Videos tagged with EOTech XPS3

This video details several competitive shooting drills from the 'Dirty Kid Top Shot' series, focusing on rifle engagement. Key drills include the 'El Presidente' drill requiring quick target transitions and a 'Mosamb Beek' headshot, and a plate rack challenge. The participants showcase various rifle setups, including a Sig Sauer LT and a Knights Armament SR-15, and discuss performance metrics like time and hit factor. The content emphasizes speed, accuracy, and strategic reloading under pressure, offering insights for intermediate to advanced shooters looking to improve their competitive skills.

This expert-level guide details the setup of the Sons of Liberty Gun Works MK1 AR-15, a rifle designed to Tier One unit specifications. The presenter, an experienced firearms instructor and authorized dealer, walks through the installation of various high-performance accessories, including an EOTech optic, Surefire light, HUXWRX suppressor, and specialized mounting systems. The focus is on optimizing the rifle for performance, comfort, and reliability in demanding scenarios.

This video details the assembly of a custom AR-10 pistol chambered in .308, highlighting component choices, potential issues, and cost-saving alternatives. The presenter emphasizes the importance of part availability and offers insights into building a similar firearm for a significantly lower cost, showcasing the PSA Saber AR-10 pistol as a budget-friendly option.

This video presents a tier list of red dot sights, evaluating performance, value, and features. Key optics discussed include the Aimpoint T2 (S-tier for performance, debated for value), Holosun AEMS (B+/A- tier), and EOTech XPS3 (A-tier for glass and NV performance, but with battery life concerns). The discussion highlights trade-offs between cost, durability, reticle options, and specialized features like night vision compatibility.

This video explores the effectiveness of passive aiming versus active aiming with night vision devices. The instructors conducted drills with rifles and pistols under low-light conditions to compare the two methods. They found that while passive aiming is possible, especially with higher-end night vision tubes and good ambient light, active aiming with IR lasers generally proved faster and more accurate, particularly during dynamic shooting and movement. The quality of the night vision equipment significantly impacts passive aiming performance.

This guide details the tactical technique for switching between the dual magazine tubes on the Kel-Tec KSG-12, as demonstrated by Brandon Herrera. It covers locating the selector lever, performing the switch, and practical applications for varied ammunition types in tactical scenarios. The demonstration emphasizes the versatility and high capacity of the KSG-12, a firearm popularized by its appearance in the John Wick film franchise.

This video details a specific configuration of the PTR 9CT PCC, focusing on accessory choices to improve usability. The presenter highlights the benefits of the Holosun HS510C for its wide field of view and circle-dot reticle, which aids in acquiring a proper sight picture despite a challenging cheek weld. The setup includes a Midwest Industries handguard, Strike Industries hand stop, and an Arisaka 300 light with a Surefire tail cap. While the Magpul grip module offers ergonomic improvements, its loose safety selector and poor fitment are noted drawbacks.

This comprehensive review of the Steiner DRS1x reflex sight, presented by an established gear reviewer, delves into its features, performance, and market positioning. The analysis highlights its American assembly despite foreign ownership, its substantial size, and the versatile C2 reticle. Comparisons are drawn against leading European and Chinese optics, with a critical assessment of its brightness, optical quality, and battery life, ultimately concluding it may be the default US-made option but falls short of top-tier competitors in value and performance.

The PTR 9CT, an MP5 clone, can be modernized for optics and accessories, but faces challenges with its classic design. While offering a smoother shooting experience than many PCCs, upgrades like braces, optics mounts, and handguards require careful consideration due to the cocking tube and limited rail space. Night vision integration is particularly complex. Magazine reliability is good with KCI Gen 2, but overall, the platform is considered an expensive and dated design compared to modern PCCs.

This video showcases winter shooting drills in Vermont, testing various firearms like the MK18, AUG, MP5, and SCAR 17 in extreme cold and snow. It highlights the importance of proper winter camouflage, apparel, and adapting shooting fundamentals to slippery conditions. The content also covers snowmobile tactics and provides assessments of specific weapon systems, including trigger pull on the AUG and recoil management on the SCAR 17.

This expert guide from Mrgunsngear details the Brownells HK416 clone build, highlighting its military-spec components and availability in the US. It covers the rifle's piston-operated system, unique HK features like the gas block and bolt carrier group, and its impressive reliability. The overview also touches on optics, stock design, and the practical considerations of building such a clone, including cost and necessary tools.