alert: first orders of Eotech G45 (5x magnifier) to ship Nov 4

[Brewer]

BLUF: Eotech G45 5x multiplier will likely start shipping in about 7 days. Time to watch dealer inventories closely if you want to get in early.

EOTECH MAGNIFIER G45™

Model G45™ Magnifier. G45.STS 5X Magnifier has the similar weight and dimensional properties as the existing G33 Magnifier, but with an additional 2X magnification for precision aiming

www.eotechinc.com

Full detail: Eotech's G33 (3x magnifer) has been popular and caught my eye but I've been holding out for the upgraded model. They've been talking about their G45 5x multiplier for at least 5 years. At the 2020 SHOT Show they said it was coming within the next year, first Summer 2020, then Spring 2021. I check randomly every couple weeks for updates. Their website and Facebook page have nothing new but yesterday a couple people shared on this Reddit thread that their Optics Planet pre-orders were updated to say "shipping Nov 4". I talked to Optics Planet today -- they confirmed an early shipment will cover most outstanding pre-orders but some existing and any new orders are expected to be fulfilled Jan 15 (advertising at $639). Big Daddy Unlimited is my go-to dealer (advertising at $557) but told me today they have no updates on first shipments. They don't take pre-orders, so I'm anticipating in the next 1-2 weeks a limited supply will pop up. I've bought four Eotechs from BDU in the past and each notification alert sells out within 5 hours.

Got a request in with Eotech now to confirm if/when any other dealers are getting their first shipments and I'll update here with what they say.

Been looking forward to this magnifier for a long time. This is the week to get your notification alerts in with dealers if you want in, otherwise it may be months before you get another chance.

 

[delta123]

Link on optics planet? The one listed doesn’t look like the one on the eotech site

 

[Brewer]

Link on optics planet? The one listed doesn’t look like the one on the eotech site

They do look different. I think various sites have either used the G33 as a stand-in or saved prior versions of changing concept design across five years. Surely the Eotech website has the most updated image.

EOTech G-Series 5x Magnifier w/STS Mount, Black, G45.STS — Magnification: 5 x, Eye Relief: 2.6 in, Length: 3.9 in, Weight: 12.8 oz, Attachment/Mount Type: Side Mount — G45.STS — 14% Off

EOTech G-Series 5x Magnifier w/STS Mount, Black, G45.STS — Magnification: 5 x, Eye Relief: 2.6 in, Length: 3.9 in, Weight: 12.8 oz, Attachment/Mount Type: Side Mount

www.opticsplanet.com

 

[AJK129]

Might have to upgrade from my holosun combo to a pair of Eotechs

 

[ChevyGuy91]

Man, if this thing uses G33 mounts, this would push me to get on that Unity Tactical chin weld life for my night gun.

 

[SHOCKNAWE]

Link on optics planet? The one listed doesn’t look like the one on the eotech site

Tread lightly if you go the Optics Planet route. Says availability is 1-4 months, they are the worst for communication, I had to file a claim through PayPal and magically the last day before the claim was up they shipped my items.

 

[Brewer]

Well Eotech wrote me back this morning and gave some conflicting info.



So either Optics Planet got an initial release that's truly shipping out Nov 4 but Eotech doesn't feel like confirming it, or OP is mistaken and updated shipping on G45s when they meant to do so for G43s (another upcoming model, a micro version of the G33 3x magnifier).

I guess we'll find out in the next week if G45s start getting delivered.

 

[citoriguy]

I love my G33 - will have to look at a 5x to see how they compare.

 

[Brewer]

In case anyone's following to get in early on the G45 like I am, no news from any of those sources. Not sure if Optics Planet failed (again) with that projection to ship Nov 4 or if the rumored small batch is getting delivered. Either way might be January or later for the rest of us after all.