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ELCAN SpecterDR 1-4x

Dual-role combat optic with instant 1x/4x switching. True 1x and true 4x with no zoom distortion.

Quick Specs

Price
$2,565
Weight
1 lb 8 oz
Brand
ELCAN
Category
optic

Features

  • 1x / 4x dual field of view
  • 5.56 BDC reticle (M855, 16" barrel)
  • Illuminated (7 brightness settings)
  • Integrated A.R.M.S. Picatinny mount
  • Full auto rated

Capability Boosts

CQB+2
Long Range+3
Reliability+1

Recommended For

Range Training+5
Outdoor Defense+4
Home Defense+3
Competition+2
Vehicle Operations+2
Duty/Patrol

Compatibility Tags

family: ar-patterninterface: picatinny-topsuitable-for: compactoptic-type: magnified

Overview

The ELCAN SpecterDR is the world's first true dual field of view combat optic. A throw lever switches between genuine 1x and genuine 4x magnification with no intermediate zoom, no distortion, and no change in eye relief. This is not an LPVO that happens to have a 1x setting; the 1x view is optically flat with both-eyes-open capability comparable to a red dot, while the 4x provides a crisp magnified image with ballistic compensation.

The SpecterDR was designed for exactly the kind of role-switching the IAR demands. At 1x, the illuminated reticle provides fast target acquisition during suppressive fire strings. Switch to 4x for positive target identification and precision engagement between suppression tasks. The 5.56 NATO reticle is calibrated for M855 from a 16" barrel with BDC holdovers for rapid range compensation. The illumination system offers seven brightness settings covering full daylight to low light.

The construction is overbuilt by design. The housing is machined from a single aluminum billet, the lenses are hard-coated, and the integrated A.R.M.S. Picatinny mount eliminates the need for a separate mounting solution. At 24 oz, the SpecterDR is heavier than an EOTech EXPS3 + G33 combination (~20 oz), but you gain an additional 1x of magnification and eliminate the risk of a magnifier coming loose under sustained recoil.

Key Features

  • True 1x/4x dual field of view with instant throw-lever switching
  • 5.56 NATO BDC reticle calibrated for M855 from 16" barrel
  • Illuminated reticle with 7 brightness settings
  • Integrated A.R.M.S. Picatinny mount
  • Machined from single aluminum billet
  • No zoom distortion or eye relief change between magnifications
  • Both-eyes-open capable at 1x

Pros

  • +True 1x and true 4x with no compromise at either setting
  • +Instant magnification change via throw lever
  • +Single unit eliminates magnifier alignment issues
  • +Overbuilt construction survives sustained recoil abuse
  • +4x gives more reach than G33's 3x magnifier
  • +NATO and SOCOM combat proven

Cons

  • ~$2,500 price point is steep for an optic
  • 24 oz is heavier than most LPVO or holo + magnifier combos
  • Limited to 1x and 4x only; no intermediate magnification
  • Narrow field of view at 4x compared to modern LPVOs
  • Battery compartment design makes changes awkward

Detailed Specifications

Magnification
1x / 4x (dual FOV, throw lever)
Objective Diameter
32mm
Reticle
5.56 NATO BDC (M855, 16" barrel), illuminated
Eye Relief
70mm (consistent at both magnifications)
Field of View
1x: approx. 16° / 4x: approx. 4°
Adjustment Type
0.5 MOA per click
illumination
7 brightness settings
Battery Type
AA
Length
6.1 inches
weight
24 oz
Material
Machined aluminum billet
mount
Integrated A.R.M.S. Picatinny
Waterproof Rating
Submersible to 20m

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