Well there's a reason why Tier 1 guys use EOtech, soldiers pay out of pocket to have them and coveted by everyone else. The Army issues them also, depending on unit. I can only speak of my personal experience and it is 2 out of 2 times Ive used Aimpoints, they've failed me (in combat). They auto shut off after 8hrs, having been there and done it I've never heard anyone complain about them, since a regular patrol is 8-12hrs it isnt a bad thing especially when Joe cant remember to turn off their optic. The reticle is crisper, faster to acquire, and in my opinion more accurate depending on the model due to the smaller 1moa dot. No, there's nothing worse than an optic going out b/c its broken, not because of an auto shut off after 8hrs of inactivity. More than likely you will change the brightness to compensate for light conditions. Thats my first hand advice, not an article, there's allot of guys that love their Aimpoints, lots of guys that love their EOtechs, thats just my experience with the product and those Ive worked with. Good luck in your optic search there's allot of great products out there.
