The short answer is…it depends.
When I picked up my G45, it had the same footprint as a G33, so my only change was the magnification. I told myself I’d eventually like to get a G43 and that opportunity came sooner than I had thought it would.
When I did my first look at the G43 I didn’t realize it would actually present some challenges if I expected to replace a G33 as a drop and go.
So, depending on what you have installed towards the rear of your picatinny may impact your buying decision as the G43 is shorter than the G43 and if you have a back up sight installed, you may experience difference in eye relief between the two different (size wise) magnifiers. Something to consider IMO.
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Great Video. I just got the EXPS3, but for work I have the Daniel Defense fixed sights, that dont fold down. What EOTECH do you think would be best?
the main difference i noticed between the two besides size was the g43 had noticeably better eye relief which was the main reason i got it over the g33
Thanks.
You do realize you can rotate the adjustment screw on the mount maybe a half a turn and that would fit on the pic rail
Couldn’t you just push your optic config up more, or is there an issue. Nice video. Also which magnifier has better eye relief and FOV
Honestly, back up rear flip ups is out dated in my opinion. If shit has hit the fan so bad that you need it, you need to get out of the situation. You can always reference your front sight for close quarters. I ran a rear flip up for many years, about a year ago I dropped it. I do practice occasionally with dot off, front sight up. It absolutely works in a pinch within 50 yards.