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Date: 11/28/2007 |
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I love my two EOTech 512 Holosights that I own. Actually
I should say my eyes love my EOTech 512 Holosights. I
keep one on my Springfield Armory SOCOM 16 as seen in my
M1A Upgrades article and one on my California legal
FAL carbine shown below. I am spoiled because I have flip-up style
scope lens covers on all of my scopes including my Aimpoint CompML2 Red Dot Sight that I keep on an AR
carbine. I hate the idea of having a piece of stretchy
fabric over my EOTech scope as a cover. But up until
recently that is all I had and I have got to say it
really took away a big part of the "cool" factor on the
rifles I had them installed on. Plus I would go shooting
and then afterwards have to hunt around for the dang things, so
there is a practical side to all of this as well.
Then I saw an ad for GG&G that they offered a lens cover
for the EOTech. About dang time someone came out with
something to solve this problem. I would be willing to bet the folks lugging
these things over in Iraq and Afghanistan probably have
thought the same thing as well. So, I ordered a couple
and waited patiently till they came. |
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The New GG&G EOTech Lens
Cover |
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Manufacturer Supplied Information |
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The New GG&G
EOTech Lens Covers
There is little doubt that the
EOTech Holosight is one of the best red dot
sights available today. However, our customers
have told us that they think it is missing an
important element—LENS COVERS. We think they
were right, so we developed a set that is easy
to install and operate.
The New GG&G EOTech Lens Covers fit between the
EOTech hood and the body of the EOTech housing.
They are spring operated so that once pressure
is applied to release them from the closed
position they spring open. The rear cover lays
across the top, so as not to interfere with the
field of view. The front cover opens and serves
as a sun shield. However, if heavy brush etc. is
encountered, the front lens will fold back so
that it is not damaged. Because of the contours
of the EOTech housing, these lens covers are not
100% waterproof, but they do prevent most dust,
debris, rain and snow from accumulating on the
lenses. These unique lens covers can be easily
operated with either hand to provide flexibility
of operation. We think the design and
methodology is so unique, we applied for a
patent.
They are in mass production, with 100’s being
shipped weekly. If you have an order in with GG&G
or your dealer, it will be filled soon.
Thanks again for your patience |
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Price: $40.00
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http://www.gggaz.com/index.php?id=58&parents=38,46 |
GG&G
3602 E. 42nd Stravenue
Tucson, Arizona 85713
(Phone) 800-380-2540
(Fax) 520-748-7583 |
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Figure 2 |
| My California legal FAL carbine with an
EOTech 512 installed on a DSA stripper clip
scope mount receiver cover. |
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Figure 3 |
| GG&G also gives you all the tools you
need to install the new lens covers. |
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Figure 4 |
| Remove the mounting crossbolt from the
EOTech. |
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Figure 5 |
| Using the supplied Torx wrench remove
the four Torx screws that fasten the
protective hood on the scope. |
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Figure 6 |
| Slide the protective hood forward
removing it from the scope. |
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Figure 7 |
| Make sure the lens covers are in the
open position. Orient the lens cover so the
side with "Pat Pending" will face to the
rear of the protective hood. Turn the lens
cover sideways and slide it into the
protective hood. |
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Figure 8 |
| Figure 8 shows the lens cover properly
mated with the protective hood. |
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Figure 9 |
| Slide the protective hood assembly back
onto the scope. Align the holes in the
protective hood with the threaded holes in
the scope. |
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Figure 10 |
| Reinstall the Torx screws and tighten
down. |
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Figure 11 |
| Reinstall the crossbolt. |
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Figure 12 |
| Figure 12 shows the rear of the scope
with the lens cover closed. |
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Figure 13 |
| Figure 13 shows the installed lens
covers in the open position. |
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Figure 14 |
| Figure 14 shows the installed lens
covers in the closed position. |
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After taking a close look at how the GG&G lens covers
work I have got to say - way to go guys! I am so glad
someone came up with a simple and very workable solution
to this problem. These things work! I have had a set
installed on my SOCOM 16 for about a month now and they
work like a champ. I am really pleased. I know,
I know I am just talking about lens covers - right?
Well, this is a problem that has bugged me for some time
now. Sort of like an itch you can't reach and will not
go away. Then you finally buy a back scratcher and use
it for the first time...you know what I mean.
Thanks GG&G! |
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