AG1212 Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 Last week I was sold a supposed G&P scope from a local retailer but Im skeptical. First of all the logo on the box is that of a lion with the logo "Sun Power System". Also my scope only has two brightness setting for both R/G and the dot itself has significant flaring. Non of these are characteristics of scopes I have seen or read about. So was I sold a G&P clone or are G&P scopes really that bad? Link to post Share on other sites
Shift Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 Is it an ACOG? And if so, is the body rubber coated? Because if it is, your scope sounds alot like my ACM ACOG. Link to post Share on other sites
AG1212 Posted November 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 Sorry Im a bloody eejit, its an aimpoint which I forgot to mention Link to post Share on other sites
tinydata Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 The G&P Aimpoint I had was decent, but not real-steel grade. I don't remember how it was with flaring but it was bright enough for outdoors play. As for the logo, that is G&P's (weird as hell) logo. Its come with every G&P part I've ordered. (four GBB mags, loading nozzle, bolt carrier, etc) Link to post Share on other sites
Robinio Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 Have the same, it sucks, I got mine in a box that said "G&P Laser Products" Link to post Share on other sites
Shift Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 The G&P TD QD VFG that I have was packaged as G&P but also had a "Sun Power Systems" lion sticker on it. But that could just be Evike messing with me... But from the posters above, I'd say there is a high possibility it is G&P. Link to post Share on other sites
DarkMM Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 Last week I was sold a supposed G&P scope from a local retailer but Im skeptical. Which retailer? - There is a particular retailer that I know would serious stretch the truth (including claiming the TM MP5K came with *plastic* gears) Link to post Share on other sites
TheFull9 Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 Pretty much every single G&P product I've ever bought, from full guns down to a single rail cover (totalling close to 50 individual items), has had the Lion logo with 'Sun Power Systems' written on it. The other characteristics I couldn't comment on, but if the box was sealed from the factory then I wouldn't imagine you've been conned. Link to post Share on other sites
LordElpus Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 The so called G&P Clones are actually the same product, just unbranded direct from the factory although they are not as common as they where a year or so back. I assume G&P shored up the holes in the contract. Link to post Share on other sites
hwagan Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 Sounds like a lemon to me... G&P definitely use the 'Sun power systems' logo on most everything they sell. G&P Aimpoints should have 5 brightness settings for each, with a nice clear dot. However, like every single airsoft company - They make stuff badly sometimes. It sucks, but hey, that's airsoft. If you're not happy, return it to the retailer and ask for another one. Link to post Share on other sites
AG1212 Posted November 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 Thanks for clearing that up. I contacted the retailer when I though it was a clone, the basically assured me that it was in fact G&P and apparently all the aimpoints they sell only have 2 settings?? The flaring isn't too bad out doors but still a bit annoying. Link to post Share on other sites
BerserkDS Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 My G&P aimpoint came in a black box, with a silver sticker "G&P Laser Products" but of course, this was like 4-5 years ago Link to post Share on other sites
Shift Posted November 8, 2010 Report Share Posted November 8, 2010 Just out of curiosity, is there a big difference between the two settings, or not much at all? Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites
Noveske Posted November 8, 2010 Report Share Posted November 8, 2010 G&P Products are now under Sun Power Systems. Have been so for the past 2 years or so. Link to post Share on other sites
frogfish Posted November 8, 2010 Report Share Posted November 8, 2010 All the G&P aimpoins I've owned (I think I'm at 4 now) had 5 setting for each color, and had noticeable changes in brightness between settings, indoors and out. Link to post Share on other sites
UrPeaceKeeper Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 I would say it is par for the course. I have about 2 years worth of G&P boxes and "blister packs" and only one of them says anything about Sun Powered Systems with the Lion wearing glasses, yadi yadi yah. Most where purchased through Ehobby Asia though including the one with the sticker on it. Link to post Share on other sites
Shadow_Ocelot Posted November 10, 2010 Report Share Posted November 10, 2010 My G&P ACOG, M203, and front set that I bought for my M4 last year all had the lion sticker on it. No need to worry about that . I would still contact the company and tell them that you are worried about the 2 levels of brightness... Even on G&P clone Aimpoints that I have owned they had 5 levels of brightness. Link to post Share on other sites
Lone_Bullet Posted November 10, 2010 Report Share Posted November 10, 2010 the aimpoint I've gotten from G&P ( WGCShop ), has 6 setting, 2 kinds of red, green and 2 times off. Link to post Share on other sites
AG1212 Posted November 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2010 @Shift The difference is minimal but noticeable, you would only use it to limit flaring but not by much unfortunately. On the retailers website it is stated as having 2 settings and I wish I noticed that before purchasing. I probably won't get my money back but hopefully I'll convince them to stop selling aimpoints with 2 settings and get the 'real' deal with 5 settings. Link to post Share on other sites
hchiyan Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 Sun power logo on the box is basically G&p s other name/old name, check the front of the lens to see if there is a red reflective surface, if you see it, then its probavly real as most clones dont have that red surface Link to post Share on other sites
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