Optic reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 397 Reddit reviews across 58 subreddits and 101 posts to rank the best Optic brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/liberalgunowners, r/MilitaryARClones, r/airsoft, r/shadowsystems, r/SmithAndWesson. Top-rated brands include Holosun (4.4/5), Vortex (4.4/5), Trijicon (4.9/5).
Stats
Reviews397
Subreddits58
Posts101
Brands40
Products71
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#1
Holosun
4.4
(120)
"High end: holosun 510"
"Holosun 510c green dot/reticle"
"Fits great"
"Another EPS Carry recommendation"
"Both have served me well so far"
"The optic is a game changer for newbies"
"It’s small and light but sealed."
"If you’re trying to find an inexpensive dot, look at Holosun options. Specifically, try to find a 507C."
"Huge fan of the 507 Comp and the endless reticle options."
"I’d recommend something like the 507c or the Trijicon RMR."
#2
Vortex
4.4
(38)
"Vortex for their lifetime, no questions asked, warranty."
"Look at what vortex has to offer, lifetime no questions asked warranty is a huge bonus"
"Vortex 100%. Excellent quality and the best warranty and customer service in the market."
"Gives me a very fast acquisition with low height"
"Id highly recommend that one"
"Love it."
"There is good reason this series is incredibly well rated."
"Works great."
"I have a Vortex Defender CCW and it works great and will allow you to co-witness."
"I have the hellcat pro with a Vortex defender and it’s great."
#3
Trijicon
4.9
(33)
"I’d recommend something like the 507c or the Trijicon RMR."
"Trijicon RMR RM07 if you’re planning on carrying your carry gun."
"The SRO is a great choice imo."
"Trijicon SRO is the best EDC option available."
"RmR hd and SRO standout with both quality and window size."
"RmR-HD or RCR."
"If I’m going for nice I would do the RMR HD."
"RMR HD – For when you want to flex like a boss."
"SRO just begs to be shot."
"Trijicon RMR for sure."
#4
Sig Sauer
4.5
(31)
"I'm pretty happy with my Sig Sauer Romeo red dot and Juliet magnifier."
"I have a509t on mine, love it and have never had an issue"
"RMRHD or 509t are the best full size pistol optics IMO. Tough, reliable, and weatherproof."
"Romeo 5 gen 2 is great"
"Sig Sauer Romeo-5 is the best budget optic."
"Just got a Romeo 5 Gen II green dot. It’s my first optic so it seems amazing."
"Sig Romeo 5 Gen II"
"Sig Romeo 5 is a tank for $140 or less with a lifetime warranty from a company that isn’t going anywhere"
"Sig Romeo 5 and a 3x magnifier later and you’re set."
"Sig romeo 5"
#5
Aimpoint
4.6
(25)
"Aimpoint T2"
"If you want the best money can buy."
"Preferably t2."
"Aimpoint t2."
"Acro P2."
"I have aimpoint pros on both of mine, and the 510 on a 5.56. Love them all."
"T2 on a scalarworks sync mount to cowitness irons."
"Another vote for t2 here its never let me or my benelli down."
"Just get the t2. Basically bulletproof."
"T2."
#6
Primary Arms
4.4
(16)
"Primary Arms SLX 1x micro prism, you won’t regret it."
"Another vote for Primary Arms prism, the etched reticule sold me on it. Optic is usable even when the battery dies"
"PA Microprisms in addition to being solid budget optics are also great for anyone who has astigmatism."
"Primary Arms. Either their prism optics or their LPVO versions. Great quality for good prices."
"Just as sharp, shake awake and better battery life."
"Get a primary arms or vortex lpvo, and get a QD mount for it."
"I’d add the Primary Arms LPVO to the same category as the Tango MSR. They’re basically interchangeable depending on reticle preference and pro deals."
"Any of the prism optics from Primary Arms"
"Primary Arms is the only acceptable option."
"Things are just okay with optical clarity but built like a tank."
#7
ACOG
4.9
(14)
"ACOG!"
"ACOG of course."
"TA31 Regardless of the rifle."
"ACOG or bust!"
"ACOG, keep it classic"
"ACOG."
"Acog."
"It's an expensive rifle, and generally speaking it's a rule of thumb to not skimp on the optic."
"Acog/rmr"
"Acog hands down it’s such a vibe."
#8
EPS
4.8
(12)
"I personally love it."
"I would 100% recommend the dogtag as far as plates go."
"I much prefer the closed emitters."
"EPS Carry."
"EPS."
"EPS full size for ccw."
"EPS Carry is great"
"After putting an EPS on my PDP Pro SD Compact, it will be EPS from now on."
"EPS carry is 100% worth it."
"I just mounted an EPS on my SW Competitor."
#9
Trijicon ACOG
5.0
(8)
"ACOG because that’s what god intended."
"If the acog is available, it’s always the acog."
"Acog for sure."
"ACOG is the only correct answer."
"I would definitely say ACOG, but the Aimpoint is also clone correct."
"I think the acog makes the most sense."
"Acog"
"ACOG"
#10
Sig
4.3
(9)
"Works fantastic."
"Loved it."
"I'm happy with my choice."
"If you want a budget red dot, go for sig romeo 5."
"Consider a Sig Romeo 5 or 7."
"If you want a parallax free comp m4 clone the SIG romeo 7 is pretty good."
"I’m cheap and have a sig romeo 5, but if you’ve got the funds do yourself a favor and get an Aimpoint PRO."
"Sig Romeo 5 and Juliet magnifier, budget real steel sights that work amazing."
"Sig Romeo 7/ Aimpoint Comp M4 (if you're willing to spend ridiculous money) or Eotech (holy warrior clone)"
#11
SCS
4.5
(8)
"I love the scs mos on my 19x MOS."
"If you plan to edc it I’d consider the scs."
"SCS-mp2 does cowitness with irons."
"SCS MP2 is awesome for carry."
"I have the SCS Carry and the 407C, both in green."
"I have the SCS on my G19. I like it a lot."
"There is always the SCS MP2 which is a direct mount."
"Scs mp or scs carry."
#12
Arken
4.0
(7)
"They really are high value scopes. I was so impressed with my ep5 I went and got the 1-8 too."
"The Arken blows it away and it’s not even close."
"I have the EP5, with the MOA reticle on my AR10, and I like it a lot for the price."
"I have the ep5 on a 308 it’s good for the money."
"Reddit hates Arken because of their advertising practices, but I own this exact scope and its great value for money."
"I do know that for long range, Japanese or German glass is where it’s at."
"Arken makes good stuff that’s affordable."
#13
Leupold
4.7
(6)
"The best i think scopes from Leupold or Schmidt & Bender."
"I prefer the Leupold Delta Point Pro or Eflx from Eotech."
"Delta Point Pro."
"Buy the best Leupold that you can with that budget"
"Leupold is going to be the lightest of everything you look at."
"Leopold Delta Point Pro on the Tactical because cowitness sights are important to me."
#14
Eotech
4.5
(6)
"Gotta go EoTech and magnifier with the RIS II quad rails."
"NV? - gotta go Eotech."
"Definitely an Eotech."
"Eotech."
"People shit on EOTECHs but I think they look kinda neat."
"I went eotech with a mag… But that’s a pricey pill to swallow on an already big one from the gun itself."
#15
ACRO
5.0
(5)
"I have a 17 with an ACRO. Perfect for me."
"Acro p2."
"ACRO on the G34/35 is the bees knees."
"Acro p2, RMR, Holosun C platform."
"I'm running an ACRO P2 and love it."
#16
Monstrum
4.4
(5)
"I am and always was a big fan of prism scopes due to durability concerns and got myself one from Monstrum first and primary arms second. Could not be happier with both."
"I have one and won't consider any other LPVOs for airsoft. They go on sale every now and then for $60."
"Monstrum for an inexpensive, dont-care-if-it-breaks, option. They have a deal for a 1-4x for $60."
"Monstrum scopes are cool and most are under 200"
"Monstrum I've been on them a long time."
#17
Night Fision
5.0
(3)
"Night Fision"
"I've got Night Fision on my compact and they're awesome"
"I’d recommend night fision. I’ve run XS, trijicon, night fision and Ameriglo and the NF sights have been very nice and easy to install."
#18
RCR
5.0
(3)
"I picked up my first Staccato recently and went with the RCR."
"I have an RCR on my p, I like it."
"Check my post history and you’ll see my G20C with and RCR it sits perfectly flush."
#19
AEMS
4.7
(3)
"It’s a pretty sweet optic for the price."
"I've got an AEMS and it's a vibe."
"Personally I have the AEMS on mine and it’s a solid look and works pretty great too."
#20
RMR
4.7
(3)
"First choice, eps second"
"I want to know I could beat someone to death with my optic and still not lose zero."
"RMR with 3.25 dot."
#21
Trijicon RMR
4.3
(3)
"I carry with RMR."
"I think the RMR is the only dot that looks good on the 92."
"Most pistol dots from a reputable company perform similarly (very well)."
#22
Mark 5
3.7
(3)
"Mrk 5 is the goat for the money I have 3"
"Picked the Mark 5 because it was in stock and I found it for 1600 with the PR2 Mil Reticle"
"The turrets kind of suck and don’t line up, the entire windage setup is annoying."
#23
Atacr
5.0
(2)
"Atacr 4-16 if you got the money."
"Atacr 4-16 it’s an amazing optic."
#24
Nightforce
5.0
(2)
"The atacr has superior glass."
"Nightforce ATACR."
#25
Trijicon SRO
5.0
(2)
"I really love the SRO or RMR."
"Hands down... or the RMR if you need it a little more compact."
#26
EPS Carry
5.0
(2)
"I love my EPS Carry 6 MOA."
"Eps carry."
#27
Elcan
4.5
(2)
"Elcan"
"I currently have an Elcan with a RMR piggybacked."
#28
Vudu
4.5
(2)
"Vudu 1-10 or the compact 5-25."
"I have the Vudu 1-10 on my 16" 308."
#29
508T
4.5
(2)
"Is my favorite. RMR or EPS next."
"I prefer the 508T on my 2.0c."
#30
LPVO
4.5
(2)
"Best optic is obviously an lpvo if you’re keeping the 16”"
"Lpvo all day."
#31
Swampfox
4.5
(2)
"Swampfox Kraken or Gideon mediator."
"You should look into either the Swampfox Kraken, the Gideon mediator, or the Swampfox justice 2."
#32
Burris
4.5
(2)
"Burris XTR3 if you fond extra cash."
"I think for realistic money, the Burris xtr3, leupold mk5, razor gen 2 3-18, nightforce, or even mk4hd are great options."
#33
Gideon
4.5
(2)
"Gideon Omega. Punches way above it’s price point imo."
"I have an Omega in green for competitions and just bought a second one."
#34
Victoptics
4.0
(2)
"Victoptics LPVO on Amazon for about 120"
"A victoptics LPVO would be fine"
#35
Vortex Venom
4.0
(2)
"IMO, best LPVO in its price point."
"I put a vortex venom on mine when palmetto had them on sale. No complaints."
#36
Athlon
4.0
(2)
"Athelon."
"I've been impressed with Athlons budget optics on my rimfire/hunting rifles"
#37
Steiner
4.0
(2)
"I’ve heard amazing things about the PB-3"
"Steiner MPS (which you can get from Battlehawk Armory for $400)."
#38
EOTech
4.0
(2)
"Currently using an Eotech 552 on a Leupold carry handle mount."
"If you can find one an old EOTech 552 would look cool."
#39
Bushnell
4.0
(2)
"Bushnell trs 25 or 26. Or Romeo 5."
"I’ve put a Bushnell TRS-25 on a rifle for a few months while I save up the money to get what I really want. Under $100 and will get the job done for the time being."
#40
C-More
4.0
(2)
"CMORE is never a bad choice on a retro gat."
"C-More sight!"
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