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Red Dot Sights
Red Dot Sights: Lightning-Fast Target Acquisition and Unmatched Precision
Whether you are a civilian protecting your home, a hunter tracking game, or a law enforcement officer on duty, finding your target quickly is essential. A red dot sight is an electronic optic that places an illuminated aiming point on the exact same plane as your target. Traditional iron sights force your eyes to constantly shift focus between the rear notch, front post, and target, which slows down your reaction time.
When exploring Red Dot Sights for sale, operators choose a tactical red dot sight because it lets you aim with both eyes open. This maintains complete depth perception and full situational awareness during high-stress situations. From compact pistol red dots on daily-carry handguns to red dots for rifle setups on home-defense carbines, these electronic systems give everyday citizens and military operators an instant aiming advantage.
Tactical Red Dot Sight: Tactical Configurations
Modern electronic optics are built from heavy-duty aerospace aluminum or titanium to withstand severe impacts and heavy recoil. Understanding the two main optical housing configurations will help you choose the right gear for your needs:
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Open Emitter Configuration |
Enclosed Emitter Configuration |
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Housing Design |
Exposed LED beam channel |
Sealed internal nitrogen or argon chamber |
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Weather Resistance |
Can be blocked by rain, mud, or snow |
IP68 waterproof and completely dirt-proof |
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Primary Advantage |
Ultra-lightweight and low profile |
Maximum durability in harsh weather |
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Best Operational Use |
Everyday concealed carry handguns |
Duty weapons, patrol rifles, and tactical entry |
Key Features of Pistol Optics and Top Brands
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Battery Efficiency: An Aimpoint Red Dot offers industry-leading efficiency, running continuously for five to eleven years on a single CR2032 battery.
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Impact Resistance: A Trijicon Red Dot features patented housing geometry that diverts shock energy away from the optical lens during drops.
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Concealed Carry Optimization: Modern pistol sights feature thin, snag-free profiles designed to clear holsters smoothly during a rapid draw stroke.
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Target Clarity: Choosing high-grade pistol optics or a non-magnified red dot scope gives you crisp glass with anti-reflective coatings, ensuring clear vision in low-light environments.
Red Dot vs. Reflex Sight: Understanding the Technology
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A standard red dot is actually a specific and very popular style of reflex sight.
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Reflex optics use a low-power LED that projects a concentrated light beam onto a curved glass objective lens.
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The specially coated lens reflects the dot back to your eye while allowing surrounding environmental light to pass through.
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This simple design makes a basic red dot scope lightweight, exceptionally reliable, and easy to operate.
Why Switch From Iron Sights to a Modern Optic?
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Feature |
Traditional Iron Sights |
Modern Red Dot Optic |
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Visual Focus |
Forces your eye to constantly jump focus between three separate points: the rear notch, front post, and target. |
Places the illuminated aiming point directly on the exact same focal plane as your target. |
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Stress Response |
Difficult to align when your body experiences natural tunnel vision and a loss of fine motor control. |
Eliminates mechanical sight alignment, significantly speeding up your reaction time. |
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Situational Awareness |
Often restricts field of view during the aiming process. |
Keeping both eyes open gives you complete depth perception and full situational awareness. |
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Target Acquisition |
Slower to align mechanically. |
Target acquisition becomes much faster, whether using a red dot on a rifle platform or a compact pistol red dot. |
Battery Life: How Long Can You Leave Your Optic On?
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Modern LED technology consumes a microscopic amount of electrical power.
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A high-quality optic, such as an Aimpoint red dot, can run continuously for 50,000 to 100,000 hours on a single battery.
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This ultra-efficient power draw equals five to eleven years of constant operation.
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You can leave your sight powered on continuously so your gear is instantly ready without fumbling for buttons in an emergency.
Get Your Gear at Atomic Defense: Red Dot Sight Build
To get the best performance from your gear, pair your optics with proven duty accessories available at Atomic Defense:
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Home Defense: Mount an enclosed Aimpoint red dot like the Aimpoint Acro P-2 on a 2.26-inch DOT Delta Optic Riser to maintain an upright posture, and pair it with a Streamlight TLR-3 X weapon light.
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CQB Speed: Choose the DOT EHS-1 for its massive 65 MOA outer ring that allows instant target framing under extreme stress.
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Concealed Carry: Equip your handgun with durable pistol optics like the Aimpoint COA, Holosun 507 Elite, or a slim Trijicon red dot like the Trijicon RMRcc to eliminate snagging on cover garments.
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Covert Transport: Safely carry your fully equipped pistol red dot setup low-profile inside a Vertx Siege CCW backpack.
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Recce Precision: Select the EOTech EXPS3-0 for a 1 MOA dot, providing surgical accuracy for precise long-distance shots.
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Magnification Synergy: Combine your tactical red dot sight with an EOTech G45 5X Magnifier on a Unity Tactical FAST FTC OMNI mount to keep your red dot for rifle setups perfectly balanced.
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Night Operations: Use night vision compatible optics like the DOT EHS-1 with ultra-low light settings to prevent intensifier tube blooming.
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Passive Aiming: Raise your optic to a 2.26-inch centerline using dedicated risers so night vision tubes clear your weapon setup without colliding.
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Armor Integration: Combine high-mounted optics with an Agilite K-Zero plate carrier and an Ops-Core ballistic helmet for seamless movement while wearing heavy gear.
When you are ready to buy Red Dot Sights, selecting quality models and matching risers ensures your weapon system is fast, accurate, and dependable.
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Steiner MPS | Pistol Sight | 1X Magnification | 20x16mm | Red Dot | 3.3 MOA | Matte Finish | Black | ACRO Footprint
$399.99Original price $399.99 - Original price $399.99Original price $399.99$399.99$399.99 - $399.99Current price $399.99Steiner brings battle-proven durability and mil-spec ruggedness to pistol red dots with the NEW MPS (Micro Pistol Sight). All-metal construction an...
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Trijicon RCR - 3.25 MOA Enclosed Red Dot with Direct RMR Mounting - Up to 6-Year Battery Life
Original price $1,019.00 - Original price $1,019.00Original price$1,019.00$1,019.00 - $1,019.00Current price $1,019.00Trijicon RCR Red Dot Sight: The Next Enclosed Red Dot for Extreme Durability and Direct RMR Mounting The Trijicon RCR Red Dot Sight is a rugged...
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Holosun Technologies SCRS - Red Dot Sight - Non-Magnified - Fits 509T Footprint - Red 2 MOA Dot - Matte Finish - Black - Solar with 2032 Battery
Original price $270.58Original price $270.58 - Original price $270.58Original price $270.58Current price $229.99$229.99 - $229.99Current price $229.99The SCRS-RD-2 (Solar Charging Rifle Sight) advances Holosun's SCS technology creating an all-new, ultra compact 20mm tube sight designed for rifle ...
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Holosun Technologies Ronin 507 COMP - Red Dot - Non-Magnified - Multi-Reticle System (MRS) - 32 MOA Circle and 2 MOA Dot - Anodized - Black
Original price $464.69Original price $464.69 - Original price $464.69Original price $464.69Current price $394.99$394.99 - $394.99Current price $394.99The Ronin 507COMP handgun sight features a large 1.1"" x 0.87"" objective lens for enhanced shooting performance and Holosun's 32MOA ring with 2MOA...
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Holosun Technologies Ronin EPS Carry - Red Dot - Non-Magnified - Multi Reticle System (MRS) - 32 MOA Circle with 2 MOA Dot - Shake Awake - Anodized Finish - Black
Original price $458.81Original price $458.81 - Original price $458.81Original price $458.81Current price $389.99$389.99 - $389.99Current price $389.99The Ronin EPS Carry is an enclosed handgun sight designed for single or 1.5 stack handguns. The Ronin EPS Carry is engraved with the Iconic Ronin d...
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Holosun Technologies Ronin AEMS MAX - Red Dot - Non-Magnified - Multiple Reticle System (MRS) - 32 MOA Circle with 2 MOA Dot - Shake Awake - Solar Failsafe - Anodized Finish - Black
Original price $635.28Original price $635.28 - Original price $635.28Original price $635.28Current price $539.99$539.99 - $539.99Current price $539.99The Ronin Advanced Enclosed Micro Sight MAX (AEMS-MAX) offers the largest objective lens dimensions of any Holosun optic measuring a staggering. Th...
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Holosun Technologies Micro Red Dot - 2 MOA Dot with 65 MOA Circle or 2 MOA Dot - QD Mount - Removeable/Rotating Flip Lens Caps - Side Battery - Black
Original price $376.46Original price $376.46 - Original price $376.46Original price $376.46Current price $319.99$319.99 - $319.99Current price $319.99The HS515GM is a micro red dot optic equipped with a 65 MOA circle dot reticle with the option of switching to a 2MOA dot only. The G signifies tha...
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Holosun Technologies Micro Red Dot - 2 MOA Dot with 65 MOA Circle or 2 MOA Dot - QD Mount - Removeable/Rotating Flip Lens Caps - Side Battery - Black
Original price $411.75Original price $411.75 - Original price $411.75Original price $411.75Current price $349.99$349.99 - $349.99Current price $349.99The HS515CM is a micro red dot optic. The operator can switch from a 2 MOA dot to a 65 MOA circle dot with a push of a button. Holosun's highly eff...
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Holosun Technologies HS510C - Reflex Sight - Multiple Reticle - 65 MOA Circle - 2 MOA Red Dot - Aluminum Housing - Matte Finish - Flat Dark Earth - Solar with Internal Battery
Original price $364.69Original price $364.69 - Original price $364.69Original price $364.69Current price $309.99$309.99 - $309.99Current price $309.99The HE510C-GR Elite is Holosun's flagship Open Reflex optic. The HE510C-GR Elite has an open frame for a wide sight picture. The HS510C Elite is po...
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Holosun Technologies 507COMP X3 - Gold Dot - Open Pistol Sight - 2 MOA Dot with 32 MOA Circle - RMR Footprint - 1X Magnification - Anodized Finish - Black
Original price $352.93Original price $352.93 - Original price $352.93Original price $352.93Current price $299.99$299.99 - $299.99Current price $299.99The Holosun HS507C-X3-GD-MRS brings a high-contrast gold reticle to the updated 507C-X3 platform, giving shooters faster visual pickup in bright li...
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Holosun Technologies 507 Pro Max - Red Dot - Open Pistol Sight - 2 MOA Dot with 8/20/32 MOA Circle - 1X Magnification - RMR Footprint - Anodized Finish - Black
Original price $470.58Original price $470.58 - Original price $470.58Original price $470.58Current price $399.99$399.99 - $399.99Current price $399.99The Holosun 507-PROMAX-RD-PRS is built for maximum visibility and speed, pairing an enlarged performance window with a forward-leaning sunshade to ...
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Holosun Technologies 507 Pro Max - Gold Dot - Open Pistol Sight - 2 MOA Dot with 8/20/32 MOA Circle - RMR Footprint - 1X Magnification - Anodized Finish - Black
Original price $470.58Original price $470.58 - Original price $470.58Original price $470.58Current price $399.99$399.99 - $399.99Current price $399.99The Holosun 507-PROMAX-GD-PRS delivers standout visibility with a high-contrast gold reticle, an enlarged performance window, and a forward-leaning...
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Holosun Technologies 407K-X2 - Red Dot - 6 MOA Dot - Black Color - Side Battery HS407K X2
Original price $264.69Original price $264.69 - Original price $264.69Original price $264.69Current price $224.99$224.99 - $224.99Current price $224.99The HS407K is an open reflex optical sight designed for concealed carry pistol applications. Features include Holosun's Super LED with up to 50k ho...
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Holosun Technologies 407COMP - Gold Dot - Open Pistol Sight - 6 MOA Dot - 1X Magnification - Anodized Finish - Black
Original price $329.40Original price $329.40 - Original price $329.40Original price $329.40Current price $279.99$279.99 - $279.99Current price $279.99The Holosun HE407COMP-GD6 brings a bold gold 6 MOA reticle to the 407COMP lineup, delivering enhanced contrast in bright light and against complex ...
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Holosun Technologies 407COMP X3 - Gold Dot - Open Pistol Sight - 2 MOA Dot - 1X Magnification - RMR Footprint - Anodized Finish - Black
Original price $282.34Original price $282.34 - Original price $282.34Original price $282.34Current price $239.99$239.99 - $239.99Current price $239.99The Holosun HE407C-X3-GD2 brings a high-contrast gold 2 MOA dot to the updated 407C-X3 platform, giving shooters faster visual pickup in bright lig...
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Holosun Technologies 530C - Red Reticle - Black Finish - 2 MOA Dot with 65 MOA Circle - Quick Disconnect Mount - Fits 1913 Picatinny Rail - Titanium Housing - Three Different Reticles - Solar Failsafe - Shake Awake
Original price $588.22Original price $588.22 - Original price $588.22Original price $588.22Current price $499.99$499.99 - $499.99Current price $499.99The HE530C-RD is an ultra durable, titanium, 30mm micro sight designed for hard-use rifle and carbine applications. The HE530C-RD is made from grad...
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Holosun Technologies Micro Red Dot - 2 MOA Red Dot with 65 MOA Circle or 2 MOA Dot - QD Mount - Side Battery - Black
Original price $470.58Original price $470.58 - Original price $470.58Original price $470.58Current price $399.99$399.99 - $399.99Current price $399.99The 515GT is a compact 20mm micro optic packed with innovations. Featuring Holosun's Multi-reticle system, the 515GT allows the operator to switch ...
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Holosun Technologies Micro Titanium Red Dot - Red Reticle - Three Different Reticles - Solar - QD Mount - Black
Original price $505.87Original price $505.87 - Original price $505.87Original price $505.87Current price $429.99$429.99 - $429.99Current price $429.99The 515CT is a compact 20mm micro optic packed with innovations. Featuring our Multi-reticle system, the 515CT allows the operator to switch from a...
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Holosun Technologies Micro Titanium Red Dot - Green Reticle - Three Different Reticles - Solar - QD Mount - Black
Original price $541.16Original price $541.16 - Original price $541.16Original price $541.16Current price $459.99$459.99 - $459.99Current price $459.99The 515CT is a compact 20mm micro optic packed with innovations. Featuring Holosun's Multi-reticle system, the 515CT allows the operator to switch ...
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Holosun Technologies 512T - Red Dot - 1X28MM - Black Finish - 2 MOA Dot with 65 MOA Circle - Titanium Housing
Original price $588.22Original price $588.22 - Original price $588.22Original price $588.22Current price $499.99$499.99 - $499.99Current price $499.99The HE512T-RD is a versatile open reflex optic designed for long gun applications. HE512T-RD is at home on carbines, PCCs, and shotguns due its dur...
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Holosun Technologies 509T X2 Red Dot - Multi-Reticle System (MRS) 32 MOA Circle and 2 MOA Dot - 2 MOA Dot - 32 MOA Circle Black - Solar Failsafe - Shake Awake - Black - Titanium - Includes RMR Adapter Plate (Not compatible with ZEV or Shadow Syste
Original price $505.87Original price $505.87 - Original price $505.87Original price $505.87Current price $429.99$429.99 - $429.99Current price $429.99The HE509T-GR X2 is an enclosed reflex optical sight designed for pistol applications. Features include a Titanium housing, Holosun's Super LED wit...
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Holosun Technologies 508T-RD-X2 - Red Dot - 32 MOA Ring & 2 MOA Dot - Black Color - Side Battery - Solar Failsafe - Mount Not Included HE508T-RD X2
Original price $435.28Original price $435.28 - Original price $435.28Original price $435.28Current price $369.99$369.99 - $369.99Current price $369.99The HE508T-RD X2 is a titanium, open reflex optical sight designed for pistol applications. The X2 Series pistol optics feature two improvements. F...
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Holosun Technologies 507 Pro Max - Green Dot - Open Pistol Sight - 2 MOA Dot with 8/20/32 MOA Circle - RMR Footprint - 1X Magnification - Anodized Finish - Black
Original price $505.87Original price $505.87 - Original price $505.87Original price $505.87Current price $429.99$429.99 - $429.99Current price $429.99The Holosun 507-PROMAX-GR-PRS delivers maximum visibility and speed with a high-contrast green reticle, an enlarged performance window, and a forwa...
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Holosun Technologies EPS Core - Gold Dot - Enclosed Pistol Sight - 2 MOA Dot and 32 MOA Circle - RMSc Footprint - Anodized Finish - Black
Original price $329.40Original price $329.40 - Original price $329.40Original price $329.40Current price $279.99$279.99 - $279.99Current price $279.99The Holosun EPS-CORE-GD-MRS delivers full-size EPS viewing performance in a compact RMSc-footprint optic with the added contrast of a high-visibili...
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Holosun Technologies EPS Core - Gold Dot - Enclosed Pistol Sight - 3 MOA Dot - RMSc Footprint - Anodized Finish - Black
Original price $270.58Original price $270.58 - Original price $270.58Original price $270.58Current price $229.99$229.99 - $229.99Current price $229.99The Holosun EPS-CORE-GR3 delivers full-size EPS viewing performance in a compact RMSc-footprint optic with a clean 3 MOA gold dot. KEY FEATURES: E...
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Holosun Technologies EPS Carry - Reflex Sight - 2 MOA Red Dot - Aluminum Housing - Matte Finish - Black
Original price $388.22Original price $388.22 - Original price $388.22Original price $388.22Current price $329.99$329.99 - $329.99Current price $329.99The EPS is a compact enclosed pistol sight designed for full size pistols. The EPS features 2 MOA dot. KEY FEATURES: Side Mounted Battery | 2 MOA ...
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Holosun Technologies DRS NV - Red Dot Optic with Digital Night Vision Sight - 8X Digital Zoom - 2 MOA Dot with 65 MOA Circle - 1024x768 Resolution Digital Night Vision Sensor with up to 60FPS - 18350 Battery with USB-C Charging Port - Matte Finish
Original price $1,176.46Original price $1,176.46 - Original price $1,176.46Original price $1,176.46Current price $999.99$999.99 - $999.99Current price $999.99The DRS-NV (Digital Reflex Sight-Night Vision) is a red dot and digital night vision fusion sight that combines Holosun's red dot sight technology ...
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Holosun Technologies - Red Dot Digital Pistol Sight with Thermal Imaging Capability - LED Multi Reticle System - 640X480 Resolution Display at 50FPS - Black - Includes Magnetic USB Charging Cable DPS-TH
Original price $1,176.46Original price $1,176.46 - Original price $1,176.46Original price $1,176.46Current price $999.99$999.99 - $999.99Current price $999.99The DPS-TH (Digital Pistol Sight) is a red dot and thermal fusion sight that combines Holosun's red dot sight technology with thermal imaging capab...
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Holosun Technologies ARO - Red Dot - Multiple Reticle System - Fits 1913 Picatinny Rail - 1.63" Lower 1/3 Co-Witness Mount - Black
$235.28Original price $235.28 - Original price $235.28Original price $235.28$235.28$235.28 - $235.28Current price $235.28ARO (Advanced Rifle Optic) is an upgrade from Holosun's popular 20mm 403 and 503 series optics. ARO features a new 22mm housing design that fits pe...
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Holosun Technologies ARO - Gold Dot - 2 MOA Dot - Fits 1913 Picatinny Rail - 1.63" Lower 1/3 Co-Witness Mount - Black
$188.22Original price $188.22 - Original price $188.22Original price $188.22$188.22$188.22 - $188.22Current price $188.22ARO (Advanced Rifle Optic) is an upgrade from Holosun's popular 20mm 403 and 503 series optics. ARO features a new 22mm housing design that fits pe...
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Holosun Technologies ARO EVO - Green Special Purpose Reticle - Fits 1913 Picatinny Rail - Lower 1/3 Co-Witness Mount - Black
Original price $352.93Original price $352.93 - Original price $352.93Original price $352.93Current price $299.99$299.99 - $299.99Current price $299.99ARO-EVO is the ARO (Advanced Rifle Optic) EVOlved. ARO-EVO features a brand-new 26mm housing design that provides a larger sight picture, giving th...
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Holosun Technologies ARO EVO - Gold Special Purpose Reticle - Fits 1913 Picatinny Rail - Lower 1/3 Co-Witness Mount - Black
Original price $317.64Original price $317.64 - Original price $317.64Original price $317.64Current price $269.99$269.99 - $269.99Current price $269.99ARO-EVO is the ARO (Advanced Rifle Optic) EVOlved. ARO-EVO features a brand-new 26mm housing design that provides a larger sight picture, giving th...
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Holosun Technologies ARO EVO - Green Dot - 2 MOA Dot - Fits 1913 Picatinny Rail - Lower 1/3 Co-Witness Mount - Black
Original price $276.46Original price $276.46 - Original price $276.46Original price $276.46Current price $234.99$234.99 - $234.99Current price $234.99ARO-EVO is the ARO (Advanced Rifle Optic) EVOlved. ARO-EVO features a brand-new 26mm housing design that provides a larger sight picture, giving th...
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Holosun Technologies ARO EVO - Red Dot - 2 MOA Dot - Fits 1913 Picatinny Rail - Lower 1/3 Co-Witness Mount - Black
Original price $258.81Original price $258.81 - Original price $258.81Original price $258.81Current price $219.99$219.99 - $219.99Current price $219.99ARO-EVO is the ARO (Advanced Rifle Optic) EVOlved. ARO-EVO features a brand-new 26mm housing design that provides a larger sight picture, giving th...
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Holosun Technologies ARO EVO - Gold Dot - 2 MOA Dot - Fits 1913 Picatinny Rail - Lower 1/3 Co-Witness Mount - Black
Original price $258.81Original price $258.81 - Original price $258.81Original price $258.81Current price $219.99$219.99 - $219.99Current price $219.99ARO-EVO is the ARO (Advanced Rifle Optic) EVOlved. ARO-EVO features a brand-new 26mm housing design that provides a larger sight picture, giving th...
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Holosun Technologies ARO EVO Dual - Red Dot with Green/IR Laser - 2MOA and 65 MOA Dot - 1X Magnification - Anodized Finish - Black
Original price $588.22Original price $588.22 - Original price $588.22Original price $588.22Current price $499.99$499.99 - $499.99Current price $499.99The Holosun ARO-EVO-DUAL is a compact, all-in-one aiming solution that combines a precision red dot with visible green and infrared lasers in a sin...
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