Should I get this Red &amp; Green Dot (SFRD-AR15) version or get the Red Dot Only (SF-BD-AR15) version? Any difference? Is the Red only brighter?
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I personally have the red and green dot and love being able to switch between the two. There are times that I need to make a contrast between my sight picture and the dot itself. I have qualified with this sight on my ar-15 as my patrol (duty) rifle and it performed perfectly. I hope I answered your question, and if you decide to buy this product I hope you have as much success as I have!
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Hey FatMark! Good question! I've never actually tried the HtD sights! I read a good review on reddotsights.us comparing the Trijicon bright and Toughs vs the HD Night Sights...they both have their advantages/disadvantages. I shoot my XDS at the range and have it for personal protection...the sights I have are perfect for me! Good luck!
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To adjust the red dot you can use a penny or a flathead screw driver. It's an awesome sight. Def lives up to it's name.
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the scope will take u out as far as the gun can shoot-- moa is more about the shooter than equipment-- now a good trigger or sight helps alot-- as far as the red dot-- i never intended to use it over 50 yrds - just quick acquisition-- i like mine-- just make sure u turn ur red dot off or ull loose ur power lol-- i bought one for saiga and another for ar15-- hope u have fun with urs
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I do recommend this sights but not sure if I would recommend them over the HD sights with the painted front because I don't own the HD... yet.. I would like to get some of the HD sights and put them on another XDM that I own just to try them out, but haven't gotten around to it. I do feel comfortable with the company and don't think they make bad product.
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Hello Dylan: My AR MOD 1 w/ SPR fire dot is mounted 3.5 inches above the bore line for my particular cheek weld to the stock. The M&P; 15 A2 front sight is a small blur at the very bottom of the image at 1.5x and it disappears quickly on the way to 4x. That being said, I am told that with 4x and above there should be no hint of the A2 sight in the scope image for normally mounted scopes at 1.5" to 2 inches above the bore line. ChuckPS...Great scope...
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Bought 2 of these. One for my Mossberg Mariner and one for my friends Maverick 88. This sight worked great on both guns. Highly recommended. I especially like the option of the extra fiber optic tubes and prefer the larger diameter green tube for better visibility on my gun. Hope this info. helps you out!
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It comes with Firedot G SPR Product #115387 and that is a green dot version OR Duplex Reticle Product #115388 and is the cost effective version and that does not have illumination.
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I think that Tiki19's answer is a good one. I use my AR15 just for the enjoyment of shooting so having both options is more of a novelty for me. But it is nice to have the option available in case I need to contrast with the target.
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It has cowitnessed great on both my ARs, one with a fixed front sight and another with a BUS flip up on a block. Holds up well to .223. Looks like holding up well with ~300 rounds through an AR in 7.62 as well. These are good sights for the $$. I worried alot about co-witnessing at first, but I found that once I get it sighted I just need to bear down on the rifle and put the dot on the target and it is on. I do not try and ensure it co-witnesses before I fire, but if I do put the dot on the very top of the front sight post it is also on the money. I actually use it with the front sight down on the one rifle now (after sighting it) and it is golden... It has cowitnessed great on both my ARs, one with a fixed front sight and another with a BUS flip up on a block. Holds up well to .223. Looks like holding up well with ~300 rounds through an AR in 7.62 as well. These are good sights for the $$. I worried alot about co-witnessing at first, but I found that once I get it sighted I just need to bear down on the rifle and put the dot on the target and it is on. I do not try and ensure it co-witnesses before I fire, but if I do put the dot on the very top of the front sight post it is also on the money. I actually use it with the front sight... » Read More It has cowitnessed great on both my ARs, one with a fixed front sight and another with a BUS flip up on a block. Holds up well to .223. Looks like holding up well with ~300 rounds through an AR in 7.62 as well. These are good sights for the $$. I worried alot about co-witnessing at first, but I found that once I get it sighted I just need to bear down on the rifle and put the dot on the target and it is on. I do not try and ensure it co-witnesses before I fire, but if I do put the dot on the very top of the front sight post it is also on the money. I actually use it with the front sight down on the one rifle now (after sighting it) and it is golden... « Show Less
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sorry for late reply. I would highly recommned it. this is no aimpoint, but its not too cheap or shabby. I have also heard that Primary Arms does a good red dot. You may want to check out that option. For the price you cant beat it.
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sorry, I don't have a red dot on my 2300 S. Not familiar enough with red dots to make a recommendation
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I'm running a cheap leapers red/ green dot sight and no problem with its co-witness. Once sighted in it stays on target after numerous times at the range. I take out the bullseye every time and I'm hard on the gun. I've got the a5 version. Stay cheap leapers is the way to go. Get it for 30.00 on amazon. Good luck!
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I don't remeber the model #'s but the newer version of this red dot has the controls relocated. The old version was in a bad spot and would get turned on while not in use killing the battery. The new model has the contols in a better spot. There is also a new version with the new control placement and comes with a cantilever mounting bracket. Hope this helps, sorry I don't know the model #'s but I can tell you I love the one I bought, it's the new version with the cantilever mount. I have it on my AR and it's awesome, no where near the cost of an Aim Point or Trijicon. Easy to pick up, quick on target and so far no issues I've run probably close to 2000 rounds through my AR since I put it on.
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It has a illuminated center dot that lights up red. Very nice to have. I've had scopes that had the whole reticle light up and it was way too much goin on in the scope and it would drain the battery way too fast. The center dot is simple effective and great on the battery. Plus with the crosshairs you won't even need the dot about 90% of the time.
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I personally never use the green dot but it is a nice feature to have. Some say the green light is easier to see but I guess it would be your personal preference.
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This version comes with the low mount in order to accommodate how you look though the sight on shotgun and rifle stocks. If you are mounting it on an AR platform you want the extra high mount that they offer to make sighting in and possibly co witnessing your front sight post depending on what configuration you are running (fixed or back up sights) much easier. Hope this helps