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<blockquote data-quote="Neanderthal" data-source="post: 2362517" data-attributes="member: 3746"><p>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. </p><p></p><p>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. </p><p></p><p></p><p> 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!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Neanderthal, post: 2362517, member: 3746"] 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! [/QUOTE]
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