Reviews by Chris D
Great sight, easy to zero, holds zero, I just need a different platform to enjoy it
Written on Dec 18, 2020
Review for
Shield Sights Reflex Mini Red Dot Sight
The sight itself is great. I've read reviews against the adjustment increments, that they don't provide enough feedback and are not in 1 MOA increments, but with the disc provided to assist in adjustments, I was able to zero it in 12 rounds (4-by-3). I chose the 8 MOA for quick target acquisition as this was for my bedside home defense pistol.
I chose this for my P320 X-Compact 9mm, but that wasn't the best decision on my part. Yes, the RMSc direct mounts to the x-compact, but it does not adequately fill the machined footprint. It does adequately cover loaded chamber indicator and allows it to function properly. But, the RMSc is too small for the x-compact. It doesn't cover the holes from the removed sight-plate screws, and I don't want anything getting inside the slide to the extractor spring pin. I do not recommend the RMSc sight for the P320 x-compact platform. I now have a great excuse for a second Hellcat, but an OSP this time as the RMSc mates perfectly with that platform.
The 8 MOA, zeroed in, allowed me to keep a 2" grouping at 15 yards. I'm a novice and this is a 3.6" barrel pistol, so I'm happy with that accuracy, especially for that gun's intent (I've since replaced with a Sig Romeo1 Pro 6 MOA with identical results). Hopefully I will see similar results with the RMSc on a Hellcat, even with a shorter barrel.
I chose this for my P320 X-Compact 9mm, but that wasn't the best decision on my part. Yes, the RMSc direct mounts to the x-compact, but it does not adequately fill the machined footprint. It does adequately cover loaded chamber indicator and allows it to function properly. But, the RMSc is too small for the x-compact. It doesn't cover the holes from the removed sight-plate screws, and I don't want anything getting inside the slide to the extractor spring pin. I do not recommend the RMSc sight for the P320 x-compact platform. I now have a great excuse for a second Hellcat, but an OSP this time as the RMSc mates perfectly with that platform.
The 8 MOA, zeroed in, allowed me to keep a 2" grouping at 15 yards. I'm a novice and this is a 3.6" barrel pistol, so I'm happy with that accuracy, especially for that gun's intent (I've since replaced with a Sig Romeo1 Pro 6 MOA with identical results). Hopefully I will see similar results with the RMSc on a Hellcat, even with a shorter barrel.
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Kinda Love These Things So Far
Written on Dec 02, 2020
Review for
OpticsPlanet Exclusive Sightmark Ultra Shot M-Spec FMS Reflex Sight with Integrated Sunshade 1x33 mm
Total novice, so take it for what it is. I took a risk and bought a 2nd M-SPEC for my new AR pistol before I even had a chance to zero/test my first one on an AR rifle. Hit the range yesterday, and they performed perfectly as far as I can tell. Only needed 9 rounds (3x3) each to zero, albeit at 25 yards at an indoor range. I'd like to fine-tune them on a 100 yard range, hopefully soon. I sent only 100 rounds through each platform after zeroing in and they held zero with no deviation noticed.
I chose this particular sight because of the circle-dot reticle. The large circle ensures I can pull the dot into view quickly and target still resides inside the circle after each trigger pull. For my level of skill and experience, this is a perfect setup. I do wish the M-SPEC had the multi-pattern reticle options to mess around with, as some SightMarks do. Also not a fan with where these are made, but I knew this going in. It's possible that I'll progress to something more high-end eventually (i.e. made in this country), but I'll probably still stick with the circle-dot pattern.
I can't imagine anyone going wrong with this sight, but maybe I need to get a few hundred more rounds through each platform before such a claim. I know I like them and believe they're a great value.
I chose this particular sight because of the circle-dot reticle. The large circle ensures I can pull the dot into view quickly and target still resides inside the circle after each trigger pull. For my level of skill and experience, this is a perfect setup. I do wish the M-SPEC had the multi-pattern reticle options to mess around with, as some SightMarks do. Also not a fan with where these are made, but I knew this going in. It's possible that I'll progress to something more high-end eventually (i.e. made in this country), but I'll probably still stick with the circle-dot pattern.
I can't imagine anyone going wrong with this sight, but maybe I need to get a few hundred more rounds through each platform before such a claim. I know I like them and believe they're a great value.
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