Even when the sight window is partially shattered or obscured, the HWS continues to function. Even when the sight window is partially shattered, obscured by snow or mud, HWS will keep on functioning and delivering pinpoint precision. Night-vision-compatible technology provides a radically enhanced sighting system over traditional reflex sights with ultimate clarity even in complete darkness. Many Holographic Weapon System mode i s equipped with night vision-compatible technology to allow operators to use a night vision device in conjunction with their HWS.
Its multiple brightness settings are nearly undetectable by enemy night vision surveillance systems and promote the ultimate in clarity in complete darkness. Its large ring with precise aiming dot promotes much faster target acquisition than a single dot, especially under duress.
Some designs are fabricated to incorporate multiple trajectory points of aim and range assist features. This variety in reticle patterns to suit a variety of firearm applications. Large rectangular window allows users to see more, aiding in improved situational awareness. The magnifiers can be mounted directly behind the HWS. Simply switch the magnifiers out of the way for quick 1X targeting.
Choose between units that are powered by two different battery types. The models that use two AA batteries increase battery life and are more readily available. The models that use the CR lithium battery are more compact, taking up less rail space. Choose between units that are either night vision-compatible or non-night vision-compatible. Night vision models have 10 additional brightness settings. Choose between units that are cross bolt mounted Hex or Thumb screw or have a quick-detach lever.
Depending on the model, buttons may be on the side or on the rear of the unit. Some designs are fabricated to incorporate multiple tragectory points of aim and range assist features. The variety in reticle patterns to suit a variety of firearm applications. Side buttons and an adjustable, quick-detach locking lever. The original battle-tested holographic weapons sight. Lithium: 2, continuous hours at nominal setting 12 at room temperature Alkaline: 2, continuous hours at nominal setting 12 at room temperature.
With the counterfeit sight, on the other hand, the color of the LED is changed from red to green when the NV button is pushed. Pressing the NV button again toggles the color of the reticle between red and green. Lastly, a counterfeit sight can be identified if there is any light source visibly present when looking through the sight. See figure The presence of counterfeit EOTECH sights will most certainly have a negative impact on our company, but more importantly, it can jeopardize the safety and lives of American soldiers and law enforcement officers as many of these counterfeits were sold as genuine EOTECH holographic weapon sights.
EOTECH has received many counterfeit sights for repair from victims of the fraud that include soldiers who bought the counterfeits with the intention of bringing the sights with them on upcoming deployments.
These counterfeit sights are not parallax free, cannot hold zero and can easily break. It is imperative that everyone understands these differences and communicates this information to all relevant parties.
The counterfeits are NOT holographic sights; they are red-dot sights dressed up to look like a holographic sight. Often the differences in appearance between the Genuine EOTECH products and the counterfeits is nearly indiscernible, including replication of registered trademarks.
To identify a counterfeit product, look for the following:. EOTECH supports the many departments and individuals involved in attempting to stop this illegal product from entering the country, and proudly stands behind its Made in USA products.
There are now multiple models of the EOTECH holographic weapon sight counterfeits that are in the market, primarily sold through web sites based overseas, eBay, Amazon, Facebook and at local gun shows. Although not a comprehensive list of all counterfeit product, this will help you identify a real vs.
They simply mimic the operation of the holographic weapon sight using older red dot or reflex technology. Regardless of the model, counterfeits can be recognized by their curved and reflective optics. The flat, anti-reflection coated optics of the Genuine EOTECH sight reflects very little light while the optics of the counterfeits reflects a bright and distorted image of the room light.
Very little of the room light is reflected with a Genuine product. Another feature that distinguishes a Genuine EOTECH sight from a counterfeit is the presence of an optical component behind the top part of the front window of the sight. Another means to recognize a counterfeit is to look at the bottom of the sights. Of all the counterfeits identified, few actually have Genuine EOTECH manufacturer and serial number labels affixed to the bottom of the sight. So while the absence of labels is a good indication that a sight is a counterfeit, one cannot be certain that a sight with the labels is a Genuine EOTECH sight.
Some of the new counterfeit models are using copies of the serial number stickers. Counterfeits do not have a Night Vision mode where the intensity of the reticle is lowered substantially so that it can be viewed with night vision goggles without blooming or saturating the image intensifier tube.
When the button labeled NV is pushed, a Genuine EOTECH sight goes into the night vision mode and the intensity of the reticle is reduced substantially to a point that it is not visible by the naked eye.
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