Sig MPX with Aimpoint Micro T-2 Red Dot Sight This design is significantly more precise and accurate than the other two optics we are discussing today. Tubed reflex sights typically have the most variable functions and can be found in many different shapes and sizes. These sights usually are found with no magnification, however, many of them can be found with small amounts of magnification. These sights have two different lenses where the reticle or dot is projected from the rear lens to the front lens. These are almost never found with any magnification and are highly sought-after for close-quarter or close-range shooting where fast target acquisition is essential. These offer the highest eye relief and fastest target acquisition of any type of sight. They have no tube and only consist of a small clear window. This type of optic has one mirror that projects the sight dot back at the user. This offers the shooter multiple magnification options. Reflex sights come in two distinct flavors and sometimes you may even find a 2-in-1 package where a small exposed reflex is mounted on top or at a 45-degree angle to a magnified tubed reflex.
These sights operate using a series of mirrors where the dot or reticle is projected forward onto a lens and is reflected back by a mirror, making the dot visible. Reflex Sights: Are the most common type of red dot sight and is what most people are thinking of when they think of a red dot. The bottom line is you should buy an optic that matches the quality of your rifle. On the flip side, if you have a low-end AR-15, it would be stupid to drop $1000 dollars on an optic. I wish they would pass a law making it illegal. It makes me sick to my stomach when I see a nice rifle with a cheap scope. Optics are one of those accessories you really don’t want to cheap out on. So, whether you’re looking for an optic for home defense or just something to take out those evil paper targets at the range, a red dot is a great choice. When it comes to optics for shooting enemies before they shoot you at close to mid-ranges, nothing beats a red dot sight. I will…” Marine Scanning for Targets in Fallujah Iraq I must shoot straighter than my enemy who is trying to kill me. Introduction: In the Marine Corps Rifleman Creed it says, “Without me, my rifle is useless. Want to Learn More Before You Decide? Keep reading. AT3 Tactical Reflex Red Dot (Best Under $100) EOTech 512 Holographic Sight (Editor’s Choice)