Weapons mounted LRF W/ballistics

[Dphung1]

Looking at WMLRF w/ ballistics. I’ve done a little research but wanted some real reviews before I bite the bullet. I’ve see vortex impact 4000 is reasonably priced. I’ve also been eyeing the Mars-Mc for a little bit more. Any real reviews on pros and cons either or maybe an another option? Thanks

 

[vanrichten]

Where are you seeing the Mars-Mc for just a little more than the Impact 4000? The vortex is like 2k, the Mc is pushing 7k.

I'm personally waiting on the Tango Fire 4000 and the, probably vaporware, Magpul before I pull the trigger on a WMLRF.

 

[Dphung1]

My bad I shouldn’t have said a little more ; those are the 2 options I am looking at.

 

[vanrichten]

If the Vortex used AB I would already have one. Everything else I use is in the AB ecosystem. Why I'm hopeful specifically for the Tango Fire. If you aren't using AB already, the Vortex should be fairly good for you. I've read some negatives about them but overall they seem like a good product.

 

[Rodney65]

If the Vortex used AB I would already have one. Everything else I use is in the AB ecosystem. Why I'm hopeful specifically for the Tango Fire. If you aren't using AB already, the Vortex should be fairly good for you. I've read some negatives about them but overall they seem like a good product.

FWIW I am new to Geoballistics but I find that firing solutions match up very close with Applied Ballistics. Also the user interface is quite easy to figure out with some cool features like a target map.

 

[CSTactical]

Where are you seeing the Mars-Mc for just a little more than the Impact 4000? The vortex is like 2k, the Mc is pushing 7k.

I'm personally waiting on the Tango Fire 4000 and the, probably vaporware, Magpul before I pull the trigger on a WMLRF.

Or you can get an Impact 4000 from us for $1,499

 

[Dogtown]

Vortex Impact 4000 is good for most situations. It's chunky AF and works as advertised, but the display is LCD so it can be a fail point in very cold weather and is too bright in dark night conditions even on the lowest setting.

MARS-mc is smaller and lighter, has a much better display that wont crap out in the cold and is totally useable in the darkest of night. The surface of the display is pretty smooth so there are edge cases where it can be hard to read on a sunny day if the angle of incidence is just right (I just shield the display briefly in those cases). I also think the MARS-xx is overall easier to use in general with a much better interface and workflow, but that's subjective so YMMV.

MARS-mc is 980nm and MARS-c & lc are 1550nm - and neither has issues ranging past a mile, from my experience. The only thing that really disappointed me is the MARS-c illuminator/pointer - it feels anemic compared to similar civ-class LAMs. The interface and way you dial beam divergence is really nice, but run next to a MAWL-C1+ or a RAIDXe civ, the MARS-c LAM just isn't as strong as you would expect.

 

[rlsmith1]

Vortex Impact 4000 is good for most situations. It's chunky AF and works as advertised, but the display is LCD so it can be a fail point in very cold weather and is too bright in dark night conditions even on the lowest setting.

MARS-mc is smaller and lighter, has a much better display that wont crap out in the cold and is totally useable in the darkest of night. The surface of the display is pretty smooth so there are edge cases where it can be hard to read on a sunny day if the angle of incidence is just right (I just shield the display briefly in those cases). I also think the MARS-xx is overall easier to use in general with a much better interface and workflow, but that's subjective so YMMV.

MARS-mc is 980nm and MARS-c & lc are 1550nm - and neither has issues ranging past a mile, from my experience. The only thing that really disappointed me is the MARS-c illuminator/pointer - it feels anemic compared to similar civ-class LAMs. The interface and way you dial beam divergence is really nice, but run next to a MAWL-C1+ or a RAIDXe civ, the MARS-c LAM just isn't as strong as you would expect.

I also know a guy with a MRF for silly cheap right now!!

 

[Stag556]

And now enter Sig to the picture. Looks bulky like the Vortex but display seems better. Don’t have any other photos except this one from the web at SHOT.

 

[ReturnFire]

I also know a guy with a MRF for silly cheap right now!!

Do tell…

 

[rlsmith1]

Do tell…

@Dogtown had one up a couple days ago not sure if it’s still there