New M&P15 - What Optics?

[meanmrmustard]

Get a white paint marker (a new one with a virgin tip is best), plastic handled cotton swabs (Walmart brand are good), a good clean shop rag, and some lacquer thinner.

Clean the area you want to high-lite with the thinner and let it dry thoroughly.

Then crack open the paint marker and get the paint flowing to the tip as per the instructions.

Next go over the engraving until the indentions are filled (You'll have to re-wet the paint marker tip per the instructions a few times to completely fill the engraving). And it doesnt matter if you get paint onto the finish of the lower in the design thats supposed to be the background color or around the edges of the design.

Now let the paint set up until its tackie to the touch and not completely dry.

Then get out your cotton swabs and get one end soaked in the thinner and start to gently whisk it over the painted area. The paint will smear once the thinner is applied, but thats no big deal.

You need to work slowly and use new swabs once you notice the paint building up on the one youre using.

You might also have to re-coat shallow parts of the engraving as the paint can be whisked out easily by wet swab. This isnt anything to get upset about, it happens no matter what you do, its just a matter of re-painting and working slowly.

Last you'll have to take a wet swab and go over the entire area to get the paint that was smeared over the anodizing as you cleaned the paint from the design area.

There you go, long hand, how I do it. It takes some time to get the hang of it, but once you learn the touch for the shallow places and how wet you need to get the swabs its all gravy from there.

Hope this helps.

Thanks alot! I may do this.

 

[Welding Rod]

I would go with either an Aimpoint T-1 or M4s.

I have used other red dots as well as owned a coupleof Eotechs (512s). I find I like the Aimpoints better. The optical quality is excellent, the dot simple, and the knob operation for intensity easy and intuitive.

I highly suggest you buy something really good the first time to avoid rebuying later.

 

[basicblur]

To anyone wanting to whiten engravings, I've been through a number of YouTube videos - everybody has a different method, but I thought this guy's video was one of the better, more detailed ones I've seen.

I've been planning on doing some of the engravings on magazines, since it can be darn difficult to reach into my box o' mags and identify which mag for which gun.

Some makers are darn stingy with the identifying marks on their magazines! :banghead:

 

[Redlegvzv]

EOTech or Aimpoint -- either will not let you down. I use both and like both.

I have also had good luck with an Ultradot Matchdot (which is a LOT less money) on my Mini 14:



EOTech on the Ruger SR556E

 

[lovethosesooners]

Another vote for the Eotech-I'm sure I would have liked the Aimpoint too, but looking through them both, I preferred the Eotech.

Maybe it's just me, but I always get a chuckle out of those trying to make a big deal out of the Eotech's battery life? 600 hours is a VERY long time for me-besides, the battery is cheap, easy to find (Lowe's as example), and easy to change.

Seems as is with so many other brand choices in forums, "mine is the best and your's sucks"!

There's tons of good choices available even other than the 2 best known choices, just as there are with gun manufacturers.

 

[HavelockLEO]

The Aimpoint PRO's battery life is measured in YEARS, lol. Its designed to be turned on at the setting you like, and left that way. If I remember right, on setting 6 the battery will last 3 years before it has to be replaced. Its much longer if youre in the habit of turning it off.

 

[meanmrmustard]

If I was going to pony up (which I won't seeing as I'm not paying the same price for a red dot as I do a rifle) for either of the two having used both...Eotech. I like that it's not just another tube, like the brightness, and the construction. I would not own either, however, if I had to choose. I'd own a Trijicon ACOG. It doesn't NEED batteries, ever. But, once again, only if I hit the lottery. I don't buy used optics ever, so finding any of the aforementioned optics at a much lower price due to having been pre owned is a non issue.

I opted to go with the Bushnell, being cheaper, lighter, and if it gets shot off the top of the rifle, who cares. Id make sure you were good with the irons too.

As for an aimpoint, I would not turn it on and leave it that way. My parents taught me better than that

 

[Caliper_Mi]

I'm more of an iron sights guy myself, but what I've been looking at recently is a low powered scope.

There are a lot of good 1-4x scopes out there in the same price range as an Eotech. Buy one that is illuminated and you will get red-dot-like performance at 1x while 4x magnification is plenty or most uses out to any range that .223/5.56 is effective at.

 

[nodeal]

Personally, in think a laser is pointless if you have a high-quality red-dot. You should also look at the Aimpoint PRO. It is a basically a 2 MOA dot CompM3 packaged with the QRP2 mount, and represents an excellent value. I own a PRO, and it is a fantastic optic.

+1

I just put a PRO on my first AR and I'm thoroughly pleased. I originally wanted one of the micros for aesthetic reasons, but went with the pro because it was the best value ($380 shipped from AZ Armaments incld the mount). A Primary Arms would be cheaper, but I was willing to pay a bit more for the Aimpoint reputation.


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[MikePaiN]

One of the main concerns I had was adding top weight to the M&P Sport, I also wanted simplicity, so I topped it with a TRS-25. I realized after one range trip a red dot isn't going to do this rifle justice. I knew it needed a proper scope, but I still wanted to minimize weight and complexity. After a long search I finally found the right solution at the right price.
The new Nikon P-223 3x32 BDC Carbine scope got ordered this morning, too bad I'm going to have to wait the back order
The P-Rings looked like a good match so I ordered with those.

Check out the specs on this little gem....
http://www.opticsplanet.com/nikon-p-223-3x32-bdc-carbine-rifle-scope.html

I want to update this: After sleeping on the choice of a P-223 3x32 for my M&P15 Sport, I came to a couple of conclusions....1. I don't want to wait 6-8weeks for delivery. 2. I wanted more magnification and versitility.
I found a better choice with the Nikon M-223 1-4x28....I believe this scope is even better suited to my shooting and the rifle's capabilities. I just had to stop being cheap and spend that extra to get the "right" glass

http://www.opticsplanet.com/nikon-1-4x20-matte-point-blank-riflescope.html

 

[mgregg85]

I bought a EoTech 512 for my M4gery, no regrets. Sure the batteries won't last for years but then again I don t leave it on either. It automatically shuts off after about 8 hours and I replace the two AA's once every two months. The old batteries get rotated out to remote duty.

 

[Still Shooting]

Bought an Aimpoint PRO

-I just wanted to thank all the people who recommended the Aimpoint PRO as a red dot sight. My new one arrived a couple of days ago, went onto the rifle, and I love how easy it is to look through it and still keep situational awareness. Haven't had a chance to get 'er on the range yet, but it may be tomorrow (Appleseed on our club range this weekend).

The best part is, my wife took a look through the Aimpoint and said, "NICE!" -No mention of price, other things we need, etc. Her next remark was, "Can we go to the range soon so I can try it out?" -I'm a lucky man...

 

[Infidel4life11]

Aimpoint can't go wrong. They do tend to limit visibility on your right side (if you are right handed) Eotech's aren't bad by any means I just perfer the Aimpoint. Reflex sights give you the most visibility but suck in sunlight.