Aimpoint Micro vs Aimpoint M4?

Tactical Gear Optics & Mounts
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Does the CompM4 (or M4S) offer any significant advantages over the Aimpoint Micro? :confused:
Tomac

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I don’t own the M4(s), but I do own an ML2 and an H-1. I like the larger field of view that the ML2 provides versus the H-1. However, the H-1 is noticeably lighter, and I’ll take that over the ML2. I don’t really care about the 2 MOA vs. 4 MOA dot.

In regards to the M4, it has a reputation as damn near bulletproof, although after seeing the Daniel Defense torture test video, in which a T-1 was subjected to some pretty extreme situations, I’d venture to say that the Micro series is really, really tough too.

I don’t kick down doors or kill bad guys with my AR, just training, so I don’t really abuse my equipment, but I think it is safe to say that either the M4 or a Micro would be an excellent choice.

3

Battery type and life would come into consideration if used in a duty or MIL issue rifle.

Field if view are different. depends on your needs.

The weight is a huge consideration.

And with the 2MOA T1 the dot size is a non issue.

I dont really see one as better than another. It just really matters as far as what you prioritize.

4

I had a couple of T1’s sold them for the M4s models.
The M4 was easier for me to pick up with the 30mm.

But I sold most of them for the 1-4 style scopes.

5

I had an M4s and I just sold it because I thought it was too big. I’ll be replacing it with the new 2 MOA T-1 as soon as Grant has them available.

6

Have any of you guys who have used an m4/m4s experienced issues with aa batteries leaking/swelling ?

The 3v button battery in the t1 vs AA in your optic may be something to consider. I don’t know which would hold up better to hard use. I would love to hear what aimpoint has done in terms of torture tests and whether or not they have had issues with AA lithium or alkaline batteries.

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There is no reason to run an alkaline AA. They’re the ones that leak and corrode and give unreliable performance over temperature swings. It’s like putting bad tires on a sports car and blaming the car for poor performance.

8

This. I use lithiums exclusively.
Tomac

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I’ve shot the M-4’s quite a bit but currently only own T, H, and R 1’s. For me there is no issue with the smaller objective. I’ve been shooting these pretty much exclusively for about 3 years now. I realize the M4 is currently the “gold standard” much like the 6920 is to carbines but I don’t own one of those either. For me the price isn’t a factor. I buy what I want, within reason but I prefer the micros.

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the aimpoint micro vs M4 question has been discussed in these threads already:

https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=12715

https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=47066

http://m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=34787

http://m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=11065

http://m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=38865

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I went from an M4s to a 4moa T-1.

I like everything about the T-1 better including the 4moa dot.

Pros:

  • Objective size doesn’t matter with both eyes open. I think the smaller sight offers a less cluttered field of view.
  • lighter
  • smaller
  • 4moa dot makes a lot of sense with the trajectory of a 5.56

Cons:

  • I’ll have to buy two batteries instead of one in the next decade.
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Two questions regarding this:

  1. Don’t some say the dot on the Micro’s is more likely to be disfigured if you have any sort of astigmatism?

  2. How resistant are the Micro’s lenses to scratching? I ask because most Comp Series Aimpoints have lens caps and the Micro doesn’t.

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I never use lens covers on any of my Aimpoints, I just make sure I clean em with a soft cotton cloth and a good glass cleaner.