What optics would you put on an AR dedicated for home defense.
What optics would you put on an AR dedicated for home defense.
Aimpoint. Leave it on 24/7/365. Change batteries once a year. Done. Model is up to your budget/preference.
I recently changed from a T1 back to an M2. Both are excellent and equally capable.
Last edited by ASH556; 01-01-2017 at 11:06 AM.
Food Court Apprentice
Semper Paratus certified AR15 armorer
I went with an Aimpoint H2 in a LaRue QD mount. Not the cheapest solution but one I am very confident in. Plus, with a short, light carbine, I didn't want a larger optic such as the PRO to offset those characteristics.
Last edited by blues; 01-01-2017 at 11:59 AM.
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Yep. Aimpoint.
I'm still using an older ML2.
--Josh
“Formerly we suffered from crimes; now we suffer from laws.” - Tacitus.
I am using irons but looking forward to getting an RMR one day, a T-2 would be a solid choice though.
I got some good advice in this thread https://pistol-forum.com/showthread....r-home-defense
Ultimately I went with an Aimpoint pro. It was pretty much thd consensus advice that I received.
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Last edited by JCS; 01-01-2017 at 11:47 AM.
"Shooting is 90% mental. The rest is in your head." -Nils
I use an Aimpoint on my HD rifle. Since you mentioned the RMR I thought I share a personal discovery. I have a rifle with an RMR06 and always thought the auto dim/bright feature was slick. My Aimpoint at an appropriate brightness indoors can easily be washed out by the sun should I need to go outside, requiring me to have the presence of mind to turn it up.Originally Posted by Cookie Monster
I was trying the RMR rifle inside with some dry fire and noticed that on auto the dot gets nice and dim in dark rooms. However when the weapon light is activated the dot is invisible. Just something to keep in mind if using the auto brightness.
Aimpoint M4 on my LMT, PRO on my bride's Colt lightweight. Always on.
Surefire lights on both.
Shumba
Start with an Aimpoint in your price range that has the tube size you like and then go from there.
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Trijicon RMR/AUG A3. Auto-adjust LED, change the batteries how ever often makes you feel good about yourself. I got a good deal on the RMR and it's been solid for years but if price were equal I'd get an Aimpoint micro.
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