Best of luck.
I have a T-1 on my 10.5 SBR. I really like that RDS. I have a 2moa M3 on my 16" 6920. Great sight too. If the T-1 was available back when I bought the M3, I would have went with the T-1.
I like the size and the mounting. I use Larue mounts and they are bombproof, not to mention his CS is top notch.
By the way me T-1 is on my work gun which lives in the trunk of my unmarked. I never turn the sight off. I have a spare battery in the case with the gun and make a point to change the battery once a year. That way I don't have to turn the RDS on when I deploy the carbine, and once a year battery change keeps me well within the 5 year life.
There was a use of a carbine in my area where the EO-tech on the gun was not on, and in the haste of the moment a shot was missed as there was no dot in a donut for the shooter. Positive, good guy is OK. Lesson learned, LEAVE the RDS on and AIMPOINT is the RDS for that. The EO's self shut off...
Anyway. Also look at the H-1, it is built on the same line as the T-1 just not guaranteed to be waterproof. CHeaper too.
Best of luck.
Re: Aimpoint M3 or T-1
Thanks guys for all the responses. I think a T-1 will fit the bill just fine. Althought I do have another question. Will the 3X magnifier work with the T-1?
Thanks guys for all the responses. I think a T-1 will fit the bill just fine. Althought I do have another question. Will the 3X magnifier work with the T-1?
Re: Aimpoint M3 or T-1
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: operator j</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thanks guys for all the responses. I think a T-1 will fit the bill just fine. Althought I do have another question. Will the 3X magnifier work with the T-1?</div></div>
The magnifier will work with the t-1, but it is slightly lower than centerline of the magnifier. Keep in mind that the dial for brightness on the t-1 is pretty stiff compared with the m3 comp, but will be broken in after a lot of usage.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: operator j</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thanks guys for all the responses. I think a T-1 will fit the bill just fine. Althought I do have another question. Will the 3X magnifier work with the T-1?</div></div>
The magnifier will work with the t-1, but it is slightly lower than centerline of the magnifier. Keep in mind that the dial for brightness on the t-1 is pretty stiff compared with the m3 comp, but will be broken in after a lot of usage.
Re: Aimpoint M3 or T-1
Thanks again. I think ill be giving Larue a call thiss week then. They have the best prices on Aimpoint that I can find. When you consider the price of the optic and mount that is.
Thanks again. I think ill be giving Larue a call thiss week then. They have the best prices on Aimpoint that I can find. When you consider the price of the optic and mount that is.
