what is a decent red dot?

[gtssilver]

I have a cheap BSA 30MM red dot on my cx4 storm (9mm). I am on my 2nd BSA and this one is about to tear up. luckily I only paid for one the warranty gave me the second. I would love to have a eotech but I am not paying big bucks for that right now. What do you all suggest? I just want a basic 30MM that will hold up nothing fancy.

I might be willing to change to a larger MM but the 30MM puts the dot in the general area where the factory fold down sights line up (when up).

[Guest bkelm18]

Bushnell Holosight. Same thing as an EoTech but without the metal shroud around it for quite a bit less. IIRC they are actually made by EoTech as well.

[poak]

I've heard good things about Millet's red dot offering, but have never handled one myself.

[I_Like_Pie]

Ultradot is the best IMHO without getting into the stupid $$$ markups on G.I Joe dots. Have 2 of them and they are rock solid. Can find them used for $75 or grab one new for $120.

///competition shooters mount them on the slides of 1911s...they can take a lickin and keep on tickin. It is the one on my MKII and 10/22

[141FE]

I've had good luck with Truglo. I like mounts that allow me to see the iron sights at the same time (just in case)

[Burboy]

The C-More sight is very popular with competition shooters.

If it's for an AK with a com-bloc rail you can't beat the Russian made dots like the Kobra.

I have four $30 NCStar red dots bought on ebay, all a couple of years old, and they have held up great. I had a $30 BSA for awhile but it wasn't as bright as the NCStars so I got rid of it.

Edited November 7, 2008 by Burboy

[Guest 2HOW]

Ive got a 40mm NcStar and its a POS it lights up and goes out after the 1st shot, unscrew the cap, tighten it back up and its on again, off again after a shot. You get what you pay for. Its on my AK, Guess I have to put the reflex back on till I get a decent one. I will say the very small dot size is good for distance shooting and wont cover the target.

[cknight8]

go with a Millett SP-1 or a Bushnell Holosight...both are well worth the money...

[Magiccarpetrides]

I hear good things about Burris. I own an Eotech 552 its pretty awesome. I also have a C-more...buy a famous maker instead(if your wanting to save money)....it just seems so chintzy next to the eotech...course I paid $210 for it and $390 for the Eotech (open box deal).

Edited November 7, 2008 by Magiccarpetrides
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[Westwindmike]

I just put a Millett SP-2 on my Ruger and it works great.

[Smith]

I am really impressed with these. Can't beat the price and reviews are very good so far. for $150 you get the scope, mounts, and a doubler (2x magnifier) http://www.vortexoptics.com/riflescopes/view/vortex-strikefire-red-dot-riflescope

[gtssilver]

The vortex looks interesting. I will look more into that one. thanks guys!

I really want an Eothech but I cant justify that right now maybe after an AR build

[Guest krater]

seriously, dont scrimp on your optics. cry once ya know.

try both Eotech and Aimpoint, it seems to be personal preference; folks seem to greatly prefer 1 over the other.

[Guest krater]

i've never had a BSA or other cheap scope stand up to more than a 22 for any length of time.

buy Quality once, cry once.