Wilcox Raid XE Initial Impression

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  • Опубліковано 11 гру 2024

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  • @armon8399
    @armon8399 5 місяців тому +6

    Just placed an order for a full power raid xe. Should be here next week. Can't wait

    • @thecontemporarygentleman
      @thecontemporarygentleman  5 місяців тому

      I'm glad to hear it. You won't be disappointed.

    • @armon8399
      @armon8399 5 місяців тому +2

      ​@@thecontemporarygentleman
      I just got mine yesterday and I'm noticing my illuminator divergence wheel isn't perfectly straight. When I rotate it, I can see it's at a slight angle. I don't think it's a big deal. Wondering if yours is the same way?

    • @thecontemporarygentleman
      @thecontemporarygentleman  4 місяці тому

      @@armon8399 I'll look tonight.

    • @armon8399
      @armon8399 4 місяці тому +1

      @@thecontemporarygentleman thanks

    • @thecontemporarygentleman
      @thecontemporarygentleman  4 місяці тому

      @@armon8399 forgot to look that night, but I did check. Mine looks good. I'd reach out to Wilcox and hopefully they have you send a picture. I would be interested to hear the result.

  • @ivaniuk123
    @ivaniuk123 4 місяці тому +5

    The main feature that I believe makes it superior to the ngal (and the reason I gave up on the ngal) is the ability to turn down the illuminators and laser brightness. If your shooting at distance lots of times the laser and illuminator is too powerful and turning it down to the sweet spot allows you to better see the targer. I guess a second one is that you can literally program that remote to have any setting you want, that's pretty cool.

    • @thecontemporarygentleman
      @thecontemporarygentleman  4 місяці тому

      Indeed!

    • @CR-wy5oi
      @CR-wy5oi Місяць тому +1

      Dude how do you do it I just got one and cannot adjust illumination or laser Brightness no matter what

    • @thecontemporarygentleman
      @thecontemporarygentleman  Місяць тому

      @@CR-wy5oi first, are you sure you got a full power? If you are, you remove a screw that prevents the rotating switch/knob from accessing them.

  • @ericquintana1900
    @ericquintana1900 4 місяці тому +2

    Probably the best video I’ve seen on this unit. Thank you. 👍🏽

  • @UnobtaniumsQuickReviews
    @UnobtaniumsQuickReviews 5 місяців тому +3

    To answer your question, the rubber cover is the one I am using because it fits. A revision is in order for the "garage door", and then it will be my choice.

    • @thecontemporarygentleman
      @thecontemporarygentleman  5 місяців тому

      @@UnobtaniumsQuickReviews what's wrong with the garage door? Is it just yours, or a larger issue? Mine seems good.

    • @UnobtaniumsQuickReviews
      @UnobtaniumsQuickReviews 5 місяців тому +1

      @@thecontemporarygentleman The tracks in it need to be redesigned to properly fit the side screws.

    • @thecontemporarygentleman
      @thecontemporarygentleman  5 місяців тому

      I did notice a very slight gap, but so far, mine seems functional.

    • @UnobtaniumsQuickReviews
      @UnobtaniumsQuickReviews 5 місяців тому +1

      @@thecontemporarygentleman Do you have both side screws inserted and somehow managed to get them to fit into the tracks? If so, that's wild! You're the literal only one.

    • @thecontemporarygentleman
      @thecontemporarygentleman  5 місяців тому

      @@UnobtaniumsQuickReviews I believe so. My buddy's worked too. So maybe we're the only two?

  • @MrSwampdawg47
    @MrSwampdawg47 4 місяці тому +2

    Loved the video man! Hard to find info on these things!

  • @jlpowell8432
    @jlpowell8432 3 місяці тому +2

    Im close to ordering one of these.
    What NV tubes you have? They looked very nice

    • @thecontemporarygentleman
      @thecontemporarygentleman  3 місяці тому

      MH-1 from Low Light Innovations. I have an initial impressions video on them if you're interested.

  • @joejoeseesingtons
    @joejoeseesingtons 4 місяці тому +2

    I need it

  • @xsweetxvampirousx
    @xsweetxvampirousx Місяць тому +1

    Your wires hanging out in giant loops is giving me anxiety lol

    • @thecontemporarygentleman
      @thecontemporarygentleman  Місяць тому +1

      😂🤣 I get it. Also, I know Big Wire Retainer doesn't want you to know this, but... ... You don't immediately die if you don't retain a wire. 😉

    • @xsweetxvampirousx
      @xsweetxvampirousx Місяць тому +1

      I got word from big zip tie that their rep is on the way

    • @thecontemporarygentleman
      @thecontemporarygentleman  Місяць тому +1

      🤣😂 I actually have Magpul wire deals and I just haven't installed them yet.

  • @M3dicinePYT
    @M3dicinePYT Місяць тому +1

    Any comments on the Raid XE + EOTech vs Boss XE?

    • @thecontemporarygentleman
      @thecontemporarygentleman  Місяць тому +1

      I can't comment because I haven't even seen a boss XE in person. That said, I don't believe the Boss is holographic, so you'd lose the benefits of that. However, I think the Boss costs $4K which is what the Raid XE does by itself. However, going back the other way, you just don't have the features of the Raid with the Boss. I think the Boss is great for saving space and keeping a low profile. Also, you can have two zeros which is likely the greatest benefit.

    • @M3dicinePYT
      @M3dicinePYT Місяць тому +1

      @@thecontemporarygentleman It sounds like there is a balance to be made. Can there be compensation for the dual zero with the EO (and mag benefit w/ a holo) vs rail savings. …Fair comment. Sounds like a good video idea.

    • @thecontemporarygentleman
      @thecontemporarygentleman  Місяць тому

      I'm finding there is always a balance/trade off. There could be some compensation, but that depends on ammo selection. I use the ring and two dot Eotechs which is the same reticle as the 300 blk EOTech. The idea being one dot is for subs, the other, supers. In practice, with the ammo I used, it wasn't even close. One would need two separate dots or two separate optics. Two T2s or a scope and top dot etc. It would be a great video. I'd love to do it one day, but that won't be soon.