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HCM
Do GA POST lint the magnification of Patrol rifle optics like TCOLE does in TX. Under TCOLE anything greater than 5x is considered a sniper / precision rifle and requires the corresponding training and qualification for duty use.
How have you found the brightness of the accupower ? I’ve heard reports it is not “daylight bright”
The Steiner PX4 seems Like it would be a viable 1-4 as would the NF though it’s a bit spendy.
I am unfamiliar if the state has a magnification limit. I believe that is up to the departments. @Aray may known better.
My department limits magnification up to 4x except for specialized positions. That 4x magnification is limited to the LPVOs I listed and magnifiers.
I have found that the Accupower is not daylight bright and washes out rather quickly. That is why I need more time behind it. I can see issues with being able to see the unilluminated reticle in my AO.
I was going to buy a Steiner PX4 but it did not make our approved list. I wish I had some involvement with the optic selection process but suspect that would have went something like this:
CO: "Based on the department-wide survey, we are looking to increase the list of approved optics. What do you guys recommend?"
BeanCounter: "I have a Vortex Crossfire on my plinker. It is saaaweet!!!"
Me: "For the money, I recommend the Steiner PX4. It is a true 1x and daylight bright, making it very similar to the Aimpoints the department is trained on and familiar with. It has a maximum magnification of 4x meeting our established policy while assisting officers in target identification and likely increasing their qualification scores. The Steiner PX4 is a rugged, bombproof low-powered variable optic well suited for patrol use and has the accolades to back it."
CO: "Steiner? Never heard of 'em."
BeanCounter: "Me either... but my Vortex Crossfire is really saaaaaaaweet!!"
CO: "Let's put the Crossfire on the list then!"