Eotech XPS - Anyone actually buy/use it?
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CortJestir
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I just looked at OpticsPlanet.com as well. It seems they have both the NV and non-NV versions in stock now. $469 for the non-NV and $545 for the NV compatible.
I ordered an Eotech XPS3-0 in FEBRUARY from OpticsPlanet. At the time, it was noted as "May+" delivery.
I was told that I was too far back in the queue to get something from the JUNE shipment and that the next shipment was due in the first week of JULY (just passed) and that I was 15th in line. I called and that shipment seems to be held up.
Anywho, long and short, they ARE shipping, but they are considerably backordered.
On another note, I ordered the NEW version of the Eotech 3x flip-to-side magnifier and it arrived from OpticsPlanet in approx 3 days.
I was told that I was too far back in the queue to get something from the JUNE shipment and that the next shipment was due in the first week of JULY (just passed) and that I was 15th in line. I called and that shipment seems to be held up.
Anywho, long and short, they ARE shipping, but they are considerably backordered.
On another note, I ordered the NEW version of the Eotech 3x flip-to-side magnifier and it arrived from OpticsPlanet in approx 3 days.
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overkill556x45
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Now that's cool.
I'm a dyed-in-the-wool EOTech fanatic. I saw bearded men with no name tapes using them in Trashcanistan while I was there, and had the opportunity to see them do a demonstration of it as compared to my issued Aimpoint. The bearded men had trashed their issued Aimpoints and bought EOTechs.
I stupidly sold my 512 to a buddy who made me an offer I couldn't refuse. I'm in the market for a new one. I may have to get the mini XPS once the buying frenzy cools off. Not too many red dots out there can put 5 rounds into 1" at 100, but I've seen my (former) EOtech 512 do it maybe a half dozen times using XM193 in an M4gery. Dang it, I can feel my wallet getting $450 lighter.....
I'm a dyed-in-the-wool EOTech fanatic. I saw bearded men with no name tapes using them in Trashcanistan while I was there, and had the opportunity to see them do a demonstration of it as compared to my issued Aimpoint. The bearded men had trashed their issued Aimpoints and bought EOTechs.
I stupidly sold my 512 to a buddy who made me an offer I couldn't refuse. I'm in the market for a new one. I may have to get the mini XPS once the buying frenzy cools off. Not too many red dots out there can put 5 rounds into 1" at 100, but I've seen my (former) EOtech 512 do it maybe a half dozen times using XM193 in an M4gery. Dang it, I can feel my wallet getting $450 lighter.....
CortJestir
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I agree completely. I have a Burris FastFire with a 4 MOA dot and sometimes I find it's more distracting than helpful. Since I've recently picked up my 512, I've quickly learned to prefer the crisper 1 MOA dot. I also especially like the 65 MOA ring on the Eotechs - very handy for estimating range. 65 MOA = 68" at 100 yards, about the average height of man.
Anyway, this XPS looks interesting but pricey. The reticule options are nice, though. If I were to get one, it probably would be the 65 MOA ring with the 2 dots - although that may be too busy. I'd have to see it in person.
I wasn't aware that the micros only came in 4 MOA. My ML3 has a 2 MOA and I love it. I've got a stigmatism in both eyes, so looking through an EOTech makes the reticle do numbers for me. Too busy.
I just wonder why it is that EO can't come up with the same battery technology Aimpoint uses.
TheManHimself
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My understanding is that it has to do with the way the reticle is projected. the EOtech uses some fancy holographic projection deal that sucks batteries dry, while the Aimpoint is a standard LED reflex design - the catch being that they use a state-of-the-art LED that is incredibly small (and thus requires very little power to illuminate).
Checked in with OpticsPlanet again (7/17)... they called Eotech for me and they have shifted their expected date from what was 7/6 to late July/early August. The OP rep mentioned something about manufacturing issues or somesuch as causing the delay. Looks like I'll be waiting a bit more.