Funny you say that. I was just thinking last night that I should just build an SBR or something and throw a red dot/flashlight or laser/flashlight on it and call it a day. Which do you think is better / more cost effective? The SBR or .300blackout pistol? I've been looking a lot of parts lately.
I have an AR9 pistol beside my bed. Has red dot and flashlight on it. Uses the same Glock magazines as my pistols.
I have 2 Eotechs. A 512 circa 2018 and a XPS 2 circa 2013(bought used) and haven't experienced any fading issues with either yet. I wonder if it's a battery terminal issue. I have heard the AA battery models will cutout under recoil. Again hasn't been a problem for me yet.
The can is multi-caliber, but to be honest honest I am not sure about .30 cal. I will check my stamp to remind me of the exact model and then let you know.
That's the other thing I have researching with eotech is trying to figure out is the 5x series is better or the XPS. I think now though I might go the route EZ mentioned and either get an 300blkout pistol, an SBR or convert my current rifle into one of those and toss a red/flashlight or laser/flashlight combo on it and a leave it at that for HD. And then build a 308 or something like that for mid to long range function and put a scope on it.
Never had issues with it cutting out under recoil. Just doesn’t get bright enough to see the reticle in bright sun anymore.
You either have deep pockets or your getting to far a head of your self. You can’t make up your mind on an optic for a gun you have. A black out SBR is another $200.00 for a stamp. Light/lasers combo ain’t cheap if you buy say a SureFire.
If a quality red dot is on your radar. An aimpoint would likely be a the best option for just a solid rugged red dot. It also maybe overkill. If you don't plan on toting it through the field much, a holosun or primary arms etc. would likely serve you just fine. One on a suppressed 300blkout SBR would be the bees knees for a defense gun.
I was thinking it would be cheaper overall to convert my current rifle to an SBR. Well cheaper than the ACOG. Probably not cheaper than the eotech though. I am planning to make my final decision today so I can move forward.
This is true. The aiming point of an Eotech is not precise in the least. I do love the large window on them though and find that I am faster with them from target to target (larger targets I should say) than a micro dot.
Just stick with a 10.5-14.5 barrel in 223/5.56.
Weird thing about Eotech is the dot isn’t actually splotchy at all, just the way our eyes see it.
