EO tech or True-Glo for my semi?

[Hokkmike]

I have seen some competition shooters on TV using those nifty "quick aim" gun sights that have a circle or X in the viewing frame. They seem to be able to acquire the target quickly with devastating results. I have two semi autos, one for SD and one that is a range gun. I was thinking of such a sight for the latter.

I know that the EO Tech gun sights can cost upwards to $400 or more. MY LGS dealer showed me a TruGlo open red dot sight for around $80 that he says is just as good. I am somewhat skeptical. USUALLY more money spent means better quality bought.

So, I bring the question to the best jury around - YOU. Your opinions are valued. Please tell me what you think. I would place this sight on my FN FiveseveN....

 

[JeffG]

The EOTECH is a hardened sight, meant to be banged around , in battle or the rifle rack in a squad car. That type of durability is great, if you require it. For the most part, for a sporting duty rifle, a Tru Glo sight will serve very well, and you won't need much else. If you think you might find yourself in a Red Dawn situation, get an EOTECH, or Trijicon. Otherwise a lower priced sight will be fine.

 

[Acera]

Take a look at some of these as well. I like my Vortex that I have on an FNP45.

Leopold Delta Point
Vortex Venom or Viper
Sig Romeo 1
Burris Fast Fire

https://trex-arms.com/the-beginners-guide-to-pistol-reddots/

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[chardin]

My experience with TruGlo TFO sights is that they may be compromised by gun cleaning fluids. This is especially true if you soak your slide in such fluids as a way of making cleaning easier.

 

[basicblur]

Not familiar with the Tru-Glo, but I have the following:
Burris Fast Fire III - seems to be highly rated - I have one on a SIG 1911 22 and another on a Weaver 1 o'clock offset mount on my S&W 15-22 (it's a poor man's 3-gun rig).

I have a relative that's a gunsmith and into competition - his eyes are getting older, and he just installed a Leupold Delta Point Pro on his SD Ruger (SR9?). He played with my 1911 22 / Burris combo to see how he liked a red dot on a pistol - he did.

I played with his Leupold a bit, and just got one myself - it also went on a 1 o'clock offset mount on my Daniel Defense AR.

One thing I do like about the Delta Point Pro over the Burris is you have the option of leaving the motion detection setting on. If you leave it on, the sight turns on automatically as soon as you pick up your gun - this is a nice feature in a gun intended for SD.
It also has a timer to automatically cut it off should you forget to do so (the Burris also has this feature).

Of course, the Delta Point Pro is built tougher - has a steel(?) metal guard over the window - the Burris window frame is probably aluminum - it's the same material as the body of the optic.

The Leupold is going to cost you more, but you can find it at a pretty good discount if you shop and can wait / get on notification lists. I was waiting on Lanbo's Armory, but ended up getting at a local gun shop - I know what the shop pays for them, and I got it for slightly more than Lanbo's Armory wanted.

 

[Winkman822]

As someone who owns an EO Tech for a rifle, let me just warn that if you are like me and have astigmatism, you may run into problems with the EO Tech. I know that I occasionally have issues with the reticle blurring out on me when I'm trying to cycle between multiple targets at the range. This is why as soon as I can get a buyer for the EO Tech, I'll be moving over to an Aimpoint.

 

[Fine Figure of a Man]

I had an EO Tech for a couple years. Sent it back for a refund when I found out about the recall, due to not holding zero with temp changes.
I used it on an AR and a Super Redhawk, never cared for it much. I prefer a low power scope on the AR and a Match Dot on the SRH.
I have a Fast Fire III that I like a lot but have only used it in a Ruger 22/45 so far, so I can't say how it holds up to recoil.