Newb question about quality

[Scott Max Danger]

I am new to guns, and sights but learning fast. That being said what is the difference between lets say a 500 dollar eotech and lets say the ncstar equivilant. I am a firm beleiver that you get what you pay for but at the same time a 500 dollar pair of designer jeans is no better basically then your 30 dollar wallmart specials. (I should know because i have both). Is there a big difference in accuraccy assuming it will just be on a .22 so there is no real shock to the sights ? Or is there really a huge difference between the real deal and the clones ?

 

[CdnCombatMedic]

For a 22 I would not spend 500 plus on a EOTECH thats forsure. A cheaper one will do just fine. Your right about lacking the shock on the 22, now one of those cheapies on a 12g would be a different story. I have a cheaper tasco on a 10/22 and it works as well as the EOTech I have. Would I take it to Afghanistan, NO. That being said I just wouldnt mount it on my AR because im really picky about "my baby". I hope this helped.

 

[Scott Max Danger]

Yea that helped. I was looking to spend around 200 dollars on an optic for the 22 as i've already sunk about 800 dollars on it which is crazy in its own right but i cant shoot an ar-15 out in the farm like i can the 22 so unless i join the army i dont see myself shooting one anytime soon. Dont get me wrong id absolutly LOVE to own one but i think a 4 shot clip and range only use just takes the fun out of a gun that is capible of so much more.

 

[LeeEnfieldNo.4_mk1]

I got a Tasco red dot at Canadian Tire for $40. Slapped it on my Old Mossberg .22 and it works like a champ.

 

[hutchster]

i bought a 1337 dr. optic clone, but i found it wasn't visible in daylight, but it sure looked purdy when looking thru it in my office

driving all the way out to the range(all 10 minutes of it), only to find that you can't see the dot is kind of frustrating

but when it comes to a .22, or any gun for that matter, i have to have a magnified optic, 1x just doesn't cut it with my glaucoma.

 

[Grantmac]

why not get on the preorder for the Falcon Menace 1.5-5 that are out. Great optic for $300 and with better resale then a cheapy.
I'm getting one for a 10/22 myself.
Grant

 

[CdnCombatMedic]

think a 4 shot clip and range only use just takes the fun out of a gun that is capible of so much more.

We can actually have 5 or use the AR pistol MAGS where its legal to have 10 FYI.

 

[canadaman30]

For a 22 if your looking around the 500$ area I suggest take a look at Elite 4200 they can't be beat for their price.