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Trijicon Agog, yay or nay?

Posted on 9/16/15 at 2:28 am
Posted by Jambo
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2009
2236 posts
Posted on 9/16/15 at 2:28 am
4x Acog. Anyone out there have on on their AR?

I shoot eotechs and PRO's usually, and just couldn't justify $1300 on a scope, but after playing with one today, I really like it.

Anyone got any feedback?
Posted by KajunKouyon
White Castle, LA
Member since Jun 2012
2399 posts
Posted on 9/16/15 at 6:22 am to
Don't own one but I really like them as well. I would get the one with the RMR mounted on top if I was going to pay that kind of money for a scope. All about what you plan to use it for I guess. I really wish Eotech wouldn't run on batteries like the trijicon.
Posted by bapple
Capital City
Member since Oct 2010
12042 posts
Posted on 9/16/15 at 6:37 am to
The main thing that turns me off to ACOGs is the fact that they have a fixed magnification. That plus the eye relief is a bit strange. Then again, I don't have any time behind one so my opinion may not hold any water.

I prefer an adjustable low power optic (like a 1-4x or 2-7x) so that I can vary the power level if I have to do some shooting upclose. If you were to get the ACOG, as suggested by the other poster, I would also get an unmagnified dot for close range.

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I really wish Eotech wouldn't run on batteries like the trijicon.


Trijicon seems to be the only one who has perfected using fiber optics and tritium to illuminate their reticles. I had an RMR on my handgun and just swapped it for another RMR. Their products are expensive but they are true military grade and will last forever.
Posted by ChatRabbit77
Baton Rouge
Member since May 2013
5873 posts
Posted on 9/16/15 at 6:56 am to
Browe BCO is way better than an acog. Check it out. Their blue retucle is amazing.
Posted by patriotgrunt
Lithuania
Member since Oct 2007
352 posts
Posted on 9/16/15 at 7:27 am to
Yes! Worth the money. I've had one every deployment and loved them. Troops usually fight to get an ACOG vs. M68s. You're lucky if EO tech is an option if you can't get the ACOG.

I own one as well for my AR and love it. Damn thing is indestructible. Add a good ole bible verse on it and you got a winner.
Posted by BoominHogtown
Quantico
Member since Dec 2012
421 posts
Posted on 9/16/15 at 9:29 am to
Also one to check out are the Elcan SpecterOS 4x. Very similar reticle and comes with a QD mount for 1250 at swfa.com I've done a lot of hard shooting with both the RCO (TA31A) and Elcan. I think the elcan has better eye relief. The elcan uses batteries to illuminate the reticle (which is not necessary to use the optic but is a nice to have) as opposed to the fiber optics and tritium used in the acog. However, on typical bright days (in say... a desert) the fiber optics of the acog actually collect too much light and cause the chevron reticle to 'bleed' (ie blurry) so we all put electricians take over 4/5ths of the exposed fiber optic so reduce this and peeled it back as the light levels got lower.

I could go on and on...
Posted by BIG Texan
Texas
Member since Jun 2012
1629 posts
Posted on 9/16/15 at 10:01 am to
I've had one on a Ar for over 15 years, never had to touch it and the ridicule is right on for 223 out to 600. Only problem is half life is gone on the tritium and I need to send it in to get it replaced just haven't done it..
Posted by Shepherd88
Member since Dec 2013
4688 posts
Posted on 9/16/15 at 10:39 am to
I had one and just sold it to my brother last week. I loved it and had no issues with it, but if I was to get another I wouldn't have gotten the green horse shoe and that's simply just personal preference.

I wanted a scope with a variable zoom as my rifle was set up more as an SPR.
Posted by Clames
Member since Oct 2010
17210 posts
Posted on 9/16/15 at 11:01 am to
I like mine. They aren't for everyone but they are a great optic for AR's.
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