Dependable retailer for optics

cottonmouth · March 4, 2008, 09:55 PM

Does anyone know where to find a retail outfitter that is dependable source for optics?

I would like to purchase a red dot for my revolver. Been looking real hard at the Aimpoint R-1 micro, just need some suggestions please for honest online purchase or retailer in North Florida.

Thanks in advance

OnTheFly · March 5, 2008, 12:02 AM

You might try "Optics Planet" at http://www.opticsplanet.com

Fly

cottonmouth · March 5, 2008, 08:36 AM

onthefly,

I just ordered the Aimpoint micro R-1 red dot from optics-planet. They were about $100 less than anyone else.

Thanks for the recommendations, Have you ordered or know of someone that has used them?

Thanks in advance

fishmagnet · March 5, 2008, 09:54 AM

These folks are good.

Bought my Zeiss 4.5x14 Conquest from them for my Sako 75.

http://www.bearbasin.com/catalog.htm

OnTheFly · March 5, 2008, 09:55 AM

I ordered something from them some time ago. No issues. Recently I tried to purchase an inexpensive Fobus paddle holster for a CC course I was going to take. Something just to get me by until I could get a custom leather holster. Fobus aren't expensive, but their price was uber low. However, the optics plant, just like all the other Fobus dealers, listed the item for sale but did not actually have it in stock since it was a new item. I'm sure they had been told by Fobus that it would be in "any day", but I would still have preferred that they didn't waste my time with it. When I started calling all the other retailers listing the same product, it was the same story. Apparently it is a common retailer practice.

I think my SOP will be to call these online retailers before I order it to make sure they have it in stock. Other than that, Optics planet has GREAT prices and free shipping on lot's of items.

Hope it works for you.
Fly

stephen426 · March 5, 2008, 11:14 AM

http://www.swfa.com/

A friend recommended this site to me. I bought a scope from them and everything went very smoothly. Prices are very good too.

By the way, he recommended Leupold scopes due to their incredible warranty. They often fix or repair things that should not be covered.

OnTheFly · March 5, 2008, 11:23 AM

I ordered a scope from http://www.swfa.com/. It was in my "younger" days of shooting so I ordered a pos scope. It wasn't even good enough for my .22lr, so I returned it due to some manufacturing blemishes. They were professional, timely, and courteous. However, from my previous comparison shopping, I think that Optics Planet had better prices.

Fly

huntingtexas · March 5, 2008, 10:35 PM

SWFA !! And here is a link that will save you hundreds of dollars, it's their sample list of scopes that are demos, salemans samples etc.... it will describe the condition and they are very truthful. Lucky for me I live 10 miles from them.
http://www.samplelist.com/

5whiskey · March 5, 2008, 11:32 PM

I use optics planet, but it appears that they aren't the cheapest for everything anymore.

I still use OP, mostly because I trust them and they have an excellent business, but by all means go to the lowest bidder that you feel won't sell you junk.

sholling · March 6, 2008, 12:03 AM

Optics Planet, Midway or even Amazon.com

Zak Smith · March 6, 2008, 12:26 PM

I've had nothing be great experience with CSGunWorks

trooper3385 · March 11, 2008, 01:03 AM

+1 for SWFA

March 4, 2008, 09:55 PM	#1
cottonmouth Member Join Date: February 18, 2007 Posts: 44	Dependable retailer for optics Does anyone know where to find a retail outfitter that is dependable source for optics? I would like to purchase a red dot for my revolver. Been looking real hard at the Aimpoint R-1 micro, just need some suggestions please for honest online purchase or retailer in North Florida. Thanks in advance

March 5, 2008, 12:02 AM	#2
OnTheFly Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2007 Location: SE Nebraska Posts: 859	You might try "Optics Planet" at http://www.opticsplanet.com Fly __________________ I told my wife I was scheduling a mid-life crisis. It was either a Harley or guns. Secretly, I've already decided on guns. :-) Bang... Bang... Bang...

March 5, 2008, 09:54 AM	#4
fishmagnet Member Join Date: February 14, 2008 Location: North Texas Posts: 75	bear basin optics These folks are good. Bought my Zeiss 4.5x14 Conquest from them for my Sako 75. http://www.bearbasin.com/catalog.htm

March 5, 2008, 09:55 AM	#5
OnTheFly Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2007 Location: SE Nebraska Posts: 859	I ordered something from them some time ago. No issues. Recently I tried to purchase an inexpensive Fobus paddle holster for a CC course I was going to take. Something just to get me by until I could get a custom leather holster. Fobus aren't expensive, but their price was uber low. However, the optics plant, just like all the other Fobus dealers, listed the item for sale but did not actually have it in stock since it was a new item. I'm sure they had been told by Fobus that it would be in "any day", but I would still have preferred that they didn't waste my time with it. When I started calling all the other retailers listing the same product, it was the same story. Apparently it is a common retailer practice. I think my SOP will be to call these online retailers before I order it to make sure they have it in stock. Other than that, Optics planet has GREAT prices and free shipping on lot's of items. Hope it works for you. Fly __________________ I told my wife I was scheduling a mid-life crisis. It was either a Harley or guns. Secretly, I've already decided on guns. :-) Bang... Bang... Bang...

March 5, 2008, 11:14 AM	#6
stephen426 Senior Member Join Date: March 11, 2005 Posts: 3,840	http://www.swfa.com/ A friend recommended this site to me. I bought a scope from them and everything went very smoothly. Prices are very good too. By the way, he recommended Leupold scopes due to their incredible warranty. They often fix or repair things that should not be covered. __________________ The ATF should be a convenience store instead of a government agency!

March 5, 2008, 08:36 AM	#3
cottonmouth Member Join Date: February 18, 2007 Posts: 44	onthefly, I just ordered the Aimpoint micro R-1 red dot from optics-planet. They were about $100 less than anyone else. Thanks for the recommendations, Have you ordered or know of someone that has used them? Thanks in advance

March 5, 2008, 11:23 AM	#7
OnTheFly Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2007 Location: SE Nebraska Posts: 859	I ordered a scope from http://www.swfa.com/. It was in my "younger" days of shooting so I ordered a pos scope. It wasn't even good enough for my .22lr, so I returned it due to some manufacturing blemishes. They were professional, timely, and courteous. However, from my previous comparison shopping, I think that Optics Planet had better prices. Fly __________________ I told my wife I was scheduling a mid-life crisis. It was either a Harley or guns. Secretly, I've already decided on guns. :-) Bang... Bang... Bang...

March 5, 2008, 10:35 PM	#8
huntingtexas Junior Member Join Date: February 14, 2008 Posts: 3	SWFA !! And here is a link that will save you hundreds of dollars, it's their sample list of scopes that are demos, salemans samples etc.... it will describe the condition and they are very truthful. Lucky for me I live 10 miles from them. http://www.samplelist.com/

March 5, 2008, 11:32 PM	#9
5whiskey Senior Member Join Date: October 23, 2005 Location: US Posts: 3,652	I use optics planet, but it appears that they aren't the cheapest for everything anymore. I still use OP, mostly because I trust them and they have an excellent business, but by all means go to the lowest bidder that you feel won't sell you junk.

March 6, 2008, 12:03 AM	#10
sholling Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 1999 Location: Hemet (middle of nowhere) California Posts: 4,261	Optics Planet, Midway or even Amazon.com __________________ Proud Life Member: National Rifle Association, California Rifle & Pistol Association, and the Second Amendment Foundation. Annual Member: Revolutionary War Veterans Association (Project Appleseed) and the Madison Society.

March 6, 2008, 12:26 PM	#11
Zak Smith Senior Member Join Date: December 12, 1999 Location: Fort Collins, Colorado, USA Posts: 2,682	I've had nothing be great experience with CSGunWorks __________________ Zak Smith . DEMIGOD LLC . THUNDER BEAST ARMS CORP . COLORADO MULTI-GUN *My PM inbox full? Send e-mail instead.*

March 11, 2008, 01:03 AM	#12
trooper3385 Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2005 Location: South Texas Posts: 814	+1 for SWFA

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