Red dot for heavy recoil

DutchV · Feb 3, 2021

I've got a 10" Thompson Contender, in 44 Mag. Might cut it to 8" when I get it threaded. When I add a suppressor, the iron sights aren't going to be tall enough. So I need a red dot that can handle the recoil of a fairly light combo without falling apart. Any suggestions?

ken792 · Feb 3, 2021

Any of the Aimpoint and Trijicon offerings will do. The Aimpoint Micros like an H-1 and the Trijicon RMR are lightweight and are popular for compact uses though. The Leupold Deltapoint is another contender.

Holosun and the Primary Arms silver series should work too if you don’t mind PRC made. It’s unfortunate that Holosun has features that the Trijicon RMR does not, like the ability to switch a battery without removing the optic and having to re-zero.

outrider58 · Feb 3, 2021

ken792 said:
Any of the Aimpoint and Trijicon offerings will do. The Aimpoint Micros like an H-1 and the Trijicon RMR are lightweight and are popular for compact uses though. The Leupold Deltapoint is another contender.

Holosun and the Primary Arms silver series should work too if you don’t mind PRC made. It’s unfortunate that Holosun has features that the Trijicon RMR does not, like the ability to switch a battery without removing the optic and having to re-zero.

I think too much is made of that. You can always go with a Trij SRO. Battery changes without pulling the sight.

erwos · Feb 3, 2021

The top choices for pistol guys are the RMR, DPP, and HS507C. Of those, the RMR is probably the toughest.

Winged Pig · Feb 3, 2021

Check out Sage Dynamics on youtube. The guy puts red dots through some serious torture tests including a drop test on the sight while it's mounted on a Glock onto a concrete block from shoulder height. RMR seemed bullet proof and continued to work after repeated drops, while the SRO took major damage and I believe was toast after it's first trip to the concrete. SRO seemed like more of a competition optic while the RMR was more focused on duty use. I haven't watched him try to destroy any Holosun stuff, but it's probably there. YMMV

Andywhale · Feb 4, 2021

Another vote for Aimpoint and Trijicon.

outrider58 · Feb 4, 2021

Winged Pig said:
Check out Sage Dynamics on youtube. The guy puts red dots through some serious torture tests including a drop test on the sight while it's mounted on a Glock onto a concrete block from shoulder height. RMR seemed bullet proof and continued to work after repeated drops, while the SRO took major damage and I believe was toast after it's first trip to the concrete. SRO seemed like more of a competition optic while the RMR was more focused on duty use. I haven't watched him try to destroy any Holosun stuff, but it's probably there. YMMV

^^^Yup^^^
I have the SRO on my hunting gun(10mm). I have RMRs on my 'glocks'.

DutchV · Feb 4, 2021

Any experience with UltraDot? https://ultradotusa.com/

They say they have no caliber restrictions.

atblis · Feb 4, 2021

I'd be inclined to believe them they're a known quality sight.

chinchong87 · Feb 21, 2021

Any aimpoint would be up to the task.

Gilo · Feb 21, 2021

Luepold all the way. They are resilient

gwchem · Feb 21, 2021

For competition, the thought process is that you always need a backup. Slide mounted dots will all fail, it's just a question of when. So you need to budget for a spare.

Your contender actually has less recoil issue than a semi auto, because it doesn't reciprocate. RMR, Dpp, sro, and holosun are all good enough, so choose the reticle and window you like.

Tracker12 · Mar 8, 2021

gwchem said:
For competition, the thought process is that you always need a backup. Slide mounted dots will all fail, it's just a question of when. So you need to budget for a spare.

Your contender actually has less recoil issue than a semi auto, because it doesn't reciprocate. RMR, Dpp, sro, and holosun are all good enough, so choose the reticle and window you like.

These are good choices just need to find your price point

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