Can /k/ recommend me a carry handle mounted optic for my colt sp1? I don't want to put a rail on it because it will ruin the retro look of the rifle. I cant get a good sight picture with eyes on.
Although it isn't the cutting edge of optics technology anymore, the Colt 4x20 carry handle scope they made back in the day can take a real beating and keep going. Also, they're still not too terribly expensive if you look around
>>32918341
Armson OEG, faggot.
>>32918341
Can get something like this for it. Works for the Israelis.
>>32918341
Basically a Colt 3x20 or 4x20
There are other mounts, but they look bad.
My 4x20 was $300
I'm having a hard time getting it to zero though.
>>32918379
I spent 500 on a colt 3x20 carry handle scope from the 70s. It was worth every penny
>>32918586
Is this co-witness? I already can't get a good sight picture.
>>32918545
star wars prop lel
>>32918688
I'm thinking this is too expensive. It would be nice to have a matching colt accessory however. I found "BARSKA 4x20 Electro Sight Scope M-16 Riflescope" on amazon for 60 bucks and I think I may get that.
>>32918751
>BARSKA
>>32918751
Do yourself a favor. Don't waste money on that shit.
Save and by the colt. It is a fantastic sight
But based Ian says the colt scope is trash
>>32918813
I like Ian, but he has a tendency to dismiss items that don't suit him relatively offhandedly
>>32918764
>>32918781
>>32918813
I may give up and mount a rail. Maybe a really short one so you wont be able to see it? Also thanks for the help so far anons I will not buy the Barska. I am relatively new to firearms.
>>32918852
if 300 dollars is too much for you, mounting a rail+a decent optic is going to be WAYYYY out of your price range
Literally your only option unless you enjoy AIDS is the Colt 3x20/4x20 optic.
>>32918751
> I found "BARSKA 4x20 Electro Sight Scope M-16 Riflescope" on amazon for 60 bucks
>and I think I may get that.
Are you retarded?
>>32918813
He compared one of the best combat scopes of WW2, the ZF4, to the Colt 4x20.
The Colt is not a bad scope by any means though.
>builds or goes out of his way to buy a rifle with a built in carry handle
>now decides he can't figure out the irons and needs an optic
>doesn't want to ruin the look of the rifle so he doesn't want to put a rail on it
>won't listen to anons giving him other options were quality optics
>wants some cheap chink shit meant for airsoft toys
>wants to spend less than $100 on the mount and optic
Is OP just baiting or is he legitimately retarded?
>>32918545
>Armson OEG
Didn't Ian say it was shit for any sort of practical shooting?
>>32918813
He's wrong.
>>32918852
previous barksa owner..scopes are trash the monscope and binos are okay
>>32919180
Do you know which video he said that in? If he hasn't already, I'd like to see him do a video on it so I could learn a little more before doling out duckets for one.
Apex gun parts has some old Israeli M16 sights, ranging from fair to good. I don't know if they're listed online, but you could call and ask. They're copies of the colt sights people are suggesting.
I know they have them, I work there. I don't know the prices, but they'll be semi competitive.
>>32919115
I inherited this. I also inherited some rail-mounted optics. I am a broke pharmacy student.
>>32919429
Just leave the gun alone unless you're going to pay for a quality optic. I don't care if you use a rail or not, but please don't buy the cheapest scope you can find. There's a reason quality glass is expensive. Buying cheap shit that breaks will lead you to buying more cheap shit that breaks and ultimately you'll spend more on cheap shit than you would a quality optic.
>>32919303
It was in one of the 2-Gun Vietnam theme videos, I think.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4o7xhw_SWo
ACOG doesn't look too out of place but OP is apparently a poorfag so that's out.
>>32918751
>BARSKA
Is garbage
Like airsoft gun teir.
>>32918813
He's wrong.
There nothing wrong with it.
SUIT scope. Do it faggot
>>32918341
If you look around you might be able to snag a Hakko 4x20 scope or a CMO 4x20, both built by the same company and Hakko built a number of the Colt scopes back in the 1970's.
Otherwise your options are limited as far as carry handle optics go, for an era correct rifle you could snag one of the rare S&K M16 mounts and throw a glossy Redfield scope on the rifle, YMMV and your cheek weld will be terrible unless you track down an old Delta riser.
>>32920526
Is that cheak rest what the military used?
Why are you even bothering to scope it if $300 plus is too expensive? Just make it a period piece and be done with it.