Zeiss Z-Point

I dont have any personal hands on experience. But from what little I've herd and read, they are very good. But somewhat under-rated.

Ive been looking for one here in Canada, but cant seem to find one. In the U.S. they can be found new for about 500 or so.
 
Light, crystal-clear, dot adjusts automatically to target brightness, goes immediately from pitch-dark basement to bright-blue sky no problems. Dot is visible directly against a sunny sky. Runs mostly off of the large solar cell in the top.

It's held on by a spring-loaded clamp. So, in theory it could be knocked off. Also the glass is exposed on both ends - no protection. So more of a hunting gizmo than a "tactical" device.
 
Very small, very light, aesthetically pleasing.

Accurate, holds zero and seems to last forever (battery) due to the solar panel on the top assisting.

Manual control override if you don't like the auto-adjusting dot.

The only "Con" I have with them would be that the adjustments are not-indexed (i.e. they don't click). However, once it is set you don't need to adjust again.
 
THe thing is make of plastic that is ok - but the rail locking bar is plastic tooo - Zeiss needs to go het a life. Same technologyn of the ####ty G36 optics


It is too expensive for what it is. 200 yeh- 500 USD I go with aimpoint anytime
 
I read a review somewhere online that said they break REALLY easily, and warranty service is effectively non-existant.

Really neat idea, though, if only someone could make it tougher, or cheaper.

Neal
 
No point in buying a Z-point becasue of the poor quality expecially since Aimpoint`s new T-1 micro have been out.

The new T-1`s are much tougher than Z-points or Dr optics, about the same size and battery life is off the charts...
 
Actually the Zeiss body was all aluminum - The locking bar could be plastic.


The Micro Aimpoints' looks very nice... I'd take one over the Zeiss if the cost was comparable.
 
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The Z-Point's I've handled were pretty well built. Made to be compact and light.

Two down sides:

-The "on" switch is kinda weak. It's not very positive and pretty technical.

-Needs a high riser to look over the front sight on a Flat Top.
 
Well, having compared both.

The Z point is actually higher than the Micro.

The micro would need a riser in 80 % of sits on a rifle...

The Z point switch is not that complicated and does not feel too bad...

Price is much higher on the T1 Micro...
 
I'd prefer not to have to press a blue logo to turn it on, press it quick and then hold it to brighten it up.

... I still like my Eotech a little better than the Z-Point...
 
When I had my Z-Point mounted on my AR (for all of 1 week) the entire sight picture was that of my front sight... I could still use the sight with both eyes open, but nonetheless it was a pain in the @$$.

It also made my BUIS completely useless, because when flipped up... all I could see was the upper edge of the Z-Point.

I personally didn't like it. I spent less money to get, IMO, a better sight (552)...

Haven't tried the Micro yet, hafta borrow one from a friend.
 
I understand now. The FSB doesn't obstruct your view when both eyes are open. Which is the correct way to use your CCO. Some still prefer to remove the FSB or go folding, its a personal choice. The issue with your irons is a serious issue. Sounds like Zeiss failed to think this one through.

What was the Zeiss worth if you don't mind my asking??

TDC
 
Thanks folks. Had a customer ask me what I thought of them, I have 0 experience with these. I'm pretty sure the gentleman has read this thread. ;)

I'm running Eotechs and don't see any reason to change at the moment.
 
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