Manny from United States, IL Public Profile

I decided to take the plunge and a quick browse on OpticsPlanet proved to be seriously dangerous for my bank account.

Fortunately, I stumbled upon a deal in addition to being able to apply the Scope/Red Dot special promotion coupon. It was a no brainer at this point!

I was in search of a FDE color as well, double score.

I previously owned a Vortex Strike Eagle II 1-8x24 LPVO, it’s a good scope but the eye relief did not treat my astigmatism right at all.

The Eotech EXPS3 + G33 is the right setup for my eyes, visually and from a functional standpoint.

Installation was a breeze, make sure you push forward before locking in. Only adjust when you have unlocked the latch, never when it’s in the locked position to prevent damage.

I’m able to focus on the target with practically both eyes. The magnifier takes a little getting used to but it’s combination from glass to glass is great! I’m able to now justify this setup as it makes target acquisition more enjoyable. I’ll keep the Vortex for extra distance but it may not be mounted back unless there is another firearm makes it to this collection. Another advantage is I feel the Eotech is lighter than the Vortex I had with the 30mm mount.

I’ve read about poor battery, this isn’t a red dot it’s using laser to beam the MOA and ring. Just remember to power it off, else it will power off within 8 hours or 4 hours depending on which arrow you select. Carry additional Cr123 it’s not a that big of deal. If the military can depend on it

It’s a bit more costly than the standard Mil-spec that comes with many stock AR firearm. I don’t really care for the ting noise the stock one produces either. The spring is braided to get you a bit more zing while being very durable and bit higher quality. It does require use of the buffer weight that comes with the Geissele Super 42. Don’t expect to swap it with the Mil-spec parts bin laying around

Be prepared to wind up the charging handle with a bit more force as this buffer spring and weight combo will demand it to make your firearm come to life.

The result is just enough pressure for my 16 inch barrel to reliably punch holes at the range. My extractions are about 3 o’clock. It’s a great upgrade and should last for some time to come. You can count on Geissele. Just have to stomach the cost. Made in USA!