EOTech 553.. Good match for a DDM4?

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I am having a hell of a time trying to figure out which EOTech to go with on my soon to be ordered Daniel Defense M4. Will the 553 fit without a riser? Hows the quality of the 553? I am not going ACOG, and I just seem to like the EOTechs better than the Aimpoints... Any thoughts on the 553 and DDM4 pairing?

[CoryCop25]

I have a 553 and have never had any issues with it. It does not need a riser for a lower 1/3 co witness with iron sights. It's not a cheap sight and if you prefer to reduce the weight a bit, go with an Aimpoint Micro T-1.

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Can someone explain to me whats the main diffrence between the 553 and say the cheaper 512? Is it worth the increase?

[madisonsfinest]

have you looked at the Eotech XPS? They are smaller, with an improved battery, and battey housing.

[Q-1]

have you looked at the Eotech XPS? They are smaller, with an improved battery, and battey housing.

+1...

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Can someone explain to me whats the main diffrence between the 553 and say the cheaper 512? Is it worth the increase?

Mount and batteries...

552 - AA batts, and regular screw/clamp mount

553 - CR123 batts and duel lever QD mount

[REL1203]

+1...

Looking at the XPS now.. Looks nice, but I cant figure out what the last number means in the model number, like the XPS3-2, XPS3-1, and XPS3-0... What does that last number correspond to?

Do the XPS have a QD? I thought I read the 553 sat a little higher than the normal 512, do the XPS sit as high for 1/3Cowitness?

[madisonsfinest]

the XPS-3 is night vision compatible, and the XPS-2 is not. The 2.0 is the standard 1 moa dot with the 65 moa circle around it. the 2.1 has just the 1 moa dot, and the xps2.2 has two 1 moa dots, 1 over the other.

The XPS does not have a qd, but its easy to take on and off with a coin. It sights even with the buis. I bought a riser, the LaRue riser, and that gives it a lower 1/3 cowitness.

If you don't need night vision then skip the xps-3 and go with the xps-2

[REL1203]

the XPS-3 is night vision compatible, and the XPS-2 is not. The 2.0 is the standard 1 moa dot with the 65 moa circle around it. the 2.1 has just the 1 moa dot, and the xps2.2 has two 1 moa dots, 1 over the other.

The XPS does not have a qd, but its easy to take on and off with a coin. It sights even with the buis. I bought a riser, the LaRue riser, and that gives it a lower 1/3 cowitness.

If you don't need night vision then skip the xps-3 and go with the xps-2


Lets see if I get this.

The 2.0 Has 1dot in the center, and the circle outside of it, like this pic
http://www.impactguns.com/store/media/eotech/553_back_reticle.jpg

The 2.1 has just 1 dot, No Cirle, like an Aimpoint

The 2.2 has just 1 dot in center, another dot below it for more distant shooting, no circle?

Is that right?

[madisonsfinest]

correct

[CoryCop25]

Can someone explain to me whats the main diffrence between the 553 and say the cheaper 512? Is it worth the increase?

Batteries (CR123)and QD throw levers like stated above and it also is higher therefore not needing a riser mount for lower 1/3 co witness.
The price difference evens itself out because a LaRue QD riser will cost around $115.00 but with the 553, it is not needed. The new XPS sights still require a riser. Hopefully L3 will come out with a 553-like XPS, hopefully without Swan pot metal throw levers.

[REL1203]

Batteries (CR123)and QD throw levers like stated above and it also is higher therefore not needing a riser mount for lower 1/3 co witness.
The price difference evens itself out because a LaRue QD riser will cost around $115.00 but with the 553, it is not needed. The new XPS sights still require a riser. Hopefully L3 will come out with a 553-like XPS, hopefully without Swan pot metal throw levers.

Sounds like the 553 might be the winner then.... Or the XPS 2.0 and a riser... mmmmm

[Failure2Stop]

If you like EoTechs, they are fine on the DD, and pretty much anything you don't need magnification to locate, identify, or hit.