Reviews - Page 2 - Sightmark Tactical Magnifier, 3x, Slide-to-Side SM19024 Reviews - XK-IA-SM19024

Author: mcstover (verified customer) , Avid hunter who puts equipment through its paces., from Michigan on Jan 6, 2012
Pros:  Great Price, Flip Side Mount, Easy On & Off
Cons:  Some modification needed for my use
Would recommend:  yes

mcstover wrote:

I have an Aimpoint sight and wanted a magnifier for longer shots when needed. I mounted the Sightmark on my Armalite AR15 6.8spc and found it fit perfectly behind the Aimpoint on the rail. In my case I had to slide the Aimpoint all they way to the front of the rail to get a mounting spot for the Sightmark. The magnifier comes unmounted on the base. No big deal, just 4 screws to mount. I found that with the prescribed mounting in the directions the base lock lever (used to mount the magnifier base to the rail) interfered with my access to the charging handle. I took a Dremel to the base lock lever and cut half the length off, which still allowed me ample lever to lock the base to the rail and cleared my access to the charging handle. The directions also have you mounting the magnifier in the base with the magnifier sliding to the right to get out of the way when not needed. I found this caused the magnifier to be right behind the casing deflector which "may" cause the ejected brass to be ...
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Author: rodbender7 from McDonough, GA on Jan 1, 2012
Pros:  Mounts easily
Cons:  Poor optical quality
Would recommend:  no

rodbender7 wrote:

The mount works great but the quality of the optics are very poor. I have buyers remorse.