Aimpoint Micro T-1 with 3x Magnifier?

[prairie]

Want to buy sights for a couple of AR15's. To start with I will buy a sight for each, and then add a 3x magnifier that can be used on either rifle.
I really like the reports and reviews I see on the Aimpoint Micro T-1, and especially like its light weight. But Brownells inquiry response was "No, it will not work very well with a magnifier. It would be functional, but mixed reports on effectiveness."
Any thoughts or experiences?
My other choices include an Eotech, Aimpoint PRO, CompM3 or COMPM4S. all of these are very compatible with a magnifier, but much heavier.

 

[skdeford]

I would be very interested to find out about something like this also. I'm looking at getting a simple red dot and throwing a 3x behind it for longer shots. Any advice or experiences would be great.

 

[prairie]

skdeford,

Since I didn't get any response here I posted this question up on another site and got some excellent advice.
I don't know if it is proper to cut and paste that info here, or to post a link to the site.
Anybody know what is allowed and proper?
Check your PM's, I have sent you a link to the site

 

[skdeford]

Thanks for the link, I appreciate it.

 

[Basic]

YOu can copy/paste. Just name the author

 

[prairie]

photos courtesy of PFran42

The T-1 and a 3X LER magnifier are a match made in heaven.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-...GI/AAAAAAAAij0/vjTBNT8rY_c/s1600/IMG_5136.JPG
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-...XI/AAAAAAAAikk/F6KFBzroMbo/s1600/IMG_5143.JPG
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Also works perfectly with an Eotech. I run them with XPS and EXPS models.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-...iI/AAAAAAAAiR4/NUSSrJ9EMaE/s1600/IMG_5048.JPG

 

[prairie]

comment by Mr45auto

I had the H1 micro with an aimpoint 3x mag in the LaRue mount. The setup was great. I only let it go because my astigmatism was causing me to see double dots on the micro. You wont regret running the aimpoint

 

[prairie]

pictures and comment by a308garand

Hit it with LaRue mounts. It works very well

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/602859_10200360795724868_1535125447_n.jpg

 

[prairie]

thanks to jukeboxx13

Here are some great reviews.

Aimpoint 3x Magnifier [2008-02-10] - 03DESIGNGROUP

Getting the 3x Magnifier closer to the Aimpoint Micro T1 [2009-09-13] - 03DESIGNGROUP

 

[prairie]

comment by Z28Mike

It's probably great behind a 2moa T-1. My 4moa T-1 was too much dot though.

 

[prairie]

comment and photo from ASH556

I had it and hated it. No astigmatism, but there was a slight bending of the dot shape when I added the magnifier. Otherwise, the dot was crisp and clear. I adjusted the screws to center the magnifier lens...no help. I
also have 20/15 eyesight in both eyes, so the 3X didn't really help me that much for the weight/bulk it added. In my opinion, if you want magnification get a scope. For other carbine uses out to 200yds, the Aimpoint by itself does the job.

http://i854.photobucket.com/albums/ab104/ASH556/T1-MAGCLOSELT1.jpg