Red dot pistol sight advice wanted.

[LewesNick]

Greetings all,

As my eyesight is not as it was, I am having difficulty with open pistol sights and I'm considering the red dot option.

Any thoughts, recommendations or do-nots are most welcome.

n.

[rabbitwrecker]

The Hawke 1x25 RD is an excellent bit of kit - highly recommended...

[Aimstraight]

+1 for the RD25.

Larger tubes available (RD30 etc...) but adds weight/bulk.

Some folk prefer the holographic type of red dot.

The RD25 (and alike) can be used on an SSP overlever (e.g. HW40). Other designs with a single small mount may not be such a solid fit.

[bcham]

make sure you go for a small dot that means 3 moa or lower. an hawk rd25 i think is 3 moa, i had one on a pistol i purchased and the dot was the size of a pea.

[Joncaddy]

Hi, I bought a very cheap (£12.99) red/green dot sight off the favorite web site! To try on my Browning Buckmark URX .(Weaver type rail) Wasn't expecting much for that price, but pleasantly surprised. It's the small square tv screen type. Unbranded, but quite well made (aluminium) 12 brightness settings red/green. Even came in a nice box with good instructions and Allen keys and spare battery. I've never used one before so can't compare with other red dots, but it's perfect on a cheapie pistol like the Buckmark. It's nice and compact, clear and bright and novel shooting with both eyes open. But most importantly easy to use and just perfect for shot range fast plinking. Can't belive it only cost £12.99. John.

[Aimstraight]

....It's the small square tv screen type.....

Sounds like the holographic type. They are popular because they feel comfortable to look through. I had one but the dot was a bit large and fuzzy, even on the lowest intensity.