curious about marstar

[HeliX] · March 25th, 2006, 01:33

i recently bought a marstar dot scope and was wondering what people thought about the brand. oh ya, has anyone been shot in the scope?

Greylocks · March 25th, 2006, 09:26

I know their products; they are simple, affordable, and work. Their basic stuff is not Gee Wizz exciting, but they work fine for a game like airsoft.

It's like russian products; not pretty, but they work fine. I would not worry. If it breaks or fails, they stand behind what they sell.

Note that Marstar is an importation and firearms company. The real brand of the scope is probably a deal they made with one of their suppliers. For a better answer, give us a URL for the exact item.

Bravo One-Six · March 25th, 2006, 11:02

Yes Greylocks..

But since Marstar sells real equipment to real users, they also assume that if someone takes a round through the scope, they wouldn't be coming back to get a refund.

I've seen a scope shot before.. right through the first couple lenses. It happens. It's a risk you have to take if you want a scope.

Greylocks · March 26th, 2006, 08:07

Sorry, I was tired. If you take a shot in the scope, it's not the fault of the scope or a manufacturing problem. You'd get no refund.

But if it's defective right out of the box, sure. Was that part of the question at all?

Skruface · March 26th, 2006, 10:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by [HeliX]

oh ya, has anyone been shot in the scope?

Yup. At Capital Thunder 2 I had the RDS shot out of my P90. It took me a year to find a replacement part.

DuffMan · March 26th, 2006, 21:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Meat

But since Marstar sells real equipment to real users, they also assume that if someone takes a round through the scope, they wouldn't be coming back to get a refund.

Bah, who's going to take a Marstar optic to war?

Greylocks · March 27th, 2006, 07:13

Duff, you'd be surprised who they sell most of their guns, equipment and even vehicles to.

Maybe not their 'branded' stuff, but certainly the things that are not on the public website.

The branded things are good quality, but like many companies it's made for them. I've seen their wares first hand. Nothing wrong with them at all. More than fine for airsoft.

TheToastmaster · March 27th, 2006, 11:10

On a similar note, what's the quality like on the Leapers brand optics that Marstar sells?
Is my assumption that they're more value than quality right?

gandar · March 27th, 2006, 14:40

I just got shot in the scope at my last game actually, I was rather disappointed, thankfully it was from far enough out that it just cracked the front lense, it'll need to be replaced, but it's still useable for now.

Greylocks · March 27th, 2006, 17:42

I would not fear using the Leapers line with a real gun, so I dont see the problem with airsoft.
The real problem will be parallax errors, but that's another discussion and it's already written down.

TheToastmaster · March 28th, 2006, 13:23

Thx Grey. It's always a source of anxiety to see something for sale for a decent price somewhere and not be able to find a review.
It's good to see someone with some know-how's opinion on whether Leapers is worthwhile in text, now if anyone else asks, they can be told to use search.

Greylocks · March 28th, 2006, 18:01

No problem. And they do stand behind their products IF it's defective. My only advantage here is that I've been to their business place in person (more fun than the War Museum).

This being said, for airsoft, I'm not terribly fussy about what I get for optics. My criteria is simple; if it can be used on a real gun, it's fine for the game.

Some of the worst crap I've seen were scopes made for airsoft only.

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March 25th, 2006, 01:33	#1
[HeliX] Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Canada, Vancouver, BC	curious about marstar i recently bought a marstar dot scope and was wondering what people thought about the brand. oh ya, has anyone been shot in the scope?

March 25th, 2006, 11:02	#3
Bravo One-Six Pacification Specialist Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Toronto	Yes Greylocks.. But since Marstar sells real equipment to real users, they also assume that if someone takes a round through the scope, they wouldn't be coming back to get a refund. I've seen a scope shot before.. right through the first couple lenses. It happens. It's a risk you have to take if you want a scope. __________________ =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= "Solving an imaginary world's contrived and over dramatic problems... 6 millimeters at a time."

March 27th, 2006, 11:10	#8
TheToastmaster Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Winnipeg. In a hole.	On a similar note, what's the quality like on the Leapers brand optics that Marstar sells? Is my assumption that they're more value than quality right? __________________ Toast

March 25th, 2006, 09:26	#2
Greylocks Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Gatineau, Quebec (Near Ottawa)	I know their products; they are simple, affordable, and work. Their basic stuff is not Gee Wizz exciting, but they work fine for a game like airsoft. It's like russian products; not pretty, but they work fine. I would not worry. If it breaks or fails, they stand behind what they sell. Note that Marstar is an importation and firearms company. The real brand of the scope is probably a deal they made with one of their suppliers. For a better answer, give us a URL for the exact item.

March 26th, 2006, 08:07	#4
Greylocks Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Gatineau, Quebec (Near Ottawa)	Sorry, I was tired. If you take a shot in the scope, it's not the fault of the scope or a manufacturing problem. You'd get no refund. But if it's defective right out of the box, sure. Was that part of the question at all?

March 27th, 2006, 07:13	#7
Greylocks Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Gatineau, Quebec (Near Ottawa)	Duff, you'd be surprised who they sell most of their guns, equipment and even vehicles to. Maybe not their 'branded' stuff, but certainly the things that are not on the public website. The branded things are good quality, but like many companies it's made for them. I've seen their wares first hand. Nothing wrong with them at all. More than fine for airsoft.

March 27th, 2006, 14:40	#9
gandar Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Sault Ste. Syberia, ON	I just got shot in the scope at my last game actually, I was rather disappointed, thankfully it was from far enough out that it just cracked the front lense, it'll need to be replaced, but it's still useable for now. __________________ Ubique Quo Fas et Gloria Ducunt Alternatively, I could just light you on fire. - Me

March 27th, 2006, 17:42	#10
Greylocks Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Gatineau, Quebec (Near Ottawa)	I would not fear using the Leapers line with a real gun, so I dont see the problem with airsoft. The real problem will be parallax errors, but that's another discussion and it's already written down.

March 28th, 2006, 13:23	#11
TheToastmaster Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Winnipeg. In a hole.	Thx Grey. It's always a source of anxiety to see something for sale for a decent price somewhere and not be able to find a review. It's good to see someone with some know-how's opinion on whether Leapers is worthwhile in text, now if anyone else asks, they can be told to use search. __________________ Toast

March 28th, 2006, 18:01	#12
Greylocks Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Gatineau, Quebec (Near Ottawa)	No problem. And they do stand behind their products IF it's defective. My only advantage here is that I've been to their business place in person (more fun than the War Museum). This being said, for airsoft, I'm not terribly fussy about what I get for optics. My criteria is simple; if it can be used on a real gun, it's fine for the game. Some of the worst crap I've seen were scopes made for airsoft only.

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