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I want to put a red dot optic on my XCR but I cant decide between the Aimpoint Comp4 or the Eotech XPS2 with the 65MOA circle with two 1MOA aiming dots.... I like the idea of having a 1 moa dot vs a 2 moa dot and also having two dots with the eotech for shooting distance....Is hold over with the comp 4 hard, and how far could you hit a target with it? Is there a advantage in having 2 1 moa dots vs the aimpoint 2 moa dot? would it make a differience?
 
Get the CompM4s and forget about the EOTech.

This topic has been flogged to death over hundreds of times here and thousands of times on other sites...
I'll sum up for you what the general opinion is: Aimpoint is better than EOTech.

The size of the dot is personal. Are you putting a magnifier on it? The larger the dot size the harder it will be to identify your target at longer distances.

Having said all that, you should check out the ELCAN SpecterDR (Made In Canada) ;)
It's smaller than an Aimpoint with the 3XMag and has a built in magnifier (1x/4x with the flip of a lever).
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This is a personal choice. It's all about what you are confortable with. I've owned both, not, I only have a EOTech. That is my personnal choice, I like it better, found it easier to fire with both eyes open.
 
I have an AimPoint Comp ML3 with a 2 moa dot, there isn't much difference between 1 and 2 moa, both of these optics are used for short distance work, they can be accurata at longer distances but that will depend on your skill level. The dot on the AimPoint can be made to appear smaller by turning down the brightness, battery life on the AimPoint is far superior than on the EOtech. If you want accuracy at long distances you are better of with a scope. Unless you need a NV capable optic reconsider the Comp M4, you will be paying for something you'll never use.

When I was shopping for a red dot I chose the Comp ML3 because of its good track record, good reviews and great battery life, lense covers are a big plus too. The only down side is you have to by a mount for it, but at least there is alot to choose from.
 
I prefer the EoTech. I own both, however I think the aimpoint is overbuilt for what it's intended to do. There are simpler, lighter and more efficiently designed red dot sights (probably none as rugged or long lasting though). The strength of the EoTech is in its use with NVG for me.
 
The AimPoint is overbuild because it is designed to go to war and survive. You don't wan't to go cheap on an optic if you think your life may depend on it someday. The EOtech is good, but in my opinion the AimPoint is better.
 
if you have no reason to favour the eotech, buy the aimpoint. Battery life, and durability are better. both are great and will do what you need them to.
 
I know the Aimpoint is better than the eotech. But I like the reticle on the eotech much more than the dot but just because I like it better does not make it more effective. So I ask you is having a 65 moa circle with 2 or 3.. 1moa dots more effective than having a single 2 moa dot from Aimpoint?
 
lol.

As our Aimpoint contact tells us. People say they only like Eotech if they cant afford the Aimpoint.

Obviously as an Aimpoint Dealer i will say Aimpoint all the way. But i have to quote this guy below here because its the truth.


-Brad


F22_RaptoR said:
Aimpoint:

battery life, Durability, mount availability/selection, reliability. :D
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-STRATEGIC OPS GROUP- said:
As our Aimpoint contact tells us. People say they only like Eotech if they cant afford the Aimpoint.
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Untrue. I own more than one of both and know others who do as well. I still have my M68 that I bought for myself before my Afghan tour in fact. I've used both units in the field, I found both of them to be tough, never had a malfunction with either of them. My M68 still works great, my EOTech stayed in the service on another guy's rifle so I don't know how it's doing. If I was planning on jumping out of an airplane in to the ocean and pulling some frogman s**t (not saying I'm qualified to do that, just a former grunt here), I'd maybe I'd go with the Aimpoint, but chances are for that kind of duty I'd just go iron sights. For a regular service/patrol rifle, I'd rather have my EOTech, especially if I was running NVG.
 
"I'd rather have my EOTech, especially if I was running NVG"

I keep hearing that why is that, is Eotech Nv better than Aimpoint?
 
livetofly77 said:
how much for a comp 4
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I think the BEST price for an M4 is from The Shooting Edge. They have them for 801.90 (with the Aimpoint standard mount, which is pretty darned good). I think the M4 is sold out, but they have the M4s in stock (the battery compartment is in the lower right rather than the upper right)

You could also go for the M3 (either 2 or 4moa dot size) for just under 600 bucks, but it doesn't come with a mount. Good thing tho, is you can either go with a pretty cheap 30mm mount, or get a good quality one. Or get a cheap mount and save up for a better one later on.

livetofly77 said:
"I'd rather have my EOTech, especially if I was running NVG"

I keep hearing that why is that, is Eotech Nv better than Aimpoint?
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Aimpoints work just fine with the NV mode. They have 4 settings SPECIFICALLY made for night vision. I have tried it with my Cam-corder (gen-1 night vision) and it works just fine, although they are "optimized" for Generation-3 Night vision, they will work with ANY generation of night vision just fine.

I think EOTechs have a few more settings for night vision mode, but all it does is give you a little more contrast with the dot.

Of course it depends on IF you are going to get night vision (or already have it). If you dont, and dont PLAN on going with night vision, then you can grab an ML3 for even less money. 535-ish.

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livetofly77 said:
I know the Aimpoint is better than the eotech. But I like the reticle on the eotech much more than the dot but just because I like it better does not make it more effective. So I ask you is having a 65 moa circle with 2 or 3.. 1moa dots more effective than having a single 2 moa dot from Aimpoint?
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I have a Leupold CQT on my USC45 carbine, and to be honest, I rarely (if ever) even look at the ring on it. People will always say "but you can use the ring as a big target" but despite that, it will take MORE time to re-focus on the ring and use the ring as a big target, as it would to just use the dot.

Military testing has shown that Aimpoints and EOTechs have equal "speed" and target acquisition times, and as long as you use the proper "2-eyes open" shooting method, neither of them have any issues with field of view or obstruction in CQB type settings.

What Aimpoint has is simplicity. No extra things to think about on the lens. Put the dot on the target and pull the trigger. If you are shooting targets at range its much simpler to use a bit of a hold over (this is why its important to train), AND if you change ammo you can adjust your hold over, whereas the EOTech's multi-dot reticals are calibrated for a specific bullet weight, velocity and barrel length, and if you change that, there is no way to adjust the hold-over dots on the EOTech.
 
I like both...BUT the EOTech Reticle with the 1 MOA dot is nicer if shooting at further distances.

Over all I like my Aimpoint T1 better though
 
All i can say is that comp 4's go for $843.00 Retail. This is US pricing. I cant give out any pricing until "greentips" gets back to me.

Thats all...
 
Have a try with a magnifyer on an eotech- turns the reticle to 16 bit nintendo graphics, it's no longer the smooth circle with the dot it looks almost jagged and tough to look at in my opinion... You won't have to worry about 1moa or 2 moa as you won't be able to shoot that without a proper scope anyways. Trijicon is $$ but has dual illumination and slight magnification (3.5x is nice)- no batteries! Just picked one off eBay half price - brand new.$775
 
I love my aimpoint, its not a comp m4 though. I also shot a friends EOTech and it was pretty decent as well.

Also gotta consider the cost of a mount, Eotech = 0, Aimpoint = anywhere from $75-$300

EDIT: actually, I think the m4 is the one that comes with the mount, so disregard my last.
 
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