Reviews - New Sightmark Mini Shot Reflex Red Dot Sight, Matte SM13001 Reviews - XK-RD-SM13001-EE

Author: jaybrooks from Morgantown WV on Feb 8, 2013
Pros:  Great size for 22 pistol
Cons:  Non yet
Would recommend:  yes

jaybrooks wrote:

I put this on a Mark III 22/45 and I love it! Looks amazing, works great. Have had it for over a year now and works as good as the day I got it. Was a little tricky to zero in... but not any more difficult than any other red dot I have. Took 15 mins maybe, still perfect after a year. I will buy another for my next pistol.

Author: Dick Thorsen , Hunter, 80 plus years old and wear bifocals. These sights are a blessing., from Bevier, Mo. on Dec 6, 2012
Pros:  Excellent sight for hunting.
Cons:  none
Would recommend:  yes

Dick Thorsen wrote:

I bought four (4) of these sights and every one works well. No complaints.

Author: Gunner101 from Waterbury CT on Dec 1, 2012
Pros:  Small & light
Cons:  poor quality & One of the bad things about it is there are no positive clicks when adjusting elevation or windage
Would recommend:  no

Gunner101 wrote:

I purchased one of these to go on to a Ruger scout rifle. The first one I got could not hold zero and when the elevation was adjusted sometimes the windage would move. So I sent it back and thought maybe I just got a bad one, so I returned it for another of the same. The second one was just as bad. Sent it back again and purchased a Burris FastFire III, much better. You get what you pay for!

Author: someguymadehappy from IL on Nov 12, 2012
Pros:  light weight
Cons:  poor on off switch
Would recommend:  yes

someguymadehappy wrote:

I wish I would of read the item description more closely. In the item description it says it's the smallest sight they make. I just looked at the dimensions that say 33mm. It's not 33mm it's something like 16x25 mm or so. good cheap sight for a pistol or something, not for my needs. Optics planet was wonderful with my exchange which should finish processing in the next day or two. This is my third purchase from them and they are quick to ship and easy to return. I'll keep coming back!

Author: thekeeper44 (verified customer) from pittsburgh on Aug 24, 2012
Pros:  two brightness settings
Cons:  MOA wheel dont fit the provided screw driver well.
Would recommend:  yes

thekeeper44 wrote:

Great field of view, two brightness settings, and compact design make this one awesome product. Installed this on my G22 for plinking/target shooting. Works great.

Author: TheProspector (verified customer) from Clayton, CA on Aug 10, 2012
Pros:  Perfect size for a shotgun
Cons:  None
Would recommend:  yes

TheProspector wrote:

Mounted on a Mossgerg 500. Does the job once sighted and so far handles the recoil as advertised. Nice small package!

Author: Joe (verified customer) from Dakota Dunes, South Dakota on Oct 1, 2011
Pros:  Bright Dot, Holds zero
Cons:  Sparse Documentation, No Feedback when Zeroing
Would recommend:  yes

Joe wrote:

I've had this one for about a year now, mounted on a Browning Buckmark (.22LR) The dot gets good and bright, and is easy to see in bright sunlight. It also has held zero through 1 or 2 thousand rounds. It's a bit of a pain to get sighted in, first because there's no feedback on the adjustment screws, but once it's there it's pretty stable. As for fit and finish, it is actually decent, though the 3 position switch for off/low/high could be more robust. When i got the part originally, i had to open it up and clean the battery contacts to get it running consistently too. Overall, it seems ok, but not the best i've seen. Overall, considering what it is cost wise, it's everything i expected. A few blips here and there, but overall, you can't expect much more for a sub hundred dollar mini reflex sight. If sightmark reads these things, i'd suggest finding a slightly nicer switch, and maybe a little work on the manual. (I can understand not having feedback on the adjustment screws ...
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Author: jleonardwv from Huntington, WV on Apr 30, 2011
Pros:  Value for the money, Works great.
Cons:  Little heavy for a handgun.
Would recommend:  yes

jleonardwv wrote:

I bought this for a handgun and it has worked fine the couple of times I've had it to the range. I'd rate it with more fives, but I haven't had it long enough to be sure. For the price, I'm not sure you could beat it.

Author: Cfuzz1 from Greenfield, MA on Mar 28, 2011
Pros:  Cheap, clear, small & light
Cons:  Dot hard to see in bright sun
Would recommend:  yes

Cfuzz1 wrote:

I installed this site on a S&W 22A. It does a great job for a cheap , affordable site. A little bit of a challenge to zero but if your patient it is woth it. I have over 1,000 rounds down range and still holding. Battery life is also great. The site I recieved was not auto adjust but had a 2 position switch. If there was a medium setting it would be great. But for the money it is what it is, "A very nice low cost site."

Author: nscott89 from Sumter, SC on Mar 26, 2011
Pros:  High Value, Bright Dot, Parallax free at 25 yards and beyond, useful lens cover, and extra battery included
Cons:  Dot is fairly large (precision), Parallax throws off the sight more the closer the target,
Would recommend:  yes

nscott89 wrote:

Important Info: This sight is indeed parallax corrected, but only if the target is 25 yards or more away (This info comes from experience as well as Sightmark technical support). This is why in situations where close combat is a possibility, you will want to get a $500 optic. Review: First off I must say that this sight has extremely high value. I doubt there is another quality, reflex style, red dot sight with a similar size for this price. The red dot is bright enough for use outdoors. You don't need to worry about the dot getting washed out by the sun, as long as the sight is on the high brightness setting. The only thing I wish I could do is change to a smaller reticle. This sight is not perfect however. At 15 feet, the parallax on this sight is enough to throw your shot off target several inches. Also, it is my preference for a smaller MOA dot. This one is, i guestimate, between 8 and 10 MOA. While the sight is easy enough to zero in, it could be easier. There is no "click" ...
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