Red Dot vs Crosshair...EOTech XPS

[lovemachine]

So my brother looked at an EOTech XPS today at the 1500. I didn't get a chance to ask the salesman this question, so I thought you guys would know.

The red dot, it was a circle with a crosshair. Are you able to switch it to just a dot?


Are there advantages to having a Red Dot over a Red Circle Crosshair? Or is it just personal preference?

 

[mammynun]

you can not change it, and the it's personal preference as to which is better. I prefer the EOTech...

 

[EvilKidsMeal]

preference. i don't own an EOtech, (someday), but i have seen plenty. i personally don't like the circle with crosshair. its too much going on and sort of looks cheesy to me. i prefer the more precise feeling(to me)/less distracting red dot.

 

[Shooter1]

XPS with circle and two dots = Amazing!

 

[silkpoet]

I looked long and hard at EOTech and Aimpoint and settled on the Aimpoint. I felt that the single dot was less confusing to me when rapidly aiming. I have been very happy with the Aimpoint, however I am sure everyone is different. I imagine I would be pretty happy with an EOTech too...

 

[tyler34]

you CAN get an EOtech with just one red dot.


EOTech EXPS3-2 Holographic Sight

 

[esrice]

I find reticle choice is mostly about personal preference in this case.

I've used both single dot and donut dot reticles and like them both. I like the single dot because it gives a clear uncluttered field-of-view whether you're shooting near or far. The donut dot gives your eye more to pick up on when moving back and forth. Shooting round objects like steel or paper targets with a donut dot reticle works well too.

That being said, I chose Aimpoint because I believe it is a better optic, with the single dot reticle being a secondary consideration.