EOtech vs Aimpoint

[duc748bip]

Basically tube vs. holo sight. What is your deciding factor. I know Holo have better field of view.. but i keep going back to traditional RDS.

Next gun almost finished.. looking for optic options.

[ExtremeX]

If you are talking FOV with RDS units… you aren’t using them correctly…

My deciding factor is size and weight… which is why I often default to an Aimpoint micro.

Both brands make quality units, both have their own pros and cons, but for me it has nothing to do with tube vs holo…

[JDay]

FOV isn't an issue if you're using them correctly. Keep both eyes open.

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[tima]

FOV isn't an issue if you're using them correctly. Keep both eyes open.

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This. I've used both and prefer my Aimpoint by far. EO Tech battery life is what ultimately killed it for me. I keep my aimpoint on 24/7/365 and never had to replace the battery (over 2 years now). EO Tech would literally be dead if left on over night.

Also, I prefer the plain dot of the aimpoint but that is personal preference.

[Casual_Shooter]

This. I've used both and prefer my Aimpoint by far. EO Tech battery life is what ultimately killed it for me. I keep my aimpoint on 24/7/365 and never had to replace the battery (over 2 years now). EO Tech would literally be dead if left on over night.

Also, I prefer the plain dot of the aimpoint but that is personal preference.

I believe newer models of Eotech's have an auto-off feature.

[JDay]

I believe newer models of Eotech's have an auto-off feature.

They do. Power on with up button = 8 hour shutoff. Down button = 4 hour shutoff. I bought a 517 in January and have played with it a bunch, it's still on the batteries it shipped with. I'm using an Aimpoint CompM4 now though and decided to sell the EOTech.

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[Merc1138]

This. I've used both and prefer my Aimpoint by far. EO Tech battery life is what ultimately killed it for me. I keep my aimpoint on 24/7/365 and never had to replace the battery (over 2 years now). EO Tech would literally be dead if left on over night.

Also, I prefer the plain dot of the aimpoint but that is personal preference.

Umm, dead? That's the auto shut-off. It's supposed to do that. Sure they don't have the 30,000 hour battery life of an aimpoint, but they do last a pretty long time.

[tima]

My bad, didn't know the newer models had the auto shutoff. I had one before this. Even then, I'd rather not have to turn it on before being able to use it. I'd rather have all of my gear 100% ready to go at any time.

Also, not sure if battery life got longer on the newer ones, but even with an 8 hour auto shutoff that would've drained a huge portion of the battery in the one I had. Like I said though, newer models may be different. I still vote for the Aimpoint though.

You could also search this topic on google or even this forum and find endless amounts of opinions on EO Tech vs Aimpoint...

[Merc1138]

Depending on the model, eotech battery life is somewhere between 600-1000 hours depending model and type of batteries you're using. That's plenty for most situations, and it's not as if they take some complicated or lengthy procedure to turn on.

[wild_weasel]

I looked at both and the AimPoint Pro offered the best balance of features for target shooting and hunting out to 200 yards since I wear glasses. If I were a LEO or Mall Ninja I’d probably gone with an EoTech for closer in work. Having spent three years in Afghanistan I can also attest to the durability of the AimPoints that our soldiers used. There were plenty of EoTechs around too but mostly with the Special Forces types.

[chad allred]

I tried the micro and didn't like the small field of view... said screw it and bought a pro...LOVE IT! I don't feel like my field of view is restricted anymore... great sight.

[superbarnie]

The venerable James Yeager recommends Aimpoint and claims that Eotech's sucks because they break.

[shipwreck]

The venerable James Yeager recommends Aimpoint and claims that Eotech's sucks because they break.

The guy who got in trouble with his gun permit for running his mouth?

[michaelthetrojan]

what about trijicon? same price and no batteries

[Bobby Ricigliano]

I have an Aimpoint and 2 Eotechs. I like them both. The oft mentioned 3 year battery life of the Aimpoint is great, but not a big deal unless you are deployed downrange. I think most Eotech owners carry spare batteries.

The Eotech, for me, is better for snap shooting and the Aimpoint is better for slow, deliberate aimed fire.

YMMV