Leupold/Gilmore red dot

lovethebigguns · 10-27-2006, 08:34 AM

I just noticed that Leupold has their name on a red dot scope, but I understand that this Gilmore company makes them. I am a pretty big fan of Leupold and I'm considering buying one of these for my Encore pistol chambered in the 444 Marlin.

Thoughts???
Does anyone know anything about these scopes???

Dan in Alaska · 10-27-2006, 11:36 AM

I've got the 35mm octagon version. I switch it between my Ruger 10/22 and my S&W M41 pistol. I like it, but I don't think it's anything special. There are cheaper red-dot sights that are good quality. I found a good deal on eBay, or I would have bought another brand. I paid $165 for my LG-35, NIB.

lovethebigguns · 10-27-2006, 11:53 AM

Thanks Dan.
Do you think it can handle the recoil?

Dan in Alaska · 10-27-2006, 12:05 PM

I don't know about the recoil of something that big. I've never had mine on anything but a .22 rimfire. I've had cheap Tasco Red Dots quit working after exposure to .44 magnum recoil. I even had a Tasco Red Dot quit after only a few rounds from an AR-15. Needless to say, this was pretty disappointing.

Does Leupold have a customer service number you could call?

Maine Shooter · 10-31-2006, 05:28 PM

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ORIGINAL: Dan in Alaska

Does Leupold have a customer service number you could call?

Maybe check on Leupold's website?

HEAD0001 · 11-02-2006, 12:37 AM

I own two of them. One is on my 3-1/2 inch turkey gun. The other is on my S&W Stealth Hunter(44 mag). One is about 5 years old, and the other is 3 years old. They both work great. They are not built by Leupold, and I believe they do not carry the Leupold life time warranty? Leupold is also importing some of their new binoculars also. Tom.