What features do you think are missing? We can debate well vs poorly executed features for sure but I think the G3 1-10 at least has all the basic features a great LPVO needs. Then I’ve been told I’m relatively easy to please.
Personally, I feel the basic list of industry standards is indeed complete:
- Usable @ 1x
- Daylight bright @1x "dot-ish" feature
- Usable layout at max magnification
In practice, I find myself using the in-between a lot more than I used to...especially with 8x and higher top ends
1.5-2.5x for certain ranges/scenarios/stability factors leveraging wobble, FOV etc.
4-6x is about my max spot for certain positional/semi to unsupported again pending context and other factors.
While the above certainly are the industry standards, I want the whole range of usability...or as close as I can get
While nothing is perfect, some are closer than others. The Gen 3 1-10 indeed has some holes in the inbetween that some others do not.
Admittedly, I think this and designs like the ATACR/NX8 that require the use of large illuminated (especially circle-dot) areas are coming in at a major disadvantage with that solution to the 1x challenge. Somewhere be it 2,4,6x the center is not an ideal aiming point (illumination sometimes makes it even worse)
With every passing day the Gen 3 becomes a better value (like it's 1-6x little brother), but I feel it's far from "perfect" or the stand-alone best.