Popular Eotech models?

[lovemachine]

Ok, my youngest brother wants to accessorize his AR. He has the carbon-15 Bushmaster.

He's wanting to get a red dot. I have tried to talk some sense into him, that he should get an Aimpoint. But, foolish as he is, wants an Eotech.

He just likes the way they look.

So, what model Eotech do you like the best, and why?

 

[jeremy]

I would actually like to get my hands on an XPS and run it through its paces.

 

[mammynun]

I have the XPS 2-0. I like the reticle, that it uses 123 batteries, and that LaRue makes a lower 1/3 co-witness mount. Battery life is no where near an Aimpoint, but I prefer the reticle more than battery life.

 

[kevinj110]

I would actually like to get my hands on an XPS and run it through its paces.

^This^

 

[revsaxon]

I love my EOTech 512. After about 10 battery changes the latch got a bit loose, but that was an easy fix.

 

[malern28us]

I am actually going to try out a Primary Arms red dot to see if I might like an Aimpoint. I do like my Eotech but hate the battery life.

 

[mammynun]

I am actually going to try out a Primary Arms red dot to see if I might like an Aimpoint. I do like my Eotech but hate the battery life.

Depending on which model you're talking about, you'll be disappointed. I have the mini red dot ("like" the Aimpoint H-1/T-1); it uses a flat watch battery and drains it significantly faster than my XPS. YMMV based on which models you're comparing...

 

[esrice]

He just likes the way they look.

I'm guessing he plays video games?

If I were forced at gunpoint to pick an EOTech , I would most certainly go with the new XPS models.

Better battery life. (in relation to the older models)
Bettery battery position. (no longer along the boreline and prone to compressing contacts)
Smaller overall package.
Better placement of buttons (on one of them anyway)

 

[lovemachine]

I'm guessing he plays video games?

If I were forced at gunpoint to pick an EOTech , I would most certainly go with the new XPS models.

Better battery life. (in relation to the older models)
Bettery battery position. (no longer along the boreline and prone to compressing contacts)
Smaller overall package.
Better placement of buttons (on one of them anyway)

he plays video games all the time!
He just doesn't like the look of the Aimpoints.

I'm liking the XPS models. I'm sending him a link to Larue. At least he'll buy it from them..

 

[esrice]

I'm liking the XPS models. I'm sending him a link to Larue. At least he'll buy it from them..

When he does, I expect a full comparison between his new XPS and your far-superior H1.

 

[RichardR]

So, what model Eotech do you like the best, and why?

Toss another vote on the XPS because of their smaller size, lighter weight & extended battery life over previous Eotech models.

 

[mammynun]

When he does, I expect a full comparison between his new XPS and your far-superior H1.

Fan-boi

 

[esrice]

Fan-boi

Here!

 

[lovemachine]

When he does, I expect a full comparison between his new XPS and your far-superior H1.

I can do that! I'll talk him into getting the XPS JUST for that reason