Best red dot sight on Reddit

256 reviews from r/Glocks, r/CAguns, r/SocialistRA and 33 more subreddits

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Holosun

4.3

(104)

"Save up $300 and get a Holosun EPS. They’re great."

"I run a 407k holosun with dpp plates no issues"

"And be done."

"Co-witnesses nicely."

"Holosun 510C."

"No issues, reliable and usable, would definitely recommend."

"Best small red dot I've used? EPS carry."

"I like their features and I’m super happy with performance."

"I ordered the Holosun 507 c x2 acss Volcan and love it."

"I would recommend looking at the Holosun 508T as an option."

Sig

4.2

(31)

"Thanks for all your answers guys, I’ll try to get the romeo5 or 403b."

"Romeo5 is the gold-standard budget option for a reason."

"I'd stick with the Romeo 5 or 403."

"The answer is always Romeo 5."

"+1 for Romeo 5."

"Romeo 5 or 403b."

"Romeo 5 has been good to me."

"At least we know those dots have a track record of working well."

"If you’re after a 20mm optic, the Sig MSR is a better quality product and can be found for less than $100"

"Sig Romeo 7 if you want to do a cowitness with a gooseneck."

Trijicon

4.6

(22)

"What about the Trijicon RMRcc?"

"Love my trijicon rmr cc."

"RMR is the standard by which everything else is measured."

"Trijicon rmr type 2."

"Cheap red dots die fast, quality red dots won't die for years."

"I stuck with the 6.5 MOA Adjustable LED Trijicon RMR."

"Trijicon RMR (models RM06, RM07 and RM09)."

"Rmr all the way."

"Trijicon is borderline indestructible."

"Trust my life with it."

Vortex

4.3

(15)

"I have a Vortex Venom on mine that I enjoy."

"I’m surprised nobody’s suggested the vortex venom."

"Vortex sparc is a great optic at a great price point"

"Sounds like a Vortex viper would be a perfect fit for you."

"I’m really loving it!"

"Used vortex venom off GAFS."

"Good optics I’ve heard good to decent things about."

"Seems pretty ok."

"I thought the Vortex Venom was the smallest height."

"I like the Venom but I REALLY like the Deltapoint."

Aimpoint

4.6

(14)

"ACRO or RCR"

"I highly recommend airsoft/real steel sights. very rugged and...well, they're actual sights, they do the job well"

"Best one I have come across for the money."

"I'm almost 73, with an Aimpoint PRO on my AR, plus a PA 3X LER Magnifier behind it."

"If you got the money, Aimpoint T1/2, if you on a budget, your average relatively medium quality T2 like sight"

"The best red dot? An Aimpoint T2 that costs $800."

"What you want is a acro p2."

"Very happy with the T2."

"M5s or T2. Both allow constant on for years, and are as durable as anything out there."

"Try different options if possible before you lay down the cash."

Swampfox

4.5

(13)

"Love my sentinel-M green dot from Swampfox."

"I personally run a swamp fox sentinel on my Elite SC. So far it's been a peach to use."

"Swampfox sentinel is a good choice."

"Swampfox sentinel. Favorite red dot used so far on any handgun."

"Swampfox kingslayer checking in."

"@Swampfox has an option called the Sentinel."

"Was def worth the money."

"Swampfox, Vortex, and Gideon are all reasonably priced and give First Responder/ Military discount."

"I put a Swampfox Liberty on mine"

"Swampfox Kingslayer Pistol Cut RMR Foot Print 1x22 Micro Reflex Dot Sights 3 MOA."

RMR

4.9

(7)

"Rmr is the gold standard."

"RMR. Hands down IMO."

"For me rmr. But all three options are solid choices."

"RMR."

"The RMR, no controls to remember turning on or off and the most rugged."

"Rmr, holosun, or aimpoint are the go to ones."

"The best red dot sight is the one you train with."

Bushnell

4.1

(8)

"Bushnell TRS-26 would be my first choice over it."

"Interested in a bushnell trs25?"

"I have really bad stigmatism and a Bushnell trs-25 works fantastic for me."

"A $60 Bushnell trs25 is pretty good."

"Bushnell TRS-25? Fits right on the pic rail and you can get it for $70."

"I'd suggest going to lanbos armory and ordering the Bushnell Trs-26."

"This $80 bushnell should also fit and it has a side load battery."

Sig Sauer

4.0

(7)

"I have a Romeo 5."

"SIG Romeo 5 and Romeo 4T are good options."

"I think its great. Auto shut off. Crazy battery life. Holds zero etc."

"You can always buy a low mount for your Romeo 5, and then get a pistol optic later."

"Saw some romeos for like $119 on Amazon."

"Sig Romeo 0 possibly."

#10

Burris

4.5

(4)

"It’s fantastic."

"I have one on one of my AKs and like it a lot."

"The FF III has stood up to a boatload of hot .357 loads, holding zero."

"I've been liking it on my ps90."

#11

Leupold

5.0

(3)

"Leupold Delta Point Pro"

"Great dot. Also can use as ghost ring should it fail in time of need."

"Delta point pro from leupold is as good as it gets."

#12

Crimson Trace

4.7

(3)

"Look at the RAD pro from ct."

"I have a crimson trace RAD micro pro with a Green Dot on mine."

"I'm impressed with it."

#13

Eotech

4.0

(3)

"If no budget, eotech + g45 or NF Atacr. Love both of those optics."

"The Eotech Eflx has been great on my G20."

"Still, I suggest the Eotech 558 copy, quite sturdy but the reticle is extremely dim outside."

#14

SCS

4.5

(2)

"I just got my SCS for mine, and I recommend waiting till you can find one in stock."

"It does its job without having to worry about a battery."

#15

Primary Arms

4.5

(2)

"I got one I like from Primary Arms from their Classic line up of optics."

"I'm happy with this one."

#16

DPP

4.0

(2)

"I use a DPP because of the glass quality, warranty and the attached rear adjustable sight."

"I got a DPP for my m18 and its nice as hell."

#17

TRS

3.5

(2)

"An actual TRS-25 is a good choice."

"I have a TRS-25 with utg riser for $65."

#18

MRO

5.0

(1)

"MRO HD or Meprolight MOR Pro"

#19

EPS

5.0

(1)

"EPS carry. I’m now firmly closed emitter life"

#20

Cyelee

5.0

(1)

"The EPS Carry and the new Cyelee CAT Pro are pretty good."

#21
PA Prism5.0
(1)
"PA Prism is the way to go. It mitigates the astigmatism concerns."

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