EOTECH

[22doberman22]

I'm in the middle of my AR build and deceided to go with an Eotech, but which one? Please give me your opinion on different model Eotechs. thanks

 

[Sin-ster]

One of the XPS models, depending on your requirements, wallet and tastes. The single transversal battery goes a LONG way to eliminating the problems with past models, and cuts down on the size and weight of each unit as well. Still plenty of space in the viewing window, but a lot more rail real estate to work with at the same time.

I've got an XPS3 and a 553, and they've both stood up to use and abuse. I much prefer the XPS, although admittedly the battery life is shortened. Just be sure to keep spares on hand. I like to have a set with the rifle (water tight) and several extras on hand.

 

[JadeRaven]

Today I would go for an XPS or EXPS, unless you want to run AA batteries, then save some money and go 512.

 

[armyvet]

I'd go with one of the XPS models.

 

[hdfinder47]

Small=lighter=better=more $$$. (But Midway has T-1's with 50,000 hours battery life and smaller/lighter on sale for $500 right now - just saying).

 

[JadeRaven]

Small=lighter=better=more $$$. (But Midway has T-1's with 50,000 hours battery life and smaller/lighter on sale for $500 right now - just saying).

Once they come out with a real reticle instead of an oversized dot, then you can compare. . . .

 

[ta2d_cop]

Xps

 

[hdfinder47]

Once they come out with a real reticle instead of an oversized dot, then you can compare. . . .

Educate me on the difference, please.

 

[22doberman22]

Today I would go for an XPS or EXPS, unless you want to run AA batteries, then save some money and go 512.

are you talking about the xps3?

 

[angrycookieman]

I love my xps3; I wouldn't mind having the aimpoint that uses a AA battery if it were cheaper, but for the money and reticle i'll keep my eotech. I find it faster for close range and more precise for long range.

 

[Sin-ster]

Educate me on the difference, please.

4 MOA single dot (blob?), vs the 65 MOA ring with a 1 MOA dot in the center.

Not a lot to explain, really. Plus I find the EOTech's FoV is better, at least the way I like to use it and set it up.

They're both solid products, of course. I wouldn't feel out of place with either one, but I much prefer the EOTech. Yeah, you will have to change the batteries in your lifetime, but it's a fair trade for me!

 

[SGT_Kramer]

Buy the one for 300 dollars in classified from womans late husband. The 552 is a great sight.

 

[hdfinder47]

4 MOA single dot (blob?), vs the 65 MOA ring with a 1 MOA dot in the center.

Not a lot to explain, really. Plus I find the EOTech's FoV is better, at least the way I like to use it and set it up.

They're both solid products, of course. I wouldn't feel out of place with either one, but I much prefer the EOTech. Yeah, you will have to change the batteries in your lifetime, but it's a fair trade for me!

I see what you're saying and would have gone with the Eotech for a long range gun myself. It took me a long while to decide but chose the T-1 for a SBR with dedicated can for closer work. Could have lived with the Eotech for this but the ring annoyed me after actually using it on my son's AR. Both are great optics, IMO, that serve their intended purpose. Thanks for the opinion.

 

[Sin-ster]

I see what you're saying and would have gone with the Eotech for a long range gun myself. It took me a long while to decide but chose the T-1 for a SBR with dedicated can for closer work. Could have lived with the Eotech for this but the ring annoyed me after actually using it on my son's AR. Both are great optics, IMO, that serve their intended purpose. Thanks for the opinion.

I don't fault anyone who makes that decision, as a lot of people seem to find the ring cluttering/distracting. I've also talked with a lot of people who say that the EOTech fuzzes/blurs out on them, which would definitely lead me to explore other options.

Honestly, as silly and iWarrior as it may sound, I think the reason the EOTech reticle works so well for me is video gaming. It looks almost exactly like the SOCOM reticle, and I'm very much conditioned to putting and keeping that thing on target.

 

[ragincajun1919]

I was recently trying to decide between the 553 or the EXPS3, I went with the 553. Why? No idea really, I like the arms mount built in, feels sturdy and well, it looks DAMN good on my rifle. I wanted the NV ability and the waterproof? Not very important, until I buy a private island and go swimming with my rifle offshore LOL!!!!

In all reality, I really just liked the 553 better, however, I will at some point probably end up with the EXPS3 as well

 

[Sin-ster]

I was recently trying to decide between the 553 or the EXPS3, I went with the 553. Why? No idea really, I like the arms mount built in, feels sturdy and well, it looks DAMN good on my rifle. I wanted the NV ability and the waterproof? Not very important, until I buy a private island and go swimming with my rifle offshore LOL!!!!

In all reality, I really just liked the 553 better, however, I will at some point probably end up with the EXPS3 as well

I like the ARMS mount a lot as well, although I heard a few reports of them losing some of their stiffness with lots of on-off use.

I didn't need all of the tricks and trinkets either-- but I figured A) if I'm spending so much, why not spend a little more for the bells and whistles; B) someday, I may very well want it, and then have to spend that much more cash to get it!

 

[Guate_shooter]

Why not buy the Aimpoint Patrol optic ????????

I will be buying one of those VERY soon, I have an older model EOtech and it does get a little blurry depending on distance