#Holographic

Whenever Vortex Optics does another generation of any of their optic lines it ushers in lots of new features and even further improved quality from the previous good set of optics. With many faithful Vortex fans understanding this, they have been clamoring for a Gen II version of the AMG UH-1 for awhile already knowing that if you take something that is great and make it even better it might become mind-blowing. To the delight of many shooters, Vortex Optics put out a teaser video on their Facebook page on May 21st at 2:14 PM alluding to their New AMG UH-1 Gen II Holographic Sight coming out this summer! That teaser video can be watched below:

I’m a big fan of Vortex Optics – they manufacture several levels of high quality glass and provide awesome customer service (not that I’ve ever needed it). At the top is their Razor line that gives users HD glass inside an nearly indestructible package. So seeing a holographic sight from Vortex immediately grabbed my attention. The Razor AMG UH-1 is a new product announcement that will be debuting at the SHOT Show in mid-January.

Elite Defense, a distributor of tactical accessories, displayed a prototype holographic weapon sight that’s made by ELCAN. The sight is named the Specter HCO (Holographic Combat Optic) by ELCAN. According to Elite Defense, the reticle in the HCO uses laser holographic projection that’s somewhat similar to the EOTech sights.

L3 Communications, the holding company that owns EOTech, is being sued by the United States Government for fraud. Their products were the subject of a recent SOCOM warning that the EOTech holographic sights experienced shifting zero across different temperature ranges, which was also a factor in  Elite Defense, the international distributor for the sights, cutting ties with L3. SoldierSystems.net has more information on the lawsuit:

Recently, the SOF WPMO at NSWC Crane has issued a warning about EOTech optics, saying that they experience problems with temperature sensitivity and shifting zero. SoldierSystems.net reports (only a portion of the article is duplicated below, please click through and read the whole thing):

EOTech Laser Battery Cap (LBC) is an unique product.  I would call it more of an add-on module than just a cap. The EOTech LBC replaces the AA battery compartment on the EOTech 512, 552 holographic weapon sights (HWS) and the latest 518 and 558 model with build-in riser w/ QD lever. It’s also available pre-installed with the 552 model.