9mm SBR build Optic question

SgtWoody27 · October 26, 2018, 02:53 AM

I am currently waiting on my tax stamps to start my first SBR build with suppressor.

I am looking at several optics for this build. The Sightmark M-Spec LQD Reflex Sight, Sightmark M-Spec FMS Reflex Sight and the Sightmark Wolverine CSR Red Dot Sight and lastly, the LUCID Red Dot sight.

I would like to know what the communities opinions of these optics are? And if anyone knows what the difference between the LQD & the FMS is? I'v looked at the specs and they appear to be the same thing?

Thank you in advance. - Woody

dakota.potts · October 26, 2018, 03:45 AM

I'm going to preface this with: I don't know very much specifically about the models you are looking at (though I'm familiar with the brands).

Is there a reason you are looking at the ones you've picked right now? In a very similar budget, there are maybe some other options I would look at first. Just off the top of my head:

Sig Sauer Romeo on sale for $129/ Free Shipping https://goo.gl/1n6fXg

Vortex Strike Fire for $179/ Free Shipping https://goo.gl/e4wVig

All kinds of Primary Arms red dots for under $150: https://www.primaryarms.com/MCategories+Red-Dots

Just MY personal opinion that if I were putting a red dot on my own gun in that price range, I would feel better buying any one of the above three brands over a Sightmark or the Lucid.

But I'm not here to bash anyone's choice to the contrary. Hopefully somebody comes along with answers to your other questions

Chainsaw. · October 26, 2018, 10:02 PM

Holosun hs510c. Absolutely faaaaaaabulous on my 9mm “pistol”/sbr. Sightmarks suck IMHO.

SgtWoody27 · October 28, 2018, 11:18 PM

Thank you for the reply. Ive never used a red dot/ reflex so Ive only ever been told, you get what you pay for. Unfortunately Those are in mt price range. I will look into your suggestions. - Peace

dakota.potts · October 29, 2018, 07:03 PM

It may be true in a way that you get what you pay for; you won't get an Aimpoint or Trijicon for $150.

But I believe it's also a well supported opinion that there are better options in the same price range than others. For the $100 you can find a Sightmark for, you are in the same price range as a Primary Arms optic and very close to something like a basic Vortex, both of which seem to get much better reception than Sightmark.

Just my thoughts

October 26, 2018, 02:53 AM	#1
SgtWoody27 Junior Member Join Date: October 25, 2018 Posts: 3	9mm SBR build Optic question I am currently waiting on my tax stamps to start my first SBR build with suppressor. I am looking at several optics for this build. The Sightmark M-Spec LQD Reflex Sight, Sightmark M-Spec FMS Reflex Sight and the Sightmark Wolverine CSR Red Dot Sight and lastly, the LUCID Red Dot sight. I would like to know what the communities opinions of these optics are? And if anyone knows what the difference between the LQD & the FMS is? I'v looked at the specs and they appear to be the same thing? Thank you in advance. - Woody

October 26, 2018, 03:45 AM	#2
dakota.potts Senior Member Join Date: February 25, 2013 Location: Keystone Heights, Florida Posts: 3,084	I'm going to preface this with: I don't know very much specifically about the models you are looking at (though I'm familiar with the brands). Is there a reason you are looking at the ones you've picked right now? In a very similar budget, there are maybe some other options I would look at first. Just off the top of my head: Sig Sauer Romeo on sale for $129/ Free Shipping https://goo.gl/1n6fXg Vortex Strike Fire for $179/ Free Shipping https://goo.gl/e4wVig All kinds of Primary Arms red dots for under $150: https://www.primaryarms.com/MCategories+Red-Dots Just MY personal opinion that if I were putting a red dot on my own gun in that price range, I would feel better buying any one of the above three brands over a Sightmark or the Lucid. But I'm not here to bash anyone's choice to the contrary. Hopefully somebody comes along with answers to your other questions __________________ Certified Gunsmith (On Hiatus) Certified Armorer - H&K and Glock Among Others You can find my writings at my website, pottsprecision.com.

October 26, 2018, 10:02 PM	#3
Chainsaw. Senior Member Join Date: September 12, 2015 Location: Issaquah WA. Its a dry rain. Posts: 1,774	Holosun hs510c. Absolutely faaaaaaabulous on my 9mm “pistol”/sbr. Sightmarks suck IMHO. __________________ Just shoot the damn thing.

October 29, 2018, 07:03 PM	#5
dakota.potts Senior Member Join Date: February 25, 2013 Location: Keystone Heights, Florida Posts: 3,084	It may be true in a way that you get what you pay for; you won't get an Aimpoint or Trijicon for $150. But I believe it's also a well supported opinion that there are better options in the same price range than others. For the $100 you can find a Sightmark for, you are in the same price range as a Primary Arms optic and very close to something like a basic Vortex, both of which seem to get much better reception than Sightmark. Just my thoughts __________________ Certified Gunsmith (On Hiatus) Certified Armorer - H&K and Glock Among Others You can find my writings at my website, pottsprecision.com.

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October 28, 2018, 11:18 PM	#4
SgtWoody27 Junior Member Join Date: October 25, 2018 Posts: 3	Thank you for the reply. Ive never used a red dot/ reflex so Ive only ever been told, you get what you pay for. Unfortunately Those are in mt price range. I will look into your suggestions. - Peace