Zardoz Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 I'm a new guy to more serious pistol shooting and have read many, many threads on the steel challenge sub-forum cuz I'm thinking about trying it out. I have old eyes being severely near-sighted and far-sighted plus have moderate bilateral astigmatism. I'll be in the super senior division next year. It seems that the Slide Rise and Railway are pretty commonly recommended here. The question(s) I have are do you guys prefer the aluminum or polymer body model and standard or click switch? Your opinions are greatly appreciated. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlKeese Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 I have two polymer c-mores. One click switch on a 10/22 and a std switch on a pcc. I actually prefer the standard switch, its easier to turn on and off between stages. Never had a problem with either of them. I use a Holosun 507 on my centerfire pistol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzt Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 Poly with click switch. Standard is okay, but click gets you to the same brightness every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PractricalUse Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 I have two aluminum with click and one poly with standard switch. I prefer the click. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT_Schultz Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 C-More? Why not spend a little more and buy a quality optic that will last and doesn't need to be turned off between stages for the battery to last the match? Like, Trijicon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dapribek Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 I’ve used Cmores and if you’re not locked into one because of budget concerns, I’d recommend the Trijicon SRO instead. Much easier to zero in. The 5 MOA is great on a pistol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Umbrarian Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 (edited) Poly/click/railway for railed CF rifles. Poly/clock/tandemkross for 10/22. ftp/cmore for handguns. Edited October 17, 2020 by Umbrarian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zardoz Posted October 18, 2020 Author Share Posted October 18, 2020 Unfortunately, I'm on a fixed income. So, the Trijicons are a bit out of my price range. The C-Mores are about as much as I can spend on an optic at present. Thanks for the info though everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzShooter Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 (edited) I have 4 C-Mores on my guns and although I like the polymer there really isn't that much difference between it and the aluminum model Railway. You can buy extra modules so you can go from 3 MOA to 16 MOA shooting for accuracy or steel shooting. Here is a group with a 12 MOA dot at 25 yards so you really don't need a smaller one. Edited October 18, 2020 by AzShooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvmojo Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 I don't see any difference between the aluminum and the poly other than price! As for the switch, I've got both and prefer the standard switch. Because the knob diameter is so small, the click switch is more difficult to turn. In the Florida sun I'm usually running a 12 moa dot at full brightness and find it's easier to turn the standard switch all the way up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zardoz Posted October 19, 2020 Author Share Posted October 19, 2020 Again, thanks for the input gentleman. It's very much appreciated by this red dot newb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stick Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 I have both the polymer and the aluminum C-more. The only difference is the weight. For steel challenge, I would do a 12moa or 16 moa dot. Click or switch? Honestly, whatever is cheaper. You can adjust either one to your liking. Learn the shot pattern on the dot for steel challenge. Meaning how much of the dot and where it is on the plate to hit the plate. Not all of the dot needs to cover the plate for the shot to hit the plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallyx100 Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 I have 2 od the poly std switch, one railway on revolver and one 1911 frame mount (serendipity) no problems using 8moa full on in bright sun, nighttime stages turn it down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickT Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 The advantage of the Aluminum is that you don't need a hex tool to change the battery (and you will be changing the battery fairly frequently.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzShooter Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 (edited) You can see from this picture that the older aluminum Railways came with thumb screws. The new ones do not but if you call C-More they do have some in stock. Edited October 22, 2020 by AzShooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJM7288 Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 I have both polymer and aluminum C-more sights. They are great and the changeable diodes are a great option. I just mounted an RTS 2 on my centerfire pistol and love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT_Schultz Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 On 10/17/2020 at 9:59 PM, Zardoz said: Unfortunately, I'm on a fixed income. So, the Trijicons are a bit out of my price range. The C-Mores are about as much as I can spend on an optic at present. Thanks for the info though everyone. If you can't swing a Trijicon, get a Holosun. Some can be had for as little as $300 and they are legit rugged, quality optics. Made in China if that doesn't bother you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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