why the elcan over the acog

Depends on your purpose, but overall I prefer the Elcan SpectreDR (ACOG has no 1x, kind of a deal breaker), if I could only have one.

If you only ever shoot from a bench, then I can see why one would prefer the ACOG.
 
I have owned both the Elcan OS4x and Trijicon ACOG TA31F. These are direct competitors. Here's how they compare, in my eyes.

Elcan Pro's:
Cheaper
Better Glass (this is purely subjective)
Canadian

ACOG Pro's:
Lighter
No batteries required (this is a big deal for me)
Proven reliable
 
I observed my Specter DR when it was being tested on an optical bench, and the recorded POI shift was minimal. Considering that the 1X is optimized for distances of 35 meters or less, the POI shift was less than 1/2" at that distance, and if you're worried about a 1/2" at 35 meters....you're playing the wrong game.

The Optics have been 100% Return to Zero for me (swapping between OS and Specter DR) with no maintenance issues in 2 years of ownership on the DR, and 10 years on the OS.

Clear glass....personally proven to be reliable...return to zero...Canadian made....what more can I ask for?

My experience with the ACOG family is limited to quick familiarizations, and not much shooting. I've fired in excess of 100,000 rounds under Elcans...

NS
 
I have yet to look through, or test an Elcan Spector 1 x 4, however a good friend of mine has one and he really, really likes it. I hope to try it out in the near future.

I have 2 AR's a 10.5" and a 16", until recently I had an ACOG TA31F on my 16" and an ACOG TA33 on my 10.5".

As my eyes are getting older and 4X is a push at 100-200 yards, I recently purchased a NF 2.5 - 10 X 24 for the 16".

Since the TA33 was in better condition than my TA31F (it did a tour in Afganistan...........not by me!), I sold the TA33.
The TA31F is now on my 10.5".

As mentioned above, the eye relief on the 4X ACOG is not that good, the TA33 provided much better eye relief. Also with the 3x, at closer ranges I could shoot both eyes open, I can't do that with the TA31F.

I have now decided to keep the TA31F, but I want to add a 1 x 4 to my AR optic selection, more for the 10.5".

I have been considering a NF 1 x 4, a S&B short dot (if I can put the funds together), however, if I like the Spector 1 x 4 after shooting it, I think it may go to the top of the list. Being able to switch from 1X to 4X would be nice, I've read that the glass Elcan uses is very good quality. I'm not sure if this is true, but I recall reading somewhere that they use Leica glass!

I see there is a 1 x 4 Spector for sale in the EE, if I had some spare $$$$, I would definiately be checking it out!!
 
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