Red dot for AR

[GLOCKMAN23C]

I'm new to the AR world, I want a red dot for my new build and want to see what you recommend. Thanks in advance.

 

[jd4320t]

What is your budget?

 

[GLOCKMAN23C]

What is your budget?

~$300

 

[jd4320t]

I'm very happy with my Primary Arms Micro Dots. Between myself and friends I think we have eight of them and none of us have any problems.

I haven't tried the more expensive version yet but I'd like to.

Red Dot Sights and Accessories | Primary Arms

 

[Nacelle]

Holosun makes the Primary Arms sights. So keep them in mind too.

 

[OneBadV8]

Vortex makes some good optics too. I have a Sparc & Sparc II that I bought from A&A Optics (since you posted in his subforum) and have been very happy with it. I have one on a 9mm AR and the other is on my .300 BLK AR.

 

[42769vette]

For the 300 dollar price range I would recommend the Aimpoint Pro. I do not carry them, but you can find them for 300 dollars give or take.

As for a recommendation from my inventory, I would steer you towards the Sparc 2 for 199. The Aimpoint will have better battery life, and durability, but the Sparc will be more than enough for 99% of shooters.

 

[snorko]

First choice, something from 42769vette. He has great prices and doles out a lot of helpful info here.

If you want to go the Aimpoint route. PSA is running a special with an Aimpoint ACO, 10 Pmags and some backup sights for $399.

 

[GLOCKMAN23C]

I appreciate everyone's input. I'm going to go with the Sparc II from A&A. I may well go with something different on my next build. Thanks again!

 

[42769vette]

I appreciate everyone's input. I'm going to go with the Sparc II from A&A. I may well go with something different on my next build. Thanks again!

Just give me a call sir.

765-580-0986

 

[LPMan59]

Primary Arms advanced microdot can be had for $169 shipped. The PA mount is $30 shipped.

the adv md has a 50,000 hr battery life and the torture tests on YouTube are pretty impressive.

 

[Principal Skinr]

When you get that Spark II mounted up, we need to see pics!

 

[sdtech58]

In that price range, Vortex Strikefire II. $179 with mount included.

 

[GLOCKMAN23C]

Here it is mounted up. Thanks Alan!

 

[churchmouse]

In that price range, Vortex Strikefire II. $179 with mount included.

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"G" man.....you have seen these on several of my AR's.

 

[T-DOGG]

Here it is mounted up. Thanks Alan!

That Sparc AR looks really good on your rifle and your rifle looks good as well (Especially the Ingo lower). However, I'm going to give you some friendly advice. It is best to have the Red Dot mounted to the upper receiver itself, not the handguard, even though your handguard might be solid as a rock. See the picture below with the area circled in red, that's where you want to mount that guy. I'm not trying to tell you what to do or embarrass you, just thought I would offer some free helpful advice (and thought someone would appreciate it, lord knows my wife doesn't ).

 

[42769vette]

That Sparc AR looks really good on your rifle and your rifle looks good as well (Especially the Ingo lower). However, I'm going to give you some friendly advice. It is best to have the Red Dot mounted to the upper receiver itself, not the handguard, even though your handguard might be solid as a rock. See the picture below with the area circled in red, that's where you want to mount that guy. I'm not trying to tell you what to do or embarrass you, just thought I would offer some free helpful advice (and thought someone would appreciate it, lord knows my wife doesn't ).

This. The only time optics can be mounted on the handguard is on monolithic uppers where the upper and handguard are 1 peice of material

 

[Principal Skinr]

Nice optic and nice rifle!

 

[GLOCKMAN23C]

Thanks for the advice! I'll get it moved back pronto. I'm a noob to these, and must've mis-read or mis-interpreted the instructions. (Go ahead and flog me.)