C8 Sights

ujiro · September 12th, 2007, 16:48

Hey guys, I am near completion on a C8 carbine project. However, as much as I enjoy the looks of the ELCAN scope, somehow a 4x magnification sight for airsoft is somewhat... unnecessary. I was interested in whether you guys know of any iron sights that the CF use on C8's apart from this scope. Do they just use a carry handle such as those on the M4? Or something else. Thanks.

EDIT: Now I see there are carry handles. Are there any out there that are replicas of the carry handles used by the CF? Or are they essentially the same as any standard carry handle.

DuffMan · September 12th, 2007, 18:14

I've seen carry handles, Diemaco backup sights as well. If you want a non-magnifying optic though, the Eotech 512/552 seems to be popular.

Ibby · September 12th, 2007, 18:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by ujiro

EDIT: Now I see there are carry handles. Are there any out there that are replicas of the carry handles used by the CF? Or are they essentially the same as any standard carry handle.

The C8 handle was originally integrated into the body like the original C7/Colts had. Newer C8's have a flat top and heavier barrels. If you get a double height carrying handle (about twice the height of an M4 handle) it should look about right.

super_six_four · September 12th, 2007, 19:07

i had an elcan on mine and its pretty handy but anything past is sorta usless

airborneboi69 · September 16th, 2007, 13:59

hey would you be interested in selling youre elcan scope i too am working on a c8 carbine project but I want mine to look like what im currently using in the forces and if you would be willing to part without it I would be very happy to buy it of of you

give me a shout
"a Jumper"

Crunchmeister · November 27th, 2007, 12:58

The Classic Army Elcan replica is a 3.4x sight. I have one mounted on my CA M15A4 rifle, and I don't find it to be too much at all. I've had the sight on my TM M4A1 as well, and IMO, it worked out great. I'm sort of torn here between sticking with the iron sights (I kind of like iron sights) on the M4 and using the Elcan on the rifle, which is more than likely going to be my main gun for outdoor gaming, in which which range is more important. But in the end, I think I'm going to end up with an Elcan sight for both guns, and will swap the sight / handle on the M4 as needed. I just really like the look of the Elcan sight.

Now, anything more than 4x magnification I could see as a bit of waste on an airsoft carbine or assault rifle. On a sniper rifle, I can see it being useful, but not on an assault rifle or carbine.

Trader rating · November 27th, 2007, 14:10

Our new C8A2s come with EoTechs, least in my battalion.

Crunchmeister · November 27th, 2007, 14:27

Hmmm... I've seen some pics of C8A2s in Afghanistan on Combat Camera and they have the EoTech sights... Makes me wonder if I should go that route instead...

Now the big question - I know EoTech sights are only sold to military and law enforcement, and that probably makes them 'prohibited' for civilian use. What are the chances of ordering a replica EoTech sight from out of Canada and not having it seized by customs? Or does anyone know where a replica EoTech is available in Canada?

Lakonian · November 27th, 2007, 15:34

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Originally Posted by Crunchmeister

Now the big question - I know EoTech sights are only sold to military and law enforcement, and that technically makes them 'prohibited' for civilian use. What are the chances of ordering a replica EoTech sight from out of Canada and not having it seized by customs? Or does anyone know where a replica EoTech is available in Canada?

Where are you getting your info? EOTechs aren't prohib.

Goodl2ussian · November 27th, 2007, 15:36

You can get real ones,for 500$ a piece or so. You can get replicas by hurricane for approx ...200? 250ish or chinese clones from huang for about ~100$ a piece

Crunchmeister · November 27th, 2007, 15:44

I'm not sure where I read that they were for law enforcement / military-only use. And usually when things are listed for LE / Military only, they're usually restricted... My bad then. Learning new stuff every day.

So that being said, it's not likely that a replica one of these (I'm not hardcore enough to pop $500 for a sight) would be seized by customs coming across the border, is it?

Goodl2ussian · November 27th, 2007, 16:09

No. theyre not a prohibited item.

Sergeantmajor · November 27th, 2007, 18:05

wolverine supplies has some real steal EOtechs.

Lerch · November 28th, 2007, 04:07

I've had a couple EoTech's through my possession in the past year or two, a couple 552's and a 551 IIRC...usually I'm just the middle man because people are edgy about Customs seizing their babies.

Good stuff IMO, not cheap at all though, usually ticking upwards of $400 on eBay now.

LeGROS · November 28th, 2007, 10:50

NIB 3.4x 28mm illuminated Optical Elcan Sight Replica

Just add it to my Sr-16, It not to much magnification! Do a real good job!! I think Leet got 1 for sale? There 1 in is picture for the think he have to sell!

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September 12th, 2007, 16:48	#1
ujiro Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burlington, ON	C8 Sights Hey guys, I am near completion on a C8 carbine project. However, as much as I enjoy the looks of the ELCAN scope, somehow a 4x magnification sight for airsoft is somewhat... unnecessary. I was interested in whether you guys know of any iron sights that the CF use on C8's apart from this scope. Do they just use a carry handle such as those on the M4? Or something else. Thanks. EDIT: Now I see there are carry handles. Are there any out there that are replicas of the carry handles used by the CF? Or are they essentially the same as any standard carry handle. __________________ I love freedom and consequently America

September 12th, 2007, 18:14	#2
DuffMan Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2004	I've seen carry handles, Diemaco backup sights as well. If you want a non-magnifying optic though, the Eotech 512/552 seems to be popular. __________________ "He resisted. I asked him to comply." "Telling him to 'eat it, bitch' is not really a request."

November 27th, 2007, 12:58	#6
Crunchmeister Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In your bedroom going though your underwear drawer	The Classic Army Elcan replica is a 3.4x sight. I have one mounted on my CA M15A4 rifle, and I don't find it to be too much at all. I've had the sight on my TM M4A1 as well, and IMO, it worked out great. I'm sort of torn here between sticking with the iron sights (I kind of like iron sights) on the M4 and using the Elcan on the rifle, which is more than likely going to be my main gun for outdoor gaming, in which which range is more important. But in the end, I think I'm going to end up with an Elcan sight for both guns, and will swap the sight / handle on the M4 as needed. I just really like the look of the Elcan sight. Now, anything more than 4x magnification I could see as a bit of waste on an airsoft carbine or assault rifle. On a sniper rifle, I can see it being useful, but not on an assault rifle or carbine. __________________

September 12th, 2007, 19:07	#4
super_six_four Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Calgary, Alberta	i had an elcan on mine and its pretty handy but anything past is sorta usless

September 16th, 2007, 13:59	#5
airborneboi69 Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pembroke on	hey would you be interested in selling youre elcan scope i too am working on a c8 carbine project but I want mine to look like what im currently using in the forces and if you would be willing to part without it I would be very happy to buy it of of you give me a shout "a Jumper"

November 27th, 2007, 14:10	#7
-Skeletor- Guest Trader rating	Our new C8A2s come with EoTechs, least in my battalion.

November 27th, 2007, 14:27	#8
Crunchmeister Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In your bedroom going though your underwear drawer	Hmmm... I've seen some pics of C8A2s in Afghanistan on Combat Camera and they have the EoTech sights... Makes me wonder if I should go that route instead... Now the big question - I know EoTech sights are only sold to military and law enforcement, and that probably makes them 'prohibited' for civilian use. What are the chances of ordering a replica EoTech sight from out of Canada and not having it seized by customs? Or does anyone know where a replica EoTech is available in Canada? __________________ Last edited by Crunchmeister; November 27th, 2007 at 15:33..

November 27th, 2007, 15:36	#10
Goodl2ussian Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Calgary, AB	You can get real ones,for 500$ a piece or so. You can get replicas by hurricane for approx ...200? 250ish or chinese clones from huang for about ~100$ a piece

November 27th, 2007, 15:44	#11
Crunchmeister Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In your bedroom going though your underwear drawer	I'm not sure where I read that they were for law enforcement / military-only use. And usually when things are listed for LE / Military only, they're usually restricted... My bad then. Learning new stuff every day. So that being said, it's not likely that a replica one of these (I'm not hardcore enough to pop $500 for a sight) would be seized by customs coming across the border, is it? __________________

November 27th, 2007, 16:09	#12
Goodl2ussian Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Calgary, AB	No. theyre not a prohibited item.

November 27th, 2007, 18:05	#13
Sergeantmajor Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Canada	wolverine supplies has some real steal EOtechs. __________________ "Lieutenant John Chard: The army doesn't like more than one disaster in a day. Bromhead: Looks bad in the newspapers and upsets civilians at their breakfast." - ZULU (1964)

November 28th, 2007, 04:07	#14
Lerch * AV Status REVOKED * Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: CFB Shilo, MB	I've had a couple EoTech's through my possession in the past year or two, a couple 552's and a 551 IIRC...usually I'm just the middle man because people are edgy about Customs seizing their babies. Good stuff IMO, not cheap at all though, usually ticking upwards of $400 on eBay now. __________________

November 28th, 2007, 10:50	#15
LeGROS Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: back on 15 of April!!!... Viva Cuba!!	NIB 3.4x 28mm illuminated Optical Elcan Sight Replica Just add it to my Sr-16, It not to much magnification! Do a real good job!! I think Leet got 1 for sale? There 1 in is picture for the think he have to sell!

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