FTP Optics Alpha 3 vs SRO

[serbinator]

any drop test videos? the SRO seems to be too fragile.



@11min mark it breaks during a drop test.

[Fast Toys]

I've seen quite a few local shooters use the Alpha dots for the last year or so and nothing but good things to be said.

Thanks for posting the feedback

[Fast Toys]

Do you have a time frame in March when the 8moa dot will be back in stock.

We do not have an exact time frame. We will not know for sure until the manufacturer contacts us to confirm they are ready to ship.

[Fast Toys]

any drop test videos? the SRO seems to be too fragile.



@11min mark it breaks during a drop test.

We did not armor our optic or have any interest in doing so. Any armoring would make the frame significantly thicker which is detrimental to target acquisition speed for a competition pistol. As we said previously, this optic is designed for competition, not for LEO's, operators or the battle field.

[serbinator]

good point, ( most competitive shooters dont drop their guns during a match anyway). regarding the dot size what is a recommended size? is Open division different then production optics? i have seen elsewhere that smaller dots around 3 moa seem to be used for IPSC/USPSA.

what would be the advantage/disadvantage for using 6 or 8?

[Fast Toys]

Most IPSC/USPSA competitors use a 6 or 8 MOA. We sell about 60 % 8 MOA to 40 % 6 MOA. Personally, I prefer the 8 MOA as I feel the larger dot is brighter for shooting in the desert sun in Arizona etc. Some people feel they can be slightly more accurate with a 6 but I can hit the A zone at 50 yards with an 8 so it doesn't affect me. You would not go wrong with either and it's somewhat of a personal choice.

The smaller dots (1-4 MOA) are really a compromise so people can use them on a rifle or for tactical use. Considering most IPSC/USPSA targets are at 25 yards or less, a smaller dot doesn't help you and makes it much more difficult to see in bright sun. Also, in my opinion, the smaller dots tend to amplify perceived movements of the dot on your focal plane so people tend to wait too long to fire a shot with an acceptable sight picture.

Lastly, smaller dots tend to flare or star burst when you turn them up to deal with the bright sun. The larger MOA dots maintain a nice crisp circular dot by comparison.

If you look at the Sig line for example, they tended to have smaller MOA dots as their main audience is LEO, Military etc. When Max Michel came out with his own signature Sig optic (The Romeo 3 Max), he immediately requested them in 6 MOA as he is a competitive shooter.

[Fast Toys]

6 MOA's are in stock. The 8's will be back in stock some time in March.

[LAV]

When will 6 MOA be back in stock? Thanks.

[Fast Toys]

When will 6 MOA be back in stock? Thanks.

Due to restrictions on our suppliers due to the Corona Virus, we would estimate September.