Top 10 Red Dot Sights
Atibal Optics MCRD III
Type: Contained reflex
Reticle: 3 MOA dot
Magnification: 1x
Brightness Settings: 10 day/2 NV
Eye Relief: Unlimited
Weight: 6.4 oz.
Mount Type: Integrated Picatinny rail mount
Battery Type: AAA
Battery Life: Up to 50,000 hrs.
MSRP: $200
URL: atibal-optics.com
Absolute co-witness height. Designed for use with both eyes open for rapid target acquisition while maintaining situational awareness. One-hour auto shutoff and motion-wake capabilities. NVD compatible. Lifetime warranty.
Eotech HWS XPS2
Type: Holographic
Reticle: 1-dot, circle/1-dot, circle/2-dot
Magnification: 1x
Brightness Settings: 20
Eye Relief: Unlimited
Weight: 9.0 oz.
Mount Type: 1” Weaver/Picatinny
Battery Type: CR123
Battery Life: Up to 1,000 hrs.
MSRP: $575
URL: eotechinc.com
Designed to allow rail space for iron sights or magnifiers. Water-resistant to 10 feet. Made in USA.
SIG Sauer Romeo5 (SORJ53101)
Type: Contained reflex
Reticle: Circle/2 MOA dot
Reticle Color: Red
Magnification: 1x
Illumination Settings: 8 day/2 NV
Eye Relief: Unlimited
Weight: 5.6 oz.
Mount Type: Modular Picatinny riser
Battery Type: AAA
Battery Life: Up to 50,000 hrs.
MSRP: $260
URL: sigsauer.com
Motion-activated MOTAC powers up when it senses motion and powers down when it does not. Waterproof (up to 1 meter) and fog-proof performance.
Aimpoint CompM5
Type: Contained reflex
Reticle: 2 MOA dot
Magnification: 1x
Brightness Settings: 10
Eye Relief: Unlimited
Weight: 8.4 oz.
Mount Type: Picatinny
Battery Type: AAA
Battery Life: Up to 50,000 hrs.
MSRP: $854
URL: aimpoint.com
Mount base keyed in to the sight body to absorb recoil. Flip-up lens covers—front is solid, rear is transparent, allowing the user to shoot with the caps closed in an emergency situation. Anodized aluminum housing. NVD compatible.
Leupold Freedom RDS
Type: Contained reflex
Reticle: 1 MOA dot
Magnification: 1x
Brightness Settings: 8
Eye Relief: Unlimited
Weight: 7.2 oz.
Mount Type: Picatinny
Battery Type: CR2032
Battery Life: Up to 1,600 hrs.
MSRP: $300
URL: leupold.com
Motion Sensor Technology (MST) activates optic when it senses motion. Rear second focal plane. Waterproof and fog-proof. Lifetime guarantee, made in USA.
Burris FastFire 3
Type: Mini reflex
Reticle: 3 MOA dot
Magnification: 1x
Brightness Settings: 3
Eye Relief: Unlimited
Weight: 1.5 oz.
Battery Type: CR1632
Battery Life: Up to 5 yrs
MSRP: $240
URL: burrisoptics.com
Automatic brightness sensor adjusts to ambient light. Battery access located on top of sight. Automatic timeout feature shuts off after 8 hours. Available Picatinny/Weaver mount.
Vortex Venom
Type: Mini reflex
Reticle: 3 MOA dot
Magnification: 1x
Brightness Settings: 10
Eye Relief: Unlimited
Weight: 1.1 oz.
Battery Type: CR1632
Battery Life: Up to 30,000 hrs.
MSRP: $350
URL: vortexoptics.com
Low-profile aluminum housing surrounding a 1.11-inch viewing window for wide field of view. Multiple anti-refective coatings on glass surface. Auto mode adjusts reticle brightness to ambient light.
Holosun HS507C X2
Type: Mini reflex
Reticle: 32 MOA circle/2 MOA dot
Magnification: 1x
Brightness Settings: 10 day/2 NV
Eye Relief: Unlimited
Weight: 1.5 oz.
Battery Type: CR1632
Battery Life: up to 50,000 hrs.
MSRP: $365
URL: holosun.com
Lock Mode locks adjustment buttons to prevent inadvertent setting changes during use. Solar Failsafe allows for operation in the absence of battery power. Shake Awake feature activates optic when it senses motion.
SIG Sauer RomeoZero
Type: Mini reflex
Reticle: 3 MOA dot
Magnification: 1x
Illumination Settings: 8 day
Eye Relief: Unlimited
Weight: 0.4 oz.
Battery Type: CR1632
Battery Life: up to 20,000 hrs.
MSRP: $220
URL: sigsauer.com
Motion-activated MOTAC powers the unit up when it senses motion and powers down when it does not. SpectraCoat HD polymer lens with 10 times impact resistance compared to traditional glass. Ultra-light polymer housing.
Trijicon RMR Type 2
Type: Mini reflex
Reticle: 3.5 MOA dot
Magnification: 1x
Brightness Settings:
Eye Relief: Unlimited
Weight: 1.2 oz.
Battery Type: CR2032
Battery Life: up to 2 yrs
MSRP: $749
URL: trijicon.com
Patented design absorbs impact and diverts stress away from lens for increased durability. LED sensor automatically adjusts reticle illumination based on ambient lighting conditions. True-color multi-coated lens creates wide-band light transmission for minimal change in target area color. Forged aluminum housing.
