- EOTECH XPS2: Holographic Weapon Sight in black with 68MOA ring and 1 MOA dot reticle
- Mount: Compatible with both 1″ weaver and MIL-STD 1913 rails
- The CR123 lithium battery configuration of the XPS2 provides additional rail space, leaving more room for rear iron sights or magnifiers.
- Water-resistant capability up to 10 feet
- EOTECH HWS Prestige Warranty: Comes with 10 year limited warranty
EOTECH XPS2 Holographic Weapon Sight
$529.99
| Brand | EOTECH |
|---|---|
| Color | American Flag |
| Style | Betsy Ross |
| Sport | Shooting |
| Item Weight | 9 Ounces |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Compatible Devices | Firearms with 1-inch weaver or MIL-STD 1913 rails |
| Mounting Type | Picatinny Mount |
| Night vision | No |
| Manufacturer | EOTECH |
| UPC | 672294600992 |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 7.36 x 6.61 x 3.5 inches |
| Package Weight | 0.51 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 3.8 x 2.1 x 2.5 inches |
| Brand Name | EOTECH |
| Warranty Description | Contact Manufacturer |
| Model Name | XPS2-0BROSS |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Part Number | XPS2-0BROSS |
| Included Components | XPS2-0BROSS, CR123 Battery |
adam –
This sight is top-notch and worth the money. The one MOA dot is very clear, and the automatic turn on and off options are excellent. Very rugged design and easy to mount and operate.
Roger J. Buffington –
I am an avid shooter and I own numerous red-dot-sights for both rifles and pistols. For various reasons I decided to purchase the EOTech XPS2-0. Most EOTech sights, this one included, feature a circle-dot reticle: a 65 MOA circle with a 1 MOA dot in the center. I had initially been skeptical of the reticle type that the EOTech uses. I worried that it would be more distracting than the simple “red dot” reticle that most sights of this type use. After considerable use, I am now a believer in the EOTech reticle. Many in the military prefer the EOTech reticle because it makes fast target acquisition easier — the shooter does not have to “hunt around” to find the reticle when trying to acquire and shoot the target. Further, the EOTech sight is very high-quality, and I have found that the reticle does not obscure the target or in any way interfere with precision shooting. The one MOA center dot is ideal for precision shooting while the 65 MOA circle aids in fast target acquisition. As with all red-dot-sights, the trick is to focus one’s eye on the target, not the reticle. Through the magic of holographics, the reticle will then be in focus anyway, along with the target, making for an ideal sight picture. (A common error that shooters make with red-dot-sights is to focus their shooting eye on the reticle rather than the target.) The EOTech XPS2-0 is the only sight I have ever used in which it seemed natural to keep both eyes open while shooting. I am a shooter who otherwise has shot rifles and pisols with my left eye closed for the past 40 years.
There are other model variants of the XPS2 that have other reticle patterns. The pattern is not selectable on this model, however. It provides only the circle-dot reticle described in this review.
The sight is very easy to mount and zero. It has wonderful mounting hardware — the user can choose between a large hand-adjustable bolt that secures the sight to a Weaver or Picatinny rail, or a smaller Allen-type bolt (the necessary Allen wrench is supplied as well). The advantage to the large hand-adjustable bolt is that it can be adjusted in the field in case one wishes to remove the sight. The zeroing hardware is excellent — the sight provides large adjustable screws for windage and elevation with large lettering identifying which direction to move the adjustment to adjust Point of Impact of the rounds. I found the sight very easy to zero in at the rifle range. The adjustment hardware is first-rate. This, by the way, is a common shortcoming in some red-dot-sights. I have evaluated sights where the zeroing hardware was tiny little Allen screws that were very easy to strip and very difficult to manipulate at the range. I prefer a robust adjustment mechanism as is present on this EOTech model.
The construction of the EOTech XPS2-0 is robust and excellent, as one would expect for a military-grade sight. One missing feature to the sight is a dust cover. I get it that the sight is built to withstand rain and mud. But most users will come to appreciate and value this sight, and seek to take good care of it. It is surprising that EOTech does not provide a simple dust cover for the sight. Most users will purchase one of the after-market dust covers that are available.
In its price range the main competition for the EOTech XPS2-0 are the Aimpoint red-dot-sights. I have extensively used the Aimpoint H-1, which is a bit more expensive than the EOTech XPS2-0. Both are excellent sights and the user will not go wrong with either. Among other things, the Aimpoint H-1 is notoriously good as regards battery life, rated for an astounding number of continuous hours. The EOTech manual states that this one is good for around 600 hours. The EOTech warns the user when the battery is getting to the end of its service life, and due to the nature of lithium batteries, when this occurs, failure is not long to come. Longer battery life is an advantage of the Aimpoint. Another advantage of the Aimpoint is size. While the XPS2-0 is small, the Aimpoint H-1 is even smaller. In practice both sights are small enough to use even on a large pistol such as the Ruger Mark III pistol or a rail-equipped revolver. The size difference is probably unimportant for a rifle. The XPS2-0 fits superbly on a Ruger 10/22 rifle, for example. Either sight is ideal for rifle use. The EOTech, of course, has the EOTech circle-dot reticle while the Aimpoint approach is a small red-dot. Each has its advantages. I never thought I would say it, but I have come to prefer the EOTech approach. For shooting Zombies the quick target acquisition that the circle-dot reticle affords can be the difference between a dead Zombie and being overcome. Of course, the two sights are very different in that the EOTech is a holographic open sight while the Aimpoint H-1 is a tube-style sight. Both are superb, military-grade solutions and the user’s preference is probably the final determinant as to which approach is better.
Overall, I am very enthusiastic about the EOTech XPS2-0. This is a beautiful, robust sight. It is not inexpensive and not everyone will want to spend as much money on the sight as many firearms cost. But for those who want the best in a non-magnified optical red-dot-sight, the XPS2-0 is an outstanding solution. Highly recommended without reservation. RJB.
Michael J. McKinney –
I’ve been using an EOTECH since the military. It is extremely reliable. As a law enforcement officer, I have various rifles with different models of EOTECHs installed. They are all reliable.
Roger J. Buffington –
So I bought this sight because it was basically recommended by everyone you ever talk to.
But I was after quality and the interesting thing I came across is that when I mounted the sight onto my AR, (i always have my iron sights on just in case… if your main sight goes you’re out of the fight, so iron sights are a must) and just for laughs I flipped my iron sights up and I could still see them through the holographic sight and able to aim using iron sights only! I found out the Eotech was designed to be able to be used with iron sights if needed. (I run magpul iron sights)
The hidden benefit here is, being how I haven’t been to the range yet to try out the Eotech, but I was able to zero in the reticle to the front iron sight. This is a quick way to make it functional and now I just further dial it in at the range when I go.
I mean this is a huge selling point for Eotech I didn’t even know about, worth the money just for this feature alone!
Ryan P. –
届いたイオテックのホロサイトのレンズにアメーバがすでにでていて新品でこれはないと思います。
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最初はほかの外国の方のレビュー通りグリーンのレティクルがぼやけて見えましたがドットサイトのガラスにピントを合わせるのではなくガラス越しに遠くの獲物に目のピントを合わせることによりある程度ぼやけが消えることが分かりました。 目のトレーニングが必要 もう少しで買い替えるところだった
adam –
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This weapon sight is a very nice product and well worth the expensive price tag. First of all this sight is designed for quick, close engagements, under 100 yards. The outer ring makes it very fast to pick up targets at close ranges of 10-15 yards or so. I like that it has a 1 MOA dot which only covers 1 inch of your target when aiming at 100 yards. It features crisp clear optics and it is parallax free. That means no matter where your head is positioned behind the sight if you can see that center dot that is where your rounds are going.
It was very easy to get it sighted in at 50 yards. Each click adjusts it about 1/4 inch at 50 yards or 1/2 inch at 100 yards. I would recommend using a bench rest or bipod to sight it in to make things easier. If you watch my video I show you what the reticle looks like when aiming through it. I would have liked to make a longer video but Amazon only allows 100 megabytes.
Like I said this sight is designed for close quarters fast acquisition of targets under 100 yards. If you really want to shoot long distances you would probably be better served using iron sights or some sort of scope which can be adjusted on the fly.
This optic has very clear glass and it’s a breeze to shoot with both eyes open. When aiming you maintain a nice wide field of view which I like. Be sure to mount it as far forward on your weapon’s receiver as possible so you get the widest view. It has unlimited eye relief so it doesn’t have to be close to your eye for the reticle to be clear.
I have put a few hundred rounds through mine and haven’t experienced any sort of malfunctions when shooting a 5.56mm round. If I have any problems with it down the road I will update the review but for now it’s working great. It seems to have a very rugged aluminum hood surrounding the internal optics and I feel confident it could survive a fairly hard drop. Also it is rated waterproof to 33 feet. I personally have not dropped or submerged it however.
It weighs about 8 ounces which is a little bit more than the Aimpoint micro and those ounces could be a consideration if you have a very light weight weapon system. Also the Aimpoint’s batteries will last years as opposed to the Eotech’s advertised 500 hours. I ultimately decided on the Eotech because I like having the outer ring for shooting drills, it has a smaller 1 MOA target dot, and it is also a bit cheaper.
Pros:
Outer targeting ring for quick acquisition of targets at close ranges
Crisp clear targeting reticle easy to pick up with both eyes open
Allows shooter to maintain very large field of view
No parallax, point of aim wont change depending on where your head is positioned
Unlimited eye relief
Crystal clear optics
Seems to be fairly rugged
1 MOA dot is the smallest available on any red dot optic
Cons:
Substantially shorter battery life than Aimpoint
Takes a CR123 battery which is expensive and a little harder to find
Weighs about twice as much as an Aimpoint Micro and is wider
IMPORTANT: Remember always use caution when handling firearms and practice proper gun safety procedures. Don’t get complacent, because that’s when accidents happen i.e. clear your weapon EVERY time you handle it.
Michael (verified owner) –
This red dot is better than some higher-priced ones I’ve owned.
Jack (verified owner) –
Mounted easily on my 1911, and the sight hasn’t budged.
Jonathan (verified owner) –
Highly durable, with no signs of wear after months of use.
Gabriel (verified owner) –
The sight is low-profile and doesn’t obstruct my view.
Wesley (verified owner) –
Durable and well-built. Took it through a rainstorm, and it held up.