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Post by GeneralPatten on Aug 4, 2006 11:34:39 GMT -5
So I just saw a Hurricane version of an EOtech sight and it looks like a really nice alternative for those of us that can't afford the 900 some dollar price tag of EOtech  Product Code HE-DS-03 Price (USD) $178.00 HurricanE 551 Holo Sight Beautiful full metal holographic sight is a replica of the popular military EO-tech sight. This sight is digitally adjusted and can be set to either red of green sights. Key features include: - Red & Green dot color changeable (digitally). - 20 level brightness adjustment. - Low power indicator. - 2 hours auto shut down. - UV tempered lens. - Moisture Resistant design. - Battery: LR44 Alkaline button cell x 4. - Full metal construction |
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Post by Psychosis on Aug 4, 2006 11:47:03 GMT -5
Dude, it's like $360 to $400 for an Eotech, cheaper if you can find the right guy who's willing to sell it.
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Post by GeneralPatten on Aug 4, 2006 11:50:56 GMT -5
Ok so my price was off but this is still like half of the price of new Eotech.
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Post by Jumprefusal on Aug 4, 2006 14:18:29 GMT -5
That is pretty sweet, I was wondering when somebody would make a copy.
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Post by Zorak on Aug 4, 2006 16:50:28 GMT -5
I've always thought EOTechs were ugly as hell. If I was going to abandon my convictions and get a replica sight, I'd rather have a replica aimpoint.
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Post by kdogg on Aug 4, 2006 20:16:40 GMT -5
Hrmmmmmmmm.... Mixed feelings about this one. You can pick up an EOTech for about $289~300 if you shop around.
I think I would honestly rather spend the extra $100 or so and get the real thing. I've never had good luck with knock off optics. I've had 2 Aimpoint replica's and a ACOG replica and none of them would sight in for shit. Not to mention I do have a real M4 I can throw the EOTech on too at the range. I tried that with one of my airsoft scopes and it couldn't hold its adjustment due to the recoil of the real gun firing.
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Post by Jumprefusal on Aug 4, 2006 20:28:41 GMT -5
I had the opposite happen, the G&P Acog held its zero fine on an M4, probably shot 2000 rounds through it and never had a problem.
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Post by Psychosis on Aug 4, 2006 22:02:41 GMT -5
heh, I think if I were to get an Eotech I'd invest in the real thing as well. With an Eotech, the price difference between the replica and the sight isn't terrible, compared to the ~$400 price tag on the Aimpoint and ~$40 on the G&P. My G&P aimpoint's relatively nice, but it doesn't hold zero - I have to adjust it for windage because my AEG shoots a little to the right, and when I turn it off it doesn't hold the position where I set it in. I'll provide more feedback on it after more usage in the field.
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Post by bigc on Aug 6, 2006 9:03:35 GMT -5
the replica is not a halosight, it is simply a red dot made to look like an eotech. You can buy a busnell halosight for $209 in a few places or uscav has/had eotechs on sale for $300.
I thought about putting one of my halosights on my airsoft gun but don't want to destoy it if it gets hit.
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Post by kdogg on Aug 6, 2006 11:45:53 GMT -5
Shit, my EOTech's taken a few direct hits to the glass, not a problem at all. It's designed for military and law enforcement abuse... Airsoft bb's are not going to hurt it I wouldn't think.
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Post by ghost457 on Aug 6, 2006 19:59:35 GMT -5
According to Eotech's website, even a direct hit from a bullet will not destroy it. As long as you can see through some part of it, the sight will work. www.eotech-inc.com/lawe_features.php |
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Post by Lucky on Aug 31, 2006 19:47:34 GMT -5
Eo-Techs take a lot of abuse. If you want a holosight, go with the original developers, not some parasite. When a company designs something, it shouldnt get beaten up for having a high price. Lots of money goes into developement and production. Its easy for some other company to hop along and copy it.
You have to remember, these sights are meant for real guns, Eo-Tech isnt trying to hose airsoft players. HWS's cost so much because they're built from high quality materials with advanced technology. They're tough and meant for real combat use and abuse.
IMO, you should buy the real one. Shop around and get a used Eo-tech if you want the look or technology. They go for 250 on ebay all the time. I got mine for even less. From what Ive heard, the King Arms rep. is a POS anyway..
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Post by Bigmack on Aug 31, 2006 23:06:03 GMT -5
Not to mention EOTech is based out of Ann Arbor. How about we support our local statesmen and get the real deal, hmm?
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Post by Psychosis on Sept 1, 2006 1:50:08 GMT -5
hooray Ann Arbor! hooray beer!
hooray Eotech? I believe the lens is made out of thick lexan or similar tough sort of material, so I don't know if you should be too concerned about that - however, I don't know what kind of material they've got running in the Hurricane replicas, could be a risk
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Post by Jumprefusal on Sept 1, 2006 7:29:19 GMT -5
We had an Eotech shot up from the side, and about a half inch of glass was left hanging from the top. You could still see the top part of the sight, if you angled it you could see most of it. They don't lie, as long as there is something to project onto it will work.
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