Why does SOCOM use EOTech?

“It's a testament to L3's commitment to quality that SOCOM has once again competitively selected EOTECH as their choice for battle optics.” EOTECH has provided Special Operations Forces with rugged and advanced holography weapon sights since 2001.

What model EOTech does Socom use?

USSOCOM units have used advanced holography weapon sights since 2001, according to EOTech. EOTech currently manufactures several different versions of its now famous Holographic Weapon Sight, or HWS. The EOTech 512 is one its most popular variants.

Does military use EOTech?

The EOTECH 553 is in U.S. military service under the designation SU-231/PEQ and M553 in the commercial market. More recently, the U.S. Military is also purchasing and issuing the newer EOTECH EXPS3 model, designated the SU-231A/PEQ.

Do police use EOTech?

EOTECH proudly supports our country's law enforcement, fire and rescue, and military individuals who are critical to our safety.

Does the military use EOTech 512?

EOTech has been providing holographic weapon sights (HWS) to our nation's military and police for years. The EOTech 512 is at the top of the pack, and we'll get to why. Though sometimes lumped in among all “red dot” sights, EOTech HWS use a different system to present its reticle to the shooter.

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What is so great about EOTech?

Parallax & Magnification

Even with this magnification, the EOTech offers better accuracy at close and medium ranges than iron sights or similar products, unless you add on a magnifier. It's red dot reticle is also parallax-free, offering a clear, focused sight picture at all times and has night vision capability.

When did EOTech get sued?

In spring 2008, EOTech presented the problem to the U.S. military and said it had a solution, according to the lawsuit.

What happened to EOTech?

As you may recall, in September, 2015, we broke the story of severe issues with EOTech Holographic Weapon Sights. Ultimately, many (but not all) units within USSOCOM withdrew the sights from service and the US Department of Justice charged L-3 Communications with fraud. L-3 settled for over $25 million.

Does EOTech have Shake Awake?

And the battery life on the 510c blows away the battery life on the Eotech 512, and that's aside from it having the Shake Awake feature (which saves your battery life) and the solar panel which backs up your battery…

What sight do Navy SEALs use?

Navy Seals have been known to use the Aimpoint Comp M2 and the M4 EOTech 553 Holographic sight. In particular, Aimpoint has a very long track record of working with militaries across the world and has some of the most delicate optic machinery in the world – it's no wonder the Navy Seals prefer Aimpoint.

What LPVO does SOCOM use?

The Best LPVO – SIG TANGO6T

The US Army and SOCOM both chose the SIG TANGO6T. The SIG TANGO6T provides users with a magnification range set between 1-6X, and that makes the optic extremely valuable and versatile.

What scope do Navy SEAL snipers use?

The Mark 13 Mod 7 rifle, originally used by Navy SEALs, is a Remington 700 long action in a lightweight, skeletonized chassis. The Mark 13 uses the Nightforce ATACR rifle scope with Horus Tremor3 reticle.

Does SOCOM use EOTech?

“It's a testament to L3's commitment to quality that SOCOM has once again competitively selected EOTECH as their choice for battle optics.” EOTECH has provided Special Operations Forces with rugged and advanced holography weapon sights since 2001.

Do Special Forces use the MK18?

The MK18 variant is also commonly seen in special-operations armories. This shorter version of the M4 was designed for close-quarters fighting and is extremely reliable. Additionally, the HK416 is a favorite of Delta Force and the Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU), also known as SEAL Team 6.

Is EOTech made in China?

It's EOTech, but it's made in China. A decision the company evidently made to deliver a cost conscious 3x magnifier to market, as part of their product revamp. While the next gen G43 and the G45 are the big news items, the EOTech G30 has been lower key.

Can civilians use EOTech?

The real reason that citizen's can't purchase these is that EOTech doesn't want them taken outside the US and disassembled and copied. They feel the risk is too high with general public sales so they restrict purchase to LE/Mil.

Is EOTech better than red dot?

EOTech's center dot is 1 MOA while the smallest red dots only get to 2 MOA. That means at 100-yards the dot will cover 1-inch compared to 2-inches…and at 200-yards it will cover 2-inches compared to 4-inches.

Does EOTech sell to civilians?

Effective August 3rd, 2020, American Holoptics LLC™ will be taking full control of the world-famous EOTech® company to include the facility, the brands, the technology, and all product lines – returning EOTech to private ownership.

Are EOTech made in the USA?

Overview. EOTECH produces professional grade optics, trusted by the world's tier-one professionals, to deliver unparalleled speed, accuracy, and reliability. Since 1996, EOTECH Holographic Weapon Sights (HWS) have been designed, developed and manufactured in the US.

Does EOTech offer military discount?

Your industry discount will be automatically applied during checkout when you log in to an approved user account. EOTECH RESERVES THE RIGHT TO APPROVE OR DENY ANY APPLICATION FOR ANY REASON. Please select your current military status.

Do SEALs use ACOG?

One of Trijicon's most popular scopes is the Advanced Combat Optical Gunsight (ACOG). This sight is very popular with Special Forces and SEALs, and it is now being fitted on every rifle carried by the U.S. Marines.

Can I still return my EOTech?

Return Policy

If you have an EOTECH sight that arrived damaged or defective, please request a return authorization request for repair through our Help Center. REFUND REQUESTS, EXCHANGES, OR RETURNS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Product deemed defective will be replaced free of charge within 30 days of the original order date.