aimpoint 3x or eotech g33? why?

[Jakedasnake]

Better yet, do yourself a favor, go to a store that sells both, look through both, and make your decision. Just as I did.
I say this, because no ones eyesight is the same, so your view of clarity, may differ from mine, and everyone else's.

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[Jakedasnake]

And though both magnifiers can be utilized with both optics, the eotech will have a lower profile compared to the Aimpoint when you mix and match.


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[WS6]

Better yet, do yourself a favor, go to a store that sells both, look through both, and make your decision. Just as I did.
I say this, because no ones eyesight is the same, so your view of clarity, may differ from mine, and everyone else's.

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The AP has a fixed diopter,correct?

[Jakedasnake]

Yes


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[Ryno12]

I prefer the EOTech G33 over the Aimpoint. The G33 has tool less azimuth adjustment, adjustable diopter, slightly larger FOV, a better mount (IMO) & is made in America.
It's also hard to ignore that the G33 ($450) sells for $150+ less than the Aimpoint magnifier alone ($600), not including the mount.
The Aimpoint does have a better submersible rating. I don't take mine swimming though.

To me it's a no-brainer.

(Rumors has it that EOTech will be introducing a 5x soon labeled as the G45)

[WS6]

I prefer the EOTech G33 over the Aimpoint. The G33 has tool less azimuth adjustment, adjustable diopter, slightly larger FOV, a better mount (IMO) & is made in America.
It's also hard to ignore that the G33 ($450) sells for $150+ less than the Aimpoint magnifier alone ($600), not including the mount.
The Aimpoint does have a better submersible rating. I don't take mine swimming though.

To me it's a no-brainer.

(Rumors has it that EOTech will be introducing a 5x soon labeled as the G45)

How forgiving is the eyebox on the AP compared to the G33?

[Ryno12]

How forgiving is the eyebox on the AP compared to the G33?

I can't answer that, sorry. My experience with the Aimpoint is limited to store handling. I haven't had the opportunity to shoot them in a side-by-side setting.

The G33 seems natural to me to when I shoulder the gun, the eye relief is perfect. (I'm sure the Aimpoint would also, if I had one.) However, I've let less experienced people handle my guns & they look like owls with their head on a swivel. I think once you position it to your liking and maintain a consistent cheek weld, it becomes a moot point. Everyone's shooting styles & uses are unique so eye relief may matter more to others than it does to me.

[NongShim]

I prefer the EOTech G33 over the Aimpoint. The G33 has tool less azimuth adjustment, adjustable diopter, slightly larger FOV, a better mount (IMO) & is made in America.
It's also hard to ignore that the G33 ($450) sells for $150+ less than the Aimpoint magnifier alone ($600), not including the mount.
The Aimpoint does have a better submersible rating. I don't take mine swimming though.

To me it's a no-brainer.

(Rumors has it that EOTech will be introducing a 5x soon labeled as the G45)

No idea about the 5x, but I was going to say all that jazz about manually adjustable features and better mount. The Eotech is also smaller. Being made in USA is also a plus. Most people think I am a heretic on the Net because I like Eotech sights better too, so take this with a grain of salt.

As far as the technical stuff like light transmission and eyebox, I can't comment on because I never used them side by side, but I have used both. Remember though, this is a supplemental magnifier for a CQB optic. It isn't a scope for a sniper gun. I wouldn't stress about that stuff. Just get the one with the features you dig the most.

[WS6]

No idea about the 5x, but I was going to say all that jazz about manually adjustable features and better mount. The Eotech is also smaller. Being made in USA is also a plus. Most people think I am a heretic on the Net because I like Eotech sights better too, so take this with a grain of salt.

As far as the technical stuff like light transmission and eyebox, I can't comment on because I never used them side by side, but I have used both. Remember though, this is a supplemental magnifier for a CQB optic. It isn't a scope for a sniper gun. I wouldn't stress about that stuff. Just get the one with the features you dig the most.

Thanks. I am really contemplating pairing the G33 with an Aimpoint T2. I've gotten good use from my T1, but the dot is...messy. It's not my eyes either, as my M4S was perfect, as is my Eotech dot. I hear tale that the T2 dot is clean unmagnified as well as magnified, and gets rid of 90% of the "blue tint". G33+T2 would be lighter than any variable optic once mounts are included.

[Ryno12]

No idea about the 5x...

I saw a link where EOTech confirmed its existence on FB but nothing much else. They did say they were still determining the release date. I'm assuming sometime shortly after SHOT.
I am starting to see them listed on some websites as not yet available. Looks like a street price of around $600. Roughly the same specs as the G33 and both black & tan will be offered.

http://www.opticsplanet.com/eotech-5...h-us-made.html

http://www.ammunitionarmory.com/eotech-g45/