Reviews - Konus Handy-18 Spotting Scope 18x with Tripod 7130 Reviews - KO-SS-7130

Author: MotorcycleDan (verified customer) , Bullseye pistol shooter, from Mount Vernon OH on Jul 29, 2011
Pros:  Lightweight, inexpensive
Cons:  Fair optics, poor eye relief
Would recommend:  yes

MotorcycleDan wrote:

Tripod mount screw is in the bottom of the handle. I was hoping to mount it inside a gun box. Unable with folding handle. Unusually stable in hand held mode. Works adequate to spot holes out to 50yd.

Author: A. Sherr from Phila.Pa. on Jun 19, 2011
Pros:  easy to use, excellent optics,lightweight
Cons:  plastic handle not to sturdy but does it's job
Would recommend:  yes

A. Sherr wrote:

I keep this in my car so I have it handy for bird watching.

Author: DT (verified customer) , Nobody of consequence, from Fullerstowne, CA on Feb 28, 2011
Pros:  Magnification
Cons:  Optics
Would recommend:  yes

DT wrote:

If you don't have extreme needs, this is your unit. For tracking target shots from 50-100 yds, it works fine.

Author: Uncle Bob from Reading MA on Dec 4, 2007
Pros:  High power but stable, no tripod needed
Would recommend:  yes

Uncle Bob wrote:

The way you hold this makes it unusually stable. Normally 18x without a tripod would be too shaky. But this works fine when I hold the handle in both hands and brace the body against my chest. Very compact (folding handle, light weight, no tripod). Optical quality nothing special, but good enough.