Anyone running a Sig vs Eotech? Would like to know your experience before I buy one. Have only used Eotech.
Sig Red Dot
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The Sig comparable is, IMO, way too expensive, compared to the EOTech line. I've watched a few YT comparisons and while the Sig optic IS stout, the optic was reviewed as "on-par" with EOTech.
I considered going the Sig route, but the cost was just way off the charts for me when I can get EOTech holographics at a healthy discount through ExpertVoice (military vet).
I considered going the Sig route, but the cost was just way off the charts for me when I can get EOTech holographics at a healthy discount through ExpertVoice (military vet).
I have several Romeo 5XDR’s that I use on AR gas guns. Optically they are equal to the Aimpoint T2 and M5. I do not use NV. They have been durable with no issues, other than one requiring the battery to be removed on two occasions to power on.
I’ve had Eotech EXPS sights and liked them. Zero issues. But ultimately preferred the small 2 moa dot and smaller physical size of the T2 and Romeo 5XDR. The EXPS reticle works, but in my experience is overly busy for a 1x optic when shooting 0-300 yards.
I’ve had Eotech EXPS sights and liked them. Zero issues. But ultimately preferred the small 2 moa dot and smaller physical size of the T2 and Romeo 5XDR. The EXPS reticle works, but in my experience is overly busy for a 1x optic when shooting 0-300 yards.
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That’s where I’m torn too…for the price is the size of the dot and reticle worth the price. I don’t see many that come up second hand, which means they’re rare or people tend to keep the ones they have.
I'd factor in use as well... What rifle and range do you plan to use it on and at? Do you plan on adding a magnifier?
For a rifle like an AR-15 that's used for targets from 0-300 yards, I personally feel that the EOTECH reticle is overly complicated. Outside of those ranges, it has it's uses and advantages. But if I'm shooting an AR-15 beyond 300Y, i'm probably going to use an LPVO. Horses for courses.
For a rifle like an AR-15 that's used for targets from 0-300 yards, I personally feel that the EOTECH reticle is overly complicated. Outside of those ranges, it has it's uses and advantages. But if I'm shooting an AR-15 beyond 300Y, i'm probably going to use an LPVO. Horses for courses.
I prefer the 2 MOA dot and like the simplicity on them. I also have a 10 year old Vortex Sparc II that has been solid. I don't use these for long range work so primarily within 200 yards. One of the Sig red dots is on a 16" .22 AR, the other is on a 10.5 .556 pistol and the Sparc is on a 10.3 553 SBR.
Which red dot are you looking at? The new AMR looks good on paper. Time will tell. It has a 2mm larger objective lens.
Mines going on 7.5” 300 blk build, so def no magnifier needed. I’ll be running predominantly subs through it and vast majority will be 250 yards and under.
I've been running a Romeo 4xt Pro for a year or so. Took it through a few NV events.
- Passive aiming performance is excellent, indistinguishable from a T2
- Reticle selection is nice. Solid dots, Eotech-style circle
- The extruded NV button up top sucks. Accidentally hit my gear on a course and my reticle vanished when I needed it. One Hundred Concepts makes a 3d printed shield that fixes this
Overall, would take one over an Eotech any day (bad experiences with the battery life). Lower end Sig models seem to hold up as well.
- Passive aiming performance is excellent, indistinguishable from a T2
- Reticle selection is nice. Solid dots, Eotech-style circle
- The extruded NV button up top sucks. Accidentally hit my gear on a course and my reticle vanished when I needed it. One Hundred Concepts makes a 3d printed shield that fixes this
Overall, would take one over an Eotech any day (bad experiences with the battery life). Lower end Sig models seem to hold up as well.
Back when I adhered to my old school beliefs, it was either an Aimpoint or an Eotech if you are serious about your equipment. Shoot, to give you an idea of how long I was using aimpoints, I got my first one to put on top of a .38 super open gun and the aimpoint was anodized blue from the factory. I had to run the stacked battery option to get the dot bright enough.
When everyone started raving about the newly released Romeo5, I was a non believer, but I had to get one to see for myself. I still have that optic. When the 4t was released, I was getting ready to buy an Aimpoint, but after doing some research, I bought the 4t instead. I haven't regretted it for a second.
I can't steer you away from the Eotech. It's a tried and proven optic, provided that you can live with the downsides; specifically size, weight and battery life. If you're running night vision, I'd say go Eotech and live with the downsides. I don't get to run NV much, but the times I have, I preferred the Eotech. Clean dot and good view through the larger windows. I also think the Eotech does better with a magnifier.
If the pluses of running the Eotech outweigh the minuses for you, go Eotech; otherwise, Romeo 4t or some flavor of it.
There really isn't much more to want with the 4t. All 7075 construction, including the mount. Screw holes are sleeved with stainless inserts and everything you could typically need is in the box. I've also found the reticle to be useful and I like being able to swap. With the Eotech, you just have what you have.
Still, I have to admit ... I don't own an Eotech now, but everytime I get behind one, I'm impressed. Kind of like getting a really expensive LPVO because you want the best you can get, but in a small light package, running that for a while and getting used to it because it does its job, and then getting behind a mid tier 2-10 that is bigger and heavier, but that shooting experience is just so much better.
Specifically the feeling I get when I spent the last month running 3k rounds with my 1-8 NX8 and I get out to a range where I get to run my rig with the 2.5-10 Leupold Mk4 on it. For actually shooting, I'd take the $1k Leupold over the $1750 NX8 any day.
When everyone started raving about the newly released Romeo5, I was a non believer, but I had to get one to see for myself. I still have that optic. When the 4t was released, I was getting ready to buy an Aimpoint, but after doing some research, I bought the 4t instead. I haven't regretted it for a second.
I can't steer you away from the Eotech. It's a tried and proven optic, provided that you can live with the downsides; specifically size, weight and battery life. If you're running night vision, I'd say go Eotech and live with the downsides. I don't get to run NV much, but the times I have, I preferred the Eotech. Clean dot and good view through the larger windows. I also think the Eotech does better with a magnifier.
If the pluses of running the Eotech outweigh the minuses for you, go Eotech; otherwise, Romeo 4t or some flavor of it.
There really isn't much more to want with the 4t. All 7075 construction, including the mount. Screw holes are sleeved with stainless inserts and everything you could typically need is in the box. I've also found the reticle to be useful and I like being able to swap. With the Eotech, you just have what you have.
Still, I have to admit ... I don't own an Eotech now, but everytime I get behind one, I'm impressed. Kind of like getting a really expensive LPVO because you want the best you can get, but in a small light package, running that for a while and getting used to it because it does its job, and then getting behind a mid tier 2-10 that is bigger and heavier, but that shooting experience is just so much better.
Specifically the feeling I get when I spent the last month running 3k rounds with my 1-8 NX8 and I get out to a range where I get to run my rig with the 2.5-10 Leupold Mk4 on it. For actually shooting, I'd take the $1k Leupold over the $1750 NX8 any day.
I reread what I said above and may have overstated things. The Eotech is nice. Very nice, but for when I get to run NV, I'm never shooting and consciously think. "I wish I was running an Eotech.
What I did a bad job of saying is that unless you have a reason or need for going with the Eotech, I'd go with the Romeo. In the years I've been running the Romeo, I've only changed the battery once. Not because it was dead, but because I thought I should. I've never picked up my rig and realized that I forgot to turn on the sight or had the sight turn off on me. Like the Aimpoint, the 4t is an optic you can forget about until you need it.
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