Red dots for handguns

[Lonesome Dove]

I never thought I would do this but I'm gonna try a red dot on my new gun.
I think I want the smallest bestest thing going for $200 or less just incase I decide against it. Very probable!
Ready, set, beam me up Scotty

 

[TreyG-20]

For what pistol?

 

[Lonesome Dove]

For what pistol?

Walther PDP

 

[TreyG-20]

Walther PDP

Which optic mount did it come with? Not all reflex type sights for handguns use the same mounting system. It looks like from walthers website they have a few options for mounting plates. For $200 I'd skip right past the Sig Romeo and look at Holosun models.

 

[striker55]

I tried one, couldn't get the hang of it. That was some years ago, I think if I tried again I could make it work.

 

[DL Texas]

I second the Holosun, I use the 508t and the 407k. Try the primary arms series for under $200, and watch videos from Aaron Cowan for instruction. Clear the iron sight process from your head, raise the pistol and focus on the target. It does take a little tweaking but it becomes natural pretty quickly.

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[Otto_Mation]

I recently came to the same conclusion that a red dot might be better for my ageing eyes. So I bought an optic ready Shield Plus and wanted the Holosun 407K. Unfortunately, it would not work on the Shield and I had to return it. I ended going with the Vortex Defender-CCW. I shot it today and so far I have been happy with it.

 

[PinnedandRecessed]

You may want to look into a red dot that features the ACSS Vulcan reticle. Centered, you can't see the outer ring. Not centered, your brain automatically corrects depending on what part of the circle you see. They're a little more cash but help smooth out the learning curve/hurdle. On sale they can be had for $275ish.

Holosun HS507C-X2 Pistol Red Dot Sight - ACSS® Vulcan® Reticle

DetailsAfter rigorous field testing, this optic has been given a Silver-tier rating by the National Tactical Officers Association.The Holosun HS507C-X2-ACSS is a new generation of pistol red dot sight packed full of features like the multiple reticle system, solar failsafe, and shake awake...

www.primaryarms.com

 

[PinnedandRecessed]

FYI, PSA has this for $179 w/ code HS407.

https://palmettostatearmory.com/holosun-3moa-shake-awake-red-dot-pistol-sight-hs407a.html