Does military still use EOTECH?

EOTECH settled for $25.6 million, and fixed the “moisture incursion” defect. However, as of April 2016 it reported that it could not cure the thermal drift defect. Thousands of EOTECH sights are used by federal law enforcement and military, including special operations forces.

Is there a night vision holographic sight?

Product Description. The Model 552 is the most popular night vision-compatible holographic weapon sight offered.

Why are EOTECH sights so expensive?

For civilians, it is because they have military and law enforcement contracts. This means that they are a “proven” optic and people will always pay more for an optic suitable for military use.

Where are Eotechs made?

Ann Arbor, Michigan
ALL Genuine holographic weapon sights sold by EOTECH and the consumer model Holosight sold by Bushnell are and have always been made in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in the industrial heartland of the U.S.A. Key Points: EOTECH is the exclusive manufacturer of EOTECH Holographic Weapon Sights.

What red dots do the military use?

The Aimpoint® Comp series of sights are soldier-tested, combat-proven, and widely touted by professional users as the highest quality red dot optic available. For over 20 years, the U.S. Armed Forces has chosen the Comp series as the M68CCO Close Combat Optic.

What is better red dot or holographic sight?

Red dots use power-saving LED while holographic sights require lasers to power their holograms. That’s how a couple of red dots have battery power of up to 50,000 hours. Compared with holographic sights that usually offer 500 to 1,000 hours of battery life, red dots are the clear winners.

Can Civilians Buy EOTech?

The real reason that citizen’s can’t purchase these is that EOTech doesn’t want them taken outside the US and disassembled and copied. They feel the risk is too high with general public sales so they restrict purchase to LE/Mil. In fact it is illegal to let a non-US citizen even look through Gen 3 tubes.

Does l3 still own EOTech?

2020. EOTECH officially separated from L3Harris, and will once again be an agile, independent business that is focused on high tech products and superior service.

Where can I buy EOTech red dot sights?

EOTech Holographic Red Dot Sights are among the world’s most coveted and technologically advanced aiming systems. OpticsPlanet is one of the premiere EOTech dealers in the world, and the only source for the EOTech OPMOD series of red dot sights and magnifiers.

Are EOTech sights water-resistant?

Depending on the unit, EOTECH sights are water-resistant up to either 33 ft. (10m)or10ft. (3m). EOTECH offers many types of reticle pattern as opposed to only a single dot.

How do I use the EOTech® holographic weapon sight magnifiers?

Large rectangular window allows users to see more, aiding in improved situational awareness. The EOTECH® magnifiers are designed to be used behind an EOTECH Holographic Weapon Sight (HWS®). The magnifiers can be mounted directly behind the HWS. Simply switch the magnifiers out of the way for quick 1X targeting.

How do you open the rear sight on a Kel Tec rifle?

The rear sight should open and sit up automatically when you unfold the rifle, however, on occasion with a newly installed part, you may need to manually flip up the rear sight a couple times to ensure the fit is not too tight preventing it from flipping up. Thank you! KEL-TEC SUB-2000 Rear Tactical Folding Sights was added to your cart.