Reflex Sights, also known as
Red Dot Sights, are a type of non-magnifying gun sight used on firearms to improve target acquisition and accuracy. They work by projecting an illuminated aiming point, such as a red dot or a green dot, onto a lens that the shooter looks through. This dot is aligned with the firearm's barrel, allowing the shooter to quickly and accurately aim at the target.
Reflex sights offer several advantages over traditional iron sights, including:
Faster target acquisition: The illuminated dot is easy to see and enables the shooter to quickly acquire and maintain a sight picture on the target.
Improved accuracy: The simple, uncluttered sight picture helps shooters maintain proper sight alignment and focus on the target.
Better low-light performance: The illuminated dot is more visible in low-light conditions compared to iron sights.
Unlimited eye relief: Reflex sights don't require the shooter to maintain a specific distance between their eye and the sight, providing more flexibility in terms of shooting positions and firearm configurations.
Reflex sights are popular among recreational shooters, competitive shooters, and law enforcement officers for their ease of use and accuracy improvements. They are commonly used on handguns, rifles, and shotguns.