Red dot recommendations?

[neil0311]

Got my first AR a few weeks ago...a M&P15 Sport 2 with iron sights (A2 front sight and MBUS rear sight). Love the rifle and had some great groupings at 25 feet on the range.

While I want to be proficient with iron sights, and will practice with them, I think I also want to get a red dot. Anyone have a recommendation for a red dot sight that will work with the existing A2 front post sight? I think they call it a "co-witness" sight?

Give the rifle was only $700, I don't want to spend a huge amount on the red dot, but a couple of hundred bucks would be fine. Any recommendations?

 

[jjfitch]

Sig Arms, Romeo 5 with "shake awake"!

Meets your requirement and budget!

Smiles,

 

[BAM-BAM]

Can't go wrong with a ................. Aimpoint PRO

 

[neil0311]

Thanks, and if my budget is unrealistic, then by all means let me know and what I should be thinking about paying.

 

[firefighterjohn]

Sig Arms, Romeo 5 with "shake awake"!

Meets your requirement and budget!

Smiles,

I agree with jjfitch, the Romeo5 is a great red dot and the shake-awake feature is awesome. Just used mine in a carbine class.

 

[JH1951]

I will echo the suggestion for SIG Romeo 5.
The shake awake is outstanding, and durability tests very impressive.

 

[LCC]

Put a Sig Romeo 5 on a PCC, turned into a can roller at 50 yards..put it on a mid rise so I could co-witness the front sight. Shake awake is a great feature.

 

[CGhelofxr]

Romeo 5 on my AR pistol and works great.

 

[Justin T]

Romeo 5 for the win.

 

[scruffy]

Aimpoint PRO. $445 w/free shipping. Read reviews. Best red dot for the money.

 

[WR Moore]

There's cost conscious and then there's cheap. Cheap tends to cost more in the long run. I've got an Aimpoint I bought in 1982 that still works fine.

 

[JohnnieBoy]

I have a Burris FastFire 3 that seems to work pretty well... and doesn't break the bank.

 

[Muss Muggins]

Holosun makes really good raise to wake red dot . . .

 

[Velle]

Holosun makes really good raise to wake red dot . . .

Agreed. I have one and am very happy with it. I got mine from Joe Bobs for 139.99. Holosun Paralow HS403B Red Dot Sight with Push Buttons and 50K Battery Life

 

[BLUEDOT37]

I have the same model as you.

I got a Sig Romeo 5XDR because it gives you the option of either a 2 MOA red dot or a 65 MOA circle/dot reticle.

With the circle turned on you can quickly aim the rifle, with both eyes open, & see the circle thru the sight for near targets.

With the supplied extra base the AR's metal front sight co-witnesses in the bottom 1/3 for the red dot sight, does not interfere with the red dot's operation, & you can still use the AR's metal sights, if wanted/needed, thru the lens.

It also uses a "AAA" battery instead of one of the smaller coin batteries, which is nice.

The MSRP is $259(?) & since everything related is in short supply it'll probably be hard to find it for a lot cheaper.

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[wood714]

Can't go wrong with the Aimpoint PRO. If you want to save a bit, the Vortex Crossfire II is another good option. I have a Holosun on a CZ S2 that I like, but I'd not want it on an AR.

 

[Jon651]

Folks here have recommended several very good red dot sights and I don't disagree with any of them. However, before you take the plunge you may want to determine if you prefer an "open" red dot sight (has a single front lens with an open body) or a "tubular" style (the kind that looks like a small scope). I've been looking for a red dot for my M&P 15-22 and have been watching quite a few "how to choose a red dot sight" videos on YouTube. Both styles have their Pros and Cons, but the biggest is going to usually be how it feels for YOU to use it. Nothing I can say will change that one bit for you.

The other option is to consider a laser, which I spent all of $15 for one just to see what it would be like. By the way, not only was it pretty cheap but a lot of fun as well! Once I got it zeroed-in using my iron sights I don't even have to sight the rifle in the traditional manner to get a solid hit so long as I can see the dot on the target.

 

[Oldsalt66]

Considering your needs and price point consider an Aimpoint Pro.

 

[bamashooter]

The other option is to consider a laser, which I spent all of $15 for one just to see what it would be like. By the way, not only was it pretty cheap but a lot of fun as well! Once I got it zeroed-in using my iron sights I don't even have to sight the rifle in the traditional manner to get a solid hit so long as I can see the dot on the target.

Visible lasers have utility but have significant limitations.

Two points: No way would I depend on a 15.00 visible laser for anything other than as a meaningless pointer.

Secondly, unless the output power level exceeds the federal law maximum, distance is greatly limited in daylight, especially when the target is in daylight.

 

[Jon651]

Visible lasers have utility but have significant limitations.

Two points: No way would I depend on a 15.00 visible laser for anything other than as a meaningless pointer.

Secondly, unless the output power level exceeds the federal law maximum, distance is greatly limited in daylight, especially when the target is in daylight.

I completely agree with every one of your points, hands down. However I wanted to try one just for fun and didn't want to burn through my discretionary money over something I might not enjoy, so I figured I couldn't get hurt for $15. And I'm not even remotely using my M&P15-22 for self-defense. "Having Fun" was more my objective.

I'll save my money for the bigger expense of a nice red dot once I find one I think I will like. At that point the laser will either sit in the back of my safe or get handed down to someone else.