kliskey Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 (edited) I bought the ACM Eotech 552 from eBaybanned about 1 1/2 Weeks ago. Both service and comms were very good. And the item arrived with in a week of ordering. Just like the named ACM Aimpoint Magnifier that I reviewed recently, the packaging that it arrived in was above standard. Nice molded foam emcompassed the entire object to prevent any damage from occurring. The contents only included the Eotech replica and 2x AA Batteries, in Heine Sight, a Manual would have been nice, even if it was a complete copy of the original Eotech manual like the Magnifier came with. Anyhow, this thing is built like a rock. I haven't dropped it yet, but from the feel of it, it definitely feels as though it wont break easily. I'm not 100% sure of what its made of, I mean I know its metal , but I don't think its Pig iron. Which is a good sign Its also a little heavy (well not that heavy) but that leads me to believe that its not an aluminium alloy either. Front As far as build quality goes, it does appear to be an exact dimensional replica of the real thing. However, you can tell that this is a quick mass produced item. The finish is far from perfect and the edges are quite sharp if you run your fingers down them. Functions The two pictures below show what each function does. Control Interface The two up and down arrows on either side control the brightness of the dot. There are 7 different levels in total for each the red and green dots. Pressing both these buttons together will also turn the unit off. Pressing the up arrow on its own, turns the unit on. The round button in the middle top of the control panel changes the mode from red to green. On the real unit this acts as an NVG compatibility switch. These two "knobs" adjust where the red dot sits. Elevation Controls Overall Well, I bought this because I wanted a change from my Aimpoint. And yeh, it certainly looks better (in my opinion). I also bought it for the trades. Which are okish I suppose. They are stuck on, and not water printed. And there is no "Eotech" Trade - Obviously. Eotech Safty Trades The red dot itself is pretty good. Several brightness settings, very helpful to adjust to different light conditions. Most importantly there is no ghosting on any of the levels. The pictures below are just a bit blurred Green Red The batteries are quite easily accessible and a 3 step instruction is outlined below. 1st. The lever is pulled up and out 2nd. The front plastic compartment slides forwards and up 3rd. Pull the unit out. As you can see the batteries sit nicely in this little box. On the unit, it says where the + & - should be. In terms of value for money. Its not to bad either. It was around £55 posted. The real 552 is almost if not 5x that. However, and this is a very valuable quote off these forum, which I very much agree with, details the truth about real and replica Eotechs. Red dot sights can have a variety of reticules, not just circular dot reticules. The fact that the replica red dot Eotechs have reticules that look like real Eotech reticules isn't particularly special. Technology wise... it isn't the style of the reticule that sets the RS and replicas apart... it's how the reticule is projected into space that primarily differentiates them. This topic of real vs. replica eotechs really has been rehashed way too many times. Personally I prefer real eotechs. Not for bragging rights... not to show off how much money I like to waste ( )... but because I notice a difference between holographic vs. red-dot. However, if someone finds that a replica eotech works just fine for them, that's perfectly ok with me. Who am I to judge what they use? I just wish the people on the opposite side of that coin (those who adamantly use replica Eotechs over real eotechs) would extend the same courtesy to those who prefer real over replicas. Blanket comments of "oh... you have a real eotech... you're such a poser" or "you only bought that for bragging rights" simply aren't necessary. Should someone buy a real or fake eotech? They should do the research and if possible test out both. If they find the difference between the two simply isn't enough to warrant the real thing then they've answered their own question. Just don't judge those who prefer the real thing. It's really not that complicated. And the above pretty much sums up my review lol! Anyhow, for airsoft, I feel that this replica does its purpose. At the end of the day however, it is the same as any other Red dot sight, the only difference is the housing. The real Eotech is Holographic and stands out from the rest of the crowd. I have just bought a real 552, so naturally when it arrives I will compare, update and review I shall give the replica a safe 7/10 on the grounds of it in truth, at the end of the day, just being another red dot. Due to this now being surplus to requirements, I am selling it. So if you are after one, please feel free to check my For Sale thread Here Edited February 1, 2008 by kliskey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trasher Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 There is still some ghosting on mine (received couple days ago)... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kliskey Posted February 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 Well, obviously I cant account for yours. The review is on mine - And on mine.... There is no ghosting Quote Link to post Share on other sites
m98man Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 Well, obviously I cant account for yours. The review is on mine - And on mine.... There is no ghosting Convinced me to get one. I've been on the fence for the last couple weeks, but I think I've fallen off. The newest models at Ebaybanned supposedly don't have ghosting. Who knows how reliable this information is, however, and what the lemon rate is. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trasher Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 (edited) I bought the 2nd gen. long model from RSOV, and as a warning, here are the problems with mine: - Battery compartment lever won't close completely (interferes w/ fov) - Two cut red wires hang inside the lens box (?!!) - Vertical dot adjustment not working, - Green dot mode not working - Dot brightness adjustment was dead, started working after a while (?!) I won't buy another ACM red dot, that's for sure. Edited February 5, 2008 by Trasher Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stealthbomber Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 FWIW, I'm hearing about problems with zeroing ACM sights a LOT. If you read around these forums you get one or 2 people posting every week to ask "how do I get the dot to move on my Eotech/ACOG clone?" Thing is, most of these questions are phrased rather poorly and the responses usually only succeed in clarifying what the OP is asking rather than answering their question. I have a chinese ACOG and I KNOW it doesn't work right. A mate also has one and he says his was fine. Oh yeah? I stuck a laser on his gun and tried adjusting the scope while the laser was shining on a target. Turns out that his ACOG adjusters are actually only functional through about half their range. The other 3 turns do nothing. Fortunately, his scope can just about manage to zero at the edge of the range of adjustment. I wasn't so lucky. From what I've seen in chinese ACOGs and EoTechs, the problem seems to be that they use REALLY poor quality springs working with the adjusters and, as a result, the adjusters turn but, because the springs are the wrong size, they aren't pushing on the lens, making it go where the adjuster wants it to. If you get a chinese scope, as soon as you get it fit a laser to your gun and wind the adjusters right through their range of movement and ensure the crosshair has the full range of adjustment. When you buy one, take into account that it's entirely likely that you MIGHT end up with a scope that either won't zero or which will require you to replace the adjuster springs with decent quality ones. That's what I've just spent the evening doing to my ACOG. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nada987 Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 When you buy one, take into account that it's entirely likely that you MIGHT end up with a scope that either won't zero or which will require you to replace the adjuster springs with decent quality ones. That's what I've just spent the evening doing to my ACOG. How does one go about replacing the adjuster springs? I just purchased a Eotech 551 replica, and mine won't zero. The adjust knobs do move the reticle, but the range of adjustment just doesn't include the spot it needs to be (specifically the elevation knob). I found some threads that suggested placing electrical tape under the back of the sight, but I'd rather fix the sight rather than change the gun. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rainbow5ive Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 How does one go about replacing the adjuster springs? I just purchased a Eotech 551 replica, and mine won't zero. The adjust knobs do move the reticle, but the range of adjustment just doesn't include the spot it needs to be (specifically the elevation knob). I found some threads that suggested placing electrical tape under the back of the sight, but I'd rather fix the sight rather than change the gun. I imagine your sight is "too" high? What i did was i disassembled the whole thing. The key part is the bottom panel. Once you open that up, 2 springs will be vertically pushing up the board/wires loom. Take these 2 springs out. You'll notice that there is still some linear springiness, as there are more springs inside. Close everything back up and your reticle should now be adjustable. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nada987 Posted February 10, 2008 Report Share Posted February 10, 2008 I imagine your sight is "too" high? What i did was i disassembled the whole thing. The key part is the bottom panel. Once you open that up, 2 springs will be vertically pushing up the board/wires loom. Take these 2 springs out. You'll notice that there is still some linear springiness, as there are more springs inside. Close everything back up and your reticle should now be adjustable. Did that... but i noticed another problem... apparently i had turned the elevation adjuster thumbscrew too far, and a small locking piece had come off of the threaded rod. The adjuster knob was no longer able to actually turn the threaded rod that adjusted the elevation, instead it just rotated independently. In the end, I took out the two springs you were talking about, and replaced them with some pieces of tape that I layered until the reticle was lined up correctly (through trial and error). How obnoxious. But thanks for the help. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kliskey Posted February 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Yays! Well I have just paid from the Genuine Eotech 552 (last deal fell through ) So hopefully this bundle of sex will be with me in the next 2 weeks and a similar review to this one shall appear after some field testing Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the DustRoom Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 My replica from ebaybanned arrived yesterday and it's a very nice bit of kit for the price, there's no ghosting and it seems to have zero'd OK as well so I guess that's lucky me. The only thing I will say about it is that the lense is a little too reflective. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rainbow5ive Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 After you take it apart, there are 2 big springs attached to posts on the bottom, which i have pointed out using arrows. Pull these off (gently). Put the sight back together and enjoy having a zero'd replica. Now if only it would stop going through batteries like a drug addict on a binge... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kliskey Posted February 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 Nicely added Rainbow Expect my review of the genuine Eotech shortly Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rainbow5ive Posted March 2, 2008 Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 Nicely added Rainbow Expect my review of the genuine Eotech shortly If you didn't live in the UK, i'd steal that eotech from you! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ninja828 Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 hows the durability of the lens on the ACM eotech? Once in a while when I'm getting shot at, someone will nail my red dot right in the lens. Luckily my G&G aimpoint replica hasn't shattered yet but I've seen some of my friends' reflex sight lenses get cracked by incomming fire Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PvtRyan Posted March 8, 2008 Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 Ninja828, you can always get a Lexan lens protector for one of these sights - I think they're mentioned in the EOtech picture thread. Something to invest in, in my opinion, since I'd rather replace a $1 square of Plexiglass than a $70 sight. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kliskey Posted March 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 Yeh, ive just bought a proper lens protector for the real 552, I certainly wouldnt take the sight to a game unless I was certain it wouldnt break Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Krazy L Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 hehe... enjoy my your new eotech Kilisky..... hope it serves you well. let me know if you need anything else. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dock trinE Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 Are the adjustment problems true of all models of the ACM EOTech? Or just the 552? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Delta_Knight Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 Are the adjustment problems true of all models of the ACM EOTech? Or just the 552? On eBaybanned they've just recently released new gen eotechs both the 552 and 551 with vertical adjustment... I assume they just worked out the problems from the original ones. becuase the now have windage adjustement. I don't think they're much more expensive either. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DWells55 Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 Yeah, I just saw those. Now I'm a bit tempted to pick one up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daemondog Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 I just might have to pick one out as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Delta_Knight Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 Yeah I'm tempted, but I think I'm gonna wait it out to hear some reports about it first, since there wasn't supposed to be anything wrong with the originals either, but It's good to see ACM stuff improving alll the time... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kie Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 Got my ACM Eotech 551 from ebaybanned recently. no vertical adjustment and the thumb screw broke as soon as i clamped it on my M4. absolute poo k Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Delta_Knight Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 Got my ACM Eotech 551 from ebaybanned recently. no vertical adjustment and the thumb screw broke as soon as i clamped it on my M4. absolute poo k Was this the new gen one, or the old much more lame version? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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