Aimpoint CompC3

[kwatters]

Hey everyone, anyone seen this sight in person? I wondered if it was as good as the CompML2.
What I do know is the lack of the retainer for the battery cover, etc. as well as the fact that it is not able to submerge as far.

Anyone know of a Indpls area dealer for these? Law Enforcement Firearms is the only thing listed on the Mfr. web site.

 

[esrice]

I run a C3 on my M4. Love it!

There ARE retainer straps, but they are individually on each cap, and not all hooked together like they are on the M-series.

Mine is 2MOA, which isn't available on the M2, and this is by far the best part about it. I find the 2MOA dot to be a good compromise between accuracy and visibility.

Electronics are the same (as the M3, better than the M2), so I get 50,000 hours battery life.

The C3 is submersible to 15 feet, not 50. No biggie for me and my lack of under water ops.

There is no night vision capability (again, no biggie for me).

It does not come with flip-up caps, but rather a 'bikini cover'. You can buy them from Aimpoint or Butler Creek.

It does not come with the rubber body cover like the M3 does. You can buy one from Aimpoint.

So back to your question-- Is it as good as the ML2? Yes, if you're not in the military.

 

[shooter521]

Hey everyone, anyone seen this sight in person? I wondered if it was as good as the CompML2.

The Comp C3 is actually a better sight than the ML2, as the C3 features the newest ACET diode with the 50,000 hour battery life. The ML2 has the CET diode that provides a measly 10,000 hour life.

My various ARs wear three generations of Aimpoints - an ML an M2 and a C3. They all work, and work well. Battery life is the biggest difference among them.

Mine is 2MOA, which isn't available on the M-series

Actually the M2 and ML2 are available in 4MOA only; the M3 and ML3 are available in 2 or 4MOA.

 

[esrice]

Actually the M2 and ML2 are available in 4MOA only; the M3 and ML3 are available in 2 or 4MOA.

This is correct. I meant not available to the M2/ML2.

shoooter521 is actually the one that introduced me to the CompC3 idea, and I'm glad he did.

 

[kwatters]

thanks for the help, it is much appreciated. SWFA has the C3 in a package with the flip up caps, the rubber body cover, and a basic mount for $399.00.
Sounded like a pretty good deal to me.

 

[shooter521]

thanks for the help, it is much appreciated. SWFA has the C3 in a package with the flip up caps, the rubber body cover, and a basic mount for $399.00.
Sounded like a pretty good deal to me.

Not bad. The rubber cover and flip-up caps are the only "free" things you're getting in that package, though; the bikini covers and X-wide ring mount are standard equipment with the C3.

 

[jd4320t]

Is there a good place or an advertising site supporter to buy Aimpoint products in Indy?

 

[kwatters]

Is there a good place or an advertising site supporter to buy Aimpoint products in Indy?

good question, the only place that comes up on the manufacturers web site is police supply in Indy.

 

[kwatters]

Not bad. The rubber cover and flip-up caps are the only "free" things you're getting in that package, though; the bikini covers and X-wide ring mount are standard equipment with the C3.

Is the X-wide ring mount any good? I noticed ESRICE has a Larue on his.

 

[ATM]

The CompC3 rocks if you don't do much armed night diving.

 

[esrice]

Is the X-wide ring mount any good? I noticed ESRICE has a Larue on his.

It depends on what you're mounting it on.

The supplied ring will NOT work on a flat-top AR. If that's what you're putting this on, I'd HIGHLY recommend a LaRue (standard or cantilever).

 

[kwatters]

That is what I plan on mounting it on.

 

[esrice]

That is what I plan on mounting it on.

There are other options for mounts, and shooter521 could probably give you a more complete list than I could.

Some are cheaper than LaRue, some more expensive.

I think LaRue makes the BEST.

 

[ATM]

Mine is in an ARMS 22M68 Mount with spacer.

So far so good.

 

[esrice]

Mine is in an ARMS 22M68 Mount with spacer.

So far so good.

That is a well-built and good looking mount.

That being said, Dick Swan is an idiot and I wouldn't buy one on principle alone.

<----- LaRue fanboy

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...a_r_m_s_mount_for_a_larue_mount_for_free.html

 

[theweakerbrother]

I've yet to buy a LaRue mount but I have a few other of their products and the kool-aide tastes great...

Almost as great as the Dillo Dust!

 

[ATM]

That is a well-built and good looking mount.

That being said, Dick Swan is an idiot and I wouldn't buy one on principle alone.

<----- LaRue fanboy

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...a_r_m_s_mount_for_a_larue_mount_for_free.html

Missed that. Is that offer over now?

 

[theweakerbrother]

Missed that. Is that offer over now?

Yes... I e-mailed them earlier this year and the deal is off.

 

[pftraining_in]

The C3 is what Freddie Blish of Aimpoint calls the cops Aimpoint due to the lower cost, 50,000 hr battery life and lower submersion rate. They carry the same warranty as the more expensive sights and work exactly the same.

G&R Tactical in OH has package deals. They are great to work with and have quick shipping to IN. The last item I ordered from them arrived the next day.

Package Deals at G&R TACTICAL

 

[esrice]

Package Deals at G&R TACTICAL

I like the packaged deal idea.