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Saggin · 10-12-2007, 03:26 PM

Well I finally was able to make it to the range today and shoot my M&P 15 with a Tru Glo red dot Xtreme I mounted on it.

The Good: When I first started shooting at 25 yards it was over cast and pretty dark I could see the recticle very well and had no troubles getting the rifle zeroed in and getting used to it. The rifle and the scope performed great.

The Bad: As the cloud cover started to break up and the sun started coming out my Transition lenses in my glasses started to darken up alot. By this time I had moved to the 50 yard part of the range and I completely lost the recticle in the scope. I thought it was the battery so I put a new one in, but that wasn't it. I finished up and cleaned up my mess and went home by then my lenses where back to normal and I could also see the recticle.

This scope would be great for low light shooting even out to 50 yards but when it gets brighter out my glasses started to compound the problem. If any one wants to get one they are a great scope but not if you are shooting in bright areas or wearing Transition lensed glasses.
My .02

Saggin

**mvician** · 10-12-2007, 03:57 PM

Thanks for the review.....that's why I stick with Aimpoint or Eotech, never had them washout in bright sunlight.

FireDevil762 · 10-13-2007, 04:35 AM

Saggin...It's tough getting old..............

Post a pic up when you get a chance......

Badshot · 10-13-2007, 07:35 AM

Even with my AP ML3 if there is a lot of direct sunlight the dot diminishes pretty significantly. The EOTech on the other hand.. well that's a bright fuzzy bastard anyway you look at it

Liquid Rhino · 10-16-2007, 11:02 AM

Would love to see some pics of TruGlo's sight, Saggin. Care to do the honors?

Saggin · 10-17-2007, 06:36 AM

Here are some pictures of the scope.

Badshot · 10-17-2007, 07:17 AM

Gotta say I like the reticle a bit more than the solo dot in the AP. Though I'd love to see AP put out a T dot reticle or even the chevron like in the ACOG's.

webeth · 10-17-2007, 07:23 AM

How does this Tru-Glo compare to an EoTech site?

Badshot · 10-17-2007, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by webeth

How does this Tru-Glo compare to an EoTech site?

Doesn't.. doesn't even come close. It's far more in line with the AimPoints. OK the closest thing it relates to an EOTech with is a near similar reticle.

**mvician** · 10-17-2007, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by webeth

How does this Tru-Glo compare to an EoTech site?

not even in the same class

10-12-2007, 03:26 PM	#1
Saggin XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Adrian, Mi Posts: 140	Tru glo red dot Xtreme review Well I finally was able to make it to the range today and shoot my M&P 15 with a Tru Glo red dot Xtreme I mounted on it. The Good: When I first started shooting at 25 yards it was over cast and pretty dark I could see the recticle very well and had no troubles getting the rifle zeroed in and getting used to it. The rifle and the scope performed great. The Bad: As the cloud cover started to break up and the sun started coming out my Transition lenses in my glasses started to darken up alot. By this time I had moved to the 50 yard part of the range and I completely lost the recticle in the scope. I thought it was the battery so I put a new one in, but that wasn't it. I finished up and cleaned up my mess and went home by then my lenses where back to normal and I could also see the recticle. This scope would be great for low light shooting even out to 50 yards but when it gets brighter out my glasses started to compound the problem. If any one wants to get one they are a great scope but not if you are shooting in bright areas or wearing Transition lensed glasses. My .02 Saggin __________________ XD 45 Tactical Kimber Ultra CDP II Smith & Wesson 629 classic 44 mag 8 3/8 in barrel Ruger LCP Mosin M44 7.62 X 54R Smith & Wesson M&P 15 NRA Member Michigan CPL

10-12-2007, 03:57 PM	#2
mvician XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,853	Thanks for the review.....that's why I stick with Aimpoint or Eotech, never had them washout in bright sunlight. __________________ AR15s...ya I've built more than a few http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/ar-talk...ar-family.html

10-13-2007, 04:35 AM	#3
FireDevil762 XDTalk Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 92	Saggin...It's tough getting old.............. Post a pic up when you get a chance...... __________________ "Gun control" is a job-safety program for criminals. Springfield XD40 Service Colt 1903 .32 ACP Stag Model 2

10-13-2007, 07:35 AM	#4
Badshot XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,433	Even with my AP ML3 if there is a lot of direct sunlight the dot diminishes pretty significantly. The EOTech on the other hand.. well that's a bright fuzzy bastard anyway you look at it __________________ --------------------- Stupidity should should be painful! On AR15's: Learn to use your Iron Sights before you go adding all that extra crap on your gun!

10-16-2007, 11:02 AM	#5
Liquid Rhino XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: three\|zero\|five Posts: 964	Would love to see some pics of TruGlo's sight, Saggin. Care to do the honors? __________________ Keepin' It Real Since '79...

10-17-2007, 06:36 AM	#6
Saggin XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Adrian, Mi Posts: 140	Here are some pictures of the scope. __________________ XD 45 Tactical Kimber Ultra CDP II Smith & Wesson 629 classic 44 mag 8 3/8 in barrel Ruger LCP Mosin M44 7.62 X 54R Smith & Wesson M&P 15 NRA Member Michigan CPL

10-17-2007, 07:17 AM	#7
Badshot XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,433	Gotta say I like the reticle a bit more than the solo dot in the AP. Though I'd love to see AP put out a T dot reticle or even the chevron like in the ACOG's. __________________ --------------------- Stupidity should should be painful! On AR15's: Learn to use your Iron Sights before you go adding all that extra crap on your gun!

10-17-2007, 07:23 AM	#8
webeth XDTalk Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 38	How does this Tru-Glo compare to an EoTech site?

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