The Ultimate Low Profile Red Dot Sight

Best Overall: Vortex Viper Micro Red Dot

Vortex Optics Viper Red Dot Sight - 6 MOA Dot

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The Vortex Viper Micro Red Dot boasts its fully multi-coated, crystal-clear glass and ultra-crisp reticle, so hitting your mark has never been easier. Its compact and lightweight design doesn’t compromise firearm balance. Plus its rugged construction withstands recoil and harsh environments. We also loved its easy-to-access and user-friendly power and illumination controls. 

However, we find the Viper’s price tag a bit steep. And the battery life could be improved for longer intervals between changes.

What Customers Say

It’s a doctor cut optic. Brightness is good with 10 levels. Had a little trouble zeroing mine in but a great value over all. Nice glass.

Cpt. Awsme

Relatively easy to install. After 50 rounds it’s held it’s zero, not sure about durability as I keep it covered using the rubber sight cover. Simple to use, non sensitive controls that function well. So far so good.

Drew

Best on a Budget: Sig Sauer Romeo7

Sig Sauer Romeo 7 Red Dot 3 MOA Rail Gun Scope,...

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Don’t let your wallet hold you back from the thrill of a low profile red dot sight. The Sig Sauer Romeo7 proves that you don’t need to break the bank for exceptional quality. We were impressed with its top-tier features such as its long battery life, quick-access battery compartment, and low dispersion glass lens that delivered minimal distortion and optimal light transmission. Plus it comes with Motion Activated Illumination that helps save power when the sight is idle.

One trade-off with the Romeo7 is the limited reticle options as compared to higher-end models. It’s also the bulkiest among our choices.

What Customers Say

As the budget sight from Sig Sauer it is probably the one of the best product from sig. Again you are getting what your pain for. And in that price you are getting pretty good sight.

Levani

Great value for money. A bit bulky but overall great red dot that gives good picture and keeps you tactical.

Davis L.C.S

Best Low Profile Reflex Sight: Bushnell RX Micro Compact

Bushnell RX Micro Compact & Ultra Compact Reflex...

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The Bushnell RX Micro Compact offers a compact and low profile design for a sleek and unobtrusive appearance. It also boasts easy installation and compatibility with a wide range of firearms. One of our favorite features is its ability to automatically adjust the dot intensity depending on the environment. It just makes identifying and acquiring targets a lot easier! Also, because of this power-saving feat, the RX Micro Compact’s battery can last up to 50,000 hours when in medium setting.

What we didn’t like about the Bushnell RX Micro Compact are the sensitive adjustment controls that are prone to accidental adjustments.

What Customers Say

Mounted this on my Hellcat Micro and it works perfect. I like the auto brightness feature and the size of the dot is perfect. No glare or starburst effects, just a nice crisp dot. The adjustments are micro so getting this dialed in is a breeze.

Private

For self defense purposes, this red dot is so much easier for me and helped get on target almost instantly. The target distances that I practice at are just fine with this sized dot, so if you have those concerns.. .don’t. It’s not for long distance targeting for sure, but for 25 yards or less, it’s just perfect.

Michael D. Rutledge

Leupold DeltaPoint Micro Sight

Leupold DeltaPoint Micro Sight

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The Leupold DeltaPoint Micro Sight proves that great things come in small packages. With its tiny footprint and lightweight design, we got to experience shooting comfort and maneuverability like no other. It also performed excellently under recoil and adverse weather conditions, thanks to its rugged aluminum housing and steel sheath. And since it’s a Leupold, you can count on its outstanding optics quality for a clear and sharp sight picture.

What Customers Say

Works great if you are looking for electronic sight advantages without a bulky red dot, works really well as a ghost ring if the battery dies, and it is Leupold so I am sure reliability will be align with their other excellent products.

Heetor Wald

Great acquisition on target, minimal height. Low profile adds to each of carrying CCW. Feels robust and sturdy.

Menifee

Sightmark Mini Shot M-Spec Reflex Sight

Sightmark Mini Shot M-Spec Reflex Sight

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Don’t let its small size fool you; as the Sightmark Mini Shot M-Spec Reflex Sight packs an exceptional performance in a compact package. It comes with clear optics and a weatherproof construction. It’s equipped with a 12-hour auto shutoff function that helps save batteries when the sight is not in use. Zeroing the 3 MOA red dot was a breeze as well, thanks to its user-friendly windage and elevation click adjustments.

One downside that comes with the M-Spec is that its battery life isn’t as long-lasting as higher-end models.

What Customers Say

It’s a fantastic low-profile optic. I mounted it on the vent rip truglo base. It sits perfectly. Well made, holds zero, and is easy to mount.

Travis Burton

I have this mounted on a .22lr pistol and it’s been functioning amazingly since I got it. It’s bright enough to be comfortably used outdoors on a bright day, and it holds zero just fine. That said, I haven’t tried this sight on anything with more recoil than a rimfire, so I can’t speak to it’s ability to hold up during that added stress.

Astor03