With so many brands in airsoft offering so many optics, it might seem clichéd to have another review into yet another airsoft RDS, however, we believe this particular example deserves some special attention.
Before the bulk of the review begins, we feel as though the 'elephant in the room' should be addressed: the price. Coming in at ~ £125 these optics are not cheap, especially when compared to alternatives for the same price. However, this RDS boasts features that, in our opinion, and of those who have tested it, justify the price. Whether you're doing a clone build, or just a 'freestyle' build, there is something to be said about the quality and focus on detail found within this optic.
Form Factor: Evolution Gear deliver these optics mounted and ready: when you receive the optic, you will receive the RDS itself attached to its mount in a cowitness configuration, two lens covers fitted to the optic, an additional (lower 1/3) spacer, a microfiber cloth and a hex key for the mounting screws. You will just need to provide 1x 2032 battery.
The 4T offers something 'different' yet familiar when compared to other optics - an aimpoint mounting profile. This means that it will interface with any aimpoint-based mount in the same fashion an aimpoint optic would. Allowing the end user to use mounts such as the Unity FAST Micro mount, or the scalarworks LEAP mounting systems.
The finish of the optic should also be noted - it's difficult to tell whether it has been cerakoted or treated but the quality of the finish on these optics is impeccable. Time will tell with hard use how this holds up but first looks are promising.
Functionality: Akin to the genuine optic (sadly we do not currently have this available for a stronger comparison), the EG 4T features 3 separate reticles and does dim down to NV settings. The optic's reticles are similar to that of an Eotech with the user being able to choose from dot, circle dot, dot with holds settings.
While the EG 4T does not boast the real 4T's battery life of a scary 50k hours, it does have a feature whereby it will turn off if not being used for a certain duration of time, it being reactivated to the previous setting with a single touch on either button. While this is not 'shake awake' like the real proponent, it is a step forward for a replica optic. In addition, battery life is also saved by the solar panel on top of the housing.
Time will tell how long a battery can last in one of these optics but these features display a good potential for strong battery longevity. It could be worth noting that we have been able to test an EG Comp M5 for over a year, and the battery preservation in that optic allowed a single battery to last over 8 months of consistent almost weekly usage - definitely impressive for a 'repro' ;)
This blog will be updated with our findings and is for now a first impression of this very impressive optic.
(P. 10/4/24)
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