Optics Recommendations?

[one]

I used a Trijicon Reflex years ago, in fact it was my first optic. But the dot washes out badly in bright sunlight and the glass is far too dark for my liking in lowlight/night time.

But, it was accurate, long lasting, and rugged enough. If looking through it was the same as looking through and Aimpoint I'd probably still be using it.

[buckshot1220]

I'm a die hard Aimpoint guy, however, I have no problem admitting that the EOTech reticle is nothing short of amazing. If both optics shared the same battery life, reliability/durability etc., then I'd be all over the EOTech.

That being said, they are vastly different. The Aimpoints have far better battery life (even in the older models) and have far fewer reports of problems in the field. The EOTech's auto-off feature is also something I cannot deal with. I too shoot two eyes open, so I don't see the tube when aiming. I have both the T-1 and M4. Both are excellent optics, but the T-1 is really growing on me and a second one will probably find it's way onto my next build.

To the OP, both the EOTech and Aimpoint are excellent choices. I will never bash the EOTech, it just isn't for me. If you need magnification look into the respective magnifiers for each or look to the Baskin Robbins-like array of ACOG's, I'm sure there will be a flavor for you.