red dot search for 9mm ar

[bocefus78]

I'm looking for a decent reflex style red dot for my ar9. I'm currently using primary arms cheapo tube style red dot. My major complaint is dot size. I got it used so I don't know the moa on it, but it's at least 5moa and I'm guessing bigger. That makes it hard to even sight in imo.

I shot a sightmark ultra shot on a friends rifle (eotech knockoff) with a 3moa dot and it was much better. I think this is what I'm leaning towards. Anyone have any experience with these?

Budget is $150 to $200 including mount. Possibly a little higher for quality.

Anyone know of a 2moa reflex to look at?

And a stupid question last...what's the difference between tube and reflex rds? Why pick 1 over the other?

(I'm a red dot noob so be easy on me I'm more of a scope person, but that is just plain silly on 9mm ar. )

 

[Rookie]

Vortex?

Pm 42769vette. He'll hook you up.

 

[Bigtanker]

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/optics/412505-vortex-viper-red-dot-has-arrived.html

6 MOA dot.

 

[Bfish]

Have Allen of AA hook you up with a Venom... I got a viper (6moa) from him about a month ago when they first came out and I'm pretty happy with it, especially for the price.

 

[Slow Hand]

I have both PA micros and a coupe of the Bushnell TRS-25's. They have all performed fine for me on fun guns.

Reflex sights are a bit more vulnerable due to their open nature. The good ones line the Trijicons and Leupold Delta Points are very rugged, but for a. Cheaper one, I'd go with a tube sight.

 

[maansmit]

Although not really a red dot, I am pretty happy with the Vortex Spitfire prism sight. There is a 1x and 3x version.

 

[JStang314]

I'm putting the vortex spitfireAR on my .40 AR pistol. I was going to get the sparcAR red dot but liked this one better.

 

[masterdekoy]

I've heard good things about holosun sights. Probably the next one in going to try.


the Sig Romeo 4 also looks interesting. Not sure what they are going for.

 

[I'lltakethree]

I like my Bushnell trs-25

 

[Nacelle]

The trs-25 parallax isn't great. I was shooting my 9mm AR with a trs-25 and a bipod today. @ 50 yards most hit within a 6" x6" area. It's kind of embarrassing when everyone else around you had groups that are really tight. Holding the gun still I could see the dot move around when I moved my head. I suppose it's good for the price. But I'm going to get something better when I get some extra cash.

 

[Nacelle]

Look into Holosun. 2moa dots on most of them. Most reviews I've seen are positive. There are a couple a under $200. I think I might give one a shot.

 

[Hookeye]

Currently a Primary Arms 3 MOA 30mm
Works OK. Wanted to see if I could tolerate such a sight (did not like TRS25).
Next reddot will be a 2 MOA Aimpoint ACO.

 

[CavMedic]

Love my PA Advanced Micro. Holds up to abuse well and has never shifted POA on me.

 

[radir68]

I have one of the Sightmark ultra shot reflex sights. Has the quick on/ off mount and a push button switch on the side. I originally got for a Hi Point carbine and didn't want to spend a lot. It works great. Run it on the Hi Point but also put it on my AR's and even a 12 gauge. Never looses zero and the dot is bright and clear. Get about 10-12 hours out of the batteries but they are cheap enough. I would buy another and have a couple friends who have bought them and like them also. Think I paid about $80 on sale