Reflex sights under $100

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Seriously thinking about buying one of the Heritage Rough Rider TC (Tactical Cowboy) models, and thought I’d try a reflex sight in it. Anybody tried either of these?

www.eurooptic.com

Sightmark Mini Shot A-Spec 2 MOA Red Dot Reflex Sight SM26045

Sightmark Mini Shot A-Spec 2 MOA Red Dot Reflex Sight SM26045 For Sale
www.eurooptic.com www.eurooptic.com

Sightmark also comes with a low mount, which is what I assume I’d want?

tombstonetactical.com

Sousa Raid Pistol Dot 6 Moa Dot.

<h2>SOUSA Optics R.A.I.D.™ Pistol Dot</h2> <p>Our New raid pistol dot is a compact powerhouse. The wide lens and thin frame provide a wide open and unobstructed sight picture while the bright 3MOA dot presents a crisp, precise aiming point. The design of the body is designed to help deflect...
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The Raid is $95 in cart, and has a couple decent reviews on Primary Arm’s site…but they’re OOS.


Any other suggestions?

In case you haven’t seen it, this is the TC model:

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Anybody?
 
BigWaylon said:
Which is not a reflex sight…or at least not what I mean when I use the term.
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What do you mean? A reflex sight is that there's a reflection of a dot emitted off the front of the unit. Basically every red dot is a reflex (Eotechs are not though they are similar). The Sig Romeo 1 looks like the unit you pasted above (at twice the price though). Personally, I don't like the miniature reflex sights on a pistol- I've had a Docter, and RMR and wasn't thrilled. I went with a bigger Holosun.
 
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What do you mean? A reflex sight is that there's a reflection of a dot emitted off the front of the unit. Basically every red dot is a reflex (Eotechs are not though they are similar). The Sig Romeo 1 looks like the unit you pasted above (at twice the price though). Personally, I don't like the miniature reflex sights on a pistol- I've had a Docter, and RMR and wasn't thrilled. I went with a bigger Holosun.
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Reflex sight like the two I posted. Not an enclosed tube red dot.
 
Sasquatch said:
What do you mean? A reflex sight is that there's a reflection of a dot emitted off the front of the unit. Basically every red dot is a reflex (Eotechs are not though they are similar). The Sig Romeo 1 looks like the unit you pasted above (at twice the price though). Personally, I don't like the miniature reflex sights on a pistol- I've had a Docter, and RMR and wasn't thrilled. I went with a bigger Holosun.
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Interesting, I never knew that T-1 type sights were technically considered reflex sights, but a quick google confirms you are correct. I’ve never heard them referred to as reflex sights.

So what do we call RMR style optics to differentiate them from T-1 style? Open reflex sights?

As for BW’s question, I have no idea but I’m interested in a sub-$100 option as well for an MKIV.
 
The only Sightmark I've ever had, turned itself off after every shot I fired on my 5.56 rifle, and shot itself loose and off the gun over time. I will not buy another Sightmark and do not recommend them, myself. But I know lots of other people have okay success with theirs. YMMV. I don't have any experience with the other option.

I got my Sig Romeo 0 here on CFF for $90 shipped. That's the sort of thing I'd look for in this circumstance. A used optic with good reviews and a recognized brand that someone is offloading for cheap.

Without that restriction, I'd just get a Vortex Venom wherever I could find one on sale, if I were trying to stick to a budget.
 
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I'd look for something better that you can buy when it goes on sale.

Reason being its easy to swap optics. If you end up not really liking your cowboy you can put that optic on something else.

I dont tend to use play money on optics anymore. Ymmv


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Bigdave0924 said:
I have a Sig Romeo zero that I use on a 22/45 lite. I think they’re around $100 on sale. It’s plastic but its fine for a 22 IMO.
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Agree, they include a metal shroud that covers the optic, optional to install it. About $139 on Amazon and elsewhere.
 
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By "reflex" I think the OP means the non box or tubular style, instead the style that has the single exposed glass covered by a thin metal/plastic band. I prefer those as well, I feel like I'm getting more peripheral vision/SA when using them as opposed to looking through a tube.
 
Flashpoint said:
By "reflex" I think the OP means the non box or tubular style, instead the style that has the single exposed glass covered by a thin metal/plastic band. I prefer those as well, I feel like I'm getting more peripheral vision/SA when using them as opposed to looking through a tube.
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Yeah…you and 99.44% of the people here understood that. 😉

I ordered the 6MOA Raid this morning…after ordering the revolver last night. Thought the bigger dot might work ok on this setup.
 
BigWaylon said:
Yeah…you and 99.44% of the people here understood that. 😉
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Sorry! I guess I let facts get in the way of your agenda and intimation. :p

The word you are looking for is 'miniature reflex sight', as opposed to reflex sights which sometimes are bigger and have tubes.

I'll say again- I don't like miniature reflex sights on pistols- I find myself hunting around too much for the dot. My RMR (miniature reflex) is sitting on a shelf while my (miniature reflex) holosun is on my gamer gun as it has a better reticle and larger view window.
 
Sasquatch said:
Sorry! I guess I let facts get in the way of your agenda and intimation. :p

The word you are looking for is 'miniature reflex sight', as opposed to reflex sights which sometimes are bigger and have tubes.

I'll say again- I don't like miniature reflex sights on pistols- I find myself hunting around too much for the dot. My RMR (miniature reflex) is sitting on a shelf while my (miniature reflex) holosun is on my gamer gun as it has a better reticle and larger view window.
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Since you’re apparently a technical authority on reflex sights, please tell us all how to refer to the below sights. I’ll take a stab at it…

RMR: miniature reflex
RMRcc: mini miniature reflex
Aimpoint T-1: tubular reflex
C-More ARW: jumbo miniature reflex
CompM4: jumbo tubular reflex
509T: enclosed mini reflex
RX34: jumbo hybrid reflex
 
Jerzsubbie said:
Since you’re apparently a technical authority on reflex sights, please tell us all how to refer to the below sights. I’ll take a stab at it…

RMR: miniature reflex
RMRcc: mini miniature reflex
Aimpoint T-1: tubular reflex
C-More ARW: jumbo miniature reflex
CompM4: jumbo tubular reflex
509T: enclosed mini reflex
RX34: jumbo hybrid reflex
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No, I'm not a technical authority on reflex sights, other than in engineering principles. Sure, you got it right. They're all reflex sights. I like your naming convention, but someone earlier said "enclosed reflex" versus "open reflex" which might help people understand which one has a cover or tube. But even the manufacturers can't decide themselves- HS510 and HS512 are both 'open reflex sights', though the latter has a rectangular tube. This is why I use 'miniature' as a prefix, but even that could be wacky as there are 20mm 'enclosed' reflex sites that are miniature, but also have the dreaded 'tube'.
 
Sasquatch said:
No, I'm not a technical authority on reflex sights, other than in engineering principles. Sure, you got it right. They're all reflex sights. I like your naming convention, but someone earlier said "enclosed reflex" versus "open reflex" which might help people understand which one has a cover or tube. But even the manufacturers can't decide themselves- HS510 and HS512 are both 'open reflex sights', though the latter has a rectangular tube. This is why I use 'miniature' as a prefix, but even that could be wacky as there are 20mm 'enclosed' reflex sites that are miniature, but also have the dreaded 'tube'.
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Exactly, it’s not clear, and even my names aren’t all inclusive due to enclosed vs open so we obviously need you, as the self-proclaimed reflex sight technical authority, to clearly define these different types of sights for us. If you fail to do so, how will we ever know what each other are talking about??
 
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>>Exactly, it’s not clear, and even my names aren’t all inclusive due to enclosed vs open so we obviously need you, as the self-proclaimed reflex sight technical authority, to clearly define these different types of sights for us. If you fail to do so, how will we ever know what each other are talking about??

Wow, such anger. You are offended that I informed the OP as to what a reflex site was? I just said I'm not an authority, except I know what a reflex sight is, while others don't. Math class is tough.
 
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Sasquatch said:
>>Exactly, it’s not clear, and even my names aren’t all inclusive due to enclosed vs open so we obviously need you, as the self-proclaimed reflex sight technical authority, to clearly define these different types of sights for us. If you fail to do so, how will we ever know what each other are talking about??

Wow, such anger. You are offended that I informed the OP as to what a reflex site was? I just said I'm not an authority, except I know what a reflex sight is, while others don't. Math class is tough.
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Since you asked, no, I just think you look like a tool posting as an authority, splitting hairs when literally everyone knew exactly what he was talking about. Yet, you still haven’t clarified what we should call all of these different types of reflex sights, so what did you accomplish??

And before you ask what I accomplished, it’s quite simple. Entertainment.
 


As for the micro red dot sights, I have an Osprey that I stopped using (sight is OK, I thought I liked it but just something about it just doesn't fit me) and a Vortex Venom on my Ruger MK IV that I like a lot. I removed the Osprey from my AMT and replaced it with a full size Firefield that I have been using on my AR. ( know, Firefield is cheap, but it has worked on my AR for 8 years and not a problem)
 
No unreasonable offer declined and great UD quality:

NC/SC - WTS Ultradot Pan A/V reflex multi reticle dot $99 shipped OBO

https://ads.midwayusa.com/product/1008760156 https://ultradotusa.com/product/ultradot-pan-av-m/ I’ve gone back to tube style dots - this is great ultradot quality sight with choice of 4 reticle (dot, circles, crosshair) This has been on my .22 1911 conversion. Asking half of retail shipped...
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Jmoser said:
No unreasonable offer declined and great UD quality:

NC/SC - WTS Ultradot Pan A/V reflex multi reticle dot $99 shipped OBO

https://ads.midwayusa.com/product/1008760156 https://ultradotusa.com/product/ultradot-pan-av-m/ I’ve gone back to tube style dots - this is great ultradot quality sight with choice of 4 reticle (dot, circles, crosshair) This has been on my .22 1911 conversion. Asking half of retail shipped...
carolinafirearmsforum.com carolinafirearmsforum.com
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I thought I had a deal…went to the Midway link and clicked add to cart to see what their current price was.

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Whoa!! I’ll take one or more at this price, but it was actually $179 at checkout. 😢
 
Was hoping to find a good option I hadn't come across, but the arguments were fun too. Anyway, looking for one of these as well for my Mk III 22/45.

I'm tempted to buy this:
Valken
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Asked them if it would hold up to 22LR, they said it's fine on rifles but worried about reciprocating slides. Obviously a MkIII and Cowboy gun won't have that issue. I love it's low profile which I haven't found in "real" sights and it's only $40. At first I said no way when I saw it was plastic, then I realized the Romeo Zero was as well...

I'm also considering this TruGlo Tru Tec:
Tru Tec
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I don't know the truth of it but I know TruGlo was recently bought out and someone somewhere suggested it was made in the same factory as Holosun and PA, which would probably make it a reasonable mini reflex (that's what I'm calling them, you do you).

I looked at the Sightmark as well as a couple Bushnells. All okay options but liked that TruGlo a bit more around that price personally. Looks lower profile, which I didn't want a huge sight sitting on top of the Mk III.
 
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