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Aimpoint introduced three new magnifiers at SHOT Show 2016. The new magnifiers include two new 3X models – one geared toward the military/police market and the 3X-C, a lower cost option for the civilian market. Aimpoint has stated that the new 6XMag should be used with the T2/H2 to provide a crisp aiming dot. They also introduced new mounts that allow the magnifier to be flipped to the side.

I am a long-time Aimpoint 3X Magnifier user and I am interested to see what these new magnifiers bring to the table over the previous model. If you have been reading this blog for long, you know that I have worked out a way to make the 3X Magnifier work for me, including identifying the best model for me in terms of crispness. I have not been able to spend a significant amount of time behind a T2/H2 yet but judging by what little time I have, they are likely the current best choice for use with any of the magnifiers thanks to their more crisp dot.

From Aimpoint:

Las Vegas, NV – January 19, 2016 – Aimpoint, the originator and worldwide leader in electronic red-dot sighting technology, has announced the addition of three new accessory magnifiers to their product line. Designed to work in conjunction with the company’s electronic reflex sights, these new magnifiers are being offered in 3X and 6X magnification, in both a standard grade for use by civilian shooters, as well as professional grade models.

The new Aimpoint magnifiers feature diopter adjustment, allowing each optic to be individually adapted to the operator’s eye. All are protected by shock absorbing protective rubber covers that also provide an ergonomic grip surface. The Aimpoint magnifiers may be used with the company’s quick-detach TwistMount™, or with the newly launched Aimpoint® FlipMount which allows the magnifier to be quickly flipped in or out of the optical axis, or removed from the firearm completely.

“These magnifiers open up some interesting new opportunities for users of Aimpoint sights.” said Matt Swenson, VP of Sales at Aimpoint Inc. “Our standard grade 3X-C is a great magnifier at a very reasonable price point. On the professional side, the Aimpoint 6XMag offers 50% more magnification than existing US military combat optics, and allows an operator to quickly transition back to their non-magnified Micro T-2 sight for CQB.”

For more information on Aimpoint, visit the company’s webpage at: www.aimpoint.com.

Aimpoint is now offering their T-2 and H-2 that come with installed AR height QD mounts. These are ready to mount on your AR-15 right out of the box and provide an absolute co-witness. I have used the LRP mounts that are included with these sights and can attest to the fact that they are very solid mounts.

From Aimpoint:

Chantilly, VA – December 15, 2015– Aimpoint has announced the addition of a new line of pre-mounted Micro T-2 and Micro H-2 sights, that are immediately ready for use on AR-15 and M4 Carbine style rifles.

These sights come equipped with Aimpoint’s Lever Release Picatinny (LRP) Mount, and a 39mm spacer that provides absolute co-witness with backup iron sights on AR15 and M4 Carbine style rifles. The rail pressure on the LRP is fully adjustable, and the mount allows return-to-zero replacement if the sight is removed and replaced in the same position on the same rifle.  The 39mm spacer can be removed in order to lower the optical axis of the sight for use on shotguns or submachineguns.

For more information on Aimpoint or the Micro AR-ready sights, visit the company’s webpage at: www.aimpoint.com.

Aimpoint, Inc. has a new marketing team. Some of you might recognize Brittney Stalvey as “Blue Force Brittney” who, after her stint at Blue Force Gear, went on to Telluric Group.

From Aimpoint:

Chantilly, VA – December 2, 2015 – Aimpoint, the originator and worldwide leader in electronic red dot sighting technology, has named two new members of their marketing team. Dory Schoby and Brittney Stalvey join Andrea Cerwinske, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development as key members of the Aimpoint marketing team.

Brittney Stalvey has been appointed as Marketing Manager – Professional Products. Prior to Aimpoint, Brittney worked at Telluric Group in Brunswick, GA, as well as Blue Force Gear. She has a strong background in competitive shooting, as well as in law enforcement/military products and training. Brittney will manage all communications and market development for the company’s line of professional products.

Dory Schoby has been promoted to the position of Marketing Manager – Hunting, after having served as Aimpoint marketing coordinator for the last three years. Dory is an avid hunter with extensive field experience worldwide. Prior to joining the Aimpoint team, Dory worked for Cabela’s in Sidney, NE, as well as at South Dakota Wild, a pheasant-hunting outfitter that specializes in unguided private land hunts.

“In order to continue the strong growth in sales that Aimpoint has established in North America, we needed to assemble a marketing team with the ability to understand and support each specific market we serve,” said Brian Lisankie, President of Aimpoint, Inc. “Dory and Brittney’s experience and passion for our industry makes them ideal additions to a team that is truly in touch with the pulse of the market.”

Aimpoint, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Aimpoint AB – a privately owned company located in Malmo, Sweden. For more information on Aimpoint products, visit our webpage at www.aimpoint.com or contact:

Press contact:

Andrea Cerwinske

Aimpoint, Inc.

(703) 263-9795 ext 299

Andrea.Cerwinske@aimpoint.com

The FBI HRT and DSU have both selected Aimpoints to be issues to their agents. Many people tend to think of the T-1 and T-2 with their extra water-resistance rating and night vision compatibility as the “professional” Aimpoints in the Micro series but apparently not even all professionals need those feature sets. The H-1 and H-2 are excellent optics in their own right and more than capable of duty use for those who don’t need NV capability.

From Aimpoint:

Chantilly, VA – November 24, 2015 – Aimpoint, the originator and worldwide leader in electronic red- dot sighting technology, has announced that the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is now issuing Aimpoint Micro Series Sights to agents in the Hostage Rescue Team (HRT) and Defensive Systems Unit (DSU).

The FBI conducted rigorous testing on optics from a wide variety of manufacturers. Following this selection process, the Aimpoint Micro T-2 and Micro H-2 were authorized as issued optics. The Micro T-2 was chosen for use by the HRT, and the Micro H-2 was selected by the DSU.

Contracts were awarded via competitive bidding process, and Aimpoint Dealers began shipments to the FBI in July, 2015.

For more information on Aimpoint or the Aimpoint Micro T-2 or Micro H-2, visit the company’s webpage at: www.aimpoint.com.