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Offline whkrog

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Top Rail Optics
« on: July 17, 2010, 12:35:31 AM »
Anyone out there in this most trusted of all universes (not kidding) with information or experience about red-dot holographic-display sights? eg. EoTech? (not the night-vision compatible ones). And not for the Rohrbaugh, naturally. ;)

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Re: Top Rail Optics
« Reply #1 on: July 17, 2010, 11:51:52 AM »
What do you want to know?

Having been involved with the development of the first EoTech Holosites...I know a "little" and have one of the first 50 made
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Offline whkrog

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Re: Top Rail Optics
« Reply #2 on: July 17, 2010, 02:18:43 PM »
Apologies; like in emails, I should have included a far more specific question (but I knew youse guys would be out there).
I thinking of arranging to have an EoTech or other system mounted on the top of my custom STI Trojan 1911 .45ACP. I am intrigued by the quick target acquisition and other capabilities, but on wondering about the downsides vs. other red-dot systems, and also about the accuracy.
Any hints or directions would be appreciated.

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Re: Top Rail Optics
« Reply #3 on: July 18, 2010, 11:56:59 AM »
I knew an IPSC guy that switched from a red dot to a Bushnell Holosite wihen they first came out.
He let me try it out.  It was pretty fast.

I haven't seen him since.
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Re: Top Rail Optics
« Reply #4 on: July 19, 2010, 03:36:16 PM »
 I would Highly recommend the Trijicon RMR sight. w/ 7mm Dot. It is built tough (Aluminum Housing) and will not fail when treated rough.
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Re: Top Rail Optics
« Reply #5 on: July 19, 2010, 09:04:33 PM »
And the nice thing about the RMR is it's one of the few Trijicons that doesn't cost more than the gun it's going on. ;D

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Re: Top Rail Optics
« Reply #6 on: July 21, 2010, 10:31:16 AM »
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Anyone out there in this most trusted of all universes (not kidding) with information or experience about red-dot holographic-display sights? eg. EoTech? (not the night-vision compatible ones). And not for the Rohrbaugh, naturally. ;)

The L-3 EOTech Holographic Weapon sight.  True two eyes open heads up display.  Truely, amazing!
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Re: Top Rail Optics
« Reply #7 on: July 21, 2010, 11:33:02 AM »
I have become partial to the Aimpoint line..

I have not done the M4 yet,but right up to that and they all were/are tough,and reliable in my book..

You can also find them used for a decent and FAIR price..
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