Springfield Airsoft

General Category => General Airsoft => Topic started by: jesusfreak101112 on October 26, 2010, 04:53:10 PM

Title: red dots and holographic sights
Post by: jesusfreak101112 on October 26, 2010, 04:53:10 PM

What are you guys's thoughts on red dots? Are they helpful in the field? Are they worth it and if so how much? Thanks!

Title: Re: red dots and holographic sights
Post by: Kadesh on October 26, 2010, 07:06:05 PM

Aesthetics.

Title: Re: red dots and holographic sights
Post by: Joe on October 26, 2010, 07:48:51 PM

I've found them to be very helpful.  The hard bit is setting them up but once you've got them sighted in then it can work wonders.  Especially in low light siruations.  

The sight won't tell you where every single bb will land (that's the nature of bbs) but it can tell you where most will go.  I'd have one on every long gun if I could.

So Go might have some in stock.  Some have the option of a red or green dot.  Check with them first.  Jon can order you something if he doesn't have it in stock.

Title: Re: red dots and holographic sights
Post by: Boba Fett on October 26, 2010, 09:29:35 PM

I just got one at the gun show for my P90. IT ROCKS! I can shoot some amazing shots with it! It is by far the best add-on I've ever bought for a gun! Of course my TM P90 is already an incredibly accurate gun, but I believe the Red/Green reflex sight has increased performance substantially!

Title: Re: red dots and holographic sights
Post by: Reverandff7 on October 27, 2010, 09:20:22 AM

I agree with joe on this one.

Title: Re: red dots and holographic sights
Post by: Adam on October 27, 2010, 09:41:57 PM

I have one I switch around between rifles, and its default setting is very close to the mark at the ranges I tend to shoot.  Even if it isn't exactly on-target, the red dot gives me an excellent reference for putting future shots where I want them at ranges I have the luxury to aim.

Title: Re: red dots and holographic sights
Post by: jesusfreak101112 on October 30, 2010, 09:53:18 AM

ok cool, but how much do you think I should spend on one, (I'm on a pretty tight budget).

Title: Re: red dots and holographic sights
Post by: Thinkred on October 30, 2010, 10:20:27 AM

i have one that cost me $50 at SoGo and it realy helps. its a green/red sight. just make sure before you buy one you can use it with your mask on.

Title: Re: red dots and holographic sights
Post by: Kadesh on October 30, 2010, 12:59:19 PM

OP- what type is your gun? (e.g. M4, g36, mp5, etc.)

Some may need a mount if you are set on a red dot.

Title: Re: red dots and holographic sights
Post by: Reverandff7 on October 31, 2010, 11:37:44 AM

Yea also i mean what are you wanting the purpose to be for CQB, Field?

Title: Re: red dots and holographic sights
Post by: jesusfreak101112 on November 02, 2010, 08:01:03 PM

I've got a g36 w/ ris rails on the top i plan on using it for both field and cqb but mostly field.