Dot Sight reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 221 Reddit reviews across 21 subreddits and 46 posts to rank the best Dot Sight brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Glocks, r/CAguns, r/SocialistRA, r/ar15, r/SmithAndWesson. Top-rated brands include Holosun (4.6/5), Sig (4.6/5), Trijicon (4.8/5).
Stats
Reviews221
Subreddits21
Posts46
Brands30
Products87
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#1
Holosun
4.6
(99)
"Holosun EPS CARRY MRS (2 MOA dot, 32 MOA CIRCLE, or combination of circle and dot) solar backup as well."
"Holosun is the minimum you should be getting."
"Save up for a Holosun 507c. Don’t get the 407."
"For that much I’d save instead of spend. Save up $300 and get a Holosun EPS. They’re great."
"The Holosun 507 comp has the adjustability you crave"
"The Holosun 507 comp has multiple rings that would probably work in this instance"
"Holosun SCS."
"Eps 6moa! I run it on my canik tti and i love it."
"I love the 509t v2."
"I’ve been running the exact same gun for about 6 months with a holosun scs mp."
#2
Sig
4.6
(26)
"I have the Romeo-X enclosed compact red dot on my P365X and XL. I’m very happy with it."
"Can be used as back up or for a different setup!"
"Or Romeo MSR."
"I’ll try to get the romeo5 or 403b"
"Or the 403b"
"Romeo5"
"Romeo 5"
"Is the gold-standard budget option for a reason."
"They're the best of the bunch."
"The answer is always Romeo 5"
#3
Trijicon
4.8
(14)
"Love my trijicon rmr cc. Replaced the Romeo zero I had on"
"RMR is the standard by which everything else is measured, so just get the RMR and know it's right"
"Rmr, holosun, or aimpoint are the go to ones."
"Trijicon RMR (models RM06, RM07 and RM09) Holosun 407c, 507c, 508t, 509t"
"Rmr all the way"
"RMR or 508t Trijicon is borderline indestructible and trusted by military/LEO."
"Trust my life with it."
"I’ve got a trijicon RMR on mine"
"I’ve been running the RMR for about two years now and I love it."
"Trijicon rmr rm06. 3 years of carry, probably at or near 10000 rounds."
#4
Vortex
4.4
(14)
"Anything vortex. It will have a lifetime warranty."
"Can be had for 80-90 on Simmons."
"One of the best, if not the best, budget red dot option at about $100."
"Romeo 5 or Vortex crossfire."
"Romeo 5 or Sparc"
"Just mounted the Vortex Venom to my PDP and I’m really loving it!"
"Used vortex venom off GAFS."
"Vortex defender ccw, sig Romeo x compact enclosed and open, cylee cat pro, swamp fox sentinel 2 are all good optics."
"I like the Venom but I REALLY like the Deltapoint."
"I have a Vortex Venom on mine that I enjoy."
#5
Aimpoint
4.7
(10)
"Best one I have come across for the money is the aimpoint pro"
"Aimpoint if you need to to work every time no questions."
"Unlimited budget: Aimpoint T2."
"Would recommend the Aimpoint Acro due to closed emitter."
"Very happy with the T2 on the full-size APC9."
"Both allow constant on for years, and are as durable as anything out there."
"Both allow constant on for years, and are as durable as anything out there."
"ACRO or RCR."
"I use an Aimpoint T1 with both eyes open as intended and it works well for me."
"Aimpoint 9000"
#6
Swampfox
4.3
(8)
"I personally run a swamp fox sentinel on my Elite SC."
"Favorite red dot used so far on any handgun."
"Swampfox, Vortex, and Gideon are all reasonably priced and give First Responder/ Military discount."
"I use swampfox green dot sights on my 22's."
"Swampfox sentinel is a good choice."
"$179. Have it on the Elite SC."
"Swampfox or holosun, used a swampfox but bought a 507k."
"I got a Swampfox Kingslayer on amazon for $219 and it has a green circle dot reticle."
#7
Primary Arms
4.3
(8)
"They are great."
"It’s super awesome and a little different."
"Primary Arms Classic series."
"Primary Arms makes a prism optic with picatinny mount, again a little more than your stated budget $249"
"Seconding primary arms as well."
"Primary Arms or SwampFox are nice budget friendly options."
"Primary Arms Slx 30mm red dot . Basically a clone of the Aimpoint Comp M2."
"Primary arms 30mm red dot"
#8
Bushnell
3.6
(5)
"Bushnell TRS-26 would be my first choice over it."
"Bushnell TRS25 is good for the price."
"I have really bad stigmatism and a Bushnell trs-25 works fantastic for me."
"I have heard some people like the Bushnell TRS-25 though mine would not stay on."
"Is a good choice."
#9
Holosun 510C
5.0
(3)
"510c is your best bet. I like mine."
"Pretty much came here to say 510c if you want an open emitter."
"The Holosun 510C is the king of budget open-emitter rifle dots."
#10
Burris
4.7
(3)
"Ya I have the Burris fastfire 3 on my over under. It’s fantastic."
"I have one on one of my AKs and like it a lot."
"Burris fastfire 3. I've been liking it on my ps90."
#11
Sig Sauer
4.7
(3)
"Dude, Sig Romeo 5 all the way."
"RED DOT: gunbuyer.com and get a Sig Romeo 5. I can’t recommend it enough."
"Other budget options are -Sig romeo5 -Vortex sparc -Holosun Paralow HS503G Red Dot Sight - ACSS CQB Reticle"
#12
Leupold
4.7
(3)
"DELTAPOINT MICRO Great dot."
"Delta point pro from leupold is as good as it gets."
"Leupold Delta Point Pro"
#13
Crimson Trace
4.3
(3)
"Has held zero for 500 rounds so far"
"Crimson trace Rad pro is made specifically to cowitness with this handgun."
"Look at the RAD pro from ct."
#14
Riton
4.0
(3)
"The Riton X3 MPRD is a good option for $100."
"The Riton X3 MPRD is a good option for $100."
"Riton good red dot."
#15
EOTech
4.5
(2)
"Love both of those optics."
"The Eotech Eflx has been great on my G20."
#16
SLX
4.0
(2)
"Went with the SLX Advanced Push Button Microdot Red Dot Sight"
"There new 25mm md slx red dot is looking like it's going to be great but preorders wont ship til june."
#17
Glock
3.5
(2)
"Buy an MOS version of the gun"
"Search up standard Glock slide mount reticle"
#18
Viridian
5.0
(1)
#19
Holy Warrior
5.0
(1)
"If you want to get a very good optic look for Holy Warrior Eo-techs."
#20
Sightmark
5.0
(1)
"Has never failed and it has taken a beating."
#21
EPS Carry
5.0
(1)
"The epscarry green dot has worked flawlessly."
#22
Strike Industries
4.0
(1)
"Been meaning to grab one myself for my SCT19 build."
#23
Gideon
4.0
(1)
"If you want to go cheap I just got a Gideon omega and it's quite good."
#24
UTG
4.0
(1)
"They are great sights and will be far higher quality than novritsch crap"
#25
Fox Army
4.0
(1)
"I just purchased a Fox army A12 green dot for my 19x mos."
#26
JPoint
4.0
(1)
"Jpoint by jp rifles. It’s basically a relabeled shield optic."
#27
Tokyo Marui
4.0
(1)
"Tokyo Marui makes a really good AK side mount, and for the optic, basically anything on Amazon as long as you like it."
#28
VECTOR Optics
4.0
(1)
"Optic - VECTOR optics is good, but is a bit diff than picture you are reffering to, cheap are PCS / T-Eagle but will get the job done."
#29
Truglo
3.0
(1)
"I have a truglo on my range shotgun and it has held up."
#30
DPP
3.0
(1)
"I use a DPP because of the glass quality, warranty and the attached rear adjustable sight."
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