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How to Spot a Fake Aimpoint CompM4

Aimpoint is a manufacturer of sights for firearms that project the image of a floating red dot through the viewfinder to improve accuracy. Its products are used in hunting and target shooting, as well as by members of the military and law enforcement teams. The widespread popularity and high price of Aimpoint sights has led to many counterfeits appearing on the market, many of which use inferior technology and are unreliable. Learn how to tell the difference between a fake and the real thing.

Instructions

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  Check the name of the supplier and its website against the list of authorized Aimpoint dealers on Aimpoint's website. If you buy from an unofficial dealer, you greatly increase your chances of purchasing a fake item. Take particular care if the seller is based in Hong Kong or China as many counterfeits are sourced there.
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  Inspect the packaging or ask to see a photograph of it if purchasing online. Genuine Aimpoint products are supplied in branded boxes along with official user manuals. Many fake CompM4s are sold in plain boxes without any literature.
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  Check the lens covers and straps. The lens caps of a genuine CompM4 features the company logo in raised lettering. Fake products either have printed lettering on the front of the lens caps or, more often, no lettering at all.
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  Compare the cost of the suspect CompM4 with the official price. Aimpoint offers few discounts so all dealers are treated equally. If the price seems too good to be true, the sight may not be genuine.
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  Check the background of the seller, particularly when buying online. Some will attempt to deceive potential buyers by claiming to have won the item in a contest or that it is an unwanted gift, hence the low price. In many such cases, the sellers have multiple units on offer and all are likely to be counterfeit.

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