Description
The EOTech G45 5x Magnifier STS Mount Tan is a 5x magnifier built to sit behind an EOTech holographic weapon sight. It comes on the STS (Switch to Side) mount, so you can flip it out of the way in a split second and go back to the unmagnified view. The housing is tan.
EOTech G45 5x Magnifier STS Mount Tan Overview
EOTech part G45.STSTAN gives you fixed 5x magnification with about 2.6 in of eye relief and a field of view of about 4 degrees. The G45 gives you 5x for positive identification and longer shots, while staying close to the size of a 3x magnifier. It measures about 3.9 x 2.3 x 3.3 in and weighs about 9.5 oz without a mount (12.8 oz with the STS mount). The magnifier is rated water resistant to 33 ft (10 m) and has fog resistant internal optics.
How a Magnifier Works With an HWS
A magnifier does not have its own reticle. It enlarges the view through the sight in front of it, reticle and all. Because an EOTech projects its reticle with a laser diode and a hologram, the ring and dot stay crisp under magnification instead of growing into a fuzzy blob. Your zero carries over, so there is nothing to re-zero when you add or remove it.
Focus and Setup
The rear ocular has a diopter adjustment so you can sharpen the image for your eyes. Set it once while looking at a distant target and lock it in. Mount the magnifier far enough back that you get a full sight picture from your normal cheek weld, and leave a little space between it and the HWS for the flip mechanism and your fingers.
Mounting
The STS mount clamps to a MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny rail with a quick-detach lever and lets the magnifier pivot to the side. Mounting height is matched to EOTech HWS sights so the optical axis lines up. You can set it to flip to either side, which keeps it clear of a charging handle or a support hand.
Who Uses It
Patrol officers, hunters, competitive shooters and home defenders all use magnifiers for the same reason: they let one carbine handle close work and longer shots. With the magnifier flipped out you have a fast both eyes open sight, and with it flipped in you can identify a target or make a precise shot at distance.
Spec Note
EOTech lists the G45 exit pupil as 4 degrees on its spec sheet, the same figure it gives for field of view. That looks like a typo, so we have left exit pupil out of the specs below until EOTech corrects it.
Eye Relief Tips
Unlike the HWS itself, a magnifier has a fixed eye relief and a limited eye box. If you see a dark ring around the image, move your head forward or back until it clears. Practice mounting the rifle so your eye lands in the right spot every time, and the magnifier becomes just as fast to use as the sight in front of it.
Ordering and Transfer
When you order a firearm from MAG5 Firearms, we ship it to the licensed dealer you choose. Your dealer completes the ATF Form 4473 and the background check, and may charge a transfer fee. Local buyers can complete the transfer at our shop. Bring a valid ID, and check your state waiting period before you plan a hunt or a range trip.
Specifications
- Brand: EOTech
- Model: G45.STSTAN
- UPC: 672294300472
- Magnification: 5x
- Eye relief: about 2.6 in
- Field of view: about 4 degrees
- Mount: STS quick-detach flip mount
- Color: tan
- Water resistance: 33 ft (10 m)
- Size: about 3.9 x 2.3 x 3.3 in
- Weight: about 9.5 oz without a mount (12.8 oz with the STS mount)
Before You Buy
Optics do not require an FFL transfer. Make sure you have enough rail space behind your sight for the magnifier and its mount.
Who It Is For
The EOTech G45 5x Magnifier STS Mount Tan is a great fit for owners of an EOTech HWS who want to stretch their carbine out to longer distances without giving up a fast close range sight.
Buy the EOTech G45 5x Magnifier STS Mount Tan at MAG5 Firearms
MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned shop in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Optics do not require an FFL transfer, so the EOTech G45 5x Magnifier STS Mount Tan ships straight to your door. Browse our full selection of red dot sights for more optics. For factory details, visit EOTech.
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