EOTech Holographic Weapon Sights

Whenever you hear the name EOTech, you probably think military grade optics because of their prolific use the U.S. Special Operations since 2005. However, they didn’t start out building rugged holographic weapon sights for the USSOCOM.

In 1972 Michigan State established the Environmental Research Institute of Michigan, a non-profit research institute. A little over two decades later, this research institute set their sights on commercializing the remote sensing and laser technology they had been developing and began creating spin-off companies.

They are one of those companies focused solely on integrating this new hologram technology into sporting and hunting optics. The first of such optics was released in 1996 and known as the HWS (Holographic Weapon Sight).

Since that first generation, this holographic sight design has been shaped into many different models including the highly popular 512 model.

EOTech 512 and 552

The Model 512 holographic weapon sight was developed after they were acquired by L-3 Communications; one of the largest defense companies in the United States. With improved durability, electronics efficiency, and a reticle designed for quick target acquisition, the 512 is perfect for home defense or even hog hunting.