Aimpoint PRO vs. Eotech XPS 2

[jreeder108]

besides the obvious technical differences which do you prefer? I am in the market for a new red dot. I am familiar with the Eotech platform but new to the Aimpoint. I have read great things about both and know that each have their own individual benefits.

Which is easier or more user friendly in regards to target acquisition?

Which will take the most beating?

Interested in opinions from those who have experience with both sights.

 

[lovemachine]

From my own search, aimpoints seem to take a beating better than eotech...

 

[paintman]

I have an aimpoint pro. Got it from palmetto state armory. Easy to sight in and has not had to be rezeroed. I would suggest it to anyone.

 

[chtheo]

Both optics are outstanding. In fact, we are very fortunate to be able to debate this topic, and you will not go wrong with either choice.

I have used both and they both will take a severe beating. They both have easy acquisition on target which is essential.

You can research and compare cost, battery life, weight, field of view, water resistance, ability to hold zero.....etc. and figure out what works best for your needs.

Having said that my choice is aimpoint!

 

[esrice]

Which is easier or more user friendly

IMO the controls and switchology of the Aimpoint is superior.

in regards to target acquisition?

Some rave about the donut-dot of the EOTech. I don't have any problem with the single dot of the Aimpoint.

I'll be T&Eing an EOTech XPS against my Aimpoint H1 in the near future and will have a much better idea then.

Which will take the most beating?

IMO, Aimpoint.

 

[NathanJefferson]

Both optics are outstanding. In fact, we are very fortunate to be able to debate this topic, and you will not go wrong with either choice.

I have used both and they both will take a severe beating. They both have easy acquisition on target which is essential.

You can research and compare cost, battery life, weight, field of view, water resistance, ability to hold zero.....etc. and figure out what works best for your needs.

Now that's a quality post. .

I just got MY aimpoint pro yesterday. Looks nice but ts a lot bigger than the xps. So far I haven't had the chance to run the Pro, but I personally liked the eotech doughnut over my vortex sparc's dot.

Picked up the Pro based on price and battery life.

But like stated before you can't go wrong with either. Both are tough as nails and great choices the only place that Aimpoint has a clear advantage is battery life.

 

[Mosinowner]

If you could save up for this. Small, great battery life, can take a beating, and fast.


Aimpoint Micro H-1 2MOA/M4 Mount Combo | LaRue Tactical

Esrice can make you drink the and like it

 

[Shane White]

Having used both in various rifle drills & practice, I prefer the Eotech. I feel like I have a better field of view & the Eotech is lower profile. My $0.02.

 

[esrice]

I feel like I have a better field of view & the Eotech is lower profile. My $0.02.

Curious, what model Aimpoint were you comparing it to?

 

[tradertator]

It comes down to strictly preferance. Both are rock solid performers, and will serve you well. I have both on Aimpoints and Eotechs on a variety of rifles. Both are performers, hold zero, and will take a serious beating. If I had to choose between one or the other, I'd say Eotech. Spend the extra couple of bucks though, and buy the EXPS model. Buttons are on the side (better if you run a magnifier), and it has a throw lever mount that puts your irons in the lower !/3 of the screen.

 

[ZombieApocolypse]

I have roughly a thousand round down the tube with my aimpoint pro and it has started listing about 4 inches to the left at 50 yards. Im hoping to get around to changing the mount to my LaRue as im hoping its the shoddy mount that comes with the Aimpoint Pro. All the reviews i've read has led me to believe it's not so much the dot, as it is the mount.

 

[tradertator]

I have roughly a thousand round down the tube with my aimpoint pro and it has started listing about 4 inches to the left at 50 yards. Im hoping to get around to changing the mount to my LaRue as im hoping its the shoddy mount that comes with the Aimpoint Pro. All the reviews i've read has led me to believe it's not so much the dot, as it is the mount.

I would almost bet money the problem lies in the mount. A Larue CCO should definitely correct that. When I buy a new optic, the first thing I usually do is give Larue a call for a mount.

 

[jreeder108]

thanks everybody, all you're input is greatly appreciated. I think I need to try the aimpoint before I purchase. In regards to the mount issue...every thing I have read people say to put a larue mount.

Thanks again

 

[uberpeck]

How many $ will one of these run a guy. I'm asking because I have a 3x9 scope on my slug that got moisture inside; looking to get optic but can't decide on a red dot or another scope.

 

[esrice]

How many $ will one of these run a guy.

About $400.

 

[Mosinowner]

About $400.

You can find them for under $400 if you look hard enough