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corey4
09-04-20, 00:26
I'm considering an eotech. I'm seeing each model with the brightness settings on the side, and some with them on the back. Which is which? The eotech website shows the 2 and 3 looking identical, but some reviews and pics show the different locations of the buttons. What am I missing or getting confused on?

I'm not concerned with the NV feature or water resistance rating of the 3 series.
mig1nc
09-04-20, 05:44
The advantage of side buttons is really only if you use a magnifiers behind the optic IMHO.

The buttons on the rear can sometimes be difficult to reach if the magnifier is in the way.

The 2 has no night vision setting.

The 3 has night vision settings.

I think the side buttons are only on the EXPS and not on the XPS. Somebody correct me if I'm wrong.


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Saber329
09-04-20, 06:23
The advantage of side buttons is really only if you use a magnifiers behind the optic IMHO.

The buttons on the rear can sometimes be difficult to reach if the magnifier is in the way.

The 2 has no night vision setting.

The 3 has night vision settings.

I think the side buttons are only on the EXPS and not on the XPS. Somebody correct me if I'm wrong.


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You nailed it.
corey4
09-04-20, 07:56
yep, i see it now. the exps has the buttons on the side.

i don't plan on using a magnifier.

when you can't sleep and you're trying to research stuff on your phone at 1am, sometimes things get confusing lol

thank you!
chuckman
09-04-20, 09:42
The 518 also has the settings on the side, and the difference between it and the EXPS-3 is the battery. Also the XPS does not have the QR lever; the EXPS (2 or 3) does.
chamber143
09-06-20, 09:18
I dont understand the whole battery issue to be fair. Most poeple who are aimpoint guys, which i am one, will admit that they change batteries once a year anyways and with an eotech its two. I get the constant on argument which is why i use a t1 on my HD gun, but for my go to "battle rifle", i prefer the reticle of the Eotech. All of my accessories are in cr123 anyway and i don't mind carrying spares and changing stuff out.
AwaySooner
09-06-20, 13:01
I believe xps is absolute co-witness and will need riser and exps is 1/3 co-witness.