February 6th, 2021
5minute read
Guys like me are bad to be a bit snobbish.
Truth be known we would all like to execute the same sights as Delta and DevGru.
In fact, almost none of us will ever do that.
I am more than half a century old.
However, might that actually just be overkill out here in the real world?
With very few exceptions, we will most likely use our weapons recreationally rather than operationally.
What I settled on was the VISM ECO MOD2 from NcSTAR.
Pertinent Particulars
At its heart, the ECO MOD2 is a fixed-magnification, wide-field-of-view 4X optical gunsight.
The reticle design is etched into the glass and is called urban tactical, whatever that really means.
The reticle features a secondary blue illumination feature as well.
The sight tips the scales at 19.9 oz.
The top of the sight is milled to accept a red dot reflex sight if desired.
Top-mounted backup iron sights come standard, and the front iron sight includes a fiber optic light tube.
The iron sights may be configured along three different axes to allow fast employment simply by rotating the weapon.
The ECO MOD2 is just festooned with electronic trinkets.
There is a green laser that is readily adjustable for windage and elevation.
The sight also comes with what the company calls navigation lights.
These are indeed thought-provoking addenda.
The two navigation lights are red and white.
They are also intentionally fairly dim.
These are not tactical illuminators.
There are other tools for that.
These are the lights that let you poke around a dark house without unduly telegraphing your position.
Additionally, the red light does not adversely affect your night vision.
The whole shebang is powered by a single CR123A lithium battery.
The ECO MOD2 is hearty without being unduly bulky.
Trigger Time
I mounted the VISM ECO MOD2 atop my trustySpringfield Armory SAINT rifle.
The SAINT is the high-end utility rifle for the working man.
Nothing defends the hacienda better.
To complement the ECO MOD2, I slapped aStreamlight Protac HL-X long gun lightup front.
Thusly configured I felt ready for anything.
The 4X magnification is about perfect for me on a utility rifle.
The back-up iron sights were as easy to use as any conventional mechanical sights.
The green laser is simple to zero.
I like the navigation lights.
The red version indeed doesnt trash you night vision.
The ECO MOD2 gives you plenty of options.
I find that illuminated reticles are only useful under a narrow set of light conditions.
However, adjust the brightness appropriately and the ECO MOD2 can serve as a sort of red dot sight.
Like everything else about tactical shooting, it just takes a little practice to master everything.
Conclusion
The VISM ECO MOD2 will set you back a couple hundred bucks online.
A comparable top-end holographic sight can be several times as much without offering the ancillary features.
The ECO also looks really cool.
I have used mine for several years now and found it to be both reliable and effective.
Go to forum thread
NcSTARVISM ECO MOD2
SAINTSeries
StreamlightProtac HL-X w/ Laser
