Trying to decide between Aimpoint and Eotech
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Larry Vickers teaches people to survive gun fights, gear that works makes surviving easier.
Been two years with my 512 and my xps2-2 and never experienced any battery problems, connection problems or anything above mentioned. Eotechs are not a cheap chinese product, come on now, both eos and aims are very very good quality.
I have a T1 and a XPS2. I was shooting using both of them today, one after the other and I have to say I much prefer the EOTech over the aimpoint. However on some smaller shorter guns the lower, smaller, and lighter T1 can give the gun a much more balanced feel.
The reticle on the Eotech is much easier to sight quickly ( due to the 30 MOA ring around the dot)
Something else to consider is that theoretically you can be more accurate with eotech's 1 MOA dot versus the aimpoint 2 or 4 MOA.
The aimpoint has a much much longer battery life, but to make up for that I bought a box of batteries for my EOTech and keep a spare in the stock of the gun it is mounted on.
Both sights are good sights, but are better suited for some firearms than others.
I have only used the T1 and can't comment on any other aimpoints.
The reticle on the Eotech is much easier to sight quickly ( due to the 30 MOA ring around the dot)
Something else to consider is that theoretically you can be more accurate with eotech's 1 MOA dot versus the aimpoint 2 or 4 MOA.
The aimpoint has a much much longer battery life, but to make up for that I bought a box of batteries for my EOTech and keep a spare in the stock of the gun it is mounted on.
Both sights are good sights, but are better suited for some firearms than others.
I have only used the T1 and can't comment on any other aimpoints.
I'm still surprised this topic even comes up anymore - it's like the argument of ' nite sights or black sights in low light?'
The answer to that ( nite sights ) and that Aimpoints are far more durable and reliable than Eotech's has been settled so long ago it's amazing
Honestly you can buy what you want and I won't lose any sleep but I don't answer questions about who I am and what I'm about from someone hiding behind a screen name
Visit my website for my resume - draw your own conclusions from there as to if you want to listen to me or not
The answer to that ( nite sights ) and that Aimpoints are far more durable and reliable than Eotech's has been settled so long ago it's amazing
Honestly you can buy what you want and I won't lose any sleep but I don't answer questions about who I am and what I'm about from someone hiding behind a screen name
Visit my website for my resume - draw your own conclusions from there as to if you want to listen to me or not
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^^. I'm just impressed that Mr. Vickers takes the time to post on CGN. Thanks for taking the time, even though the audience can be a little dense at times. It must be the cold weather and our excellent beer.
Anyway, I'm just some dood, so take this for what it's worth (not much).
I bought an H1 micro in early 2008. It's been mounted through thousands upon thousands of rounds and been on so many different rifles I can't even remember. It's the only piece of kit I've kept for that long.
I never turn it off, ever. I just leave it at setting 7, and adjust as lighting conditions demand.
I just recently changed the battery for the second time, after three years of being on continuously.
Anyway, I'm just some dood, so take this for what it's worth (not much).
I bought an H1 micro in early 2008. It's been mounted through thousands upon thousands of rounds and been on so many different rifles I can't even remember. It's the only piece of kit I've kept for that long.
I never turn it off, ever. I just leave it at setting 7, and adjust as lighting conditions demand.
I just recently changed the battery for the second time, after three years of being on continuously.
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I like Eotech, but the only thing I like about them more than my Aimpoint is the reticle. It's nice to use the bottom of the circle as your hold-over for up close shooting. Besides that, I think everything else is better on Aimpoint micro. Better controls (the buttons on the Eotechs aren't always user-friendly). Much lighter. Doesnt stick out the sides of the rail (very important if you have a side charging handle like on the ACR or SCAR). Generally takes up less space on the rail.
Now, that doesn't mean that Eotechs are bad. I work with more than a few Special Forces weapons sergeants downrange that swear by Eotech, and they know what they are talking about. They have kicked down there share of doors, but it really comes down to what equipment you like and what works for your purposes.
Now, that doesn't mean that Eotechs are bad. I work with more than a few Special Forces weapons sergeants downrange that swear by Eotech, and they know what they are talking about. They have kicked down there share of doors, but it really comes down to what equipment you like and what works for your purposes.
Aimpoint Comp M4s won the US Army CCO - again. http://www.ammoland.com/2010/02/army-contract-for-aimpoint-m68-close-combat-optic-rifle-sights/#axzz2rcHlSwbc Look at the quantity - the total of all sight delivered to the US is now around 1 million.
Crane selected Aimpoint T1 and Leupold: http://blogs.militarytimes.com/gearscout/2013/04/02/ecos-o-optic-contract-award/?repeat=w3tc
The dials on the Aimpoint were also designed for use in nordic countries with gloves and mittens. You don't have to turn the Aimpoint on to shoot.
I have over a dozen of each for teaching shooting courses with. Never sent and Aimpoint back for warranty. Can't say the same for EOTech.
I carried and EOTech in Afghanistan on my first tour and replaced the batteries monthly and it need one new battery compartment. EOTech died a week into my second tour and I replaced it with a Comp M4. Never changed the battery, still working and still on.
Sometimes, if you're lucky on this site, someone will answer a question who really knows the answer - it happened to me 7 years ago, I asked a question about holsters and got a million different conflicting answers, then an 'industry professional' said, just order a Raven, it'll save money over time and there isn't anything better available. I still use that holster, it still works perfectly despite everything I've had the confidence to do while using it, none of which I ever thought I'd do when I asked the question. You may never jump your rifle, you might not be in a club that will allow you to prone out at speed or crawl from one barricade to another. Then again, you might take a course where the instructor makes you do something like that, and rather than worrying that your sight is going to go TU, you can concentrate on doing it right. Good equipment breeds confidence, shooting is at least 90% mental. The math is easy.
over there, eotech comes off, aimpoint goes on. If you buy an eotech, learn how to use it as a ghost ring. I've had CompM4, PRO, T1, H1. None have ever #### the bed. Can't say that about two different eotechs I've had. I'm a sucker though, I'm willing to give the third one a good go. But I'm not hopeful either. But over there, Aimpoint on.
Well you see, it obviously is questionable of which one is better. Not only did the OP ask, but thats why I'm here and hundreds of others have asked as well.
Im in the same boat OP. Ive been told they're both great and wont fail and both are as reliable as the other. The deciding factor is really what you think will look better and imo it's the EOTech for the Tavor and the Aimpoint for the AR
Its a forum, by its very definition its to be used for discussions and debates. You can create your own forum and delete all the repeating threads if you like.
When it comes to quality products that use different technology I don't think there is one best answer. When it comes to durability the broad opinion seems to favour Aimpoint and the battery argument is a constant. You rarely see comments reflecting end use. I do know that I will never use my AR in combat conditions or as a member of a SWAT squad so to me the battery factor means little. I carry a few batteries for the Eotech in the stock of my rifle and so far haven't had to use one. When I was researching the Leopold Prismatic I use in carbine matches and 3Gun where distances and precision requirements vary, all I heard were complaints about battery life for the illumination feature. To me that was totally relevant as I never turned it on and now have removed the mechanism entirely. At 100/200 yards, the Leupold is great for me. For fast close shots I find the Eotech much faster for my 70 year old eye and I couldn't care less about the battery. I think the newer Eotech lines including the XPS and EPS units are more robust with a better battery compartment that was an issue on the 512. When it comes to 98% of us Canadian cowboys many of the arguments are moot. The internet literally parrots stuff that has little relevance for the recreational shooter. For most of us it's a Chevy/Ford thing. What annoys me are the experts who denigrate people who have differing opinions or who didn't make the choices they did. It's a disservice to new shooters in particular.
What's shocking is that after his replies people are still saying EOTechs are just as good... Proves something he wrote here a while back, on the internet ignorant people make up 1000 against 1.
