Good AR red dot for under $150?

[shel3702]

I'm a fan of the SightMark as well, although you may need a riser for it, and the cost of the Sightmark + the riser would now be in the same price range as the Vortex Strikefire.

 

[Old Hick]

I don't have any risers with my sightmarks. The fit right on the upper, and everything lines up. No need for a riser.


Stay Safe.

 

[rds801]

I have the PA Micro on my AR. It's a pretty nice red dot sight. I would definitely recommend it. The only time there was ever a problem with it was when I let someone else use my rifle. For some reason the dot turned off and the mount got loose. I tried to duplicate the problem but could not. I think he was screwing around with it. Primary Arms is a good company to deal with

 

[Ryo]

I've personally seen 3 PA failed. They all failed for moisture getting into the optic. PA might have fixed that problem already, but I'd say save up for a Aimpoint.

 

[rds801]

I've personally seen 3 PA failed. They all failed for moisture getting into the optic. PA might have fixed that problem already, but I'd say save up for a Aimpoint.

Wonder if the 3 optics were subjected to torture tests....dunking in water...

 

[Ryo]

Wonder if the 3 optics were subjected to torture tests....dunking in water...

Nope. 2 of them failed at a monthly match up in Custer, WA. These were regular joes that enjoy shooting. They didn't do anything to force it to fail. One failed where it was practically usable due to it fogging up, the other failed but was still usable but showed signs of a seal breach.

As mentioned, I believe PA addressed this with them. I don't know if the replacements they got worked out fine or not.

 

[rds801]

I was just kidding

Hope my dot holds up well for a long time. So far so good