Aimpoint 3X-C Magnifier Review
The Aimpoint 3X-C Magnifier, which debuted at SHOT Show 2016, has finally arrived at authorized dealers. The original manufacturer of red dots, reflexive sights, has now produced the option of having an enlarged image and a target image while utilizing the shooters 1x Aimpoint view. With available mounts that allow the magnifier to be locked off to the side, or a QD mount the Aimpoint\/3x Magnifier combination gives the shooter the best of both worlds – 1x reflex shooting, and 3x magnified shooting for distant targets. The new Aimpoint 3XMag-1 and Aimpoint 6XMag-1 are the higher grade products designed for use in the more robust environments.
The last several years of SHOT Show has been dominated by reflex optics with magnification options. The advantages of magnification on reflex sights are numerous, and we will discuss those further in this article. The benefits are specially crucial in the Patrol Rifle concept and application. These include the Vortex Strike Eagle 1-6x24mm, Vortex Crossfire II 1-4x24mm, Trijicon Accupoint 1-6x24mm, and Truglo Tru Brite 1-6x24mm optics. Aimpoint 3x-C Magnifier. The Aimpoint 3x-C Magnifier is one of 3 new magnifiers offered by Aimpoint. Designed to be used with all Aimpoint sights, the 3x magnification gives the shooter better long range aiming or observation abilities.
Though particularly targeted to the civilian market, and three gun competitors, the Aimpoint 3x-C Magnifier has many more applications and will be a welcome addition to any law enforcement Patrol or SWAT rifle. The Aimpoint 3x-C Magnifier also comes along with a variable dioptric setting, which allows shooter’s of different sizes and eyes to focus the magnified view for their personal benefit. Though not the most famous method of using the 3x-C magnifier could also be utilized as a short to the middle handheld monocular range as well. The magnification is fixed at 3x, like many magnifiers. Similar to most magnifiers, Aimpoint magnifiers use the red dot in the reflex optics as the aiming reticle and not their very own reticle, eliminating the need for re-zeroing when adding the magnifier. The shooter simply mounts the 3x-C magnifier behind the red dot sight, and they are ready to shoot more accurately at more distant objects with a 3x magnification. Though 3x might not seem like much, it can, in fact, provides a significant benefit for man-sized targets at a distance.
Aimpoint QD support allows 3x-C to be rapidly mounted or removed. The 3X-C is encased in a shock absorbing protective rubber cover that also creates an ideal ergonomic grip. This is particularly valuable when the shooter selects the quick attach\/quick to detach mount or the flip mount. The loupes can be used with the company’s fast detach TwistMount&trade, or with the newly released Aimpoint FlipMount which allows the magnifier to be quickly flipped in or out of the optical axis, or removed from the firearm completely.
In addition to Aimpoint, there are various competitors with choices for. QD or flip-mount options. The Aimpoint Flip mount gives the fastest reflex or increased choice. The flip mount will be my personal preference for police work. In close search of the 3x-C might be flipped and locked out-of-the way for extremely fast reflex shooting. If greater distances are being confronted, the fast click in place gives the shooter quick magnified shooting ability. Internal optical adjustments provide for aligning the magnifier and the red dot sight fast and simple. The 3x-C is designed to be a mount and go option.