These are The BEST Red Dot Sights for Under $100

Adding a quality red dot sight (RDS) to your airsoft gun is a great way to make it more accurate. They’re faster to acquire a sight picture than traditional iron sights, and are easier to sight in and adjust if needed. Listed below are five great red dot options, all under $100.

#1 Bushnell TRS25 (Editor’s Choice)

I love this optic from Bushnell because of how good it is, especially for its sub $100 price point. It has a rugged, tube style construction which is shockproof and nitrogen purged to prevent fog. The battery life is excellent and this optic resembles the classic T1 style from Aimpoint. I believe this is the best overall optic under $100, and is a great addition to any airsoft gun. The only downside I have with this optic is that I would recommend buying a riser for it.

Highlights:

3MOA Red Dot
Waterproof Construction
11 Brightness Settings
Unlimited Eye Relief
Very Long Battery Life

#2 NC STAR Red Dot Reflex Sight

NC Star has been the go-to for affordable optics for many years. I remember being introduced to them over a decade ago when I started playing airsoft, and I still see them on rifles every time I play. This red dot sight is incredibly minimal, but features many different reticles options

Highlights:

4 Different Reticles (Dot, Bullseye, Cross, and Star Burst)
Unlimited Eye Relief
Great Warranty

#3 UTG Reflex Micro Dot

Similarly to NC Star, UTG has been making quality firearm accessories for many years. This optic has the smallest footprint out of all the options on this list; making it perfect for SMGs, short rifles and even pistol builds. This would also make a great backup optic if you have a scope on your rifle.

Highlights:

Incredibly Small Size
Can Be Mounted To Pistols (with appropriate hardware)
Great Backup Optic
Wide Field Of View (FOV) Compared To Other Micro Red Dots

#4 Dagger Defense DD30M3 Red Dot

Dagger Defense is a veteran owned company, and despite the mouthful of a name, this optic has a very simple design. The tube design helps protect the optic, and it has a very classic, old school look to it. Unlike other options on this list, it mounts to a 30MM ring, so you can change out your mount for looks/optic height.

Highlights:

Veteran Owned Company
5 Brightness Levels
Lens Cap Included!

#5 TRUGLOW TruBright RDS

TRUGLOW brings features you’d expect from high end optics to an affordable price. This optic has a very open design giving you a wide field of view, but has a half hood to protect the optic from damage. It also offers a red and green dot, with multiple brightness levels for each color.

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