EOTech durability?

[Goober135]

I've got an EOTech XPS2 that, although it'd be overkill, I am thinking about throwing on one of my airsoft rifles. Should I be worried about incurring any damage to the front lens from a BB strike? Airsoft BB's are made of plastic and are shot between roughly 400-500 FPS using a .20g BB. One of the airsoft sites I frequent sells lens protectors, but I'm not sure if they're meant for legit EOTechs or cheaply made knockoffs. Are they really needed? Thoughts?

EOTech Lens Protector

 

[dt36]

I'm not sure if it is actually "needed" but I'm always for over kill. I would buy something to protect the lens

 

[Shawno31b]

eotechs are too expensive to not protect the lense and it gets broken during airsoft shooting. Spend the extra to protect is my thought

 

[tradertator]

Worse case scenario, I see the lens getting scratched. I'd err on the side of caution, and cover it.

 

[Goober135]

Alright. Well reading some of the reviews on that lens protector, apparently it messes up your view through the sight due to it's poor construction. Any idea where to find a better quality protector or a DIY one?

 

[CQB]

Alright. Well reading some of the reviews on that lens protector, apparently it messes up your view through the sight due to it's poor construction. Any idea where to find a better quality protector or a DIY one?

Check out GG&G. People seem to like their products though I've not personally used them. You don't have any ACOG's laying around do you?

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[Goober135]

Check out GG&G. People seem to like their products though I've not personally used them. You don't have any ACOG's laying around do you?

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I have a Aimpoint 2x zoom clone, but other than than, just red dot / holos.