Can it do the job of the older, larger M-68?
Yes, absolutely.
I am using it on my Arsenal, Inc. SLR-106FR.
I’m running an H1 (on a T1 mount) on my Arsenal SLR-106FR. There is no difference between the H1 and T1 mount other than ones shiney black and ones flat black. Aimpoint markets the T1 as Picatinny and the H1 as Weaver.
These are pics when it still had the H1 mount on it.
I played with one mounted on a AR6520 via gooseneck. Very light, very functional.
Went back to it on the Krinkov.
how is the mounting height of these things? Had thought about trying one on my Benelli M4 but wonder how the cheek weld would be and if the sight picture is low.
That’s actually kind of the whole point. Hence, Larue had to make a mount to raise it up for use on a flattop AR.
From my limited experience with both, the Micro Aimpoint is the only optic I’d put on an AK or a shotgun.
Good to go, thanks. will have to add this optic to the ever growing list of stuff to get.
oh ya… Been testing the T-1 for about a month now and so far its holding up to its big brother just fine! even under water! (pics soon)
My Primary
and Eric one of my instructors primarys
We just put a Micro T-1 on a LaRue tall riser through Jeff Gonzales three day COC carbine course firing 2300 rounds on a MK18 (11.5" M4). It never missed a beat. The Micro T-1 on a short riser actually co-witness with the HK416 sights on a 416 due to the 3/8" additional height of the receiver on that system.
Bottomline is that the Micro T-1 on shotguns, rifles, carbines, and even handguns is superb. I am currently working with MATECH to build a ballistic compensated riser for the Micro T-1 for use on the M249, M240, MK46 and MK48s. 5 ounce optic vice a 1+ lb optic on 20lb machineguns simply makes sense for those who have to hump them.
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A BCD riser, interesting!
Though if you look at my “What is the longest shot you have made with your Aimpoint?” thread, some guys have pretty muched maxed the envelope out of what the 5.56 with reflex sight is capable of IMHO, just by using hold-over. Still, a BDC base might be interesting, especially for a SAW.
To those that are running the Micro with a Larue mount, has anyone put the combo on a scale to get total weight?
ETA:
Duh, it’s right on Larue’s site.
Weight 3.7 oz. (105g) including mount
That is NICE.
Is the LaRue mount/riser solid? Or does it have a compartment, or something?
I have one of the short ones and it’s hollow underneath. That’s were the 4 screws that attach the mount to the body of the optic are accessed.
Strangely enough, I can think of a LOT of troops who’d like that idea. Nicely done.
Fwiw, had a student run the T1 through a 5 day shotgun class last month. The optic held up just fine.
I had the opportunity to run a T-1 /Larue mount setup through its paces at a class.
To put it simply the T-1 just performed. It is substantially lighter and smaller than its big brothers in the Comp M series. I can’t comment on the OEM mount since this one was already outfitted with LaRue’s.
Battery life (CR2032) is a non issue as it is measured in years on medium settings and months on the highest ones.
Well done Aimpoint.
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Now, if only Aimpoint could team up with Schmidt & Bender to fix the short dot’s battery life…
“Battery life (CR2032) is a non issue as it is measured in years on medium settings and months on the highest ones.”
Actually there are 12 settings clearly marked on the Micro T-1. First four are for NVDs. Battery life constantly set on setting 8 is five years and one year on setting 12.
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These Aimpoint Micros have gotten my attention.
Lately I’ve been looking at smaller and smaller accessories. First I’m planing on switching my carbines light to a X300 and then maybe I’ll put one a T1 on too and really cut some weight.
I don’t know anything about weapons lights, but I’ve always wondered why I don’t see the X300 and similar small lights on ARs…not enough lumen output? Or what?
Why would someone go with a Micro over an M3 or M4? Weight? Thanx