Who has had an EOTech problem?

[RogerinTPA]

The 553 I had for many years and used in a few carbine courses, finally crapped out during a carbine course. Both battery terminals detached while being stuck to both batteries. It was brought back a couple of times, then finally took a dump. Both springs appeared to have taken a set. It was the first RDS on my first, then new, 6920. Both had over 10K rounds fired. According to their web sight, the latest "F" version, has new contacts, a new circuit board which gives 10 times more battery life, and tested to higher G forces in a simulator, similar to firing a 454 Casull.

[Gadfly]

In my agency/office, we have over 100 Eotechs, all 552 (AA battery), all mounted on Colt M4’s. About 15% to 20% have had problems, almost all of which relate to the battery compartment. I have had one agent break the lever used to lock the battery compartment into place. I have also had two units that would turn on and then switch themselves off after firing a few rounds. I am not sure if it is a battery compartment issue, as I have had the same problem after replacing the battery compartment multiple times on both units. I have seen several units simply fall off the weapon during training, despite marking all the mounting screw heads with a paint reference line, some folks simply do not check.

All other problems have concerned the crappy rubber grommet/spring assembly dropping out of the battery compartment and refusing to stay put. The problems are resolved with a replacement battery housing unit. But honestly, they should be better made so the agency is not shelling out $12 to $15 to replace something that should be better designed and built…

The Eotech on my issued weapon has been running great for about 5 years, probably around 5k rounds. It has been dropped on the sight a couple of times in training. The hood is scratched up, but the sight works fine.

My “sample of one” that was issued to me is a winner, but overall, I think the design was flawed. Glad to see the newer models have the CR1123 battery in a different orientation. Hope it has solved the problem.

[AZ-Renegade]

I also had the battery spacer/spring housing fall out of my 552.

I am currently using one of the XPS2 models on my duty M4 which seems to be a better overall design over the AA models.

[nimdabew]

I never had a problem with mine. Sent it to EOTech for a warranty repair for cosmetic issues and they took care of me no problem. I am surprised they didn't ask me what I did to it to make it look like it did.

[Ronin64]

I can see where this one is going.

Its always this, I'm superior to you and I know everything, and Aimpoint is better if you say other wise, well you never use your gun then.

So Failure2Stop, why is it that with the systematic problems, that guys with EOTechs going on hikes in the mountains of Afghanistan together for a year together, never seem to get what crap EOTechs are, and how right you are?

I don't see this thread as an Aimpoint superiority thread at all, please keep it on topic and post whether you had an EoTech issue.

[Tomac]

I had a couple of older 512's that would drain batteries when off (like fresh lithiums found DOA after a month of sitting in the gunsafe) but that's the only problem I've personally experienced.
Tomac

[agr1279]

I had a 552 Rev F for several years. I ended up having to send it back since it would eat batteries just sitting in the safe for a period of less than 3 weeks. They ended up replacing the board. I got rid of it soon after.

Dan

[lethal dose]

i'd be interested in seeing why markm voted in every category. not an attack, just a curiosity.

[RogerinTPA]

Dude,

That's a stretch and disingenuous. Nice first post by the way. No one is trying to piss on anything. I see it as a log for listing problems. Have you noticed there are other "problem " threads with the Glock and M&P? The Eotech problems have been known for years. It is one of my favorites and had the 553 for a long time, however, it is also well known that they were not as durable as the aimpoint, until they fixed the Batt compartment issues within the last couple of years, then redesigned them and the new ones, so it would not be an issue again. I own 3 aimpoints and have no complaints, but I still prefer the EOTech reticle.

FYI everyone knows they are being used in AFG and other environments. Everyone knows, the battery compartment and point of shift issues were first detected by SOCOM years ago. It's part of their SOPMOD program. Everyone knows they are being ran hard by SOF and other personnel. Everyone knows that the older model 553s broke with the amount of shooting that they do, as well as other older models.

Most are not FanBoys here. No one is being compensated to talk up or shit on, any product. We (the actual users who actually shoot... a lot) make ever effort to speak the truth, without bias, about what we experience with are gear and gadgets, good or bad... but sometimes, it doesn't turn out that way. The Mods are good at squashing unsubstantiated bullshit and fanboyism, as well as most of the members here. The sponsers know full well that with M4C, they will get an honest opinion, whether they like it or not. In return, they get real user feedback.

Reread the thread again.

I can see where this one is going.

Its always this, I'm superior to you and I know everything, and Aimpoint is better if you say other wise, well you never use your gun then.

So Failure2Stop, why is it that with the systematic problems, that guys with EOTechs going on hikes in the mountains of Afghanistan together for a year together, never seem to get what crap EOTechs are, and how right you are?

[lethal dose]

I can see where this one is going.

Its always this, I'm superior to you and I know everything, and Aimpoint is better if you say other wise, well you never use your gun then.

So Failure2Stop, why is it that with the systematic problems, that guys with EOTechs going on hikes in the mountains of Afghanistan together for a year together, never seem to get what crap EOTechs are, and how right you are?

1) i really don't think you do see where this is going.
2) nobody claims to be a know-it-all, here.
3) aimpoint IS better then eotech.
4) number 3 is a fact.
5) f2s probably has more knowledge in his left toe then most of the people i'll mention in number 6.
6) just because "guys" treck the mountains of a-stan for a year, doesn't mean they know jack crap about this subject matter... nor does it mean that their optic sees hard use. as for "guys" using certain forms of SOPMOD kit... they are issued said optics.
7) truth is, you will find more people pleased with eotech then people who are dissatisfied. if eotech turned out more models that fail as opposed to models that didn't, they would no longer be in business.
8) please watch your mouth and consider your tone of voice. i don't appreciate it.