Optics recommendations? Warning: Tactical optics noob.

[nathan0259]

Check out the Leatherwood CMR its a great scope for the money a bit heavy but still a very good optic.

[mutt]

Good info. Thank you. I'll have to go check one out in person. All I have to compare to is my use of a normal scope like a 3x9x40 which is much less then ideal for close quarters with fast aquisition. Also what are your thoughts on an something like an aimpoint with a magnifier?

I have a 3x magnifier on my aimpoint setup. Works fine. I recommend getting a flip to side mount if you go that route. A lot more useable than using a fixed screw or qd mount. When I want unmagnified, I just flip it out of the way. When I want magnification, a quick flip puts it back in place.

[jdscott82]

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[esaabye]

here's a craigslist setup I just spotted, bet you could get them down on price...

http://cosprings.craigslist.org/spo/2222070095.html

[Jmetz]

Thanks again for all the info guys. Thanks esaabye for the heads up. I'm gonna go to the store and check some of the suggestions out and see what I like best. Any recommendations on a store that would have a decent array and not mind some schmuck in there for an hour or two checking them out?