Now that PA has a micro dot with 50k hours battery life, I have a hard time justifying the expense on an Aimpoint or Trijicon MRO for a basic AR. I can get two with mounts and some ammunition for the price of a T1. If I want more than just the dot, I think the step up is an ACOG.

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