bvlad2 wrote:
I am now tending to lean toward a true 1x with variable magnification. The vortex Razor 1x4 looks good as well as the IOR Pitbull. The prototype sounds good. I do need to do something soon though. |
The S&B Short Dot seems to have set the bar for the 3 Gun crowd. The latest crop of 1x variables look good but are prolly at least 9 months away. For a patrol type rig I would go with something that has capped turrents. I know my 6920 road in locked mount but taking it in and out on Felony stops and repeated deployment scenerios at the range training ... it got banged around a bit. I don't know your application role, Im gonna guess its primarily patrol while on call for additional duties. I know 95% of the time I deployed my patrol rifle was on felony stops as the cover car. The OTHER 5% is where that desire for a flexible optic lands. I ran a Aimpoint because my agency didn't allow magnification on anything other than Bolt rigs. An ELCAN would have been outstanding, or a nice true 1x variable. The whole equation as I see it .... Dependability - Number one factor on the list that is a MUST have Illum - Very nice option to have Magnification - Situational but nice to have Wide Field of View - probably my number 2 must have feature Batteries - If it uses them it better have an auto off function and LONG life - could be a deal breaker Reticle - Personal preference and the rifles application will dictate here. The options as I see them True 1X varialbles Even with current crop of 1-8 wonder scopes coming out they still have a achillies heel in my opinion, Batteries and the control dial. I don't know of a motion sensitive model that doesn't require manipulation while deploying the weapon system to activate it. These scopes do have a wide range of reticles in the SFP and FFP so you can really be selective if thats a big selling point. The IOR pitbull looks like a decent option, simple push button but still something to manipulate and for a bdc scope why the exposed turrents ... covered would be better for that scope in my opinion. ELCAN Specter DR Probably the closest option that covers ALMOST all features. True 1X red dot style and 4x bdc with two types of Illum. I have a ELCAN on my EBR and think its a great optic. I would not choose it as my duty optic if I was still on the job as the Illum control knob on mine is very stiff and to go from OFF to a daylight usable setting requires a lot of movement on the dial. Battery life is decent but not up to daily duty use in my opinion. An Elcan with Acog style Illum would be ... AMAZING ... designing that ... a nightmare. ACOGs A great option for just about everything you could encounter on patrol except the entry team scenerio, which is why Im guessing this whole thread exists. With that in mind I think you have the best ACOG currently on your rig as the TA01 has the irons on top and for 15 yards and in they work fine for center mass hits. The HUGE advantage to these optics is the durability and no batteries. Bang and clang on them and when you throw up on target ... they work. The BAC aiming concept does work but takes a lot of practice to become proficient. Various mag levels and a LOT of reticle options are available but, for a duty optic I would lean towards the 4x BAC models. Red Dots Simple, Effective, good battery life, and the T1 models have a motion sensor. If I was still on the job I would take a hard look at running a T1 and I would have a QD swivel mount for a 3x behind it if I was allowed magnification. I would only employ the 3x tripler when in a fixed position on overwatch. Great field of view, great battery life, no dials or buttons to manipulate when deploying rapidly from the car. The trijicon srs also looks to be a good option but have to spin the dial ... Holo and Reflex EoTechs I don't care for, I have broken a few and don't really trust them. The other option I would take a serious look at would be the trijicon reflex. All the positives of a red dot without the batteries. The more I go round and round with this topic ... the more I think you have the best option already ... The TA01 NSN is rock solid dependable and doesn't use batteries. If you do have to go through the door you have the Irons on top that won't have dead batteries. Yah they aren't as "easy" to use as a red dot but when you run code to a scene and una$$ the car in a active shooter situation, half way to the door to stack with another officer and make entry ... you spin the dial and your batteries are dead ... NOT GOOD. While im sure you have theroy gamed this repeatedly ... I can't find a situation where the TA01 NSN won't get the job done Battery free with no dials or buttons to push under stress. I would wait till the true 1X variables are available with a T1 type motion sensor option.
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