Should I get this Red & Green Dot (SFRD-AR15) version or get the Red Dot Only (SF-BD-AR15) version? Any difference? Is the Red only brighter?
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I personally have the red and green dot and love being able to switch between the two. There are times that I need to make a contrast between my sight picture and the dot itself. I have qualified with this sight on my ar-15 as my patrol (duty) rifle and it performed perfectly. I hope I answered your question, and if you decide to buy this product I hope you have as much success as I have!
1647177
I personally never use the green dot but it is a nice feature to have. Some say the green light is easier to see but I guess it would be your personal preference.
1647178
I purchased the red/green dot. The green dot is easier for me to see on some of these very bright Arizona days, especially if your target has a red or orange center. Brightness settings work for both.
1647179
Green seems to be a little easier to see during the day. I don't do much night shooting but seems to be about the same. I hope this helps
1647180
I think that Tiki19's answer is a good one. I use my AR15 just for the enjoyment of shooting so having both options is more of a novelty for me. But it is nice to have the option available in case I need to contrast with the target.
1647181
There's no difference in brightness, and the SFRD-AR15 gives you more options for different terrain and lighting conditions, so why not go with that one? Some people only need red I suppose, but I think the model with more flexibility makes sense. I've had the red/green for 2 years, and I have been very happy with it's performance.
427602
No harm in trying it with the front sight post - if you crank it up to 4x (or slightly less?), you shouldn't see the front sight post. I don't know at what lower power the post will appear (as anything other than a blurb), but I'd think you could adjust it @ 1x etc. (where you'll be using it as a red dot) to rest just over the front sight? Mine currently resides on a 22AR, which happens to be the first AR type rifle I've had without a fixed front sight post. I have an ACOG (4x) and the front sight post doesn't bother me a bit looking through it - the front sight post is almost translucent when looking thru the scope - I'd actually have to look for it in order to know it's there @ 4x.
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You won't need a red dot on top of scope even though there are rails on the top and side to mount it. On 3 power you can still keep both eyes open and still see the large circle red dot for CQC applications without the need for another red dot. The red dot on top will be pretty high.
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this sight is the best buy for the money for sure! I use the red dot, and hardly ever switch between recitals but when I have its held zero just fine. I read that too and was skeptical, but using just the red dot all the time is fine with me, the others seem to take up too much of your target. But great sight, would recommend
1519612
On flat top ARs the green dot sits a little bit above the front sight post but not by much. Not one of the fiber optic sights I have used co-witness with front sights.
754161
I do recommend this sights but not sure if I would recommend them over the HD sights with the painted front because I don't own the HD... yet.. I would like to get some of the HD sights and put them on another XDM that I own just to try them out, but haven't gotten around to it. I do feel comfortable with the company and don't think they make bad product.
525651
The sights are Red on front and Green on rear. Although they stand out more then the factory sights. I should have paid the slightly extra $$ and went with the Trijicon night sights
1851182
I would only reccommend it with pop up sights. My pop up sights align w the center of the optic where the dot would be if the battery fails. Then I can flip up the front sight and use it. If your iron sights are fixed, it may obstruct your vision of the red dot.
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I bought a package that came with 4 cheap bolts and a quiver. I never spent much time using the red dot, can't comment on that. I ended up buying some carbon fiber bolts for like $10 bucks each when you buy six on amazon.
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It has cowitnessed great on both my ARs, one with a fixed front sight and another with a BUS flip up on a block. Holds up well to .223. Looks like holding up well with ~300 rounds through an AR in 7.62 as well. These are good sights for the $$. I worried alot about co-witnessing at first, but I found that once I get it sighted I just need to bear down on the rifle and put the dot on the target and it is on. I do not try and ensure it co-witnesses before I fire, but if I do put the dot on the very top of the front sight post it is also on the money. I actually use it with the front sight down on the one rifle now (after sighting it) and it is golden... It has cowitnessed great on both my ARs, one with a fixed front sight and another with a BUS flip up on a block. Holds up well to .223. Looks like holding up well with ~300 rounds through an AR in 7.62 as well. These are good sights for the $$. I worried alot about co-witnessing at first, but I found that once I get it sighted I just need to bear down on the rifle and put the dot on the target and it is on. I do not try and ensure it co-witnesses before I fire, but if I do put the dot on the very top of the front sight post it is also on the money. I actually use it with the front sight... » Read More It has cowitnessed great on both my ARs, one with a fixed front sight and another with a BUS flip up on a block. Holds up well to .223. Looks like holding up well with ~300 rounds through an AR in 7.62 as well. These are good sights for the $$. I worried alot about co-witnessing at first, but I found that once I get it sighted I just need to bear down on the rifle and put the dot on the target and it is on. I do not try and ensure it co-witnesses before I fire, but if I do put the dot on the very top of the front sight post it is also on the money. I actually use it with the front sight down on the one rifle now (after sighting it) and it is golden... « Show Less
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I just tried the green laser on my TV screen: The green dot is not as bright as normal, but I can see it. One of the reasons I bought this model is that I had read reports about the green being easier to see compared to the red laser
1571230
Bought 2 of these. One for my Mossberg Mariner and one for my friends Maverick 88. This sight worked great on both guns. Highly recommended. I especially like the option of the extra fiber optic tubes and prefer the larger diameter green tube for better visibility on my gun. Hope this info. helps you out!
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Hi-Yes- The reticle has mil-dots on the left and right horizontal and upper vertical. The lower vertical has BDC. Just to let you know that this is the only scope I have ever had that was dead on out of the box at 150 yards on an AR15 platform.. Love it
1017661
I am not sure but this one has both red & green dot retical. I like this option for both day and night. Hope this helps you.
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This comes down to a personal choice, however, many will tell you, including myself, that the green will stand out better in bright daylight.I have both a Red and a Green on different pistols and prefer the green in brighter light conditions.
1101059
Hi, how are you? Thanks for your question. Sorry for the confusion. The mount has a matte black finish and the optic has an FDE coloring, as pictured. If there is anything else, we are here to help. Your friends at Fuddlebucks
1433307
They work the same as three dot sights, they don't gather light so they don't have any advantage over plain three dot sights. Where these are at their best is in total or near total darkness and you might consider a different front sight Tritium lamp, such as yellow rear and green front. Some difference that will show the front sight better at night. It's all a matter of choice and cost. Buy the ones you like for the best price but the originals are on very tight and I had to use a file on the sight's to make them fit. Good luck.