DI Optical EG1

[GOST]

http://diopticalusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/EG1-1.jpg

http://diopticalusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/EG1.jpg

DI Optical’s new EG1 prism gunsight provides a parallax free reticle for increased accuracy and rapid target acquisition. The shaded 30mm lens provides a wide, crystal clear field of view. CNC machined from a solid billet of aircraft quality 6061-T6 aluminum, the compact EG1 is unsurpassed in ruggedness and reliability. The rotary brightness switch can be conveniently operated with a gloved hand.

http://diopticalusa.com/?page_id=496

[Tyrannosaur]

"Unsurpassed in ruggedness and reliability" that's a pretty bold claim. Looks like everyone is after that Aimpoint market these days. These guys just had a T1 bang a eotech and boom here it is.

[FortTom]

Website says it passes MIL-STD environment standards, whatever that means. No MSRP though. Looks interesting.

[GOST]

Don't know anything about these besides that it looks like Aimpoint Micro with a larger FOV.

[JHoward]

Looks expensive.

[JHoward]

Here's a stupid question....

If you're going to make your optic a square.... Why make the lens and FOV a circle?

[GOST]

Looks expensive.

Probably not made in the US, so maybe not that expensive.

[Naytwan]

Lots of micro sized red dots coming. No info on battery life?

[caporider]

Is that a teeny tiny sight channel up top? Huh...

I have to admit, I am a little interested and will try to keep up with further info as it comes out.

[CK 187]

Is that a teeny tiny sight channel up top?



Definitely appears to be

[caporider]

It also doesn't look like the sight can sit much lower than shown, so they seem to have gone all-in on an AR-height optic.

ETA:

It's not as small as I thought.

http://personal.visualitymedia.com/personal/misc/eg1_mounted.jpg

[GOST]

It doesn't look big in that pic.

[DutyUse]

Seems like it could be a winner. I like the bigger screen of an Eotech but everything else about an Aimpoint.

[SINNER]

I'd imagine this is the same DI the South Koreans use on their Daewoo service rifles. They used to make some decent Meprolight style sights.

[GOST]

I'd imagine this is the same DI the South Koreans use on their Daewoo service rifles. They used to make some decent Meprolight style sights.
I think I've read that also.

[Farva]

I'm digging it so far. I agree that it looks like an Eotech and Aimpoint Micro had em a lil one. I'll be keeping an eye on this.

[Calico Jack]

Website says it passes MIL-STD environment standards, whatever that means. No MSRP though. Looks interesting.

Its probably sealed at a IP7 standard or Ingress Protection 7
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IP_Code

This kind of explains the MIL STD 810G tests.

http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/07/01/ingress-protection-and-us-mil-810g-explained-what-these-ratings-really-tell-you-about-a-smartphones-toughness/#us-mil-std-810g-aka-us-military-standard

[jmacken37]

Has anyone used this optic?

I've got astigmatism and am looking for a good 1X prism sight.