Complete G.P.S Grip Pod Review

In this G.P.S. Grip Pod review, I will be talking about, in detail, a valuable piece for any firearms collector. Although the Grip Pod System was founded as a company in June 2005, the system itself was developed in 2003. Since its introduction and development, the G.P.S. has been a standard issue adoption by the United States military for combat and support.

What is the Grip Pod?

The whole point of this Grip Pod review is to let others know about this piece of equipment, and why it is such a valuable addition to a firearms collection. The Grip Pod is the lightest weapon stabilization system produced by G.P.S., weighing in at only 7 oz. with the same full functionality as its heavier predecessors. With its lightweight, carrying a firearm with the pod attached is as easy and convenient as ever.

Take Advantage of the Grip Pod Benefits

Still being the only weapon stabilizer ever to be adopted by the U.S. Military, the advantages of using the Grip Pod are immense. Personally, I wouldn't use anything else.

So, what are the advantages? Besides its lightweight, this awesome piece of equipment is the number one choice in firing accuracy and weapon mounting. This latest addition to the G.P.S. gear doubles as a vertical front grip and a bipod in one piece. I am not writing this Grip Pod review to make it seem to be any more than what it actually is, an excellent addition to any firearm collection.

With that being said, if you look at the advantages of the grip pod, how could any collector not be curious and want one for their collection. I mean, seriously, a lightweight front grip that disburses into a stabilizing bipod mount at the push of a button sounds like something from a futuristic, sci-fi movie.

 

I couldn't resist getting one immediately. On top of all that futuristic mumbo jumbo, the Grip Pod is incredibly easy to store, carry, and clean. The grip is comfortable in your palm, allowing for a shot as perfect as your aim. Before this was released, I had to have two separate pieces placed on my rifle's rail space, making it near impossible to manage without having to remove one or the other. Once I bought the piece of equipment talked about in this Grip Pod review, I didn't know how I ever did without it.

Let's be honest, the reason you are here reading this Grip Pod review is because you are looking for that perfect addition to your collection. I was doing research before for the very same reason. I had the shot and the perfect firearm, but something was missing. The accuracy was a little off. I thought that it was me until I bought the grip. Then I realized that not having the G.P.S. Grip Pod has always been the problem, not me. It stabilized my already perfect shot and allowed me to go for the bulls-eye every time. With the G.P.S. Grip Pod, you could too.

For a more in depth review and pictorial check out my site : Grip Pod Review

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EOTech XPS2-0 Review

I put together this EOTech XPS2-0 review because I was recently in the market for a new site for my AR-15 and when I was shopping around I looked at  everything in the market, from cheaper sites like NC Star to very expensive Trijicon sites.  I landed somewhere in the middle of the cost spectrum but from my point of view I landed near the top of the functionality spectrum with the EOTech XPS2-0.

EOTech Holographic weapon sites (HWS) are used day in and day out by our military and law enforcement teams across the country and world. That being said there are some other top brands out there that are very popular in the field such as Trijicon and Aimpoint.  You really cannot go wrong with either EOTech, Trijicon ACOG or Aimpoint and much of it comes down to personal preference and cost.

There are some key differences between these three sites. The first difference is the reticle, the second difference is the battery type / battery life and the third difference is magnification.

 

Aimpoint

Aimpoint is known for their single dot reticle. Unlike the EOTech with the 65 MOA circle and the 1 MOA dot , AimPoint sites have a single 2 MOA dot or 4 MOA dot depending on the model . This is great for CQB but is a more challenging aim at a medium range since the dot will cover a larger area of the target.

The next comparison is battery and battery life. AimPoint sites have  a variety of battery options as do the different series of EOTech HWS. However the battery life on these things range from 3-5 years of continuous use! The EOTech weighs in at about 600 hours or 25 days of continuous use.

AimPoint red dot sites are available with 1x magnification like the EOTech and you can buy a  3x magnifier, again, like EOTech. The only drawback  on the AimPoint  under magnification , is the 2 or 4 MOA dot.

Trijicon

The Trijicon ACOG is another widely used weapons site. The reticles vary on these sites from a circle with a dot in the middle like the EOTech to a horseshoe pattern to the popular chevron reticle. These are all very effective in the field.

The Trijicon does not take batteries rather it has a tritium phosphorus lamp which depending on the model, will illuminate the reticle for up to ten years. This is great if you are in the line of duty or in the military however not so great if you plan on using the site after 10 years.

The Trijicon ACOG’s very in magnification per each model. They range from 1.5x to 6.5x magnification

The only drawback with the Trijicon sites is that they are supremely expensive starting at about $1200 up to $2000 plus.

 

Eotech XPS2-0

There are many different types of sites in the EOTech family. The differences are subtle but enough to make navigating them difficult. The XPS2-0 is a mid-range site that is characterized by its horizontally mounted cr123 battery. This makes the site extremely compact, only taking up a couple of inches of rail space. The EOTech field of view is large and square shaped so your field of vision is wide and it makes shooting with two eyes open really easy, I actually prefer it.

The controls on the EOTech sites are extremely easy to use, there are two buttons that control on/off and the lumination of the reticle which there are many settings for. The HWS locks tight on your rail and if removed and replaced on the rail, it will still be right on the money for accuracy. The user guide says that it is within 2 MOA but I have not noticed a change at all.

The reticle is my favorite part of this site and the reason that I went with Eotech over Aimpoint. The 65 MOA circle is very useful for quick reflex, up close shooting. The single 1 MOA dot makes reaching out and hitting those medium range shots at 100, 200, 300 yards much easier than larger MOA reticles.  When you add an Eotech 3x Multiplier into the mix you have, in my opinion one of the most versatile sighting systems on the market.

There are a lot of Eotech sites on the market and navigating them can be difficult, that is why i put together an EOTech Comparison Chart. Just clink the link and you will find a breakdown of all the EOtech sites an the differences. That link again: EOTech Comparison Chart