Can I add a stud to the power ring on the SWFA 3x9??

[Valumpessa]

The $15 one from Monstrum works better and feels nicer.

You've tried the new mk model? Didn't think it was available yet.

 

[Q_Sertorius]

You've tried the new mk model? Didn't think it was available yet.

I’ve tried the previous version. It was so bad I would not touch it, especially not when the aluminum Monstrum costs less.

 

[The Harbor Master]

I’ve tried the previous version. It was so bad I would not touch it, especially not when the aluminum Monstrum costs less.

Wish I heard your thoughts before I ordered the MKM this morning!

Oh well... for the price, if it's a bust I'll go with the Monstrum and keep the MKM in the "back up" pile.

 

[Chris in TN]

I’ve tried the previous version. It was so bad I would not touch it, especially not when the aluminum Monstrum costs less.

We got the MKM to go on a NF SHV. It’s grotesquely big.

 

[Macintosh]

I had the aluminum mkm lever, which was much lower profile than the 3d printed ones I have. Both are sized for a giant PRS scope though, so the knobs protrude quite far and are out of place on a hunting size scope imo. Super easy to grind either one of them down smaller if the zip-tie approach isnt what you want.

 

[The Harbor Master]

Figured I'd add this in for those considering the MKM throw lever for SWFA 3-9x42, as I just got mine. Not very impressed to be honest, and I like some other MKM products. Couldn't get it to properly function. Overall, it has a "my nephew has a 3d printer" level of quality and feel. I see they do make newer versions now, but can't comment on those. They might be great, albeit double the price of this or the Monstrum.

I tried every possible position and configuration but could not get this thing to tighten properly. I could be doing something wrong, but I don't think so. At its tightest, it still rotates around the scope body. I made sure the "nubs" were aligned with the indents/channels of the magnification ring. Off of the scope, the little screw would snug down and seat, fully tightened. Around the magnification ring, the screw would get tight-ish, then just spin. I tried with/without the small washer, and even tried running the screw through from the other side.

I do have an email in to MKM, but probably will just order the Monstrum mentioned earlier in this thread and return this one. I guess for $16 I shouldn't have expected much but it is definitely underwhelming.

Also, as @Macintosh mentioned, it's huge. One could certainly grind it down quite a bit, but if I wanted a half ass solution I would've stuck with the large zip tie.

 

[JohnB]

Add me to the list. I got one a few years ago and it doesn't index due to my diopter placement and feels like something my buddy's nephew could have made me. Highly under impressed.

 

[Valumpessa]

Appreciate the detailed critique and photos. Yeah that thing looks cheap and unnecessarily huge. No thanks.

 

[Macintosh]

Ive had 3 or 4 mkm levers, as of 6 or 8 years ago when I got them they were the only option I could find. First one was aluminum. Its WAY nicer, and lower profile (lever is still quite long but its way less chonky). I’d post a photo but I sold the scope with it attached. I’d buy another one of them today if I was in the market. The 3d printed ones are really chunky for sure, and the finished surface has that cheap-looking 3-d printed texture. But mine have all functioned fine—that one above sounds like whatever is in there to hold the thread screws stripped out. Id think they'd just send you a replacement. In any case, they arent out of place on a 30x scope sitting on a 20lb PRS rifle, but yeah, on a 3-9 or whatever it looks gargantuan.