red dot

Hey guys, I picked up a PSA Dagger (9mm) with an rmr optic cut and I'm going to get a red dot for it. What distance should I zero my dot at? I was thinking 7-10 yards. Any pros or cons for zeroing at a certain distance? This gun will mainly be used for idpa, but also a backup defensive...

For those of you 40+, the older, the more I’d like to hear from you, do you have trouble seeing the front sight post on apertures? Assuming a 20” barrel and your choice of a tridium or plain front post. I assume that it would most likely be fine because presbyopia should only affect at a...

For those who live in colder climates, do you often experience fogging up of the scope or red dot lenses? If so, what temperatures and humidity levels would you say I should beware of this occuring? I’m aware that there are preemptive methods to avoid this, however if a scope can’t be trusted...

I made a review on the Romeo 5. This is a long term (3 year) review With suggestions, tips and applications .

A little background before my question: I recently picked up a new Smith M69 and discovered that the barrel is either clocked or crooked. I've been monkeying around with picking aftermarket front and rear sights because I cannot see the factory sights in dim lighting...and I remembered that I...

I started looking for a new compact pistol with a red dot. After looking for a while and seeing availability I starting thinking about having my S&W Shield 9mm (V1) and my .40 S&W Compact cut for a dot. If I buy a new pistol these are likely going to be safe queens. So, has anyone had the...

What are some good reputable places (as well as places to avoid) to have a Glock slide milled for a Holosun red dot? The place must be able to re-tenifer the cut and not have an outrageous wait time.

I have heard that the MOS will run optics higher than a milled slide. Can anyone confirm this? If so, will suppressor height sights still be visible through a red dot on an MOS? Will it be like a lower 1/3rd co-witness? How usable will they be? What do you guys prefer between the two?

Just curious about everyone’s opinions. Thanks

Please help me understand selection of a red dot sight for a carry gun. Specifically, how do "instant on" sights turn on when you draw, and which models have that feature? Or are they really "always on?" I wanted to test red dots with minimal initial investment, so I recently put a Bushnell...

I wanna buy an EXPS2-0, brownells is sold out, as well as Midway, and I don't really trust Amazon with a sight that expensive(personal preference). I've never ordered an optic from Eotech's actual website so does anyone have experience with them, like how's the shipping times and all that...

Is anyone aware of any options for mounting a reflex/red-dot sight on a Kimber Micro 9 that doesn't require milling the slide? I'm aware there are options for some pistols that allow you to push out your rear iron sight and replace it with a mount for a reflex. I've done a few searches and have...

I've never mounted a red dot on top of my .454 Super Redhawk but lately have gotten the itch to do so. Research I've done gives positive feedback for Ultradot, Burris and Aimpoint. I'm sure there are others. The questions I have if anyone has input are - Tube diameter. Many are 30mm vs 1 inch...

Looking at RMR sights perched on top of a handgun slide... Every time I wonder: these things were designed for rifles, and it shows. Why don't they make smaller models to fit on handguns? They are definitely way better than any iron sight, but so bulky and plain boar-ass ugly on a handgun...

I just ordered a Mag-Pul X-22 Backpacker stock for my Ruger 10/22 TD, along with the matching Optic Mount. Now, I need to pick up a small, light weight, red dot sight to use. I don't necessarily want the cheapest sight I can find, but on the other hand I don't really want to spend $600 for a...

anyone here tried a red dot on a glock 26 gen 4? Pretty complicated?

Some recent discussions here have pointed out--correctly in my opinion--that a good red dot sight will do a lot of scoutish things very well. It is faster than a ghost ring and capable of pretty darn good accuracy. If you need more target discrimination you can mount a magnifier behind the dot...

Anyone have anything good, or bad, to say about their tube type red dot sights. Thinking of one for my newly assembled AR9.Mostly a range toy, but might use it as PCC in IDPA. I have a Just Right Carbine in 45/9 with a TruGlo holographic sight but wanted to know about the Holosun units. Thanks

I’ve finally decided to take the plunge on adding an RMR to my EDC Glock 19. I picked up a 3.25 MOA Trijicon RMR on sale at Cabela’s, and now I’m looking at options for slide milling. There’s quite a few names out there — Battlewerx, Suarez, L&M, ATEI, etc. Prices similarly range widely, and I’m...

Skulking around some rural gun shops over Columbus Day, I scored a box of Hornady 35 grain XTP bullet in .251 diameter (for use 25 ACP). Normally, when I develop a load, I will load ten rounds at the Starting load, followed by ten rounds at each increment between the Starting load and Maximum...