Which Eotech?

[kmrtnsn]

There are some really good, long threads here contrasting the capabilities of these optics. I'd read through them. I don't see why an Eotech XPS or Aimpoint PRO couldn't do everything you are asking for from 10-350 meters. If you regularly are engaging at 300 and beyond, get an Acog or a 1-4X.

[Zane1844]

Any Arguments for a Trijicon ACOG? I know they're basically not the same as the Eotechs or Aimpoints but any suggestions on their behalf?

The COG is for defending the bunker from incoming enemies Seriously, though I just bought one after great search and time thinking it over. The carbine its on is not my go to HD gun. From what I read it takes lots of practice to get use to CQB with it, its obviously possible, people do it in Iraq. I, however, do not know how I act under life threatening stress so the COG has too much variables for me.

The rifle with it has a different role, which will most likely come into effect once I get the land I have been dreaming of.



I suggest an Aimpoint for home defense, unless you plan on waking up and turning the EoTech back on. When someone comes knocking they do not wait for you to turn your optic on.

[officerX]

Good question. I plan on a multi use type carbine. When I go to the range I want to be able to use the magnification of the ACOG. But when I'm done at the range I want to be able to use it for home defense. Now I understand that an ACOG won't work at home, Is there any of you that have a setup that works that similar to my situation?

I guess an Eotech with their g33 magnifier would fit that purpose but I just want to see what other are using for their setups. I only have one AR by the way. Thanks.

You could get an ACOG with an RMR (red dot), that could work for home.

[jnichols2]

I suggest an Aimpoint for home defense, unless you plan on waking up and turning the EoTech back on. When someone comes knocking they do not wait for you to turn your optic on.

You make it sound like Aimpoint is the only sight that works. Just turn your Eotech on before you go to bed. It will run for 8 hours while you sleep. Will that kill the battery? 8 hours use will use 1.3% of the battery, at a cost of 2.6 pennies. New battery every three months: $2, peace of mind: priceless.

Your Aimpoint is definitely a good scope, but that doesn't mean everything else is trash. My Colt is a god rifle, that doesn't mean yours is trash. Competition made our country great. Having just one "approved" brand was part of the Soviet Union's downfall.

[Chameleox]

You could get an ACOG with an RMR (red dot), that could work for home.

I used this setup for a while on my patrol rifle, doing perimeter work and CQB. Not optimal due to cheek/chin weld and sight offset. Replaced it with an Aimpoint H1/3X combo.

Like others have said, if going the EOTech route, the XPS or EXPS series would be the way to go. I have one on my HD gun. Because its not an "always on" optic, I use fixed backup iron sights as well.

The "just turn it on when you go to bed" argument works, if you're only expecting t use the optic overnight. Otherwise, it won't be on during the day, when you might also want it.

Aimpoint's PRO is a great package that comes in at a very nice price.

[Biznitch15]

I used this setup for a while on my patrol rifle, doing perimeter work and CQB. Not optimal due to cheek/chin weld and sight offset. Replaced it with an Aimpoint H1/3X combo.

Like others have said, if going the EOTech route, the XPS or EXPS series would be the way to go. I have one on my HD gun. Because its not an "always on" optic, I use fixed backup iron sights as well.

The "just turn it on when you go to bed" argument works, if you're only expecting t use the optic overnight. Otherwise, it won't be on during the day, when you might also want it.

Aimpoint's PRO is a great package that comes in at a very nice price.

Thanks, the Pro sounds like a good deal. The only thing im afraid of is that i wont like the single dot compared to the normal Eotech reticle. Anyone know if the EXPS3-0 and the EXPS3-2 reticles are selectable in the single unit or are they separate units to purchase?

[jnichols2]

Aimpoint's PRO is a great package that comes in at a very nice price.

That's a good argument, but then it really doesn't take long to turn the Eotech on if you got the side mounted buttons. However; the rear mounted buttons are a different thing.

I was told that I would waste precious seconds with the safety on my pistol. Once muscle memory took over, the time to go off safety when drawing or picking up turned out to be zero.

Battery life is still only one item to consider. 600 hours is better than any other device I own other than my watch.

I would also like to point out just how close I came to getting an Aimpoint Pro. I'm definitely not bashing them.

[jnichols2]

Thanks, the Pro sounds like a good deal. The only thing im afraid of is that i wont like the single dot compared to the normal Eotech reticle. Anyone know if the EXPS3-0 and the EXPS3-2 reticles are selectable in the single unit or are they separate units to purchase?

Sadly, you have to purchase the hardware that uses your desired reticle. There is no way to switch the reticle later. It would be a big improvement for Eotech to make them switchable.

[Chameleox]

That's a good argument, but then it really doesn't take long to turn the Eotech on if you got the side mounted buttons. However; the rear mounted buttons are a different thing.

True.
I have the rear mounted buttons. More of a pain. Are the side mounted ones, more of a *click* switch as opposed to being more mushy?

I get what you're saying about muscle memory; however a pistol safety mounted near your firing hand thumb is a bit different than a button on your top rail. Yes, practice will mitigate this, but I'd rather not have one more thing to worry about about. Hence, my fixed irons. Good point, tho.

[Zane1844]

You make it sound like Aimpoint is the only sight that works. Just turn your Eotech on before you go to bed. It will run for 8 hours while you sleep. Will that kill the battery? 8 hours use will use 1.3% of the battery, at a cost of 2.6 pennies. New battery every three months: $2, peace of mind: priceless.

Your Aimpoint is definitely a good scope, but that doesn't mean everything else is trash. My Colt is a god rifle, that doesn't mean yours is trash. Competition made our country great. Having just one "approved" brand was part of the Soviet Union's downfall.

You are correct, sorry if I came off like the Aimpoint was the only way to go.

After my friends explaining their Eotech's with the auto shutoff at 4 or 8 hours, I lost interest.

And from what I have heard, yes Colt's are God rifles..