What would be better? I’m looking at either the Eotech 551 or 552. Or the Aimpoint M2 or ML2. This would be for home defense and 3 gun matches if I can make it to them. Thanks
You’ve opened a can of worms so to speak with this question. You’ll see there is no shortage of opinions.
I have tried both the Eotech and the Aimpoint.
I’m more comfortable with the Aimpoint and for me it’s more natural and faster.
Another Aimpoint vote
But try the search feature…been done to death
I am a huge Aimpoint M2 proponent. Eotech’s aren’t necessarily bad, I just don’t care for the outer ring. Personal preference is the key here. I know many guys who are the exact opposite. They actually like to use the outer ring of the EoTech for CQB. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
The new Elcan Spectre DR looks like a winner! It may be the best thing coming down the pipe. This thing has it all! I am interested on how it performs “down range.” It is all the buzz right now in “gunfighter” circles.
Time will tell if it is everything it is touted to be.
On my personal general purpose and shorty rifles I still run the M2, I prefer it to all the other so called “up graded” Aimpoint models as well.
I just went back to Aimpoint after trying to love the EO-Tech for a couple of years. I just can’t get past the pixelated display. I much prefer the simplicity and interface of the Aimpoint.
Same here.
For me, there is no better reticle that the Eotech reticle for shooting and moving. However, I have had Eotechs crap out on me and the battery life and auto shut-off means you cannot leave it turned on for immediate use, like in a HD scenario.
My home rifle wears an Aimpoint. The SWAT rifle, where I have time to turn it on and 20 other guys with guns around me, has an Eotech.
I like the EOTech
Aimpoint.
Better battery life. Holds zero. More durable.
After shooting both extensively I much prefer the Aimpoint. I have a H1, 2 C3s and a M2. I prefer the minimum of 10x the battery life of Aimpoints vs. EOTechs, the Aimpoint I find more rugged when in a good mount like a LaRue and I don’t find that temperature changes the zero like it does on the EOTechs I’ve owned. I’ve even demo’d the Aimpoint with the objective end cap closed to show that one can still make good hits at 50yds without even seeing through the Aimpoint if shooting with both eyes open (and I’m left eye dominant and right handed). On a timer I am a few 100ths of a sec. faster with the EOTech.
It really comes down to personal preference, but I prefer the Aimpoint because:
The battery life of the Aimpoint eclipses any of the Eotechs by a WIDE margin
The Aimpoints control knob is much more functional to me, especially under stress or while wearing gloves
As M4 mentioned, being able to use the Aimpoint with the front lense cover closed gives some flexibility when transitioning quickly from indoor to bright sunlight or with flashlights without having to make adjustments
I do NOT like the Eotechs auto shut-off function
For ME the Eotechs dot in a circle reticle is just too busy
Nobody can answer that except you.
Personally I prefer the Aimpoint. I find that I am able to use one with better consistency than an EOTech sight, and I prefer the easier function and better battery life of the Aimpoint.
You may find that the EOTech works better for you than the Aimpoint.
The answer here is to try out both if possible and see which one works better for you.
I prefer the Aimpoint.
I too tried to like the EOTech, but couldn’t get past the battery life, auto shut-off, and durability issues (my first was somewhat intermittant while firing). I hear good things about the 553 though and may have to give them another chance.
Stephen
I have both, and I shoot both.
It really boils down to personal preference.
Although the 512 EOTech has a lower buy-in…
I’ve tried both and use neither. But if I ever do sell out, I’ll get the Aimpoint.
The Eotech reticle reminds me of TOP GUN or something. 
I also have both but I prefer the Aimpoint, I pick up the dot much quicker.
Both are excellent though
You sold out when you started posting with a different username! 
I had an Aimpoint M2 for several years and ended seeling it to jump on the EOTech bandwagon. It’s a good sight, but I feel more comfortable with the Aimpoint and it’s superior battery life and sold the EOTech and got an Aimpoint M3L.
I own both. Eotech is faster, but busier. Aimpoint is more rugged and has way better battery life.
Tough choice, but I would most likely go Aimpoint.
I prefer an EOTech.
The “busier” reticle seems better for really quick/close shots. Also, the center dot is 1 MOA which is more precise than the Aimpoint dots.
I own an EOTech, but am not very experienced with either.
Joe Mamma