Eotech vs AimPoint PRO????

[Wildcardace]

What do you guys think is better for an 16in AR15 and why?

 

[donr101395]

It really comes down to preference if you're talking about the newer XPS line of Eotech vs. the Aimpoint. I prefer Aimpoints because they have a better battery life and are a bit more friendly towards my astigmatism. If you're looking at the older 512 type inline battery series; you couldn't give me one. In the last 3 years I haven't had one make through one of my 2 day rifle classes without breaking.

 

[Little Jack]

PRO is by far the best value going. Only thing I don't like about the pro is the supplied mount has a large knob that can get in the way. Very happy otherwise
Ford vs Chevy. Take your pick.

 

[Wildcardace]

Thanks for your opinions

 

[Daezee]

PRO - long battery life
Eotech - large window to look through; the circle is easy to pick up rapidly

I have both, for me it's a "flip a coin", and I'd be happy with either.

 

[ksenter]

you have a problem, I have a solution

get both. you'll like one and love the other. keep one, give the other....to me See, problem/solution

 

[DSPLCD1]

Nice Solution Kenny..

I say Trijicon. No Batteries Needed. Fixed Magnifacation. Illuminated Recticle. The list goes on...

 

[Daezee]

Wildcardace,

What optics did you use while in the ground forces?

My offer: You have a PVS14 weapon's mount...may I borrow it for some PVS14 mounting experiments? It will be returned when I'm done in the same condition. When I pick it up, I'll bring an assortment of Eotechs and Aimpoints for you to look through and look at.

 

[ilintner]

Nice Solution Kenny..

I say Trijicon. No Batteries Needed. Fixed Magnifacation. Illuminated Recticle. The list goes on...

Good choice there!

 

[Little Jack]

Trjicon comes with a price. You could go RMR but you're still paying well more than the Aimpoint. The no batteries thing is true to a point. The tritium does not last forever.

Still a great product though.

 

[DSPLCD1]

Trjicon comes with a price. You could go RMR but you're still paying well more than the Aimpoint. The no batteries thing is true to a point. The tritium does not last forever.

Still a great product though.

No disrespect intended,but I think the half life for Tritium is 10 or 12 years. Yes you have to pay for Quality Optics.. Longevity is key.

 

[donr101395]

The tritium optics just aren't up to snuff for illumination in low/no light. They are also highly susceptible to having the dot washed out in varying light conditions such as shooting from the shadows into bright light. I still love my ACOGs, but that doesn't mean I don't need to tape a mini chem-light to the fiber optic to get a usable amount of illumination out of them at night. Same for the non-battery RMR; great optics, but if you're planning on using them at night opt for a battery powered optic.
I'm currently running a half dozen RMRs on Glocks, and Uzi and an AR the only one that is dual illumination is a 10mm conversion I've been playing with.
All that said, the dual illumination Trijicon optics are the crispest dots I've seen on any dot type optic.

 

[Little Jack]

No disrespect intended,but I think the half life for Tritium is 10 or 12 years. Yes you have to pay for Quality Optics.. Longevity is key.

http://www.trijicon.com/na_en/support/technical_information.php
http://www.trijicon.com/na_en/support/faq_BNTNS.php

Not sure where the disrespect was. Not saying you're going to burn through an ACOG in a year but the tritium does get dimmer and it's not a cheap replacement.

 

[Wildcardace]

Wildcardace,

What optics did you use while in the ground forces?

My offer: You have a PVS14 weapon's mount...may I borrow it for some PVS14 mounting experiments? It will be returned when I'm done in the same condition. When I pick it up, I'll bring an assortment of Eotechs and Aimpoints for you to look through and look at.

Sure you can borrow it. and I would love to take a look at the sights too.

 

[Wildcardace]

I have been using my issued ACOG since the marines started issuing them in 2003

 

[Blackeyes]

I've not owned an Aimpoint, but I have 2 Eotechs that have been fantastic on several different weapons. Never had an issue, and the reticle is a bit more usable at longer distances than the red dot (Vector) I have once I spent some time with it.
Just sayin..

 

[Wildcardace]

I decided to go with the aimpoint PRO.
thanks little jack

 

[Little Jack]

Thank you. Enjoy. I love mine.

 

[avtech850]

Aimpoint for the win. I'd rather have the T-1 than a pro, but if it is strictly between a pro and a eotech xps, then pro all day long. I killed a Xps2 before I ever got serious about learning the AR platform.

 

[Dan1612]

2 MOA aimpoint > Eotech > 4 MOA aimpoint (because of my astigmatism)

I love the Eotech reticle, but aimpoints are tougher.