Irony and an Eotech

[trooper84]

So... I found this to be ironic and further enforces my beliefs on red dot sights. After some continuous whining, I finally convinced my chief that it would be a good idea to invest in some red dot type optics for our dept. AR-15's. Most of our officers run dept. issued Colt 6920's, but we have the option of using our own rifles as long as they pass the firearms instructor's criteria.
My recommendation for optics were as follows: Aimpoint ML2, Aimpoint ML3, Aimpoint H-1 w/DD mount. I was able to put together some great quotes from several reputable dealers that I have dealt with before. However, the chief decided that he wanted something just as good, but cheaper, such as..... AN EOTECH. Further arguing, whining, pointing to various articles on Eotech issues, etc. did nothing to change his mind. After voicing my displeasure over the issue, I placed an order for several Eotech 512 models.

Fast forward to today.... All the Eotechs were mounted and taken to the range to zero. No problems until it was the chief's turn. He fired four rounds, three with a dot, and on the fourth round the sight went dead. No matter what he and I tried, the stupid thing wouldn't turn back on. It's currently headed back to Eotech for "warranty repair".

Needless to say, my T-1 is still going strong.... Ironic isn't it?

[Packman73]

My 552 is still going strong.

[ssracer]

My 512...which was used when I got it....is still kickin

[nickdrak]

If he was dead set on the Eotech, you should have convinced him to get XPS's instead of the 512's

[ICANHITHIMMAN]

I'm on my second one havent had it that long but I never had any issues with the last one either. I have only ever heard of issues never actualy seen one. Seen alot of the sights too no one I ever met has had an issue.

[trooper84]

If he was dead set on the Eotech, you should have convinced him to get XPS's instead of the 512's

The XPS was discussed when he told me that he was set on an Eotech, but the 512 was chosen because "it's the same thing but cheaper and uses AA batteries, not those expensive 123 ones..."

[thopkins22]

My Eotech has been intermittently going out lately. I initially assumed it was my fault for turning it on for four hours instead of eight, but when I took it apart I realized mine suffered from the same problem as all the other pre-XPS Eotechs.

I remembered Kyle Defoor's Eotech secret fix article and went to town with Crazy Glue. It didn't work...or I didn't do it properly.

[Silvanus]

Your chief sounds like an idiot... But I love Eotech sights

[rob_s]

Too bad you couldn't have waited to order the PRO.

[motoduck]

At one time I had 9 different Eotechs. I had multiple problems and faliures that were never fully addressed through warrenty or "internet fixes" I sold all my Eotechs and replaced them with Aimpoints. I have had "0" issues with any of the aimpoints and they have been used and abused. --Fast forward--

I still prefer the Eotech retical to any Aimpoint offers. I would prefer to use Eotech IF I could rely on them. I just purchased a XPS to re-examine my previous conclusion. Hopefully my experience will be different.