Comments on: Breakthrough MicroSight Technology Improves Iron Sights

By: bvaughn

bvaughn — Tue, 02 Dec 2014 20:03:30 +0000

Does anyone know if this will be made available for use on the M-1 Garand rifle? Also, is there any way it can be used on a 03-A3 rifle. Is there any conceivable way it can be adapted to the slide of the 1903. I have been shooting 03 and 03-A3 rifles most of my life. Vision changes have made it frustrating to try to continue to use my beloved iron sighted military rifle. Very much hoping that this product will be adaptable to the above mentioned rifles.

By: Dwight Larson

Dwight Larson — Thu, 13 May 2010 03:28:14 +0000

I might be mistaken, but I think this is the same technology used in multifocal contact lenses… It certainly looks similar anyway.

By: spclark

spclark — Thu, 13 May 2010 00:48:02 +0000

A “red dot” isn’t legal for service rifle, but certainly ought to be for match rifle! Problem is they’re not too useful owing to the relatively large diameter of the smallest dot available.

This technology ought to be considered as a functional equivalent of an aperture sight lens insert, already quite legal under NRA competition rules.

From what I’ve read on other forums, there are well-respected vendors who are working to bring this technology to shooters fairly soon.

By: Ken

Ken — Wed, 12 May 2010 19:20:37 +0000

How can I buy one?

By: Tom

Tom — Wed, 12 May 2010 17:39:56 +0000

If a red dot is not legal in competition why would this be?

By: htomfieds

htomfieds — Wed, 12 May 2010 16:57:32 +0000

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By: Jim Hardy

Jim Hardy — Wed, 12 May 2010 15:52:11 +0000

As you get older, the long range prone and Palma game becomes a “seeing” game more than a “shooting” game. This new lens is very exciting. My Warner rear sight cannot wait!

By: Dwight Larson

Dwight Larson — Wed, 12 May 2010 01:11:44 +0000

Who would have thought that glass lenses would improve iron sights? (Just kidding)

By: Pat Smith

Pat Smith — Wed, 12 May 2010 01:05:49 +0000

Will microsight lens be sold for service rifle hoods or a warner.
Just what I need for my old eyes.
Thanks Pat

By: NinthStage

NinthStage — Tue, 11 May 2010 19:36:49 +0000

FYI, Zone plates are not the same thing as Fresnel lenses.

Fresnel invented the Fresnel lens of course but in a separate invention he also invented the zone plate.