Primary arms and Holosun have seemed to be very reliable pice performers.

 

Those really cheap one’s from Amazon are worthless. I’d at least go Holosun.

 

Holosun HS507C-X2 Pistol Red Dot Sight - ACSS® Vulcan® Reticle

DetailsAfter rigorous field testing, this optic has been given a Silver-tier rating by the National Tactical Officers Association.The Holosun HS507C-X2-ACSS is a new generation of pistol red dot sight packed full of features like the multiple reticle system, solar failsafe, and shake awake...

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Chinese ones off of E-Bay

 

I've been happy with a Holosun 507K-X2. I like the reticle options(circle or dot or circle-dot). They are just under $300. Hella tough as per Sage Dynamics.

It's my first RDS and I choked at the price but after using it I can see much improvement in my accuracy although speed is suffering thru the learning curve.

 

Dont have one but was looking at sightmark's new pistol rds. They have stepped up their game. Bought my P365Xl and the Romeo as a package but I was gonna go with sightmark prior to that. They are local to me so another plus.

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What don't you like about the Romeo Zero? I got a P365XL and I want to get a RDS for it at some point. The Romeo Zero seems to get decent reviews, but I'd rather not throw money at a crappy product. If it is, I'll go with the Holosun 507K-X2 instead.

 

Primary Arms is the bottom of rung on the ladder of not going to break on you. All those cheap optics are terrible. They don't hold zero and they burn up in less than a year. But if you need cheap Primary Arms will work.

 

Holosun is as cheap as i would go unless the gun is just a toy

 

Swampfox had a big sale going on only today 30% off on their web site with code SFMLFR2021.

 

Holosun or none for budget optics. Before anybody says anything about them being from China, so is swampfox. I’d say RMR or DPP for best optics then holosun for budget

 

Holosun for sure

 

You ask for advice on budget accessories, without giving the community your budget. It only makes sense to describe this in terms of the top of the line, latest model Trijicon, sourced locally, say $500. So your budget might be 50%, or $250, Swampfox territory, or 20%, $100, no-name territory.

Obviously, this thread could go on for hundreds of pages aimlessly without this crucial budget number.

 

Holosun, Primary Arms, Swamp Fox, SIG Romeo and a host of other brands...they’re all Chinese made and probably by the same factories because they look practically the same as each other and with the same features.

 

 

Or you could go with simplicity itself and instead of buying irons as a set, mix and match to your exact specifications.

This set up on my G19 is pretty fast and effective out to 75 yards plus.

Just a thought.

(Ameriglo I-dot Pro front with Glock OEM adjustable rear)

 

I like the concept of red dots but they don't work for me as I tend to "chase" the red dot to the detriment of accuracy.

A year or so ago, I bought a moderate priced red dot from Bushnell and mounted it on a Performance Center S&W 500 Mag which has a built in Picatinny rail.

Wel..... in a couple medium heavy loads, the red dot was destroyed. The objective lens was about 40 degrees off of normal, looking like a diseased fish.

The 500 Mag has a well deserved reputation for being brutal on optics. Don

 

I like the concept of red dots but they don't work for me as I tend to "chase" the red dot to the detriment of accuracy.

I kept watching some ASP Badge cam videos and looking at other instructors going to a RDS on their carry gun. I bought a Sig P365XL with a Sig Romeo RDS on it as it was the cheapest way for me to try it. I found I was initially chasing the dot around too. I then practiced more draws and poof problem was gone. I then noticed I was chasing it when holding one handed. I practiced some more and now the problem has almost completely disappeared. I found if my grip is slightly off, I might be chasing it.

Just as most every black rifle has a RDS, I see a time coming when almost all duty guns will have a RDS on it. I would think it would be a real benefit for those getting older too.

 

Gotta hand it to Holosun for being creative with reticles like that ACSS! Very cool.

My 507K-X2 has a 32mm(?) circle that does help in finding the dot more quickly. Bigger=easier to locate if you are off a bit on presentation.

Does TRijicon have anything similar?

 

Primary Arms has been doing ACSS for years... and I would say for budget optics they are a great choice. Their prism optics are really quite decent as a red dot alternative. If you have astigmatism and see the standard red dot as blurry or as a starburst, a Primary Arms Prism is a great choice.

 

Please forgive my extensive ignorance. I wasn't paying attention for a couple decades.

Trying to ketchup.

 

I just got a Holosun H507, crisp optic when viewed in Eotech reticle mode... if you are looking for a range plinker Primary Arms does a nice job with their Red dots.

 

You mention that... "Durability, battery power and ability to hold zero are my top priorities." Unfortunately, those features are not found on most inexpensive red dot sights.

 

I'm going with a Holosun 507K-X2 for my XL. I don't like Romeo's control locations, being plastic and having to remove the unit to change the battery.