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Post by Mills on Jan 12, 2009 2:12:33 GMT -5
I'm in the market for an EOtech 552. Not a real one as I do not wish to spend that kind of cash for something I will not use that much. I was wondering if anyone knew of a good "clone" EOtech 552 and where I could purchase said clone. I know I am not going to find anything that is comparable to the real thing, but I just want it to function properly and not break. So basically I'm going for decent. Also I would preferably like to keep the cost around $100 but I am willing to spend more.
Tell me what you think...
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Post by Tex on Jan 12, 2009 8:12:05 GMT -5
$100 will put you on the low end for Eotech clones, but the best of those is probably the G&P. $200 will get you the HurricanE 552, and is the best one you can get. Then again for $250 you can get a good, used Eotech 512, which will retain that $250 resale value if you ever decide you don't like it, and be the best optic choice for you.
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Post by Mills on Jan 12, 2009 14:12:09 GMT -5
How hard is it to Obtain a used EOtech 512?
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Post by Judge on Jan 12, 2009 14:17:12 GMT -5
Tex, you show me an EoTech for $250 and Ill buy it... They are usually anywhere from $300-$350 and up Mills. Ive heard these rumors about 512's being sold for like $225 and $250 but everytime I look they are all like $300-$350. Even REALLY shitty condition ones (that still work great, just they are all scratched and dinged up) go for about $320. Mills, AR15.com Equipment Exchange. Youll see them all day long on there. www.ar15.com/forums/forum.html?b=7&f=23Look around. But Id say get the G&P one. The 551 Thor has isnt bad at all, but the ACM 552 I used to have was GARBAGE so watch out. |
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Post by Mills on Jan 12, 2009 14:22:23 GMT -5
Thanks Judge, maybe I'll splurge and get something real deal.
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Post by Judge on Jan 12, 2009 16:17:01 GMT -5
RS Gear is always a better choice. Glad I could help.
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Post by Thor on Jan 12, 2009 17:46:59 GMT -5
The only bad thing about the ACM 551 I had was that it didn't sit flat on my gun, so we had to dremel out some metal from the body of the 551. Not cool. I'd say either get the G&P or splurge for the real one.
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Post by cqbr on Jan 12, 2009 22:44:28 GMT -5
Go real.
Like Tex said, it holds it's value better. Same thing applies to rails, lights, and pretty much any other RS part that can go on an airsoft gun.
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Post by Mills on Jan 12, 2009 23:07:58 GMT -5
Thanks for all the help guys.
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Post by kustom on Jan 12, 2009 23:31:09 GMT -5
I know it may be a moot point, but I love my ACM 552. Mills, the next time we meet up, I'll show it to you, it's amazing.
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Post by Mills on Jan 13, 2009 1:10:05 GMT -5
I know it may be a moot point, but I love my ACM 552. Mills, the next time we meet up, I'll show it to you, it's amazing. Alright, sounds good. |
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Post by Tex on Jan 13, 2009 7:12:05 GMT -5
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Post by venimal on Jan 15, 2009 13:16:18 GMT -5
I actually saw a knock off EOtech at the farmington game, and for the money, I would honestly pay for that twice then for a real one. I mean, cool, it's a real one, but I could get another gun for that.
Kustom, if I may ask, where did you get yours?
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Post by crazyrabbit on Jan 15, 2009 13:38:52 GMT -5
Well, I guess you have never used a real EOtech before. Unless you get a hurricane, the ACM ones are no where in comparison. Plus if you wanted to sell it, it holds is value much more than a clone.
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Post by venimal on Jan 15, 2009 13:44:49 GMT -5
yeah, but the problem still lies in, I don't need a real one. If it's a red dot on a lense, then friggan sweet. There in lies the argument "get a real gun, it holds it's value a lot more then an airsoft gun." And like I said, I don't want one THAT bad, but a knock off works, looks cool, and I can use it. I mean, yeah a real one can go under water and work, is a real hologram (or something like that), do the dishes, clean the floors, and give good head, but Not one of those things I need to do with my airsoft gun.
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