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Originally Posted by azasadny
I'm saving up for an EoTech 516f for my Colt AR15.
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You can get a variety of sights that are just as good
for a civilians needs for under 1/3 the cost.
Seriously, in a red dot, you can get a fully serviceable one for under $100.00, don't waste your money, red dots are extremely mature technology.
Here is the Red dot i put on my AR....
Walther PS-55 (under $100) Not a "premium" unit perhaps, but i trust Walther's name. I am sure it's made in some third world factory, but Walther is obviously keeping on top of the QC, as i've not seen any complaints online about them(i checked before i bought mine), and i have no complaints about it's fit, finish, or function thus far.
Walther PS-55 reticle
I've been using red dots of various types for a good 20 years. I have seen units that cost as low as $40.00 that work. My god son has a BSA red dot on his and it's dead balls on target and thus far, very reliable. I would never try and use one of those for military grade service, but for a guy with a rifle in his closet "just in case" that will absolutely get the job done.
If you MUST have a top name brand, you can still get an Aimpoint 9000 for about $225...less than half the cost of an EOTech. When i was an infantryman i used first an Aimpoint 1000 and then a 2000 in numerous field problems. They're military grade.
Seriously, don't drink the EOtech/Doktor/Trijicon (and even top end Aimpoint) KooLAiD.
If i was to buy another red dot right now, it would probably be this one, for a grand total of $130....
Look familiar?
How about these:
About $40.00
Or this one for about a hundred bucks.
So far i am very pleased with my PS-55. No it would not last as long as an EOTECH in a harsh military environment, but then, i don't need it to.
Use the money you saved on target ammo. You'll be much better off for it.