Best red dot sight for a ar15?

[Blaster229]

Any discount for DOD employees?

Yes. Military. Who in the hell gives a DoD civilian employee discount? lol

 

[outrider58]

all mentioned so far are solid bets. I have them all. If you can get one on sale the Primary Arms Six 1x Microprism would be a good choice also. But still probably a little bit over $200.

I actually hate that sight. If the OP is complaining about his vision being a challenge, he'd probably have difficulties with this optic.

 

[r3t1awr3yd]

Vortex Spitfire. Prism. Sits on my 300BLK home defense rifle.

Two etched black circles are always visible. Great for folks with oldish eyes. Makes for very fast target acquisition.

Red/Green. Six brightness settings for each. E/W caps with built-in screw drivers.

150 on sale at Midway USA. So good I bought two.

I second this and would like to add that it's comforting knowing that if your batteries are dead, your etched reticle still works just fine. The only thing that sucks is eye relief but once you set your gun and up and run it, you'll get that sorted.

 

[Baldheaded]

Yes. Military. Who in the hell gives a DoD civilian employee discount? lol

You would be surprised. If I am at a checkout and I flash my CAC and say do you give discounts for DOD most will say yes. I get them a lot.

 

[Blaster229]

You would be surprised. If I am at a checkout and I flash my CAC and say do you give discounts for DOD most will say yes. I get them a lot.

Because they think you are military. Stolen valor much?

 

[BurkeM]

Because they think you are military. Stolen valor much?

Modern Major General Fake

 

[Baldheaded]

Because they think you are military. Stolen valor much?

Not so much. I told them I am not military.

 

[PapiBarcelona]

When I worked part time at Home Depot during Covid this goober walked by me telling the other one he was with “huhuhu lemme show you how to get money off .” I was curious what “this one simple trick angers Home Depot employees” gimmick he was going to pull….

So… After he left I asked the cashier what he used, CAC ID and I looked at the screen and saw the dude got like 47 cents off something that was just a few dollars.

 

[Baldheaded]

FYI. A DOD employee can go on base and shop at any of the stores there.

 

[daad45]

Vortex Spitfire. Prism. Sits on my 300BLK home defense rifle.

Two etched black circles are always visible. Great for folks with oldish eyes. Makes for very fast target acquisition.

Red/Green. Six brightness settings for each. E/W caps with built-in screw drivers.

150 on sale at Midway USA. So good I bought two.

I like that!

 

[Growler215]

FYI. A DOD employee can go on base and shop at any of the stores there.

Not the commissary.

 

[John from MD]

Not the commissary.

That is correct.

 

[calicojack]

So my first place to check to buy optics is Palmetto State Armory Daily deals.
SIG Romeo5 for $120.

https://palmettostatearmory.com/sig-sauer-romeo5-1x20mm-red-dot-sight-black-r52001.html

However - my absolute favorite for the AR is an EOTech 512 for $370 with discount code "512". Worth it IMHO. I have two 512's from PSA. I have two other EOTech models as well.

EOTech Model 512 Holographic Weapon Sight - 512.A65

Magnification: 1xReticle: 65 MOA Circle with 1 MOA Aiming DotReticle Color: RedClick Adjustment: ½ MOABody Material: AluminumMount Compatibility: 1" Weaver or PicatinnyBattery: (2) Lithium or Alkaline AABattery Life: 600 Hours (Alkaline), 1100 Hours (Lithium)Length: 5.6"Weight: 11.5 oz.

palmettostatearmory.com

 

[calicojack]

Vortex Spitfire. Prism. Sits on my 300BLK home defense rifle.

Two etched black circles are always visible. Great for folks with oldish eyes. Makes for very fast target acquisition.

Red/Green. Six brightness settings for each. E/W caps with built-in screw drivers.

150 on sale at Midway USA. So good I bought two.

Those are nice, I have one. A bit heavy but a great value and no star pattern like you can get with a red dot.

 

[calicojack]

Yeah - if the EOTech is not happening, then this is good deal.

Vortex Optics Spitfire Prism Sight 1x DRT Reticle Matte

Vortex Optics designed the Spitfire Prism Sight to be used with an AR platform firearm for quick target acquisition in close-to-medium range shooting...

www.midwayusa.com

 

[Squaregrouper]

I have several Bushnell TRS 25's and a Sig Romeo 5. Both of them work fine for my purposes.
When it comes to pistols, I have never been able to het the hang of a red dot. I have a Delta Point Pro on a pistol and would sell it in a heartbeat if I could get the damn thing off.
This deal is tough to beat for a reliable and inexpensive red dot.

https://www.amazon.com/Bushnell-Trophy-TRS-25-Riflescope-1x25mm/dp/B00200E0HM/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2USV0R69BDUU&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.pVzZs6NmoBvmHPbkXyyYE8Uk1LVZO5e0cH0OXzQV_EDLLZQ4bAj0XspmLLJGNNGqA2PQDVVfbsnRe8f5P-QdRZitEQzCRToBzZgymDgoHVSflerEXjuyQisrPVGc2HOuMsC79A20bEQY8kSdCSKmrFo57UyqXYggy0Z_U7UucBIc-IqqaR01ld0i2NwTTexicHhbzK3kGbXGzNRYxSHjWH2Gv7qij-t7nx9WbEkARvV0UYfmm9V4AujmGuz9OFK3XUgP0jqLOLTaDCEZjDnCpp5LjPPVTbAq4dfn-DRWwZM.hOaosj4TGkHajQeWcbOpCKBF0ptmFtsN703bulu3NXM&dib_tag=se&keywords=bushnell+trs-25+red+dot+sight&qid=1713482087&sprefix=bushnell+trs%2Caps%2C111&sr=8-4

 

[calicojack]

Here's yet another good 1X prism sight. [EDIT] Although heavier than the Vortex.

Swampfox Blade 1x25mm Prism Scope Up to 14% Off w/ Free Shipping — 3 models

Shop Swampfox Blade 1x25mm Prism Scope | Up to 14% Off 4.5 Star Rating on 35 Reviews for Swampfox Blade 1x25mm Prism Scope Best Rated + Free Shipping over $49.

www.opticsplanet.com

 

[Bafflingbs]

Sig Romeo 5, unless you have an astigmatism. Still a great red dot, with shake awake, but, the dot is more of a star to me. Now, my Aimpoint is still very crisp. I don’t know why, but it is

 

[motorcoachdoug]

Yes...still a bit over $200. I just placed an order for the Primary Arms SLx 1X MicroPrism Scope - Green Illuminated ACSS Cyclops Reticle - Gen II for $212. It's on backorder from Primary Arms, however, with an estimated ship date of June if you're willing to wait. Not only do I have old eyes, but I'm also afflicted with astigmatism. Unfortunately, I have the starburst effect with all my red dots including my Sig Sauer Romeo 5. So fingers crossed that a prism scope will work out.

I had astigmatism in both eyes really bad where my vision was good for close up only. The Wilmar eye center at John Hopkins took care of both eyes for me where they ended up putting a lens in both eyes. It took 2 surgeries total with a month wait in between. They do have a program to help pay for those who can not afford to get lenses put in as well. It is all done as an out PT as well. Thought I would mention it to you and good luck