AR-15 Holographic Weapon Sight system, What your recomondations?

[jrumann59]

Bushnell Holosight!

Basically an unarmored Eotech and maybe half the cost. Love mine!

Midway says discontinued by manufacturer

 

[Darkemp]

Midway says discontinued by manufacturer

They were discontinued, go to eBay and search and you'll find a few,

 

[stu929]

They were discontinued, go to eBay and search and you'll find a few,

+1 for ebay thats where I got mine!

That or gunbroker.

 

[Wayne1one]

Eotech EXPS2

 

[BradMacc82]

Used to run a 512, loved it, never swapped out the batteries till I sold it to Mdeng - never needed to, but wanted him to have fresh batteries.

Currently running a PRO, so far I'm liking it, but it's still rather new, so I don't have a hard opinion on it yet.

For the money, either one you can't go wrong with IMO.

 

[DarthZed]

Great info, Thanks.

I found this to be interesting.

http://www.differencebetween.net/technology/difference-between-red-dot-and-holographic-sights/

Yeah, the article points out the advantage of the lack of parallax in the holo-sights. I noticed the parallax on the AimPoint Micro when I first installed it on my Sig 556 SWAT. It was so bad (when tested indoors) that I called the manufacturer to question whether I had a bad sight. Once I got the the range, the parallax disappeared (or at least was no longer noticeable).

 

[smokedog]

I just picked up a eotech xps and the site picture works well with my eyes. I still need to get out and shoot with it but I think it will be fine.
Battery life was not really a factor in my choice .

 

[vin]

I have an Aimpoint and love it. I've handled EOtechs and they are certainly good optics, but I like the simple single dot sight picture of the Aimpoint. Plus I've had it for a year and a half, and it's been on the whole time with the original battery- I'll think about proactively changing it in another year or so

You can't make a bad decision here. Just look at both and pick whichever you like better.

 

[jrumann59]

I just picked up a eotech xps and the site picture works well with my eyes. I still need to get out and shoot with it but I think it will be fine.
Battery life was not really a factor in my choice .

I am going on year two with my original battery in my XPS, actually left it on by accident for a day and the battery is still going strong.

 

[photoracer]

Best most reliable reflex is the C-More Railway hands down ($220). Stock 6 MOA is good for local CQB. Otherwise get a 4 MOA module for longer work.

 

[Merlin]

I just ordered a Mueller Optics Quick Shot red dot scope. Has a lot of positive reviews at Optics Planet. $94.95 with free shipping. We'll see how it turns out.

Mueller site: http://muelleroptics.com/mqs12233mb

I wish I had your spending discipline that you have. I'm sure whatever I end up with will be and cost 90% more then I really need. Often I fall victom to the higher prices items when it is not needed. Not knowing how well any of them work, and unless you happen to know someone that owns more then one brand that you can really try out, I end up judging the quality of any given item or product by it's price. The old, it costs more so it must be better idea.

At the same time I hate as well as think is a big waist of money to buy something that cost much less with the idea that it is just as good as the more expensive models just to find out the cheap item was cheap for a very good reason and then you find yourself spending even more money on the better product in the long run.

 

[stu929]

Midway says discontinued by manufacturer

I have one I would be willing to sell.. Like new condition

If you are still loooking that is.

 

[Lucca1]

I have a Vortex Strikefire and I have been impressed with its performance. It has been a great red dot for under $130.

 

[Ooops]

Eotech 553.

 

[Blu Falcon]

If you want combat proven and have the money to spend I'd go with an Eotech. If you just need an optic for a range toy this is a very good cheap alternative: http://opticscamp.com/bresser-red-dot-sights/150-bresser-tactical-red-dot-sight-3-moa-dot-trvtrs-rd-02.html Very good holographic sight for the money. I recently sold an AR and included this in the package deal.

 

[jrumann59]

I am thinking about giving sight mark a shot as range optic, lifetime warranty.

 

[Louie]

What and where are some good prices for the eotechs? I've gone into the local gunshop and they seem to really expensive

 

[Merlin]

What and where are some good prices for the eotechs? I've gone into the local gunshop and they seem to really expensive

I don't think there is any such thing as a good price on any EOTECH.

 

[Merlin]

What and where are some good prices for the eotechs? I've gone into the local gunshop and they seem to really expensive

Check out this;

http://www.opticsplanet.com/l3-eote...ted-edition-red-dot-sights-exps2-0-opmod.html

 

[nosdog2]

I am thinking about giving sight mark a shot as range optic, lifetime warranty.

I have the Sightmark Ultra Shot QD. I have has zero issues with it, shots great groups(it is the site or the shooter?), has good battery life so far, and tough enough for a range gun by far. And under $100.

Now, would I take it to Iraq or Afghanistan with me, probably not. But I am not going there with my AR any time soon.