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Thread: 1-4x or magnifier?
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17 December 2014, 08:40 #1
1-4x or magnifier?
So now that I've got this pistol (almost) completed I am looking at just tossing the PA micro onto it and upgrading my carbine to something with some magnification.
I've been looking at the PA 1-4x vs adding a magnifier to a red dot.
Just looking for some opinions and experience of some of you.Ground Defense 1, Blade Defense 1, Defensive Pistol 1 & 2, Aliance Shoot House, When Things Go Bad, YSINTG, Carbine 1, DART Medical, NRA Range Safety Officer
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17 December 2014, 09:51 #2
Definitely go 1-4. Magnifiers as far as I'm concerned all pretty much suck, and usually cost a lot.
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17 December 2014, 09:58 #3
My experience with magnifiers has been very mixed as well. I'm no expert but I can spot a piece of #### in no time.
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17 December 2014, 10:07 #4
That's what I've been reading as far as magnafiers as well as heavy.
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17 December 2014, 10:33 #5
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17 December 2014, 11:03 #6
1-4x or magnifier?
PA 1-6 if you can find one
Eta: in stock at primary arms and aim surplus. If you have the extra scratch after Christmas, their 1-6 is a worthy upgrade over the 1-4, IMO.
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17 December 2014, 11:07 #7
Yeah... I've been watching videos on that one.
I'll have to wait to pick that one up. Though it's the better option. I just hate having to wait.
EDIT: I really don't have the cash right now. Maybe if it were to go on a sale that I just couldn't pass up.
My logical side is telling me to just wait and get the 1-6.Ground Defense 1, Blade Defense 1, Defensive Pistol 1 & 2, Aliance Shoot House, When Things Go Bad, YSINTG, Carbine 1, DART Medical, NRA Range Safety Officer
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17 December 2014, 11:19 #8
Buy a few scratch offs
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17 December 2014, 13:17 #9
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17 December 2014, 13:19 #10
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17 December 2014, 13:23 #11
Well, after wasting nearly an entire work day reading and watching videos between the two I now have changed my mind between 1-4x and 1-6x. :D
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17 December 2014, 20:39 #12
I agree. I didn't like a magnifier at all. I bought my Accutron 1-4 and I couldn't be happier.
If quickly changing from 1-4x is a concern, look at the MGM Switchview.
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17 December 2014, 20:41 #13
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17 December 2014, 20:59 #14
I will throw this into the mix... I currently have a relatively inexpensive ($200 something bucks) 1-4x on my 16" AR.... If I really try I can keep it within an inch at 100 yards with that optic with off the shelf ammo. I have no doubt I could hit a lot farther out given the chance. I will find a longer place to shoot soon and give it a go. That said, from your initial post you said you are building a pistol.
My question would be, are you really going to try and shoot beyond 100 yards with that set up? Are you really going to try and go for groups? I personally am tempted to get more magnification on my next optic merely because I like the whole precision shooting thing. But with a pistol if you are going to be engaging within 100 yards or less 1-4X is plenty, especially if you are not trying to get dime sized groups. If your targets are 18" or so then 1-4 is a great choice and anything more, while nice, is overkill if you ask me.
If your goal is to have a blaster of some sort where precision accuracy isn't really 'as important' then I would save my money and stick with the 1-4x. But that's just my opinion not knowing what your setup is and what your goal is for shooting or what you will be shooting at.
http://www.bushnell.com/tactical/rif...throw-down-pcl
That is what I use on my AR and the design of it is quite interesting for a tactical setup if you ask me. It's a first focal plane so on the low end its a red dot (or acts like one).... and on the high end you have the reticle as shown in the link. The inside edge of that horse shoe covers 18" at 100 yards....great for fast acquisition.Last edited by alamo5000; 17 December 2014 at 21:18.
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17 December 2014, 21:17 #15