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[Box]

I'm having a hard time learning to love the new generation of big, box shaped "micro" red dots...

Do you like it?
Why?
What makes it 'better' than the outgoing trend of "smaller for EDC" red dots?
Are you firmly in "team enclosed dot" or do you find yourself trying to get used to it?

 

[Marauder06]

I'm having a hard time learning to love the new generation of big, box shaped "micro" red dots...

Do you like it?
Why?
What makes it 'better' than the outgoing trend of "smaller for EDC" red dots?
Are you firmly in "team enclosed dot" or do you find yourself trying to get used to it?

I don't like them. it's easier for me to find the dot when the viewing aperture is larger. I also think the squared-off optics give my guns a "cyber truck" look. Do not like.

 

[The Quartermaster]

I'm having a hard time learning to love the new generation of big, box shaped "micro" red dots...

Do you like it?
Why?
What makes it 'better' than the outgoing trend of "smaller for EDC" red dots?
Are you firmly in "team enclosed dot" or do you find yourself trying to get used to it?

I was Team RMR for a very long while. Long story short I was bullied to trying the ACRO P2 and my times were strangely faster and I cannot fathom why for the life of me. However it's not stupid if it works, right? Function over form, correct? My presentations never changed or were enhanced. My only logical thought deduction is that the dot is at a lower 1/3 and this is definitely my jam dot sight height.

It's easier to clear a Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3 malfunctions.

I don't carry duty sized guns for EDC, but this point is rather moot about the size of the red dot housing when I already carry appendix which makes it completely hidden. Strong side carry, I can actually see it becoming a real printable issue.

I carry enclosed because of two anecdotal events that occurred with me:

1. Rain during a match had turned the RMR into a rain bucket of sorts and my emitter was no longer emitting until it was all gone. I was reading reports of it happening to the AMU with their Delta Point Pro's but wasn't bothered because I had biased issues with the DPP to begin with. That was until it happened finally to me.

2. During a class the instructor having been a high speed type had us shooting from weird positions and some low to the ground. Mud had gotten in making it unusable.

So with an enclosed I no longer get these problems to solve, I just wipe the debris off the rear and if my front lens is obstructed I do the occluded sighting and keep firing.

My transition to dots on handguns wasn't hard to get used to at all other than having to relearn how to do a better presentation after gripping and rotating before presenting. There's a video out there of Larry Vickers articulating this way more advanced with enunciation on the whole process from start to finish with a red dot.

 

[Kraut783]

I don't like them. it's easier for me to find the dot when the viewing aperture is larger. I also think the squared-off optics give my guns a "cyber truck" look. Do not like.

I agree...dont like the big box, but that is what we are putting on our G45 duty guns.

BUT....I do like the ACRO on my MP5K...just looks sexy

 

[The Quartermaster]

I agree...dont like the big box, but that is what we are putting on our G45 duty guns.

BUT....I do like the ACRO on my MP5K...just looks sexy

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Change out the battery cover with the metal one. That plastic will strip if you don't have a quarter handy to swap batteries with. Ask me how I know.

 

[Kraut783]

So..what happened?

 

[The Quartermaster]

So..what happened?

They easily strip out. Then you're screwed (pun intended).

 

[Kraut783]

Will change it out....don't need that happening.

 

[The Quartermaster]

Will change it out....don't need that happening.

https://www.primaryarms.com/forward-controls-design-aimpoint-acro-reinforced-battery-cap

 

[The Quartermaster]

Ooooo baby, cans don't really get me excited. But this one now inbound to me in FDE? Definitely.

https://stealthadditive.com/tisha-5-56-6mm-suppressor/

 

[Box]

I don't think I'd hate an Acro on my 10mm Ruger LC Carbine - I have a budget Vortex red dot on it for now but I could see an Acro sitting on it...

 

[The Quartermaster]

I don't think I'd hate an Acro on my 10mm Ruger LC Carbine - I have a budget Vortex red dot on it for now but I could see an Acro sitting on it...

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Aimpoint sells them for much less if you send in your credentials to be verified.

 

[Downtown “Funky Stuff” Malone🍆]

Boys, I've probably built around 150 uppers between doing it for myself, friends, and family. No shit, this was an absolutely flawless execution of a build. Everything gauged and measured perfectly. No drill bits broke, no reamers snapped, no roll pins flared, no threads galled, no springs flew a crossed the room lost to the void. Perfect Mk18 upper build. This makes me happy.

 

[Topkick]

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Boys, I've probably built around 150 uppers between doing it for myself, friends, or family. No shit this was the an absolute flawless execution of a build. Everything gauged and measured perfectly. No drill bits broke, no reamers snapped, no roll pins flared, no threads galled, no springs flew a crossed the room lost to the void. Perfect Mk18 upper build. This makes me happy.

Looks good. Nice workstation, too.

 

[Downtown “Funky Stuff” Malone🍆]

Looks good. Nice workstation, too.

Thank you! I graduated from being exiled to the garage to my own room in the house actual. I even get wall flowers from Bath and Body Works to keep the sent on fleek.

 

[The Quartermaster]

Thank you! I graduated from being exiled to the garage to my own room in the house actual. I even get wall flowers from Bath and Body Works to keep the sent on fleek.

Mine's in the garage too but the secondary structure with the in laws apartment above. It's a man cave slash overflow car garage for guests and family. I like it being away from the house. I get to make reasonable noise and not be bothering anyone. Plus it's great to open a door or a bay garage and air hose or spray down something needing to be hit with WD40, penetrating oil, etc.

 

[Downtown “Funky Stuff” Malone🍆]

FN marked upper.
FN M4 collector edition lower.
FN 10.5" CL BB barrel.
KNS anti-rotation FCG pins.
LMT full auto BCG.
Geissele air born charging handle.
DD RIS II.
Surefire scout w/IR head.
Surefire 4 prong flash hider.
VLTOR low pro gas block dimpled and pinned.
Tango Down vert grip.
CMC black nitride carbine length gas tube.
BCM forward assist.
BMC dust cover.
BCM buffer tube.
BCM QD end plate.
I forget who makes the castle nut.
Spring Co. white spring (for now).
Kaw Valley 4.3 oz. buffer (for now).
CMC lower parts kit.
Geissele maritime bolt catch.
Geissele super dynamic combat trigger (wanted to try something besides the SSA-E).
DD pistol grip.
DD stock.
Reptilia scope mount w/45° offset mount.
Leupold MK4 HD w/MRAD reticle.
Delta Point Pro.

I know it is not a clone correct Mk18 but I think it came out pretty nice and pretty close.

 

[Devildoc]

I tried to roll my own a couple times but I'm all Frankie Five Thumbs and can't do it worth a damn. I endy folks who can.

 

[Downtown “Funky Stuff” Malone🍆]

I tried to roll my own a couple times but I'm all Frankie Five Thumbs and can't do it worth a damn. I endy folks who can.

Took years of fucking shit up and collecting tools to get where i am at.

 

[Devildoc]

Took years of fucking shit up and collecting tools to get where i am at.

I did ok fiddling with bolts, even some pistols, but for some reasons ARs gave me fits.

I typed everything in past tense for a reason, I have gotten rid of 90% of my guns and now just have a few because I don't shoot like I used to and now what I have is strictly for home/self defense.