Review for Leatherwood 1x30mm Red Dot Tactical Reflex Sight Matte Black ES1X30TP

Author: bjinpass {!} from Pass Christian, MS on Dec 5, 2010
Pros:  Low price, good build quality, bright enough dot.,
Cons:  Rubber bump rings are too thick and interfere with the rail mount, on the two guns I tried. Leave them off and it is a non-issue.
Would recommend:  yes

bjinpass wrote:

I was looking for a red dot scope for a new Sig 522, so I settled on the Leatherwood 1x30. The price was right and the reviews were favorable. So, I ordered. When it arrived, I was impressed with the packaging and quality, especially for the money. It mounts easily and was easy to sight in. The illuminated dot works indoors or out. I first shot it on the Sig 522 (.22 cal.) and was very pleased with the performance, but it ended up on the Beretta CX-4 Storm (9 mm) carbine. It performed well there, although I did have a few times where the dot faded after a shot. I resprung the metal leaf springs on the battery compartment lid and the problem went away. I have shot with it indoors and out and find the light level indoors to be more than adequate. The ONLY issue I had were with the rubber bump rings included on the scope caps. They are so large that they interfere with the Picatinny rail when mounting, so I removed them. I don't really need them, so this is not an issue at all, unless you are rough on your equipment. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a low-cost, well made scope. I am seriously considering buying another one to put back on the Sig...