Millet SP1 Red Dot, Mounted with commentary, no pics yet

[A.J. Holst]

Mounted with supplied rings, on Ultimak forward optic handguard rail.

I was concerned about it being that far forward with only a 1" tube.

The small diameter works well as it does not obscure the field of view and when I move the carbine to shooting position, the line of sight is nigh perfect for me...sometimes you just luck out.

 

Bought this for my M1 Carbine project. 

http://www.opticsplanet.com/millet-electronic-red-dot-sights.html

Construction and finish: all aluminum, but because of the light weight, it feels like it's rated for an airsoft or .22. Advertising  claims otherwise.  Caps and battery compatment have gaskets and threads seem well machined. Machining on threads for sunshade extension also seem well done. Clicks for adjustment and brightness are positive. Takes the CR2032 standard battery, life unknown, not advertised; one reviewer states he left it on level 3 setting for 3 months and it was still working. I keep a 3 pack of extra batteries in my gun bag since the budget 30mm BSA red dot on my HiPoint carbine uses the same.

Durability: $60 invest from Optics Planet, 66% positive reviews. Decent odds. More positive reports when mounted on PCCs. Other reports of good success on AR/AK/Shotgun with the 1" vs. 30mm tube.

Clarity is good, but distorted around perimeter of field of view. Definitely expected some distortion at this price point and it's acceptable to me. It looks like a dot, but I don't have anything really to compare it to. On setting 11, the dot is very visible in bright sunlight. You know it has to be a good red dot, theirs only go to 10, this one goes to 11, so it's 1 better.

Using a hair scrunchie, supplied by my wife with an odd look on her face, I rigged it scout style to my carbine, I think (and hope) one properly mounted, it will be functional. It looks pretty cool, so I'm adding swagger points.

Will update after re mounted and sighted in.

Edited June 17, 2016 by Gotthegoods

[ShaunM]

Never used one but curious about them. Had an Ultradot before and that thing was a tank. Wish I had it back. Give us an update on it when you can.