Red Dot or Green Dot, Which One to Pick?
When to use red dot? When to use green dot? Here’s a quick breakdown of the differences and when to choose each.
The Pros and Cons of Red Dot Sight:
Pros: Red dots are better in low-light conditions, offer quick target acquisition, and work well in most shooting scenarios. They are also compatible with night vision devices.
Cons: In bright light, red dots can be harder to see. Additionally, they may be difficult for people with astigmatism to use, as they can appear blurry.
The Pros and Cons of Green Dot Sight:
Pros: Green dots are easier to see in bright light and are more astigmatism-friendly, as they don’t cause the same distortion as red dots.
Cons: They can be harder to see against green backgrounds (like in forests), and they may not work well with some night vision devices, so you'd better check about that with the manufacturer.
Recommended green dot sight:
Frenzy 1x17x24 Pistol 5MOA Green Dot Sight (SCRD-G19II)
Frenzy F3 1x26x32 6MOA Green Dot Sight (SCRD-GM79)
Frenzy FA 1x17x20 MRT Green Dot Sight (SCRD-GM68)
Frenzy FLEX 1x24x29 6MOA Green Dot Sight (SCRD-GM76)
Frenzy FA 1x18x22 GMR Enclosed 3MOA Ged Dot Sight (SCRD-GM75)
Which to Choose?
For bright daylight or astigmatism: Go with a green dot sight.
For low-light or night vision compatibility: A red dot sight may be the better option.
In short, your environment and visual needs should guide your decision. If you want maximum flexibility, consider a sight that offers both red and green dot options—ready to adapt to different environments and visual preferences.
Here are some sights of this kind for you to choose:
VictOptics Z4 1x23x34 Red Dot Sight (RDSL26)
Victoptics 1x22x33 Multi-Reticle Red Dot Sight (RDSL03)
Victoptics 1x35 5MOA Red Dot Sight (RDSL05)
VictOptics Z4 1x23x34 Compact Red Dot Sight (RDSL26)
Victoptics IPM 1x23x34 Red Dot Sight (RDSL15)
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