Red Dot for my new BCM M4

[JoeLeft4Tx]

okay here’s the conundrum. I have two cheaper AR’s one is an AR-15 from DPMS that I bought as a 20” Gun with carry handle because it reminds me of the one I carried in the Air Force. That one stays as is. That’s my memory rifle.

Then I built a 16” M4 clone with BCM parts and a Palmetto State upper. It has a bushnell cheaply red dot. This rifle is going to my brother. He’s a newbie and also cheap, so it’s perfect for him. He won’t put 5000 rounds through it in a life time.
Now I decided to build a quality M4 carbine. So I bought the BCM upper with the front sight post of course and I’m going to get the BCM lower. I want this to be my training rifle and put lots of rounds through. I want to put a red dot on it. But I don’t want junk. So I thought MRO. Then I thought Aimpoint PRO. Then the cheapie in me started thinking Sig Sauer Romeo 5x. Help!!!!! I want this to be a tough rugged AR that I use the crap out of and I don’t want to make a crappy decision. I was thinking Eotech but I really want long battery life so I never have to turn it off.

Suggestion?

Part of my conundrum is I don’t want any more AR’s. I’m minimizing my guns to a few that I will use. So this AR needs to be right. Okay I’m listening.

Joe

 

[ZX9RCAM]

Well, you already mentioned Aimpoint pro...

 

[Bithabus]

Romeo 5 is a good value

 

[JoeLeft4Tx]

See those first two responses are exactly my problem.

 

[JoeLeft4Tx]

I think Sig Optics are made by Holoson. And made in China. Maybe that will sway my decision.

 

[DyeF9]

Aimpoint CompM4 or M5 is the way I'd go.

 

[JoeLeft4Tx]

Dude those are $900. Too rich for my blood. But they are good.

 

[baboon]

Dong optic makes great cheaper red dots. Got myself a demo off e bay that was $60.00 cheaper & it showed no use.

 

[DyeF9]

Dude those are $900. Too rich for my blood. But they are good.

If you're not making anymore ARs, then make it right. Buy right once, cry once. I typically will budget for optics what I paid for the gun.

 

[JoeLeft4Tx]

You do have a point. Crap I’m spending $1100 on the rifle and if I was just a cheap SOB I could have spent $500.

 

[JoeLeft4Tx]

If you're not making anymore ARs, then make it right. Buy right once, cry once. I typically will budget for optics what I paid for the gun.

What’s the difference between the comp M4 and the m4s?

 

[DyeF9]

What’s the difference between the comp M4 and the m4s?

The m4 has battery compartment high, m4s is low. Rh side for both. All other stats are the same otherwise if I recall correctly

 

[grumper]

You can find great deals on the Aimpoint Pros every now and then. I think the last one I got from Academy during one of their crazy -33% off web deals.

 

[Big Green]

Aimpoint PRO is good option.

My FFL got a rifle on trade in and it had an Aimpoint T1 on it. He sold it to me for a steal. I did a lot of research before buying used as there are counterfeits but sent pictures to Aimpoint and they agreed it looked legit. Might want to call LGS and see if they have anything like that.

There’s also EOTECH and Trijicon ACOGs as well. I recently bought a Trijicon ACOG RCO and it’s a great sight. Though not a red dot it does have tritium.

 

[Big Green]

The m4 has battery compartment high, m4s is low. Rh side for both. All other stats are the same otherwise if I recall correctly

Correct.

 

[MTA]

Trijicon MRO is outstanding. Cheaper & lighter than the Aimpoint PRO, which is also an excellent red dot.

Get the MRO. You can get them on ebay and other sites for low $300s

 

[Nietzsche]

I have an aimpoint H2 on an mcx and a romeo 4a on an mpx which is probably very similar to the romeo 5. On a normal range day there is very little difference looking through them both. The H2 has a slightly brighter and warmer image. Looking at the two side by side the fit and finish is better on the H2 and it looks sturdier but I am not sure it's $500 better.

 

[JoeLeft4Tx]

I think I’m going Aimpoint Pro. Thanks for the input everyone.

 

[JoeLeft4Tx]

Amen

 

[MTA]

I think I’m going Aimpoint Pro. Thanks for the input everyone.

You wont be disappointed