red dot recommendations

[DIY-Pete]

I am picking up my new pistol tomorrow and that is good news because it is earlier than expected. The bad news is that I haven't researched what red dot to use on it so I am looking for recommendations.

The pistol is a Volquartsen Stingray, that has a 4.6" weaver type rail on it to mount optics. This will be used for bulls eye league and maybe the occasional critter.

https://www.volquartsen.com/products/524-stingray
I got it with different grips.

My requirements are under $300, adjustable brightness. It would be nice if was easy to adjust for windage and elevation. 3MOA or smaller dot.

Thanks
Pete

 

[98Redline]

Ultradot Match Dot would be my suggestion.
2-8moa dot with adjustable brightness.

Not that you need to worry about it on a 22, but it has stood up to countless full tilt 44mag loads out of my SuperBlackhawk.

 

[PO2Hammer]

The rimfire guys swear by their Ultradots (tube style sight).

I had a Burris Fastfire III in my MK II that was very nice and small.

 

[tallpaul]

Another recommendation for an Ultradot... I use em on 22 and 45... have for years.

 

[rem1858]

Been using the 1" Ulradots on all three of my bullseye guns.
Marvel .22 conversion, S&W M52-1 and Clark Sr. long slide .45
Never an issue so far.
The standard 1" UD is a 4 moa dot though.
One thing about the UD's is when adjusting or turning off the dot, always rotate the dial in a clock wise direction, do not go CCW, just go all the way around CW.
Reason is that the battery contacts can loosen and you get an intermittant dot.

Clarence

 

[springer99]

UltraDot Matchdot is what you want, especially if you want to shoot bullseye. Very rugged(will handle 45ACP slide-mounted without a burp), and has good, repeatable adjustments. Typically they also come with an extension tube, polarized filters and an eye cup, if you're so inclined. Don't worry too much about finding a small dot. I've actually prefer an 8moa dot for bullseye and some guys that do plate shoots go all the way up to 12 and 16moa for a fast pickup. A very small dot won't make it more accurate and can hinder pickup, especially in timed and rapid fire.

 

[DIY-Pete]

Looks like I am getting and Ultradot. Thanks for the input. I will put my order in tomorrow.
Pete

 

[wally]

One thing about the UD's is when adjusting or turning off the dot, always rotate the dial in a clock wise direction, do not go CCW, just go all the way around CW.
Reason is that the battery contacts can loosen and you get an intermittant dot.

I though only the "cheap crap" did this

If it happens, I've fixed it by disassembling the battery compartment and re-tightening the screws with a dab of thread locker on reassembly.

You'll need really small jeweler's screwdrivers and something that can "span" the threaded ring that holds the whole thing together.

I had no qualms about opening up a $20 Target Sports (CDNN) when I first started playing with red dot sights and this happened. Probably would have hesitated given the price of the Ultradot.

 

[Steve C]

I've been thinking about upgrading my old BSA red dot which has worked well for me over the last 15 years on my Bullseye pistol. The Holosun sights look really good with a price below $300 and can be found below $200 they have a long battery life of 5000 hrs with auto shut off and on. There are micro and a little larger tube sights. Models with daylight pickup so they will operate without battery in sunlight and brightness settings from night vision to full sunlight with reviewers saying they can easily see the dot during the brightest desert day lighting. There is both single dot and circle dot versions, all have a 2 moa dot. All the specs look really good. Check Amazon or Optics Planet for really good prices. Reviews can be seen on Youtube, etc.