Aimpoint Micro Cover

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There is a member on Lightfighter.net, that is trying to get some "start up cash" to fund this product. It will be shipping in Dec. I'm not too familar with "Kickerstarter". IMO with the popularity of the T1 Micro, it's a great idea. I pledged at the solo level. Gets you a cover and free shipping. The covers will retail for $29.99 plus shipping.
Here is the link;
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/719698632/io-cover-one-handed-built-in-lens-caps-for-micro-o

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Dumb. Its a combat optic and its st most risk of damage when in use which negates the ability to use covers. The body of the optic is near bomb proof so its pointless to protect it at all.

Tdc
 
Neat idea. Will they be ITAR-approved though? ;)

TDC said:
Dumb. Its a combat optic and its st most risk of damage when in use which negates the ability to use covers. The body of the optic is near bomb proof so its pointless to protect it at all.
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The Aimpoint Micro comes standard with a set of lens caps, so I don't see how integrating and extending this into a cover for the average consumer is a dumb idea. The colour option is a nice way to avoid having to paint your optic to match, too. Scopecoat also makes a neoprene cover the Micro as well. I think most people would just desire something like this to have a bit more protection from the elements, the occasional safe ding or a way to clip the lens caps to the optic.
 
blaxsun said:
Neat idea. Will they be ITAR-approved though? ;)



The Aimpoint Micro comes standard with a set of lens caps, so I don't see how integrating and extending this into a cover for the average consumer is a dumb idea. The colour option is a nice way to avoid having to paint your optic to match, too. Scopecoat also makes a neoprene cover the Micro as well. I think most people would just desire something like this to have a bit more protection from the elements, the occasional safe ding or a way to clip the lens caps to the optic.
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Scope caps/covers in general are a dumb idea. Your optics are most at risk when they are IN USE. Which means they won't have a cover on them anyway. If you're worried about dings in the safe, buy a bigger/better safe or pick a new activity. #### gets used and it will show or rather SHOULD show signs of use. The T1 line is waterproof/shockproof/fogproof and to some degree bomb proof(think LAV video about the DD rifle with T1 he blew up). If your concern is colour matching then spray paint the thing. If that make you nervous then its not necessary, its to look cool.

There's no shortage of dumb sh*t in the firearms industry being marketed to those who's primary concern is looking cool rather than practical application and this is no different. The way most on here treat their gear, you could build an optic out of paper mache and it would last a lifetime.

TDC
 
The worst damage I've encountered is the inevitable muddy thumb print. Murphy's Law says that you will catch a stumble in some mud, or dirty tree trunk, and then accidentally touch your optics. Carry an appropriate cleaning fluid and lots of tissues, and beware that the main ingredient in dirt is silica (rinse, don't wipe).

If your scope/dot-sight has removable, rather than flip-up covers, get some dollar store Velcro pads, and put them on the body of the scope and the backs of the covers; stow the covers on the body of the optics. I do this for binoculars, too.
 
TDC said:
Scope caps/covers in general are a dumb idea. Your optics are most at risk when they are IN USE. Which means they won't have a cover on them anyway. If you're worried about dings in the safe, buy a bigger/better safe or pick a new activity. #### gets used and it will show or rather SHOULD show signs of use. The T1 line is waterproof/shockproof/fogproof and to some degree bomb proof(think LAV video about the DD rifle with T1 he blew up). If your concern is colour matching then spray paint the thing. If that make you nervous then its not necessary, its to look cool.

There's no shortage of dumb sh*t in the firearms industry being marketed to those who's primary concern is looking cool rather than practical application and this is no different. The way most on here treat their gear, you could build an optic out of paper mache and it would last a lifetime.

TDC
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You're kind of missing the point.

It’s a rubber cover for an Aimpoint Micro that has built in lens caps. The idea came to me while it was pissing rain at an EAG carbine class a few years ago. I ended up covering the optic with my support hand at low ready just to maintain a usable sight picture when on target. I ran into the same situation in Basic last year where I ended up using MRE toilet paper and 100mph tape to make an lens cover for my CCO.

The concept is to act as a functional cover for when the weapon is in use. The current bikini covers are a no-go as they are a slow two-handed operation with no retention. Just like the Micro is in an “always ready” state, the caps should be open and linked together out of the way in most ideal environments.

When the conditions turn nasty and most guys go home, the caps can be twisted apart and the lenses covered with one hand. If the opportunity presents itself, the caps can quickly be swiped open with one hand and the threat serviced. Even though they may flap around a little in the open position, they never move enough to impede the sight picture under recoil or movement or weapon orientation. Once there is a lull in the fight, they can be smashed together with one hand into the stowed position instead of hanging out in the breeze for the duration of the fight.
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This is for function, plain and simple. If it wasn't, it wouldn't have gained any traction on Lightfighter.
 
TDC said:
There's no shortage of dumb sh*t in the firearms industry being marketed to those who's primary concern is looking cool rather than practical application and this is no different. The way most on here treat their gear, you could build an optic out of paper mache and it would last a lifetime.
TDC
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You do realize you're kind of a cynic, right TDC? It's not like the target market for these is the same as the one that deploys overseas... I think the practical application here is to keep the rain off the lenses as much as possible when not in use.
 
well this is a good idea. Most gun owner cares about their stuff so would buy anything to protect it. I don't know what the guy guy about combat not like you are going to war anytime soon. Unless it is issue micro aimpoint i am careless about spending my own money to buy the protection for it. .....
 
blaxsun said:
You do realize you're kind of a cynic, right TDC? It's not like the target market for these is the same as the one that deploys overseas... I think the practical application here is to keep the rain off the lenses as much as possible when not in use.
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Kind of the point I was making. For those who wish to spend more time and money oogling their firearms instead of running them, these are a great investment. What's ironic is that these same people who treat their rifles like rare artifacts, would never do anything that might result in a scratch in the first place. Most rifles sporting a T1 or similar optic rarely leave the bench!

Good gear lasts and can take a beating. But all gear is disposable and will eventually break. Run your gear and enjoy it.

TDC
 
TDC said:
Kind of the point I was making. For those who wish to spend more time and money oogling their firearms instead of running them, these are a great investment. What's ironic is that these same people who treat their rifles like rare artifacts, would never do anything that might result in a scratch in the first place. Most rifles sporting a T1 or similar optic rarely leave the bench!

Good gear lasts and can take a beating. But all gear is disposable and will eventually break. Run your gear and enjoy it.

TDC
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Didn't read my post did you...
 
TDC said:
Your reddot still works with water on the lenses, its ok it can take it. Aside from that, you can run your reddot with the front lens cover attached, its the magic of shooting with both eyes open.

TDC
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Dude, your reading comprehension sucks. The whole idea came to the guy when he was training in the rain, and there was too much water on the lenses, rendering the sight picture unusable. So I'm thinking he would disagree with you. I'm really not sure why you're so adamant in arguing that the concept is stupid. You might not see a use for it, great. But a large group of people who run their guns for a living, and have actually gone downrange multiple times, think it's a great idea. I think I know who's opinion I value more.
 
Beats having to paint it when you change environments. I couldn't care less about scratches, but keeping sand, dirt and water off the lenses would be worth it. Will it fit with an ARD do you think?
 
cn_1 said:
Dude, your reading comprehension sucks. The whole idea came to the guy when he was training in the rain, and there was too much water on the lenses, rendering the sight picture unusable. So I'm thinking he would disagree with you. I'm really not sure why you're so adamant in arguing that the concept is stupid. You might not see a use for it, great. But a large group of people who run their guns for a living, and have actually gone downrange multiple times, think it's a great idea. I think I know who's opinion I value more.
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You clearly don't understand the reality of the situation. If you have time to remove the caps, you have time to wipe any "impeding" water drops away. If you're patrolling or otherwise out and about(as a soldier that is) and running with the covers on, you're an idiot. The time when you need any protection, is also the time when you need to see through the optic. One makes the other kind of difficult to accomplish. Aimpoint products can handle a little water. If you get mud on the optic, wipe it off. If you're worried about scratches, you need to rethink your priorities. As for colour matching, its called spray paint. Add a new layer/colour whenever its necessary, its just paint. Then again, those who are concerned about colour matching are usually more concerned about matching the accessories, not the setup to the environment. Generally speaking the same group of people are more concerned about "resale" value than actually running their gear as well. Which makes painting an optic a non starter..

TDC
 
TDC said:
You clearly don't understand the reality of the situation. If you have time to remove the caps, you have time to wipe any "impeding" water drops away. If you're patrolling or otherwise out and about(as a soldier that is) and running with the covers on, you're an idiot. The time when you need any protection, is also the time when you need to see through the optic. One makes the other kind of difficult to accomplish. Aimpoint products can handle a little water. If you get mud on the optic, wipe it off. If you're worried about scratches, you need to rethink your priorities. As for colour matching, its called spray paint. Add a new layer/colour whenever its necessary, its just paint. Then again, those who are concerned about colour matching are usually more concerned about matching the accessories, not the setup to the environment. Generally speaking the same group of people are more concerned about "resale" value than actually running their gear as well. Which makes painting an optic a non starter..

TDC
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This is pointless. You're right, you know all there is to shooting, what with your multiple years of running a gun for a living, and tours overseas....oh wait. Why don't you hop on over here: http://lightfighter.net/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/7206084761/m/17820751073 and tell them all how wrong they are. Hopefully someday you'll realize that you still have things to learn.

And I never said a single thing about color matching.
 
cn_1 said:
This is pointless. You're right, you know all there is to shooting, what with your multiple years of running a gun for a living, and tours overseas....oh wait. Why don't you hop on over here: http://lightfighter.net/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/7206084761/m/17820751073 and tell them all how wrong they are. Hopefully someday you'll realize that you still have things to learn.

And I never said a single thing about color matching.
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Wow, someone is testy. For starters I never said I knew everything, where and why people believe this is beyond me, and clearly its beyond you/them as well. I simply stated my view point and you can't argue against it. You therefore resort to ad hominem attacks(that's the personal attacks) to make yourself feel better.

I'm all for better gear and ingenious stuff. A rubber cover with integrated lens caps that are neither useful nor necessary is crap. As I posted above, those who feel that such "protection" is needed do not grasp the concept of hard use gear nor do they deploy it as such. Its a f*cking Aimpoint! Run it hard and stop worrying about scratches, rain and mud. A reddot excels at being FAST at SHORT RANGE. If you think a scratch on the lens is an issue you're not running your gear properly, same goes for water drops. More to that point, when was the last time you shot a match or hit the range in a heavy downpour? All gear has limitations, learn them, work around them and get on with improving your skill set. Wasting time and money for some gimmicky gadget that may(likey not) solve a possible problem is counter productive.

TDC
 
TDC said:
Wow, someone is testy. For starters I never said I knew everything, where and why people believe this is beyond me, and clearly its beyond you/them as well. I simply stated my view point and you can't argue against it. You therefore resort to ad hominem attacks(that's the personal attacks) to make yourself feel better.

I'm all for better gear and ingenious stuff. A rubber cover with integrated lens caps that are neither useful nor necessary is crap. As I posted above, those who feel that such "protection" is needed do not grasp the concept of hard use gear nor do they deploy it as such. Its a f*cking Aimpoint! Run it hard and stop worrying about scratches, rain and mud. A reddot excels at being FAST at SHORT RANGE. If you think a scratch on the lens is an issue you're not running your gear properly, same goes for water drops. More to that point, when was the last time you shot a match or hit the range in a heavy downpour? All gear has limitations, learn them, work around them and get on with improving your skill set. Wasting time and money for some gimmicky gadget that may(likey not) solve a possible problem is counter productive.

TDC
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The attitude in your posts here and elsewhere pretty clearly conveys that you think your way is the only way. Whether it's intentional or not, I don't know. I said this is pointless because you keep posting the same thing over and over, without the experience to back it up. I agree completely that Aimpoints are made to take it. The creator himself said that the majority of the time the caps should be open. But he saw a need for it when he in fact was shooting in rain hard enough to hamper the usage of the sight. Let me repeat that. He actually had enough of an issue that it spurred him to create this product. He didn't just decide to make something out of the blue, he made it to solve a problem, one that you keep saying doesn't exist. Maybe you should let him know that his experience is wrong, and your theoretical ideas are right. You keep saying that those who want such protection do not grasp the concept of hard use gear. Go take at look at that thread I linked, and who's backing it. It's guys with the experience to know what works, and what doesn't. Veteran cops, guys with multiple tours overseas, and well known trainers. But for some reason you keep ignoring that. You keep concentrating on the theoretical facts you "know". You're simply out of your lane, in that you can't see where it would work because you haven't been there.

This whole thread is like a blind man saying the sky isn't blue, while people are telling him it is blue, and yet he won't believe them. (Ignoring the fact that he really wouldn't have any idea about colors)
 
Holy crap people! It's a rubber cover! If you don't like it, shut up and don't buy it!

I think it's kinda neat. Perhaps it's not a military ready product, but it looks cool and serves a purpose. 99% of shooters do not shoot in inclement weather, and would be using this product to protect their investment during transport, and in that I believe it excels.
 
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