Newbie has questions about optics.

**B_RAD** · 02-02-12, 19:43

Hello,

I'm a newbie here and just bought a DD V3. I'm not new to AR's but I'm used to shooting irons. I want to put an optic on but don't really know much about them. I'm wanting something small and compact but still co-witness (fixed DD front and rear). I'm interested in the Aimpoint Micro and a EOTech of some kind. I'm sure the Aimpoint vs EOTech has been beaten to death so could someone post a link to pros and cons of each?

Thanks,

B_RAD

**C4IGrant** · 02-02-12, 20:12

Originally Posted by B_RAD

Hello,

I'm a newbie here and just bought a DD V3. I'm not new to AR's but I'm used to shooting irons. I want to put an optic on but don't really know much about them. I'm wanting something small and compact but still co-witness (fixed DD front and rear). I'm interested in the Aimpoint Micro and a EOTech of some kind. I'm sure the Aimpoint vs EOTech has been beaten to death so could someone post a link to pros and cons of each?

Thanks,

B_RAD

Aimpoint Micro (with 2MOA dot) would be my choice. Small, light, rugged and great run time.

C4

**B_RAD** · 02-02-12, 20:16

Originally Posted by C4IGrant

Aimpoint Micro (with 2MOA dot) would be my choice. Small, light, rugged and great run time.

C4

I've only seen Micros w/4MOA. I'll be doing a google search.

Thanks,

**TehLlama** · 02-02-12, 20:23

They're quite new, but around the same price. If for any reason you decide you wan the 4MOA flavor, there will be a line of people who will happily make that trade.

Also, unless you're using NV or submerging it, I wouldn't discount the H1, but for now, only the T1 is out in 2MOA.

**B_RAD** · 02-02-12, 20:34

Originally Posted by TehLlama

They're quite new, but around the same price. If for any reason you decide you wan the 4MOA flavor, there will be a line of people who will happily make that trade.

Also, unless you're using NV or submerging it, I wouldn't discount the H1, but for now, only the T1 is out in 2MOA.

This is another newbie question. Whcih is more durable, Aimpoint or EOTech? The hood over the EOTech looks like it would do a lot to help protect.

**SteveL** · 02-02-12, 20:38

There are some EoTech fans here, but it seems to me that the overwhelming majority prefer the Aimpoint. Watch this video to get some idea of what an Aimpoint Micro can take.

https://danieldefense.com/TortureTest

Full length video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89HEefl1KI4

**cop1211** · 02-02-12, 20:42

Aimpoint=more durable, watch the TacTV episode where Vickers does a torture test on a DD rifle, I was more impressed with the Aimpoint T1 in that test than the rifle.(rifle was outstanding as well)

I'm an Aimpoint fan for rds, even though I'm not a big fan of the micro, it is the best choice for what you are looking for.

**B_RAD** · 02-02-12, 20:44

Originally Posted by SteveL

There are some EoTech fans here, but it seems to me that he overwhelming majority prefer the Aimpoint. Watch this video to get some idea of what an Aimpoint Micro can take.

https://danieldefense.com/TortureTest

Full length video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89HEefl1KI4

Nice!