"We have an SRO at home" (Gideon Omega)

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The SRO at home: https://www.3dgunman.com/product-search-results?search_text=Gideon+Optics

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I did some Reddit searching, checked here, and still thought I'd discuss. I've ordered a Beretta 1301 with an RMR mount (LTT build) and was looking for an optic that would work for kicking around.

These seem to have favorable commentary, are effectively the same as Swampfox, have seen plenty of time on 12ga hosts, and are about 1/3 the price of a Holosun with an RMR footprint. I generally prefer Holosun offerings, and run them on my carry/range handguns, but this piqued my interest. Lifetime failure warranty and top-loading battery are a plus.

Thoughts?

Edit: I'm impulsive and I bought one.
 
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For discussion purposes, this apparently doesn't have true "shake awake" after a set time period, which is something I prefer on my carry. May not be an issue for my shotgun application, however.
 
In an interview, the rep from gideon says they're "good enough" for most people, but doesn't recommend their products if you're doing halo jumps and swimming through arctic water to go do critical missions on behalf of nations.

So, probably more than most of us will ever need
 
I'm interested in seeing how this works out. Go test it. I've held back from putting an optic on my 1301 because I don't shoot it.
 
I have one on a competition Glock. Zeroed easily and has held zero. Dot is clean, glass is good.

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The shake awake goes to sleep after 8 or 12 hours, requiring a button press. Would be a dealbreaker if it wasn’t a true range toy.
 
DrScaryGuy said:
In an interview, the rep from gideon says they're "good enough" for most people, but doesn't recommend their products if you're doing halo jumps and swimming through arctic water to go do critical missions on behalf of nations.

So, probably more than most of us will ever need
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I have no experience with the products but the interviews I have seen of the owner of the company (on Forgotten Weapons) impressed me. No BS, no flash, and a very common sense explanation of how the products are made, why they're made in China, and what to expect from them.
 
Which reticle does everyone prefer - the Dot or Circle Dot and what color green or red?

In my case I think it would wind up on one of my MP5 clones. Most of my current optics are simple dots in red but I'm open to change.
 
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