Review of the EOT 553

Review of the EOT 553

EOTech 553 is rock solid with the same ease of mounting and remounting that we associate with its older version of 552. The new version gives you more space for mounting PEQ2 as well as a magnifier. To start with the electronic aspect of the weapon, nothing has changed much as compared to the 552 from EOTech. There is basic electronic design with the difference that the internal parts fully blacked out. However, still a glow very close to the muzzle and optic window, which means that someone is able to see the bloom, may put you in some danger.       

This unit is entirely water proof, allowing you to take it in rain and while crossing a river and you can submerge up to 66ft with it in water, though such circumstances are usually faced by the military people and not be the civilians. EOTech 553 comes with added height with the advantage that it helps in moving the optic window a bit higher. This, in turn, helps in dropping the front sight down to the topic window.

In keeping with the stringent parameters set by the fighting forces, EOTech has developed EOTech 553, with the model designed after EOTech HWS design.  EOTech 553 Holo Sight comes with man new features that SOPMOD Block 2 program requires. One of the main advantages of this new Holographic Weapon Sights from EOTech is that has incorporated holographic reticle patterns. These patterns are advantageous because they are quickly visible even in dark and any other light circumstances. With any shooting angle the pattern will always be in the center for a view to know the target. So, the aim point will not be obscured.   For the combat zones in urban areas and for close fighting, this weapon gives the military an edge over other weapons. The whole of the reticle pattern is clearly visible to the operator even when the laminated window has obstruction from rain, mud, snow and dust. This feature gives extra confidence to the operator.

EOTech 553 has all the features that made its older version 552 so popular. But 553 also carry many new advantages for the buyers and it is up to them to pick up the right one for their requirements. The new version does not mean that the older one is no more useful. Many may prefer keeping their 552 with the latest EOTech riser.