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Posted: 5/21/2014 5:07:14 PM EDT
Hey y'all - I just got a new EOTech (EXPS2-0) and I noticed something that bugs me. I like the design of the mount, but on mine, the QD lever doesn't seem to line up quite right. See pic: Note the gap, and also how the curved part at the end of the lever doesn't follow the curve of the bottom of the hood (causing friction when fully closing the lever). Compare to this pic:  Also, the lever opens up a noticeable amount without pushing the release button:  Again, that's without pushing the button to release the lever. Anybody seen this? Is there some way to fix that or is it just fucked up? I'll send EOTech an email if I need to, just wanted to check in here first. Thanks y'all!
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Correct - I just walked downstairs and checked mine - on and off the rifle. When installed, there is no movement of the lever, at all - rock solid. When it is off the rifle, my lever does move away a little. However, something is indeed seems to be out of alignment in your base - mine looks exactly as the stock image - fits snugly and follows the curve.
I wish I knew how to upload a picture here - can somebody give me a hint how to upload an image from my computer? Is it even possible? |
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Quoted: Correct - I just walked downstairs and checked mine - on and off the rifle. When installed, there is no movement of the lever, at all - rock solid. When it is off the rifle, my lever does move away a little. However, something is indeed seems to be out of alignment in your base - mine looks exactly as the stock image - fits snugly and follows the curve. I wish I knew how to upload a picture here - can somebody give me a hint how to upload an image from my computer? Is it even possible? Here's a pic of it installed, with the adjustment nut snugged up good. You can see where the tip of the lever is already wearing from rubbing the hood. I'm guessing this ain't normal.  |
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Quoted: you can tighten up the mount with the screw on the other side. Mine does that too a little. At least your buttons dont flop around like mine do. http://<a href=https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3802/12275362404_bf745bfa35_h.jpg |
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Yeah, the notched nut with the little detent? I snugged it up. Your lever looks way more uniformly spaced from the hood than mine does. Shit man, do y'all's levers even have the little curved up part at the end? It kinda doesn't look like it but I can't tell. Quoted:
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you can tighten up the mount with the screw on the other side. Mine does that too a little. At least your buttons dont flop around like mine do. http://<a href=https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3802/12275362404_bf745bfa35_h.jpg do you have a better pic of the curved up part? Also do your buttons wobble and fall around like mine. I asked on here once and never really got any replies. |
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Quoted: do you have a better pic of the curved up part? Also do your buttons wobble and fall around like mine. I asked on here once and never really got any replies. Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: you can tighten up the mount with the screw on the other side. Mine does that too a little. At least your buttons dont flop around like mine do. http://<a href=https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3802/12275362404_bf745bfa35_h.jpg do you have a better pic of the curved up part? Also do your buttons wobble and fall around like mine. I asked on here once and never really got any replies.  Negative on the buttons. Mine are pretty well in place.
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Sure: http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z462/tylerbrownband/781A51F0-8A5F-4C98-A30D-99B2FFB12DC3_zpsv7znfmq7.jpg Negative on the buttons. Mine are pretty well in place. Quoted:
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you can tighten up the mount with the screw on the other side. Mine does that too a little. At least your buttons dont flop around like mine do. http://<a href=https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3802/12275362404_bf745bfa35_h.jpg do you have a better pic of the curved up part? Also do your buttons wobble and fall around like mine. I asked on here once and never really got any replies. http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z462/tylerbrownband/781A51F0-8A5F-4C98-A30D-99B2FFB12DC3_zpsv7znfmq7.jpg Negative on the buttons. Mine are pretty well in place. I own three eotechs and none of mine have that little lip. Call eotech on it and email them a picture of it. I did that once and the guy got the email while I was talking with him. |
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Here are a few pictures
Mounted http://i1368.photobucket.com/albums/ag181/Val_Sudakin/output_zpsuhvkxbap.jpg?t=1400725139 Close-up of the lever - seems straight http://i1368.photobucket.com/albums/ag181/Val_Sudakin/output_zpscd3fdhyi.jpg?t=1400725199 |
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Quoted: Here are a few pictures Mounted http://i1368.photobucket.com/albums/ag181/Val_Sudakin/output_zpsuhvkxbap.jpg?t=1400725139 Close-up of the lever - seems straight http://i1368.photobucket.com/albums/ag181/Val_Sudakin/output_zpscd3fdhyi.jpg?t=1400725199 Wow, mine looks nothing like that. WTF..lol
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| Emailed EOTech..I figure I'd rather get to the bottom of it from the experts rather than just exchange it with Midway. Got a very quick reply and the girl said it looks like something they'd like to have a look at. Waiting on return # now. Frustrating, but I'll be interested to hear what they have to say. |
| If I were to go on the limb here, it almost looks like somebody buying, monkeying around with it, then returning it to Midway - and them checking it briefly visually and for functionality and re-stoking it as new, because for all practical purposes it still may have looked brand new and unaltered. So I don't suspect the Midway folks here, but rather just some annoying chain of events... I am also sure that Eotech will take care of it. I personally - this is just me - would immediately send it back to Midway for exchange to a new unit, while explaining to them what was the issue. I wouldn't want it to be fixed by Eotech - I would want a brand new perfect thing. |
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Quoted: If I were to go on the limb here, it almost looks like somebody buying, monkeying around with it, then returning it to Midway - and them checking it briefly visually and for functionality and re-stoking it as new, because for all practical purposes it still may have looked brand new and unaltered. So I don't suspect the Midway folks here, but rather just some annoying chain of events... I am also sure that Eotech will take care of it. I personally - this is just me - would immediately send it back to Midway for exchange to a new unit, while explaining to them what was the issue. I wouldn't want it to be fixed by Eotech - I would want a brand new perfect thing. |
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That's a good point..hmm. I thought about that - EOTech has already been lightning fast on communication, and I don't doubt their customer service, but I don't really want a "refurbished" unit. Damnit, I had my mind made up to send it to EOTech but now I kinda want to just exchange it and hope I don't get another lemon. Quoted:
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If I were to go on the limb here, it almost looks like somebody buying, monkeying around with it, then returning it to Midway - and them checking it briefly visually and for functionality and re-stoking it as new, because for all practical purposes it still may have looked brand new and unaltered. So I don't suspect the Midway folks here, but rather just some annoying chain of events... I am also sure that Eotech will take care of it. I personally - this is just me - would immediately send it back to Midway for exchange to a new unit, while explaining to them what was the issue. I wouldn't want it to be fixed by Eotech - I would want a brand new perfect thing. I would just want a new one. for mind sake and for the cost I spent on the thing I would want a perfect unit. Trust me I wish I did the same with mine and now I am stuck with shitty buttons. |
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Quoted: did you call midway first? they normally will cover shipping and give you a packing slip. Quoted: Quoted: Sent it back via UPS to Midway today. Probably another 2 weeks or so to wait for it to get there and get back. Plus I'm out an extra 11 bucks shipping. Oh well. did you call midway first? they normally will cover shipping and give you a packing slip. How do I return an order?(No Phone Call Required) Your satisfaction is extremely important to MidwayUSA. If you need to return a product, we will make every reasonable effort to satisfy you. <o:p></o:p> We will accept unwanted product in unused, unaltered condition with original, undamaged packaging or defective product within 60 days of purchase for refund, credit or exchange. After 60 days, we will offer an exchange or Midway Money (store credit) with proof of purchase. <o:p></o:p> We apologize for any inconvenience, but we do not accept returns on products that are more than 365 days from the date of purchase. Please contact the manufacturer for assistance with your return. |
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