Thousands of EOTECH sights are used by federal law enforcement and military, including special operations forces. In 2018, EOTECH was awarded a $26.3 million five-year contract from the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) to provide close-quarters sights and clip-on magnifiers for the Miniature Aiming System–Day Optics suite.
What happened to the EOTech 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. This led to a massive commercial refund program by EOTech, taking back virtually any EOTech sight identified by customers.
Do you have verification of which model was selected for EOTech?
We do not yet have verification of which model was selected. As you may recall, in September, 2015, we broke the story of severe issues with EOTech Holographic Weapon Sights.
How did EOTech win the business back?
Internally, EOTech cleaned house, fixed their production issues, and introduced the VUDU line of telescopic sight. It’s a testament to the dedication of EOTech that they were able to turn themselves in three years and win the business back. I’m impressed.
What is an EOTech HWS?
EOTECH® Holographic Weapon Sights (HWS®) are among the fastest target acquisition optics in the world. Situational awareness is provided through the heads-up display that supports engagement with two eyes open. Large rectangular window allows users to see more, aiding in improved situational awareness.
Does the military use EOTech sights?
By this time, the sights were widely in use by the U.S. military. Since 2001, according to publicly available contract data, EOTech has been paid about $24 million in the purchasing of the sights. Every branch of service, including the Coast Guard, has purchased them.
Do Navy Seals use EOTech or Aimpoint?
Do Navy Seals use EOTech or Aimpoint? Many of the military's special forces— including Navy SEALs— use both EOTech and Aimpoint optics. Based on research, they use preferred models such as the Aimpoint Comp M2/M4s and EOTech's 553 Holographic Sight. They also use other companies like Trijicon as well.
What was the EOTech scandal?
Late last year, L-3 Communications Holdings Inc. -- the parent company of EOTech -- agreed to pay $25.6 million to settle a lawsuit that accuses the defense firm of knowingly selling the U.S. military and government agencies optics that failed in extreme temperatures and humid weather conditions.
Does the military use the 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.
What optics do Delta Force use?
They almost always carry a 10 inch HK 416, and some form of Glock pistol with a red dot optic.
What 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.
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.
What EOTech models are being recalled?
The EOTech holographic weapons sights models covered by this class action settlement include EOTech HWS Models 400, 502, 511, 512, 512 CAMO, 512. XBOW, 512. LBC1, 516, 517, 518, 551, 552, 552. XR, 552.
Who is the parent company of EOTech?
L3 Technolog...L 3 COMMUNI... CORPAmerican Holoptics LLCEOTech/Parent organizations
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.
Is the EOTech 512 still good?
The EOTech 512 is altogether a fantastic red dot holographic sight. If you don't think you're going to need night vision, or you can cowitness with something that does support night vision, then definitely Yes, you should buy it.
What is EOTech military discount?
You are at least going to spend $500 on an Eotech product but if you are a veteran or in the military, you can enjoy 10% off and other benefits by signing up.
What kind of optics do Navy SEALs use?
The SU-123A seems to be the CQB optic of choice for everyone from the Navy SEALs to the Green Berets and over to the Marine Raiders. This optic can work with a broken lens and provides a crisp, clear reticle that can be used for a multitude of tasks.
Do Navy SEALs use red dots on handguns?
The military does use pistol red dots. Since red dot sights are more effective for targeting, the United States Military needs to use red dot technology to maximize their weaponry's potential fully.
What scope do SEAL snipers use?
The Marine Corps has selected the scope for its newest sniper rifle ― the Nightforce Advanced Tactical Riflescope.
What optic does the military use?
The M150 is an Advanced Combat Optical Gun sight (ACOG) designed for the US military's M4 and M16 weapon system. It incorporates dual illumination technology using a combination of fiber optics and self- luminous tritium. This allows the aiming point to always be illuminated without the use of batteries.
Brilliant Accuracy
The aiming dot does not expand when viewed with typical magnification. In tandem with a 3X or 5X magnifier, the dot size does not increase noticeably, while the target is magnified, offering much greater precision.
Fast Target Acquisition
EOTECH® Holographic Weapon Sights (HWS®) are among the fastest target acquisition optics in the world. Situational awareness is provided through the heads-up display that supports engagement with two eyes open.
Improved Field-Of-View
Large rectangular window allows users to see more, aiding in improved situational awareness.
