EOtech recommends buying their products from an approved dealer to ensure authenticity. I decided to gamble on Amazon since it's pretty low risk and could return if fake. The EOtech arrived in a normal EOtech branded box. One of the latches on my box was broken. It arrived with the cr123a battery installed, with a sticker, instructions, warranty, and registration info. The serial number on the sticker on the bottom was confirmed by EOTech to match the model. There's always a chance that the sticker is faked and copied from a genuine one, so there are other ways to confirm. The reticle should be fuzzy, and you should not be able to see an LED shine onto the glass from the inside. The NV mode should make the reticle undetectable with your naked eye. It should not change to another color. Note the battery type. For this model should be cr123a, not button batteries or AA/AAA. Finally go on EOTechs website and compare sticker placements and markings to the one you have.
Now that we know this is a genuine product, we can talk about the price itself. It's an EOTech. Plain and simple. The build is solid, the paint is well done, and the QD mount is exceptional. When you adjust the tightness, make it tight to where it's a little hard to close and open, but loose enough to be able to use your fingers and not a tool. One of the benefits with the QD mount is that your zero will hold when you don and doff the optic. But make sure it goes back on the same slots, and make sure you push the optic forward in the slot it's in before you close the WD latch.
This is the first time I've used an EOTech with multiple center dots. I will say that I have a slight astigmatism, but when viewing the reticle the dots seem to blend together to make one long vertical dot. This may just be because of my eyes, but either way it's not bothersome to me. I like the option of having a second dot to hold at different distances when using a magnifier.
All in all, it's an EOtech. Tried and true. This review is mostly to say that my optic is genuine, and you should double check yours when you receive it.
| Brand | EOTECH |
|---|---|
| Color | Tan |
| Style | Tactical |
| Product Dimensions | 3.8"L x 2.3"W x 2.9"H |
| Sport | Hunting, Archery |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 3.8 Inches |
| Compatible Devices | Weaver Mount Firearms |
| Mounting Type | Weaver Mount |
| Night vision | No |
| Model Name | EXPS3 |
| Manufacturer | EO TECH |
| Reticle Type | EOTECH EXPS3-2 |
| UPC | 672294600398 |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 7.4 x 6.4 x 3.6 inches |
| Package Weight | 1.2 Pounds |
| Brand Name | EOTECH |
| Part Number | EXPS3-2TAN |
