Menu
Close
Search
Search Log In Help Center
View Cart
Daily Deals
Clearance
Close
Daily Deals
Clearance
My Account
Help Center

Red Dot Sights

Upgrade your shooting accuracy with our high-quality red dot sights. Engineered for rapid target acquisition and precise aiming, our red dot sights deliver unparalleled performance in any environment, making them essential for hunters, competitive shooters, and tactical enthusiasts. Explore our extensive collection of top-rated red dot sights and elevate your shooting game to new heights.

Rifle Red Dots

Rifle Red Dots
Handgun Red Dots

Handgun Red Dots
Shotgun Red Dots

Shotgun Red Dots
Red Dot Magnifier Combos

Red Dot Magnifier Combos
Optic Plates

Optic Plates
Riser Mounts

Riser Mounts

View as Grid View List View

Items 1-24 of 1448

Page
Set Descending Direction
  1. Vortex Strikefire II 4MOA Red/Green Dot & 10 Magpul Gen2 PMAG 30rd 5.56x45 Magazines

    Vortex Strikefire II 4MOA Red/Green Dot & 10 Magpul Gen2 PMAG 30rd 5.56x45 Magazines

    SAVE $73.09 When you add both!
    Regular Price $272.99 Special Price $199.90
    Add to Wish List Add to Compare
  2. Vortex Sparc AR 2 MOA Red Dot & 10 Magpul 30rd PMAGs

    Vortex Sparc AR 2 MOA Red Dot & 10 Magpul 30rd PMAGs

    SAVE $53.00 When you add both!
    Regular Price $192.99 Special Price $139.99
    Add to Wish List Add to Compare
  3. PSA AR-15 5.56 NATO M4 Classic Rifle Starter Bundle

    PSA AR-15 5.56 NATO M4 Classic Rifle Starter Bundle

    SAVE $148.04 When you add all 8!
    Regular Price $848.03 Special Price $699.99
    Add to Wish List Add to Compare
  4. Vortex Crossfire Red Dot & Magpul MBUS GEN 3 Folding Front & Rear Sight Set, Black

    Vortex Crossfire Red Dot & Magpul MBUS GEN 3 Folding Front & Rear Sight Set, Black

    SAVE $34.98 When you add all 3!
    Regular Price $244.97 Special Price $209.99
    Add to Wish List Add to Compare
  5. PSA MOE Lower Build Kit & Vortex Strike Fire II Red Dot Sight

    PSA MOE Lower Build Kit & Vortex Strike Fire II Red Dot Sight

    SAVE $29.99 When you add both!
    Regular Price $249.98 Special Price $219.99
    Add to Wish List Add to Compare
  6. Aimpoint Micro S-1 Red Dot Reflex Sight 6 MOA Shotgun Rib Sight - 200369 for sale

    Aimpoint Micro S-1 Red Dot Reflex Sight 6 MOA Shotgun Rib Sight - 200369

    Regular Price $899.99 Special Price $699.97
    Add to Wish List Add to Compare
  7. Scalarworks LEAP Magnifier Mount - 1.42 height - SW0600

    Scalarworks LEAP Magnifier Mount - 1.42 height - SW0600

    Rating:
    60%
    (1)
    Regular Price $249.99 Special Price $203.99
    Add to Wish List Add to Compare
  8. Sightmark MTS 2 MOA Red Dot - SM26060

    Sightmark MTS 2 MOA Red Dot - SM26060

    Rating:
    100%
    (6)
    Regular Price $169.99 Special Price $69.99
    Add to Wish List Add to Compare
  9. Crimson Trace CT Rad Red-Dot Sight 1x 3 MOA

    Crimson Trace CT Rad Red-Dot Sight 1x 3 MOA

    Rating:
    92%
    (20)
    Regular Price $229.99 Special Price $74.99
    Add to Wish List Add to Compare
  10. Sig Sauer Romeo-X Compact 3MOA Red Dot Sight, Black - SORX1231

    Sig Sauer Romeo-X Compact 3MOA Red Dot Sight, Black - SORX1231

    Rating:
    88%
    (12)
    Regular Price $399.99 Special Price $279.99
    Add to Wish List Add to Compare
  11. Four Peaks Imports Red Dot Sight 1x22mm 3 MOA Dot - 12011

    Four Peaks Imports Red Dot Sight 1x22mm 3 MOA Dot - 12011

    Rating:
    100%
    (1)
    Regular Price $99.99 Special Price $49.99
    Add to Wish List Add to Compare
  12. Vortex SPARC Solar 2 MOA Red Dot Sight, Black - SPC-404

    Vortex SPARC Solar 2 MOA Red Dot Sight, Black - SPC-404

    Rating:
    95%
    (282)
    Regular Price $349.99 Special Price $99.99
    Add to Wish List Add to Compare
  13. Vortex SPARC II AR 2 MOA Red Dot Sight - SPC-AR2

    Vortex SPARC AR 2 MOA Red Dot Sight - SPC-AR2

    Rating:
    96%
    (350)
    Regular Price $249.99 Special Price $69.99
    Add to Wish List Add to Compare
  14. Firefield Impulse 1x22mm Illuminated Red Dot Sight w/ Red Laser - FF26027

    Firefield Impulse 1x22mm Illuminated Red Dot Sight w/ Red Laser - FF26027

    Rating:
    100%
    (3)
    Regular Price $129.99 Special Price $49.99
    Add to Wish List Add to Compare
  15. Firefield Impulse 1x30mm Illuminated Red Dot Sight - FF26020

    Firefield Impulse 1x30mm Illuminated Red Dot Sight - FF26020

    Rating:
    100%
    (2)
    Regular Price $149.99 Special Price $69.99
    Add to Wish List Add to Compare
  16. Sightmark Wolverine FSR 1x28mm Reflex Illuminated Red Dot Sight - SM26020

    Sightmark Wolverine FSR 1x28mm Reflex Illuminated Red Dot Sight - SM26020

    Rating:
    95%
    (20)
    Regular Price $99.99 Special Price $69.99
    Add to Wish List Add to Compare
  17. SIG Sauer ROMEO1 PRO Red Dot 1x30mm 6 MOA, FDE - SOR1P103

    SIG Sauer ROMEO1 PRO Red Dot 1x30mm 6 MOA, FDE - SOR1P103

    Rating:
    95%
    (15)
    Regular Price $399.99 Special Price $219.99
    Add to Wish List Add to Compare
  18. Trijicon SRO 5 MOA Red Dot Reflex Sight - SRO3-C-250003

    Trijicon SRO 5 MOA Red Dot Reflex Sight - SRO3-C-250003

    Rating:
    100%
    (12)
    Regular Price $699.99 Special Price $549.99
    Add to Wish List Add to Compare
  19. Burris Fastfire III with Picatinny Mount 3MOA 300234

    Burris Fastfire III with Picatinny Mount 3MOA 300234

    Rating:
    90%
    (18)
    Regular Price $299.99 Special Price $149.99
    Add to Wish List Add to Compare
  20. Trijicon RCR 3.25 MOA LED Red Dot - RCR1-C-3300001

    Trijicon RCR 3.25 MOA LED Red Dot - RCR1-C-3300001

    Rating:
    90%
    (2)
    Regular Price $773.99 Special Price $702.99
    Add to Wish List Add to Compare
  21. Truglo PR1 Prism, Red Dot, 1X25, 6 MOA Red Dot with Outer Ring, Black, Includes Lens Covers

    Truglo PR1 Prism, Red Dot, 1X25, 6 MOA Red Dot with Outer Ring, Black, Includes Lens Covers

    Rating:
    70%
    (2)
    Regular Price $181.99 Special Price $164.99
    Add to Wish List Add to Compare
  22. Holosun HE509T Elite Enclosed Red Dot Reflex Sight, Black

    Holosun HE509T Elite Enclosed Red Dot Reflex Sight, Black - HE509T-RD X2

    Rating:
    100%
    (2)
    Regular Price $499.99 Special Price $399.99
    Add to Wish List Add to Compare
  23. Vortex CrossFire Red Dot Sight 1x22mm 2 MOA Dot - CF-RD2

    Vortex CrossFire Red Dot Sight 1x22mm 2 MOA Dot - CF-RD2

    Rating:
    91%
    (264)
    Regular Price $199.99 Special Price $149.99
    Add to Wish List Add to Compare
  24. Sig Sauer Romeo7 1x30mm 2 MOA Red Dot

    SIG Sauer ROMEO7 Red Dot 1x30mm 2 MOA - SOR71001

    Rating:
    97%
    (39)
    Regular Price $223.99 Special Price $200.99
    Add to Wish List Add to Compare
View as Grid View List View

Items 1-24 of 1448

Page
Set Descending Direction
Shop By
Shopping Options
Category
  1. Rifle Red Dots 544
  2. Handgun Red Dots 371
  3. Shotgun Red Dots 45
  4. Red Dot Magnifier Combos 7
  5. Optic Plates 212
  6. Riser Mounts 338
Brand
Optic Mount
Optical Focal Plane
Optical Min Magnification
Optical Object Diameter
Optical Max Magnification
Optical Ring Height
Optical Sight Color
Optical Adjustment Increment
Optical Turret Style
Optical Sight Type
Stock
Barrel Length
Rebate
Clearance
Preferred Vendor
Coupon Code
Price
Apply

Learn More about Red Dot Sights

The History of the Red Dot Sight

The concept of red dot sights dates back to the early 20th century, when reflective optics aided artillery aiming during World War I. By the 1970s, advancements brought compact, battery-powered versions to firearms, with Aimpoint pioneering the trend. In 1998, the U.S. military adopted the Aimpoint Comp M2 (designated M68), cementing red dot sights as standard equipment. Modern designs now boast battery life exceeding 50,000 hours, a significant leap from early models limited by daylight use and limited battery life.

What Are Red Dot Sights For?

Red dot sights provide a single, illuminated aiming point projected onto a lens, allowing shooters to align targets quickly without juggling multiple sight elements. They excel in close-quarters scenarios, such as home defense or tactical drills, where rapid response is critical. Unlike traditional iron sights, red dot optics enable both eyes to remain open, preserving peripheral vision. This feature benefits shooters with vision impairments, like astigmatism, as the dot remains clear even when iron sights blur. Applications span rifles, shotguns, and handguns, enhancing precision in dynamic environments.

Types of Reflex Sights

Red dot sights come in three primary categories: reflex, holographic, and prismatic. Reflex sights, such as those from Aimpoint and Holosun, use an LED to project a dot onto a lens. They’re lightweight, energy-efficient, and widely adaptable. Holographic sights, exemplified by EOTech models, employ laser technology for a crisp reticle, often a dot within a circle, though they consume more power. Prismatic sights, like the Primary Arms Cyclops, feature a fixed magnification (typically 1x or 2x) and an etched reticle, offering a backup if batteries fail. Each type suits distinct needs—reflex for versatility, holographic for clarity, and prismatic for reliability.

What Is the Effective Range of a Red Dot Sight?

The effective range of a red dot sight varies by design and user skill. A 2 MOA (minute of angle) dot, common in models like the Aimpoint PRO, spans roughly 2 inches at 100 yards, suitable for precise shots within that distance. Most red dot sights perform optimally up to 200 yards, ideal for rifles or shotguns in practical settings. Holographic sights with multi-reticle patterns, such as EOTech’s 65 MOA circle-dot, allow holdovers extending to 400 yards, though accuracy wanes without magnification beyond 300 yards. For close-range tasks, they’re unmatched; longer distances may require a magnifier or alternative optic.

What Are the Disadvantages of Red Dot Sights?

Despite their advantages, red dot sights have limitations. Battery dependency poses a risk—while some units last years, failure at a critical moment remains possible, necessitating spares. Models without etched reticles become ineffective when power runs out, unlike iron sights. Durability varies; high-recoil firearms, such as shotguns, can damage lower-quality optics, compromising lenses or internals. For handguns, mounting height may alter ergonomics, increasing perceived recoil. Cost is another factor—premium options like the Trijicon RMR retail for around $700, far exceeding basic iron sights. In total darkness without night vision, the illuminated dot may reveal a shooter’s position, a tactical concern.

Why Order Your Red Dot Sight from Palmetto State Armory?

Shop red dot sights at Palmetto State Armory for fast target acquisition, rugged reliability, and unbeatable prices from top brands. Whether you're upgrading your AR or enhancing your pistol, our wide selection ensures you’ll find the perfect optic for any shooting application.