NC Star optics?????
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Not even! I put an NcStar optic (Aimpoint T-1 knockoff) on my WE AK PMC (gas blowback AK47) and the recoil was so much it rattled off the back cover which was glued AND screwed into the sight. NcStar optics SUCK!!!!! Do not buy them unless your gun runs on batteries, and fires a pea.
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I'm amazed shops even offer this junk. It's so bad I wouldn't want to tarnish my reputation if it was my shop.
I agree. I generally won't shop at a store/business that carries this sh*t. It tells me the store either doesn't know any better or doesn't care about selling garbage.
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ever notice that it's the SAME half-dozen or so individuals decrying the nc star- i've got the 4xon both of my 44 mags and have had NO problems whatsoever- the one with the ETCHED crosshairs on the glass- and that;s on a 44 -5 inch- full house loads- i don't know about the rifle scopes, but the pistol long eye relief i have no problems with- and since the shop i got it from is a sponsor of this site, (A RATHER HIGH profile sponsor) i would hardly go around calling what he sells JUNK
My understanding is that they are the ideal thing to explain low end "Chinese Quality". I've seen them at a couple gun shows and they truly are cheap looking. I haven't tried them because it looked like something I'd steer clear of when I saw em.
I have tried to give NcStar a chance, and I will let you quote me on this: Stupid, stupid, stupid idea. 
The biggest problem I find is the aluminium they use seems to be softer than pure gold (how that is I don't know) causing stripped bolts, damage and failure of optics. I don't hate them, I just will never buy again and I have proof why: I have/had six NcStar products and three broke, two I never use (maybe why they last) and one I had to fix:
"MARF" AR riser: hand tightened the thumb nuts by hand (no wrench) and stripped the steel bolts out of the aluminium body, replaced the bolts and thumb nuts because I had free stuff lying around to do it with; mostly because I chopped it a bit for looks/fit and I didn't want to do that on nice stuff. I know that twisting screwdrivers as an electrician for many years gives me strong forearms, but I shouldn't be able to tear bolts out of aluminium like that.
"MAR6" AR handle mount: never use it that much, but if I was going to use it all the time I would throw that one in the trash and buy a good one.
A discontinued tactical AR handle mount only 4x fixed scope: bought on a major sale, I think 60% off, since guy wanted to clear out discontinued product, never use it other than to check ammo on a sled (why it may be ok, lack of use). No more than 40 rounds though it of 223.
"MARFLR" Rear flip-up sight: the bolt/rod the flip-up rotates on was was out of alignment, the rear sight was also cast hugely out to one side (unable to adjust far enought to sight-in) and after 5 flips the little detent flew out (due to horrible alignment).
"DBB130" Red dot: bought for a friend and first couple of shots of the 22LR the recoil broke the laser inside and nothing would make it work.
"D4B" Red dot: was given it as a gift. First, the sight-in adjusting screw locks didn't work so recoil changed the point of aim drastically; then trying to get it off after setting the mounting bolts at 10 inch-pounds torque they stripped coming out (aluminium body and aluminium bolts); and when I packed it up to have it exchanged/warranty the glass fell out. Threw it in the trash.
Most of these happened over a couple of years: kept trying to give it a change in case the last one was a lemon. Never again. 50% "failure", 16.6% "repair" and 33.4% "can't trust to use a lot" is proof enough for me.
The biggest problem I find is the aluminium they use seems to be softer than pure gold (how that is I don't know) causing stripped bolts, damage and failure of optics. I don't hate them, I just will never buy again and I have proof why: I have/had six NcStar products and three broke, two I never use (maybe why they last) and one I had to fix:"MARF" AR riser: hand tightened the thumb nuts by hand (no wrench) and stripped the steel bolts out of the aluminium body, replaced the bolts and thumb nuts because I had free stuff lying around to do it with; mostly because I chopped it a bit for looks/fit and I didn't want to do that on nice stuff. I know that twisting screwdrivers as an electrician for many years gives me strong forearms, but I shouldn't be able to tear bolts out of aluminium like that.
"MAR6" AR handle mount: never use it that much, but if I was going to use it all the time I would throw that one in the trash and buy a good one.
A discontinued tactical AR handle mount only 4x fixed scope: bought on a major sale, I think 60% off, since guy wanted to clear out discontinued product, never use it other than to check ammo on a sled (why it may be ok, lack of use). No more than 40 rounds though it of 223.
"MARFLR" Rear flip-up sight: the bolt/rod the flip-up rotates on was was out of alignment, the rear sight was also cast hugely out to one side (unable to adjust far enought to sight-in) and after 5 flips the little detent flew out (due to horrible alignment).
"DBB130" Red dot: bought for a friend and first couple of shots of the 22LR the recoil broke the laser inside and nothing would make it work.
"D4B" Red dot: was given it as a gift. First, the sight-in adjusting screw locks didn't work so recoil changed the point of aim drastically; then trying to get it off after setting the mounting bolts at 10 inch-pounds torque they stripped coming out (aluminium body and aluminium bolts); and when I packed it up to have it exchanged/warranty the glass fell out. Threw it in the trash.
Most of these happened over a couple of years: kept trying to give it a change in case the last one was a lemon. Never again. 50% "failure", 16.6% "repair" and 33.4% "can't trust to use a lot" is proof enough for me.
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