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m102404 · April 5th, 2011, 11:38

Just saying that airsoft optics (I'll lump all the good/so-so/bad clones into that term) is generally hit and miss. Although I'd wholehartedly agree that when you get into the "clones of the clone" you're getting down into some pretty sketchy stuff.

My G&P M4 has been going strong since 2008...I think the M3 that I bought in 2006 is still working too. The only wear on it is the o-ring seal for the battery cap is cracked and degraded. I cannot even remember how much that cost...but I think it was $60-80 bucks. Great bang for buck.

The uber leet $150+ EOTECH I bought more recently was uber shit. The adjustments were a joke and the wiring inside was lousy (repairable, but a PITA). Looked nice though and was the least ghosty out of what was available. To me...it was a poor bang for buck. I actually felt ripped off by it.

The Micro T1 clone was a great buy...I think it was $120 when it first came out. Very happy with that although I don't use it often.

The last T1 clone I saw was $60 and just as nice. Was it twice the bang for buck as the one I have? I suppose technically. It certainly wasn't half as good as the other though. If mine did break or if I wanted another...I'd buy this one in a heatbeat.

$150+ ELCANs...$120-ish ACOGs...for me (IMHO, IMO, etc...) were a lousy bang for buck considering how poor the lenses were, or how how limited the adjustments/eye relief was/etc...

I've seen $60 aimpoint (M4) survive a fair bit of 22LR real steel and GBBR usage that has otherwise kacked a $200 EOTECH in quick order.

The above experiences is where I draw the point that you don't necessarily get what you pay for with airsoft optics.

April 5th, 2011, 11:38	#13
m102404 Tys Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Toronto	Just saying that airsoft optics (I'll lump all the good/so-so/bad clones into that term) is generally hit and miss. Although I'd wholehartedly agree that when you get into the "clones of the clone" you're getting down into some pretty sketchy stuff. My G&P M4 has been going strong since 2008...I think the M3 that I bought in 2006 is still working too. The only wear on it is the o-ring seal for the battery cap is cracked and degraded. I cannot even remember how much that cost...but I think it was $60-80 bucks. Great bang for buck. The uber leet $150+ EOTECH I bought more recently was uber shit. The adjustments were a joke and the wiring inside was lousy (repairable, but a PITA). Looked nice though and was the least ghosty out of what was available. To me...it was a poor bang for buck. I actually felt ripped off by it. The Micro T1 clone was a great buy...I think it was $120 when it first came out. Very happy with that although I don't use it often. The last T1 clone I saw was $60 and just as nice. Was it twice the bang for buck as the one I have? I suppose technically. It certainly wasn't half as good as the other though. If mine did break or if I wanted another...I'd buy this one in a heatbeat. $150+ ELCANs...$120-ish ACOGs...for me (IMHO, IMO, etc...) were a lousy bang for buck considering how poor the lenses were, or how how limited the adjustments/eye relief was/etc... I've seen $60 aimpoint (M4) survive a fair bit of 22LR real steel and GBBR usage that has otherwise kacked a $200 EOTECH in quick order. The above experiences is where I draw the point that you don't necessarily get what you pay for with airsoft optics.