Bogus Optics

[Neanderthal]

It's amazing, the amount of fake optics out on the market. Some years back I found out the hard way about bogus Eotechs, that lesson cost me a few hundred (ouch!). If it has both red and green dot options, it's not a legit Eotech...period. There are many other pseudo-sights out there: Aimpoint, Trijicon and about everything else. Not just clones - these not only look like them, they carry the brand names on them as well.

Two days ago I found out that there are fake Leupold scopes as well, made in China. I found a MK 4 Leupold tactical scope advertised (used) locally for $350, so I jumped all over it! Who wouldn't? I went and picked it up and was on my way home and had an "aww crap" moment when I saw the illumination dial had both red and green. Horse piss! I came home and it didn't take much research before finding out that it was indeed bogus. It may not be as obvious if the model doesn't have illumination, so check for "unusual" serial #'s. I know now for a fact that the 888888SC and 999999SC models are counterfeits.


I was fortunate and able to get my money back, but thought I would post this just in case everyone wasn't aware of the problem. It's not only the sights you have to worry about, but the mounts too. Beware!

 

[farpoint]

Thank you good Sir.

 

[TSQUARE]

Eotech has a section on their website about how to spot a fake eotech. That has proven helpful for me.

http://www.eotech-inc.com/counterfeit_notice.php

 

[Chard]

Bogus Leupold scopes have been around for a while.

http://www.leupold.com/resources/counterfeit-warning/

 

[somarsmi]

Thanks for the Info, I have been in the market for a used Leupold mark 4 and was only aware of the fax Eotechs out there.

 

[CAR-AR-M16]

Here is some info on fake Aimpoints:

http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_3_18/367860_.html

 

[mapcon1941]

A lot of counterfeit items show up on Ebay from Asia. There is some info. on their website on many different known scams, and how to identify them. With Paypal purchase, they will refund your money if you can prove it. I found this out the hard way.

 

[indpndt74]

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Tactical-Hunting-Shooting-Trijicon-ACOG-4x32-Riflescope-Green-Optical-Fiber-M7184/744853196.html

I almost paid $700 for one of those off armslist while I was in dallas TX last year . The copies/clones are getting better and better!

That acog at first glance looks very close to the real deal! Its sad that stuff like this can enter our country with no questions asked.

 

[cichlid-dave]

I saw one at a SuperDave gun show. It was marked up as real as it could get. The price seemed to good to be true for an eotech. It was a red green and something on it did not work right.

 

[Hoov]

Everything is counterfeited now, including parts. Daniel Defense has a page on their website about fake DD parts.