Experience testing new COA optics durability?

[Capricorn]

I just put in an order for a Glock 43x and Glock 19 COA. Very excited to test these out. Has anyone put their COA optics through some heavy use yet? I want to know if they live up to the marketing hype.

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[titsonritz]

I just put in an order for a Glock 43x and Glock 19 COA. Very excited to test these out. Has anyone put their COA optics through some heavy use yet? I want to know if they live up to the marketing hype.

Tons of info here…

Aimpoint and Glock Team Up

It is just a teaser at this point. A pistol that's direct milled and sold with an ACRO installed from the factory? Or will it be something more exciting? Sign up to find out...

pistol-forum.com

 

[1775usmc]

I'm sure it will be stellar. If I didn't have my slides all milled with ACRO P2s I'd totally snag a COA. Especially at blue label prices.

Hell I still may grab one.

 

[Stomper]

Any opinions/info on affecting the recoil so that a different spring would be needed?

 

[1775usmc]

Any opinions/info on affecting the recoil so that a different spring would be needed?

All I can speak to is the Acro P2 on a OEM Glock. Which I'm sure is heavier than the COA and I haven't had to swap anything out. No issues on my end so far.

 

[Capricorn]

All I can speak to is the Acro P2 on a OEM Glock. Which I'm sure is heavier than the COA and I haven't had to swap anything out. No issues on my end so far.

which size glock spring? 19 or 17?

 

[1775usmc]

which size glock spring? 19 or 17?

I have an ACRO on a G19/45 a G48 and I have a G26 getting milled for one right now as well.

All have the OEM recoil springs.

 

[Tennessee_d]

I'm excited for the post one year exclusive. I'd love to see this optic on a G34. My G34 to be specific.

 

[Capricorn]

I'm excited for the post one year exclusive. I'd love to see this optic on a G34. My G34 to be specific.

Amen. I reached out to battlewerx and looks like they are waiting to do custom cuts until the years up.

 

[ilikegunspdx]

I remember there were a lot of comments in the other thread about how it looks goofy and is very expensive.

 

[Capricorn]

Not terribly expensive eh? They'll retail for 600, Glock 43x MOS is what 450-580, plus you'll need some metal iron sights. Seems like a decent deal but maybe I'm missing something...

 

[Capricorn]

Any opinions/info on affecting the recoil so that a different spring would be needed?

I'll let you know after 1000 rounds in both the 43x and 19....

 

[1775usmc]

Not terribly expensive eh? They'll retail for 600, Glock 43x MOS is what 450-580, plus you'll need some metal iron sights. Seems like a decent deal but maybe I'm missing something...

No you're not missing anything. Figure a Glock + Optic cut + the COA for 1K all in is a good deal. Blue label is like $800.

For someone who buys $100 dollar amazon red dots it may be expensive though…. But for someone who was going to buy a Glock + milling + Acro P2 the COA is a deal for sure!

 

[Capricorn]

No you're not missing anything. Figure a Glock + Optic cut + the COA for 1K all in is a good deal. Blue label is like $800.

For someone who buys $100 dollar amazon red dots it may be expensive though…. But for someone who was going to buy a Glock + milling + Acro P2 the COA is a deal for sure!

Maybe stupid question but I don't know the answer... how do you get the blue label discount with the GSSF program?

 

[1775usmc]

Maybe stupid question but I don't know the answer... how do you get the blue label discount with the GSSF program?

That or be a first responder/military. You get 2 blue label purchases a year.

Blue Label Program

Eligible participants may purchase two pistols per calendar year and may order from a participating GLOCK Law Enforcement Distributor, Sub-Distributor, or directly from GLOCK, Inc. Purchases from Law Enforcement Distributors with a retail location or Sub-Distributor purchases can be done...

us.glock.com

 

[Capricorn]

No you're not missing anything. Figure a Glock + Optic cut + the COA for 1K all in is a good deal. Blue label is like $800.

For someone who buys $100 dollar amazon red dots it may be expensive though…. But for someone who was going to buy a Glock + milling + Acro P2 the COA is a deal for sure!

Yeah I got the 43x for 850 and the 19 for 950, pretty good prices at my local shop.

 

[Papercidal]

Maybe stupid question but I don't know the answer... how do you get the blue label discount with the GSSF program?

Yes you can get 1 blue label pistol per year by joining GSSF.

 

[1775usmc]

Yeah I got the 43x for 850 and the 19 for 950, pretty good prices at my local shop.

Sweet! You won't be disappointed. Both Glock and Aimpoint are stellar companies with proven products. When it comes to defensive pistols or optics those are my go to brands!

 

[Capricorn]

Sweet! You won't be disappointed. Both Glock and Aimpoint are stellar companies with proven products. When it comes to defensive pistols or optics those are my go to brands!

Nice! Thanks for the vote of confidence. I've been training with a stock g17 for the past two years while testing different concealed carry holsters and considering what dot to go with and platform size. The COA seemed like an excellent hybrid between size and durability especially for concealed carry. Ultimately couldn't decide between the 43x and 19, so will get tested. Jury is still out on a WML... for either

 

[1775usmc]

Nice! Thanks for the vote of confidence. I've been training with a stock g17 for the past two years while testing different concealed carry holsters and considering what dot to go with and platform size. The COA seemed like an excellent hybrid between size and durability especially for concealed carry. Ultimately couldn't decide between the 43x and 19, so will get tested. Jury is still out on a WML... for either

I don't carry with a WML. I prefer a handheld for EDC simply for comfort. I used to carry with a Surefire X300. But you can't go wrong with Surefire, streamlight, Modlite. Cloud defensive is also coming out with a pistol light. Really just depends on what you want.

Acro on a G48