Pros- transverse single cr123 battery, recoil from large rifles no longer causes movement of the battery. Smallest and lightest eotech yet. The center dot is 1 moa making long range shot (100 yards plus) easy as compared to the 2 and 4 moa dots on the Aimpoints. Literally a unlimited field of view and large lense for reticle to be displayed on being square as compared to round like the aimponts and trijicons. Throw a magnifier in front of it and now its a scope and is night vision ready (model specific)
Cons- it does use batteries unlike the trijicons and thus does not self adjust brightness like the trijicons do. The aimpoints also use batteries but they last up to 7 years where I have changed mine once in the 2 years I've had it. Not really a con but worth mentioning as its the only disadvantage I can see vs. the other two.
All in all I couldent be happier with my choice. The reticle on the aimpoints is great for pinpoint shooting with the 1 moa center dot yet doesn't get lost or blend in with targets like the aimpoints. Again the design of the eotech puts the battery and electronics of the unit as close to the rifle as possible and the only thing in your line of sight is the protective aluminum hood protecting the glass. The only other option I would ever consider would be the trijicon tripower and that would only be if I thought I was never able to get batteries for mine again. Oh yea and when comparing the top models of three brands the eotech is the cheapest. As far as durability goes I've seen one that was shot right through both panes with a 9mm and still worked fine. I've had mine for years and it has never come off zero from when I first sighted it in. The things are almost unbreakable. An ACOG would be nice but for around 1600 dollars I'll stick with my eotech and go buy another gun instead. Hopefully this will help you make the decision that's right for you and you won't spend 6 months debating before you buy one like me :(
| Brand | EOTECH |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Style | XPS3-2 |
| Sport | Hunting |
| Item Weight | 227 Grams |
| Material | Iron |
| Magnification Maximum | 1 |
| Magnification Minimum | 1 x |
| Mounting Type | Weaver Mount |
| Night vision | Yes |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 6.9 x 5.9 x 3.1 inches |
| Package Weight | 1.25 Pounds |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 7 x 6 x 3 inches |
| Brand Name | EOTECH |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Warranty Description | See manufacturer |
| Model Name | XPS3-2 |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | EOTECH |
| Part Number | 600329 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| Included Components | XPS3-2 Single CR123 Battery Night Vision Compatible 65 MOA Ring/2-1 MOA |
| Size | Length: 3.80" |
