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Old 01-06-2012, 04:39 PM   #1200
66olds442
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Originally Posted by blake-b View Post
ACOGs are great unless you cannot grasp the binden aiming concept. A fellow LEO had one and loved it until he had to deal with an armed suspect at very close range. He went back to an aimpoint. I have shot both and it really depends on what distance you are shooting. An acog will never be as fast on target acqusition as a red dot under 25 yds or so. ACOGs shine at distance because of the magnification. They do ake some 1.5x and 2.0x models though. Shoot both and see which you like. Another friend went to Afghanistan for DOD purposes. I lent him a 1.5x ACOG and an aimpoint m4. He tried both on an hk416 and sent the ACOG back. I personally use an aimpoint h1 on my patrol rifle.
THIS! With a magnified sight it will typically be difficult to engage targets at close ranges.

Personally I use an EOtech with a flip to side 4X magnifier. That way I have flexibility and in a close combat situation you've got great Situational Awareness.
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