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I have an acog and I'm thinking about selling it. I think it's a better combat optic than a red dot and I'd rather have an acog for combat, but I can't think of a scenario other than literally red dawn or like a long term disaster where shit doesn't go back to normal for like over a year where I'd actually need the features that make an acog better over a red dot which is easier to use at ranges/in scenarios where self defense would be legal. Plus my red dot is lighter and doesn't get washed out by the wml.
I still think an acog kicked the shit out of irons for HD/self defense ranges and in shitty lighting conditions like inna house.
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>>64435537
yeah, you're not wrong
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>>64435537
Better hang onto it. Welfare queens about to lose they food stamps.
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What models? Give me me
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>>64435537
Just mount a dot ontop
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Sell all of your guns, you probably will never need them either.
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Don't sell it anon. You won't be able to get it back as easily (or cheaply) as you may think. Alternatively, give it to me for free because I'm such a cool guy.
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>>64435549
TA31-D-100288
>>64435550
extra weight for marginal additional capability
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>>64435537
Just pair red dot with a 3x magnifier
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>>64435575
Darn I already have one and don't need another. You should keep it
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>>64435537
>I can't think of a scenario other than literally red dawn or like a long term disaster

you just watched hop didn't you?
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Just put together another rifle. The ACOG is really good at what it does - medium range combat. Yes, you will never need it but it's good to have two rifles anyway and the ACOG is fun to use.

Wait until the new year and get yourself an 11.5-12.5 SBR with just a dot.
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>>64435537
>doesn't get washed out
In what scenario would you even be using the ACOG at distance where this can happen? And further, it doesn't get washed out since there's an actual etched reticle you know. Bindon aiming is a meme, you weren't supposed to actually do it.

Anyway, yes the objective correct answer to self defense is a red dot.
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>>64435537
ACOG is only really going to shine if you're reaching out past 100m or so. If you're inside that, then yah, even a cheapass red dot is going to offer slightly faster and cleaner shots. Constantly switching and re-zeroing is a bitch.

But like you said, the ACOG is a great battle sight when you need something that can be a decent red dot for room clearing but then also act as a decent low power optic with drop marks for ranging out to 300-500.

The correct option is clearly to buy a second rifle and specialize it for close, so you can keep the ACOG for battle shit.
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>>64435537
I was thinking about selling my TA11 because its redundant when I have another ACOG on my M16A4gery but decided against it because i can put it on my spare carry handle upper as well as what >>64435562 said
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>>64435674
What the hell is a meter
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>>64435760
it's what homosexuals and communists call yards
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>>64435673
>In what scenario would you even be using the ACOG at distance where this can happen?
if I use my acog inna house with the WML it washes out the chevron. I can both eyes open an acog inna house if I don't need to use the white light. the red dot doesn't get washed out
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>>64435537
Generally I think I agree with everything you've said.
For a second I was going to suggest you might be able to use it for hunting, but even then I started thinking about shot placement using one and I'm like "eeeeehhhh..."
For all my purposes right now, I feel like I'd be better off with a LPVO.
That said unless you need the money I don't know that I'd bother selling it off. Might find you'd rather have it than not sooner than you think.
>shit doesn't go back to normal for like over a year
Feels like we're drawing closer and closer to shit taking a hard sharp turn or something every week.
Makes me nervous. I started buying bullets again before inflation starts pushing prices up even more, and imports dry up. Need to get that factory IMI razorcore 7.62 while it's still around.
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>>64436552
>For a second I was going to suggest you might be able to use it for hunting,
I live in a shotgun only hunting state so if I started durr or burr hunting I'd just use a red dot
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>>64436533
>it washes out the chevron
then you don't have a real ACOG, congrats.
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>>64436570
I have a real acog. if you use it in your house with a wml on and all your house lights are off the chevron will wash out because the wml will be brighter than the ambient light. this is a known issue, no gunz, where shooting from inside the shade like a house to outside washes out the chevron
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>>64436582
>wash out
And replace with a black chevron which will stand out quite starkly against your blinding bright rifle light being used indoors.

Red dots get washed out and there's nothing there. You can't wash out an etched reticle.
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>>64436594
I can't shoot with both eyes open using the etched reticle as a red dot if it's not illuminated. idk about you but I can only shoot both eyes opened with an illuminated reticle. If I want to use irons both eyes open the front sight needs to be painted like neon orange and be under bright light
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>>64435652
>reddit spacing
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>>64436616
then maybe learn how to use a scope instead
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>>64435762
>t. NASA programmer who worked on Mars Climate Orbiter
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Only reason why I'd sell an Acog is if I didn't have a gun to put it on, or if I really needed money I'd sell the Acog for a PA prism and pocket the difference. Fixed prism optics that are 2-5X magnification are basically an eternal classic with the old fashioned ruggedized red dot now.
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I’ve got a Ta02 on my Beryl and I think it’s pretty neat.
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>>64435537
I wouldn't sell an optic device that allows me to see enemy when at the same time they can't see me as I'm watching them while aligning a shot. Plus the thing iis said to be bullet proof. You'll miss it badly. I'll be buying one or two eventually.
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>>64435575
>extra weight
RMR + mount is like 2 oz
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>>64435537
I think the vast majority of people would agree with you. The weight isn't really a big deal especially considering what you'd need to do to get a similar levels of magnification by using a magnifier
>>64435575
You pretty much have it backwards, it's marginal weight for significant additional capability.
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>>64436901
summer is over faggot
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>>64435595
No. Retard…. Use the acog as the magnifier, with a quick detach mount
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>>64436952
>PA prism
Not even remotely the same lmao poorfags really are something else. There is NOTHING on the market that directly competes with the ACOG
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OP, if you think the cash could be better used elsewhere and that a red dot would suit your needs, go for it. There is a lot of hoarding and consumerism that goes on with gun components and only you should determine what meets your needs.
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>>64437234
RMR is expensive an an acog weights more than a dot alone
>>64437397
shooting someone in a manner that won't be legal isn't capability
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>>64437552
Cope, no one cares you bought an Acog.
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>>64438168
I care. ACOGs are based and the PA prism does not have nearly the glass quality they do. I hope PA proves me wrong one day and uses the same Jap glass they make the plxc from, along with the rdb illumination in their new models.

It would be a true ACOGkiller, maybe. Until then, ACOG remains king.
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>>64438190
It works, it does the same job for a quarter of the cost, the glass clarity is a cope because it literally doesn't matter after 30 seconds of your eyes looking into it. Every Acog fan I know says the PA prisms are gtg. Ive used a PA prism, its perfectly usable. Stop trying to impress people who want to impress people who want to impress people.
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>>64438211
>doesn't own an ACOG
>doesn't own a PA
do you even own an AR-15?
>they are gtg
Yes, they are a perfectly fine budget option and I'm happy you aspire to one day own one, maybe after you achieve your dream of buying a 1998 honda civic.
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>>64438222
I'm not impressed, Im not gonna give you headpats for buying an Acog, Im here to give actual advice and not peacock on fucking 4chan, you can go away now.
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>>64438237
You're giving advice based on things you don't own and have no real experience with.
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>>64438255
You are incredibly insecure for someone who thinks they're hot shit. Afraid a 350 dollar prism does the same job on a flat range? Mad that you were too young for GWOT? Try to enjoy your toys little bro.
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>>64437450
this isn't actually good. I've tried it
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>>64438268
This falls flat when you don't own the $350 optic you are championing.
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>>64438275
Can't read?
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>>64438278
Can't own guns?
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>>64438281
Why would I larp as a hasguns and recommend budget optics if you wanna save money if I didn't own guns?
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>>64438296
No idea. Why do you? Why do you recommend budget optics you don't own, over quality optics you likewise don't own?

Because you think your opinion has some merit, despite being detached from reality.
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>>64437552
I dunno. Ukraine has kind of exposed how overpriced a lot of optics are. At this point, it's likely more Russians have been killed on the wrong side of a Holosun than anything else. Yes, ACOGs can literally be blown up and keep going. While that might pop into your head if you yourself ever get blown up that at least your optic will be fine... you're probably dead if you get into the "performance envelope" where ACOG ever theoretically beats new offerings from competitors.

At the end of the day, it's all just superimposing a reticle onto your vision and keeping zero. That's it. Not exactly rocket science at this point.
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>>64438318
>Ukraine has kind of exposed how overpriced a lot of optics are.
Have they? I think they'd be using ACOGs and Aimpoints if they could. Cause you know. They do.
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>>64438309
You didn't even read the OP did you? Sell one of your optics for some glasses or reading comprehension lessons.
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>>64438326
I don't care what OP said, I'm talking to you.
Also
>OP posts stock image
opinion discarded
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>>64438331
Yeah that's why you're causing a scene and being retarded. Clearly so low in self esteem that someone being happy with less if money is more important gets your panties in a twist.
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>>64438335
You can continue signal your inferiority complex all you wish, it won't change anything:
>don't own either optic
>think one is better
Is a retarded stance.
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>>64438337
We get it, you can't read. I'm bored.
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>>64438338
I can read just fine, and what I have read is you own neither optic.
>b-but OP said
I don't care what OP said, I care that you have not and will not post a picture of guns, or optics, because you do not own them but insist on pretending your position has merit. It does not. You are wrong.
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>>64438325
Ukraine uses literally anything it can get. I understand that this whole poorfag/richfag thing is probably a component of your identity, but if you take a step back and think about it for a second, you'll realize that the job of an optic is to superimposea reticle across your eye, to hold zero, and to preferably withstand a drop onto concrete. None of those things require a million dollars to do. Holosun can manage it just fine.
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>>64438344
Indeed, it manages just fine and better optics do it better.
>poorfag/richfag thing is probably a component of your identity
Not particularly, but it seems really important to you. I do not care how much an optic costs, I care how it performs. Holosuns have worse tint and quality control than Aimpoints. This is bad.
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>>64438342
Sounds like you're butthurt that store brand is doing the same job for civilians as name brand. This is low income behavior. Good luck paying rent this month.
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>>64438355
Store brand is great. I think the PLxC is one of the best LPVOs on the market. The PA prism however is not the best prism on the market. As I already said, if they used their Japanese glass for a prism, I would be quite happy and it would probably then be better than an ACOG.

If you are on a tight budget that's ok. But it doesn't mean better things stop being better.
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>>64438366
Wow looks like bullying smacked the stupid out of you. Welcome back to reality.
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>>64438368
Nope, I said the same thing from the start but you were blinded by poorfag tears.
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>>64438348
Worse TINT? That's the best you can do, and then make some gesture (unevidenced, of course) at quality control? Gun autists have become such prissy little primadonnas, worrying about the slightest off-shade of glass that you DON'T EVEN NEED TO LOOK THROUGH in order to use. Next time you're at the range, keep both eyes open and leave the end cap on your red dot. You'll see just how ridiculous the argument has gotten.

There is functionally no point in stratifying red dots anymore. They are all the fucking same.
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>>64438374
Where did I say a PA prism was better?
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I'd sell it. I have a thermal drone, a thermal sight, and pistol rated vest. That's about all the boog gear I have left apart from rations, water, etc. My boog plans went from Fallujah to Tora Bora so to speak. I'm just gonna stay home and kill anyone who gets too close to my goon cave.
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>>64438381
Here's my holosun. At first I was thrilled with it, it is in paper a vastly superior optic to the RMR I had. Then, it died after a few months of ownership for no reason. I had another that I returned for a refund, as it left the factory without the ability for windage adjustment. I have a third which still works great. 2/3 failure rate is not acceptable for me.
>but mine works great
Mine didn't and I'm not taking a chance I don't have to.
>Next time you're at the range, keep both eyes open and leave the end cap on your red dot. You'll see just how ridiculous the argument has gotten.
I have never been a fan of bindon aiming.
>Worse TINT? That's the best you can do
Yes, because it's true. Enjoy trying to use that optic at 200 yards at dusk, you won't see shit. Likewise through night vision, same problem.

>There is functionally no point in stratifying red dots anymore. They are all the fucking same.
My experience has shown me that is fundamentally untrue.
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>>64438382
>>64438190
what part of this post did you find so objectionable that it made you unhingedly mad, that you are now ok with?
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>>64438409
Can you show the post I made where I was mad at you?
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>>64438422
>>64438211
>>64438237
>>64438268
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>>64438355
>>64438368
yeah, these ones, you should stop smoking weed it's affecting your short term memory
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>>64438429
Calm down bro, is a budget optic as a last resort to keep a prism in your house really causing you to crash out?
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>>64438440
Definitely not. I think they're great if you're on a budget. However, they are markedly worse than an ACOG, and PA could easily make them better.

As I said from the beginning, which caused you much anger as you have an inferiority complex nearly as large as my superiority complex.
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>>64438445
This projection isn't healthy. If only you read my post and didn't just sperg out because my post referenced Primary Arms.
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>>64438453
>say ACOG better but PA good, just not nearly as good
>you cry for 30 minutes before the tears dry and read what I said
>keep going on and on about reading
>despite the entire problem being your inability
ur poor because ur dum
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>>64438465
>Only reason why I'd sell an Acog is if I didn't have a gun to put it on, or if I really needed money I'd sell the Acog for a PA prism and pocket the difference. Fixed prism optics that are 2-5X magnification are basically an eternal classic with the old fashioned ruggedized red dot now.
This post got you upset to start this tantrum, if you don't want to read your suffering is self inflicted.
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>>64438520
I never replied to that post. It has nothing to do with me at all.
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>>64438525
This is even more embarrassing then, you're just getting mad for no reason, because you didn't read.
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>>64438536
>reply to a different post
>this is so embarrassing!
For whom exactly?
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>>64435537
you'll regret it
ACOGs are simply the best optic
it's military grade meaning it's idiot proof
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acogs belong on carry handles
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>>64439421
too high
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>>64439594
highrise acog works fine
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Where do you sell old gear?
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>>64440732
Index cards on the bulletin board at the local gun club. Boomers who don't shop online love overpaying for random shit.
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>>64440732
>Sell old gear?
Nigger, what the fuck are you talking about??
I still have the fuddlore-books, ancient Redfield scopes, and weaver rails for weird store-brand .22s, that I inherited from my grandpa.
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>>64438549
yes
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>>64437450
this looks gay and also retarded but does anyone have a picture of the peripheral



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