someplace to compare aimpoint and Eotech

[scfast]

Finally have the funds to get a sight for my ar and i am wondering if anyone knows where i should go in the santa cruz..san jose area to handle an Eotech and aimpoint neither of my local dealers have them..

[wildcard]

Where do you shoot? Maybe a Calgunner with one can meet you out there.

[scfast]

I usually go to the laguna seca range and up to The Los Altos Rod and Gun Club (it has been awhile and only w my mini14) but any range in there area would work ...

[JOEKILLA]

Thihs might help a bit

http://www.eotech-inc.com/simulator/simulator.html

[scfast]

Thanks but been there....i want to fondle both at the same time i cant belive that no one knows of anywhere in the san jose area that carries both... i guess i'll hit yahoo and the phone book.

[ar15barrels]

If you were in So Cal, I have both.

[C.G.]

I usually go to the laguna seca range and up to The Los Altos Rod and Gun Club (it has been awhile and only w my mini14) but any range in there area would work ...

If you go to Laguna Seca on Fridays or Mondays PM meI have an Eotech you can check out on my Beowulf (no Aimpoint though).

[scfast]

Thanks.. i just might take you up on that

[PistolPete75]

dunno how close you are to Irvington Arms.

[grywlfbg]

Idk if the money's burning a hole in your pocket but on the 24th at Chabot gun Club the monthly Tac Rifle match is on and there's always a wide variety of optics there (EOTechs Aimpoints, Meoptas, Elcans, you name it) - folks will let you fondle all you want as long as you ask permission first

www.chabotgunclub.com and click on "Tactical Rifle" under the Matches heading.

Else I'm going to head to Chabot tomorrow with my new EOTech 557 (replacing a 512) if you want to head up (I don't have an aimpoint though). It'll prolly be late morning ~11:00am. I'll check the thread before I head out.

[scfast]

Idk if the money's burning a hole in your pocket but on the 24th at Chabot gun Club the monthly Tac Rifle match is on and there's always a wide variety of optics there (EOTechs Aimpoints, Meoptas, Elcans, you name it) - folks will let you fondle all you want as long as you ask permission first

www.chabotgunclub.com and click on "Tactical Rifle" under the Matches heading.

Else I'm going to head to Chabot tomorrow with my new EOTech 557 (replacing a 512) if you want to head up (I don't have an aimpoint though). It'll prolly be late morning ~11:00am. I'll check the thread before I head out.

thanks for the offer just logged on....took off for the night for my wifes birthday and just got back home...

[LCAZES]

Reed's Shooting Range off of 101 on Duane Ave. in Santa Clara has Aimpoints. I am not sure about the EOTechs, though. If durability is your priority, I think the Aimpoint has the edge. If not, both are pretty nice.

[scfast]

Ahh reeds on duane so not the one on alum rock? well an aimpoint m3 is what i wanted but started second guessing and decided i should handle both before dropping $450 and not being happy. i think i will still end up w the aimpoint unless the EOtech really impresses.Thanks

[aplinker]

It will. The reticle really is that much better, clearer and faster. When comparing, be sure to keep both eyes open and focus on your target for both. Looking at the dot will distort the image. Looking at the target gives the proper view of the dot.

If you can afford a CompM3 or M4, then get the 553 EOTech, which is waterproof, if you're concerned about durability, etc. It also co-witnesses nicer. Keep in mind you're going to need to drop money on a mount for an CompM3, too.

I would have no concern about the durability of an EOTech.

The one thing Aimpoint has the real advantage on is battery life.

Ahh reeds on duane so not the one on alum rock? well an aimpoint m3 is what i wanted but started second guessing and decided i should handle both before dropping $450 and not being happy. i think i will still end up w the aimpoint unless the EOtech really impresses.Thanks

[scfast]

Will i need a riser with the EOtech using front post and a mi ers for co witness?