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Gideon Optics Alpha Red Dot Reflex Sights
$249.99 $189.99 Save 24%
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Most Helpful Positive Review Good A4/ ACOG backup sight
Got it on sale with 30 $ off so i took a chance. as i had a specific purpose for it. surprised that having astigmatism and the green recticle is crisp! well constructed , good controls. different hardware to fit your mounting needs.(screws and pic mount) Glass is clear! ease of access for battery...
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Most Helpful Negative Review Gideon Alpha Green Reticle
Notice I said Green Reticle because thats all you get can not switch to the dot only, which would be fine but the brightness goes from bright to extra low. There are multiple levels of brightness yes but when you get to the middle its high than extremely low, so yes outside or when its bright inside...
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Great optic

by Caitlin Martin, Verified Owner from WA, United States Written on November 4, 2025
Great, well built, optic for a great price! Very happy with this purchase!
Would recommend: Yes
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Decent little red dot.

by Nick, Verified Owner from FL, United States Written on August 31, 2025
For those looking for a budget friendly option, is a pretty good choice. Note that you CANNOT swap between the dot, circle, and circle dot; the optic only has circle dot as an option. I also noticed some warping of the dot if it gets close to the edge of the glass and from certain angles, the dot is cut off by a hair on the bottom. Ive also noticed that the optic chassis is a bit tall, definitely not cowitness, even when directly mounted to slide. I suggest getting suppressor height sights of you plan on cowitnessing whis optic. The top loading battery compartment is a really nice touch, especially since most budget optics have a bottom loading battery compartment.
Pros:
  • Quality, good value, smart design
Cons:
  • Single emitter, not cowitness height
Would recommend: Yes
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Gideon Green Circle-Dot sight

by Kurt, Verified Owner from PA, United States Written on August 10, 2025
Great quality for the money. The bigger circle helps get the dot in your sight view. Simple to adjust and turn off and on. Fit just right.
Thanks.
Pros:
  • Price
  • Quality
Cons:
  • No shake awake
Would recommend: Yes
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Works well

by Hunter, Verified Owner from MO, United States Written on June 1, 2025
No issues so far, holds zero and was an easy intall
Would recommend: Yes
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Great value for an excellent green dot

by Dennis, Verified Owner from SC, United States Written on November 10, 2024
In the past I’ve used more recognizable brand names and have been very pleased. A friend showed me his Gideon and I thought I’d give it a try. Works well and has held up to daily use. I really like the green dot and larger circle. The alpha model so impressed me that I purchased three for use on my different handguns so I would face the same sight on each.
Pros:
  • Price, clarity, durability
Cons:
  • None
Would recommend: Yes
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Red dot sight

by Jerry, Verified Owner from MD, United States Written on August 22, 2024
I bought this red dot for aCZ Shadow2 compact. Fits and works great . IMO the circle is too large and at 7 yds , blocks the target. I would ,in the future, Buy the dot only and not the circle with dot.
Pros:
  • Cost,
  • Fit, Adjustability, Weight, Colors, Price
Cons:
  • Dot Size (large)
Would recommend: Yes
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great price great optic

by Kelso, Verified Owner from MI, United States Written on August 21, 2024
This is awesome it is so clear and perfect with my stigmatism the reticle is crystal clear most other optics have a Starburst around it, but this doesnt
Would recommend: Yes
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great gor the price

by Carlbo, Verified Owner from FL, United States Written on August 21, 2024
I like that this site is raised like an SRO at a fraction of the price. I have two SRO’s, two RMR’s and several other lesser brands and bought two Gideons to put in range guns. I took them out to the range this past weekend and put 50 rounds through each gun. I needed to adjust the sites to zero in and found that I didn’t need to turn the adjustments as much as I need to for quality sites indicating the adjustments aren’t as fine as more expensive sites. You get what you pay for and these are good for the price.
Pros:
  • Cost & Functionality
Cons:
  • Quality
Would recommend: Yes
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the price is right!!

by BBG, Verified Owner from GA, United States Written on July 17, 2024
I wanted a reliable offset optic that would not break the bank… Fairly new brand and manufacturer, but I like the design of the user controls and the reticle and glass are very good.

I recommend this as a go to option for a 45 offset setup on a rifle.
Pros:
  • Price
  • glass
  • reticle
Cons:
  • None
Would recommend: Yes
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Very bright and clear

by PDaddy, Verified Owner from FL, United States Written on July 12, 2024
This is a very bright and clear reticle. I have astigmatism and I can see this very clearly. Like the shake awake and this product seems very sturdy and well built. I will be buying more of these for other guns
Would recommend: Yes
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