Is there a real quality difference between $130+ and $450 1x red dots?

[HiFi Magnetics]

I've got an Amazon one if you ever make it south.

Happy New Year!

 

[HiFi Magnetics]

This quick released elevated pistol red dot works perfect up to 50 yards so far. There are times I remove and re-install it, I don't even need to adjust anything.

The the long range scope, I haven't really zeroed it yet. I hope I get the chance soon to do it.

 

[bradsteen]

This might help...

View: https://youtu.be/Y7C9JWIjP6U?feature=shared

 

[monkeybutler]

Just buy a real Aimpoint. I will take Swedish meatball over helping fund the Chi-Coms any day.

 

[CamoDeafie]

Just buy a real Aimpoint. I will take Swedish meatball over helping fund the Chi-Coms any day.

I ended up with a Tasco Japan PDP1 red dot, and an ADCO Mirage red/green Japan madr 1980s-1990s red dot... both are pretty dang good for the money. However.. I noticed that with the Tasco, I have a more significant astigmatism effect than the Adco, so it looks like either a magnified/1-#x etched reticle optic or a holographic sight might be best other than irons, for me.

 

[DizzyJ]

I used to think I could get away with going cheap on an optic.

Now I won't go there.

They work "ok" until they don't. Then it's usually you've just thrown your money in the trash trying to "save" money.

Many times a rifle may be more accurate than you think simply because of the optic placed on top.

For a pistol that may be used to defend a life, it's even more important.

I will say I've been extremely impressed with Holosun optics on the pistol side. Holosun used to be absolute junk, however they've come a LONG way in regards to quality and reliability!