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Rifle optic evaluation memo: Aimpoint PRO (Patrol Rifle Optic) vs EOTech EXPS3
| Version compared | Aimpoint PRO (Patrol Rifle Optic)Aimpoint PRO (Patrol Rifle Optic) 2 MOA, QRP2 mount + spacer | EOTech EXPS3EOTech HWS EXPS3 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Red dot reflex sight [1] | HWS [2] |
| Magnification | 1X - No Magnification [1] | Not published |
| Objective / aperture | 23 mm [1] | Not published |
| Reticle | 2 MOA [1] | Not published |
| Focal plane | Not published | Not published |
| Eye relief | Unlimited [1] | Not published |
| Field of view | Not published | Not published |
| Brightness / illumination settings | 4 night vision compatible settings and 6 daylight settings [1] | 20 daylight settings [2] |
| Night-vision settings | Not published | 10 additional settings for Gen I through III+ night vision devices [2] |
| Battery | 1/3N, 3V, Lithium [1] | 1 x CR123 battery [2] |
| Battery life (maker's stated) | 30,000 h at daylight setting 7 (15,000 Lux, room temperature) [1] | 1,000 continuous hours at nominal setting 12 at room temperature [2] |
| Mount (as supplied) | QRP2 Mount, Base & Top Ring and Standard Spacer [1] | 1" Weaver or MIL-STD-1913 rail [2] |
| Optical axis / mount height | Height of Optical Axis 39 mm (1.5 in) measured from top surface of mechanical interface [1] | Not published |
| Length / dimensions | 132 x 72 x 81 mm / 5.2 x 2.8 x 3.2 in [1] | 3.8" x 2.3" x 2.9" (96.5 x 58.4 x 73.7 mm) [2] |
| Weight | 357 g / 12.6 oz [1] | 11.2 oz (317.5 g) [2] |
| Water rating (maker's stated) | 45 m / 150 ft [1] | 33 ft. (10 m) depth [2] |
| Maker list price | Not published | Not published |
| Agencies issuing (current entry) | 3 of 12 agencies with a sourced rifle optic | 2 of 12 agencies with a sourced rifle optic |
| Most common host weapon | Bravo Company Manufacturing BCM4 (1) | Colt M4 Carbine (1) |
Notices
No recalls, safety statements or agency actions on file for either model.
Sources
- [1] PRO - Patrol Rifle Optic 2 MOA. Aimpoint. Accessed Oct 11, 2026. https://www.aimpoint.com/products/pro-patrol-rifle-optic-2-moa-red-dot-reflex-sight-with-standard-spacer-and-qrp2-mount (archive: https://web.archive.org/web/2026/https://www.aimpoint.com/products/pro-patrol-rifle-optic-2-moa-red-dot-reflex-sight-with-standard-spacer-and-qrp2-mount)
- [2] EOTech HWS EXPS3. EOTech. Accessed Oct 11, 2026. https://www.eotechinc.com/products/eotech-hws-exps3 (archive: https://web.archive.org/web/2026/https://www.eotechinc.com/products/eotech-hws-exps3)