Author Topic: MGM Switchview Lever (Read 2175 times)

tgibson · « **on:** August 26, 2009, 09:46:37 PM »

In an effort to follow Jeffs rules and due to my lack of creativity, I have cut and pasted from the rules section for my review. Here you go

Item being reviewed: MGM Switchview lever
Description of item: This is a lever to quickly and easily adjust the power setting on your scope. Right now I have them for Leupolds, and I think they'll fit all of the Mark IV's. I should have models done for the Nightforce and Burris by the beginning of next week.
I hope to have to have models for S&B, Millet, Meopta, Trijicon, and some of the other "high speed low drag" scopes eventually. The levers in the pictures are silver which makes it stand out a little more for photos, but I am going to have them anodized flat black to make them a little more "tacticool"

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Description of review tests: I tested this just like I test every other new piece of kit I get. Put it on and take it to a match. If I don't break it, or notice that it really sucked, I give it a passing grade. If I notice that I like it, and it works well, I try to figure out how well I liked it.
Pros: It is way easier and way faster than trying to get your fingers on the adjustment ring. Every now and again, I'll start a stage with my scope on 3 power, but most of the time, the scope is either on 1.5 or 5, so it makes it easy to use.
As far as using it on the big scope goes, it works great for spotting for a target and then being able to zoom in on it and makeing the shot
Cons: It hangs up a little when taking it in and out fo the bag but no more than your bolt.
Best Uses: This works the best on the CQB type scopes, but I REALLY like it for the sniper rig too.
Duration Used: I have had one of these for the last year or two and this thing is the way to go. A couple of other good shooters have used it and told me they liked it really well too.
Where purchased: Get in touch with me if you want one of these. I need a couple of the other scopes to get prototypes made, and the deal I'll make with you is if you loan me your scope, I'll give you the prototype for free.
Cost: Here is the good part. If you go to buy one of these rignt now, the cheapest you'll find them is $70. We'll be selling these for $59.95
Rating: (1 through 5, 5 being best) It's a five of course...It's from MGM! Would you expct anything less!?!?

Adios,
TG

tgibson · « **Reply #1 on:** August 26, 2009, 09:52:03 PM »

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popsgunner · « **Reply #5 on:** August 27, 2009, 12:33:33 PM »

very cool Trav, probably need one, nah.. just want one for my Leupold, we'll be talkin'.
Pops(Robert K.)

popsgunner · « **Reply #6 on:** August 27, 2009, 12:35:37 PM »

Oops, ya know if I read the rules I might follow them, sorry. got caught up in the pictures.

Precise · « **Reply #7 on:** August 27, 2009, 01:15:28 PM »

Travis, send we one and I'll work on validating your review....

J Mack · « **Reply #8 on:** August 27, 2009, 01:33:50 PM »

Travis

I like the idea of the fast zoom in and out and would like to try one on a varmint gun.
Will your current setup work on any of these scopes or do you need one to check?

Night Force 5.5-22X56
Leupold VX-III 6.5-20X50
Mueller 8-32X44

tgibson · « **Reply #9 on:** August 27, 2009, 06:39:48 PM »

I don't know if any of our current models will fit any of those scopes or not. I should have the Nightforce model on Monday along with about 30 of the Luepolds. If you want to get together and test drive one, I'd be happy to bring some. Maybe I could make it out for pizza sometime.
Adios,
TG

tgibson · « **Reply #10 on:** August 27, 2009, 09:22:17 PM »

Here is the list of what I eventually want to have Switchview levers for. The ones in red, I have already, but if you have one of the other ones and want to let me borrow it, I'll get you squared away with one.

Millet
Burris
Meopta Meostar
Trijicon Accupoint
Leupold Mark 4
Leupold VX-II
Leupold VX-III
Nightforce NXS
Nightforce NXS Compact
S&B Short Dot
S&B PMII 5-25
S&B PM II 3-12
Leupold CQ/T
Weaver Classic

Adios,
TG

Michael N · « **Reply #11 on:** August 27, 2009, 09:28:09 PM »

I have a VX-II you are welcome to borrow .

J Mack · « **Reply #12 on:** August 27, 2009, 09:56:16 PM »

Let me know when you want the scopes and I'll bring them out to you.

Leupold VX-III
Nightforce NXS

tgibson · « **Reply #13 on:** August 28, 2009, 11:52:16 AM »

Thanks for the offer!! Any time that is good for you is good for me. If you wanted to meet someplace, I'd be happy to do that as well. I'll be in Parma all day Saturday and Emmett on Sunday for the 3 gun.
Adios,
TG

carharttfarmer · « **Reply #14 on:** August 28, 2009, 12:13:29 PM »

i have a weaver 4-16 classic if that would work for ya let me know any chance you'll do any nikons?

Jeff · « **Reply #15 on:** August 28, 2009, 12:14:58 PM »

I have a Nikon Tactical 2.5-10 if you need one.

Jeff · « **Reply #16 on:** September 01, 2009, 06:33:58 PM »

I have a prototype on my Burris 3-12 mounted on an AR15 upper. I'll bring it to pizza so you guys can really check the lever out. IMO, this is a great little add on. My Burris is hard to adjust and for hunting this will really help since I should be able to keep my eye on the target while zooming in. That something I really struggled with.

BTW, watch out for an upcoming announcement in the Sawtooth Tactical forum about these.

Jeff · « **Reply #17 on:** September 15, 2009, 10:04:31 PM »

http://www.boiseshooters.com/index.php/topic,7146.msg43048.html

tgibson · « **Reply #18 on:** September 15, 2009, 10:10:36 PM »

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tgibson · « **Reply #20 on:** September 23, 2009, 09:41:07 AM »

Here is Luvmy45's Millett.
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Adios,
TG

luvmy45 · « **Reply #21 on:** September 23, 2009, 05:40:26 PM »

Sweet! Cant' wait to try it out!

Thanks Travis!

tgibson · « **Reply #22 on:** September 30, 2009, 03:51:11 PM »

J Macks Night Force
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Adios,
TG

tgibson · « **Reply #23 on:** September 30, 2009, 03:52:26 PM »

Other side.
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Adios,
TG

tgibson · « **Reply #24 on:** October 16, 2009, 10:45:44 PM »

Quick update on the levers. (Jeff if I need to move this, let me know).
I have prototypes for IOR Valdada Pit Bull 1-4 and 1.5-8. The other good thing I have going is we also have a prototype for a lever that will fit both the VXII and VXIII. I'm going to get with Jmack tomorrow and see how close we are go fitting the Muller scopes as well. I'll have more pictures in the next day or two.
If you are interested in these, as soon as I have some in production, I'd be happy to let you take one for a "test drive" before you decided to buy it. BTW, Popsgunner is carrying them down at RK too.
Adios,
TG

technique · « **Reply #25 on:** October 17, 2009, 01:47:30 AM »

Quote from: tgibson on September 15, 2009, 10:10:36 PM

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Ahhhhh....I see a Eberlestock pack in the background.
Nice review on the MGM, and nice photos too.

tgibson · « **Reply #26 on:** October 18, 2009, 09:43:36 PM »

Quote from: technique on October 17, 2009, 01:47:30 AM

Ahhhhh....I see a Eberlestock pack in the background.
Nice review on the MGM, and nice photos too.

Thanks on the photos and the review. The more I use that pack, the more I like it. That thing is great!
Adios,
TG

luvmy45 · « **Reply #27 on:** November 01, 2009, 06:00:36 PM »

Just got my Millet DMS-1 back from Travis with the MGM lever on it. It looks sweet, and works great. I had it out at Ten Mile today sighting in the rifle for the Patrol shoot, and it was so easy to change the focus. Basically, I was at 1x or 4x and it was very fast to change and you always know where it was at because it's easy to see where it's indexed.

I will put it through it's paces next week at the patrol shoot and I'm really looking forward to it.

Thanks TG!!! The rest of you guys, should get one if you have a variable power optic!

bk

tgibson · « **Reply #28 on:** December 29, 2009, 01:46:51 PM »

We are up and running with the production of the Switchview levers. I currently have the following models in stock and ready to ship:
Leupold VX III
Leuopld VX II
Leupold CQT
Leupold Mark IV (ran out but will have more next week)
Burris XTR
IOR Pit Bull
IOR 1.5-8
Night Force NXS

So here is the deal. If you contact me by the end of the year, I'll get you one of these for $45. This is less than dealer cost and I'll give a couple of bucks to Jeff for letting me pimp my gear here. This is for Boise Shooters memebers only so send me a PM if you are interested. I'll bring the levers with me to the shoot on the first, or make arrangements to get them to you some other way.
If you want one of these, but don't see your scope listed here let me know and I'll send you the insided diam. of all the levers I have so you can see if one will be close to what you have. I have found a little dremel work and/or some electrical tape can make these work really easily.
Happy new year, and I look forward to hearing from you.
Adios,
TG

J Mack · « **Reply #29 on:** December 29, 2009, 07:52:14 PM »

Quote from: tgibson on December 29, 2009, 01:46:51 PM

We are up and running with the production of the Switchview levers.
Adios,
TG

popsgunner · « **Reply #30 on:** December 29, 2009, 10:05:56 PM »

Congrats Trav, I'll send Mary for our primers wends.

tgibson · « **Reply #31 on:** December 30, 2009, 08:48:48 PM »

Quote from: J Mack on December 29, 2009, 07:52:14 PM

HAHA!!

That is funny. Thanks J Mack.

Only one day left folks...then the price goes to $59/ea.

Adios,
TG

Author Topic: MGM Switchview Lever (Read 2175 times)

Michael N