Eotech vs Aimpoints

[Jicko]

Eotech 552 vs Aimpoint M3, which one do you prefer and why?

EOTech.

[!@#$]

i never said eotech was the choice of [insert HSLD unit here]. the delta guys at the fob my brother was at used eotech for their cqb work. this is fact. these guys get to use what they want not what is issued to them.


i know who vickers and rogers are but their opinion is just that. they are not the gods that lemmings think they are. they also feel bushmaster is crap but blackwater seems to do fine with them. i am sure they give great training but they are not the last word on anything.


your link seems to show most of the guys there think eotech is the better cqb sight. and the revf has solved most if not all of the early problems.

as always try everything you can get your hands on and use what works best for YOU.

IMO the aimpoint is the better overall sight but the eotech is king for cqb at this time.

[Pugster]

Great link to the 10-8 forum! Now I really have to go and buy/try the Aimpoint!

[Pryde]

as far as vickers and rogers have they been to war recently or are they range coaches? maybe they would feel different if the fraction of a second longer to pick up the small dot cost them their life.

the aimpoint will block your vision alot more than the eotech.

Vickers and Rogers train military and police for a living, look them up if you doubt their credentials, I believe Vickers was in Delta for over 15 years. People who "a fraction of a second longer to pick up the small dot cost them their life" trust their training to these men, so imo their opinion is gtg.

On the flip side I can say "people trust their life to their weapons, why would they want to use an optic that has a greater likelihood of failing during adverse conditions?" It is a well documented fact that EOtechs have problems with battery life in humid conditions, they will turn off or lose zero if heated too much, and the battery compartment is not resistant to certain solvents, and is not reliably waterproof.

What your bro saw in afg isn't a quantifiable statement, it is he-said she-said. I can probably make a phone call to someone I served with who is still enlisted and he can give me a random-*** story about how Force Recon prefers "brand X". Can you please quantify with some sort of verifiable proof that the EOtech is in fact the optic of choice for some sort of SF unit?

If you are saying "gee, it works great for my range use" that's one thing. If you are saying "Delta prefers this optic" you should probably have some proof to back up that kind of claim, not conjecture.

Note that I am not saying that the Aimpoint is better than the EOtech in any way, I am just asking you to back up your claim.


Here is a link to another forum where people who use these optics for a living discuss the same topic, theres a lot of really good info here about the pros and cons of each unit:

http://www.10-8forums.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=14435&page=&fpart=1&vc=1

[spdlinegsr28]

I have the Eotech 552 & 553 tan on my AR's and I love them!! The 552's battery life is outstanding.....If my budget allows though, I would love to acquire an ACOG....

[!@#$]

Can you qualify this statement or is this just he-said she-said internet conjecture?

AFAIK, Both Larry Vickers and Pat Rogers, who are probably some of the most HSLD guys stateside are die-hard Aimpoint users and have stated this multiple times in print.


IMO, I don't know why everyone here is talking about "Field of View". You are supposed to use them with both eyes open, so your field of view should be unlimited and it should not matter how wide the window is.

when my bro was in afg at a fob the delta guys that were there used eotech for their cqb work.

as far as vickers and rogers have they been to war recently or are they range coaches? maybe they would feel different if the fraction of a second longer to pick up the small dot cost them their life.

the aimpoint will block your vision alot more than the eotech.

[Pryde]

Some shooter prefer the Aimpoint, some prefer the Eotechs. The HSLD units out there that does massive amount of room clearings and CQB type work are all moving to or have already fielded Eotech's on the majority of their carbine. With the SF community the Eotech is very much loved, but the Aimpoint holds a greater share in the Big Army and is the issued red dot for most in the military. The choice is almost like the use of VFG and their placements. What work for you won't always work for me and vice versa.

Can you qualify this statement or is this just he-said she-said internet conjecture?

AFAIK, Both Larry Vickers and Pat Rogers, who are probably some of the most HSLD guys stateside are die-hard Aimpoint users and have stated this multiple times in print.

IMO, I don't know why everyone here is talking about "Field of View". You are supposed to use them with both eyes open, so your field of view should be unlimited and it should not matter how wide the window is.

[vandal]

I leave my Aimpoint on setting seven, 24/7. Change the battery once a year which is overkill.

My impression is that the Aimpoint is more robust. It is easier to operate too -- I can get to max power on the Aimpoint instantly.

I prefer the mounting options on the Aimpoint. It is possible to get cowitness with an Aimpoint on many guns that the Eotech is just too high for.

I do like the Eotech FOV though. I have Aimpoints on my AR and OLL AKs, and an Eotech on my SW-5 (HK94 clone). The Aimpoint tube does create a blind spot even when used correctly with both eyes open. Not a big issue.

[mike452]

I like my Eotech 552. The field of view is awesome compare to other scopes.
The only thing I like more is a laser pointer.

1100 hours at setting 12 is good enough for me.
How long are you expecting to have it on?

[Bill92869]

I too went round and round with this decision. In the end it seem to boil down to picking a sight that had great battery life, or one that offered superior performance as a "combat sight". Not much different than buying a car, you can get one that gets great mileage or one that you can enjoy.

[Pugster]

An Aimpoint is nice but the higher-end models are a lot more pricey than the Eotechs.

Which Aimpoint is the best deal for the money? I see the 9000 / 7000 on sale on Midway.

[maxicon]

I've got an Eotech and I like it a lot. The wide FOV, the reticle design, and the intensity of the reticle are all plusses for me - it's a very quick and intuitive optic.

The Aimpoint's battery life is a pretty major plus, if you were going to use it for a SHTF or home defense gun. You can leave it on for years without running down the battery, and there's a lot to be said for being able to pick it up and use it without having to fiddle with anything.

[mds2004]

I have only compared an Eotech to an Aimpoint clone, but like the Eotech sight much more. I know I am using an Aimpoint clone to compare with which is not completely fair however it works just as great but I seem to like the Eotech type much more.

[mothergreen]

eotech 552 for all the reasons listed. as for battery life well.. aa's vs a watch battery. when it comes time to buy new batteries you can buy a whole lot more for a whole lot cheaper for the eotech.

[Solidmch]

An Eotech 552 is coming my way and I can't wait to see how it compares to my other cheapo red dot sights. I think having the large FOV is a big plus.

I think it's worth it to try out the Aimpoint sometime in the near future

Thats right get both you wont regret it. I have the 552 and the ML2 aimpoint is on my 308. eotech is on my AR.