Okay, I just found another option.

Tri Power vs. Eotech 552? Or Eotech in general

Bonus I see with tripower (PLEASE let me know if I'm wrong) has three sources of obtaining power?

Any info is would be awesome. You guys are a great help on this forum!!!!!!!!


thanks

Ive never used a Tri power, but I LOVE the EOTech reticule.

I think the Eotech has a certain sexiness factor to it. I also think for close up work it is a standout, because the reticle is easy to pick up and it's gat a big window. It's not my favortie sight though.

The Tri-power has the battery, the fiber optic, and the tritium. It has a bright chevron reticle, and is not magnified. The battery power can be surprisingly bright, but it is a power hog and the batteries have nowhere neare the power of the Eotech and aren't even on the same planet as the Aimpoint. The fiber optic is great in daylight. Very bright and easy to see. It suffers only when you are shooting from a dark area into a bright area-then it's time to switch on the batteries. The fiber optic has a plastic cover-if the battery is on, the fiber optic glows red, so the cover makes sure you can't be seen. Fiber optics work both ways.

The tritium glows continuously, of course, but it is not something you can really see in the daytime. Other people have said they can't see the tritium. I can, with no problem, but only in the dark. You won't see it at twilight. It has to be really dark-outside or inside. It sort of begs the question-what else can you see in the dark if it is that dark anyway. The tritium will not destroy your night vision and on nights, once your eyes adjust, it is easy to see the red chevron.

The Tri-Power has been very accurate and holds zero well, as does the Eotech. Two different animals, really. I would put the Tri-Power into the same class I put the Aimpoint-farther out than 50 yards, and I would classify the Eotech as something for closer than 50 yards.

This post has been edited by Gmountain: October 27th 2009 3:24 AM

G has given a very good breakdown. I have the Tri-Power and several EoTech's...it is difficult to choose which one is best. I personally think the EoTech is a better long rage and close range optic, the 1 MOA dot IMO is easier to use than the Chevron and the 65 MOA ring can get you on target very quickly.

Where the tri-power outshines the eotech is the fact that it does utilizes three sources. For HD, the tritium will always be on and it is extremely bright in the sunlight...the battery life does leave a lot to be desired.

Even though I like the EoTech, the Tri-power looks a bit more streamlined and appealing, especially in a good mount...ARMS..cough...hint...hint(Trijicon does have quite a bit more mounting options than the EoTech, because you can use the majority of the 30mm mounts available for Aimpoints)

If you have a chance to look through both optics, this may be the only factor that would make you 100% certain which you do like more.

Okay thanks. Arg, hard decision. Let me get this straight though....During the day the fiber optic is what you use or the tritium. At night its best to use the battery power? If that is right, wouldn't you use the battery less than you would in the Eotech? Therefore, the battery while may not last as long, wouldn't get used much anyway, which might even it out? Also, IMO its better to have more than one source of power just in case. Keep the comments coming if people have them. SOO many options lol. BTW, jchtrh, I saw the ARMS mount, its got a shi* load of sex appeal with that thing!

The tritium is only for dark of night. Daytime is FO or Battery. You would use the battery less than an Eotech. You can also lok at the Leupold and the IOR. Those have etched reticles, so if power fails, the sights are still useable. The Leupold is adjustable from no magnification to 3x.

During the day, you will not need the batteries and you will not be able to see the tritium. In complete dark, you will get the tritium, but it is best to use the battery. You are right about not needing the battery during the day, but as G said, if you are in the dark shooting into a brighter area, you will need to turn on the battery power.

Here is some Gun Porn to help you decision or hinder it.



and to be fair to the EoTech, cause it is a great optic



This post has been edited by jchtrh: October 27th 2009 4:05 AM

The Leupold is a great choice also...psst(I have one for sale in the Non-FFL area)


They also offer the Prismatic which is also a great sight, no magnification, but very nice also.


This post has been edited by jchtrh: October 27th 2009 4:02 AM

Gman and James have already gone thru the details, so I won't bother you with same. I have had both, and no longer own either. Personally, Aimpoint is the way to go for me. Battery life lasts literally forever, which is the main selling point for me. The EOTech reticle is great, but that is not a deal breaker for me. Single-point red dot of the Aimpoint is good enough with me. Sorry to throw in the monkey wrench. But, like James said, look thru them all, if you have the chance, and only you can decide which is right for you.

Oh man that Valdada looks nice. Are they at the same brand quality as Eotech or Trijicon??


Also with the Trijicon how long are the batteries suppose to last? At night you said you use tritium, I assume you use the battery as well for best results?

G: The others you listed have the glass etched. This is great if you have battery failure. But with the Trijicon you can use the fiber optics during the day. The Valdada would be useless at night without it being illuminated?

The only other thing I could see as benefit I suppose with the Valdada is if the unit completely failed you would have it etched for day use at least. Thats something the Trijicon would not be able to do.

Also, very outlandish but if an EMP went off no electronics would work anyway. That said I am not taking that scenario at hand when choosing.


THanks

That's when you hope you are good with your BUIS

After reading this thread, I just wanted to throw in that you also always need to have a good set up BUIS. I have some and plan on putting tritium on one of them.

jchtrh: Thanks for the pics, guns look great! I do like the lower profile of the Eotech. Is there a way to make the trijicon just as low? Or does that inhibit it to operate right?...BUIS do you mean just plain old metal sights? If so my gun came with a great pair. The rear sight you can flip, one mode is good to 200yds, you can then flip it and it is good to like 500 forget the exact number. Sounds like your aware of the slight possibility too.

No problem and thank you!

You could mount the Tri-power lower and it will still work, but it would be a bit awkward having it sit that low IMO. You are right about the BUIS.

jchtrh: Of the two systems you have (trijicon, eotech) What would you prefer in a close combat battle (city or neighborhood)? Also how long is your battery life of the tri-power?

The IOR is every bit as good as the Eotech or Tri-Power. I think it's better, personally.

But the etched reticles are not that important in a non magnified scope, because, as the others have pointed out, that's why you have back up iron sights.

The Tri-Power batteries will last about 100 hours on full brightness. The Eotech will last considerably longer, but as you point out, the Tri-Power does noeed batteries to operate in the day time.

I have no idea about either.

However, I saw the eotech in person the other day, and it looks sleek!! Not to mention it's got a sexy factor to it, and really becomes 1 with the gun. -Doesn't look out of place

I personally choose EoTech, but on my Duty Rifle...I use an Aimpoint CompM4. Nothing against the Tri-Power, I just have more time behind the EoTech and feel more comfortable with it.

Ok, I'm confused, you personally choose EoTech while you put a M4 on your duty rifle but say you have more time behind your EoTech???

Why the M4 if you prefer the EoTech

The tri power is not exactly favored in the military or other arena's where shooters tend to gather and talk shop.

What is favored is the Aimpoint micro T1, it seems that's the best CQB sight on the market according to guys who put thousands and thousands of rounds downrange a year & who you would want to kick down your door to rescue you.....

I do like my EoTech & PoBoy setup, but hopefully will sell them one of these days so I can then afford a T1 to see how she works.

Rampy: How about the Aimpoint M4?