Red Dot Sights
A revolution has happened in the shooting world, and its name is the red dot sight. It has forever changed aiming — making it faster, more intuitive and more effective than ever before. If you want to take your shooting to the next level — in sport, hunting, or tactical training — buying a red dot sight is one of the best upgrades you can make. Arm Elite offers a wide selection of top-brand optics, and this article is your guide to the world of red dot technology.
What are red dot sights and why are they so effective?
Traditional iron sights (front and rear) require aligning three points: rear sight, front sight and the target. This takes time and constant eye refocus. Red dot sights solve this brilliantly. They project a reticle (dot or circle) onto the lens. The beam is collimated — meaning the rays are parallel. Wherever your eye is, if you see the dot on the target — the bullet will hit there. This gives two big advantages:
- Phenomenal speed — no more alignment needed. Just place the dot on target and shoot.
- Shooting with both eyes open — preserving full peripheral vision and maximum situational awareness, which is crucial in dynamic situations.
Open and closed red dots: choosing the right type
All red dot sights fall into two main categories:
- Open sights. One lens in a thin frame. Advantage — minimal size and maximum field of view, ideal for handguns and competition shooting.
- Closed sights. A tube with lenses on both ends. The LED is inside a sealed housing. Advantage — high durability and weather resistance. Perfect for rifles used in tough conditions.
Legendary brands: Aimpoint, EOTech, Vortex, Holosun
Our catalog features the brands that set the standards in the optics world.
Aimpoint. A Swedish company that essentially invented the modern red dot. Aimpoint stands for unbeatable reliability and incredible battery life. Their sights can run for years on a single battery — always on. The choice of professionals.
EoTech. An American brand that created holographic sights — a special kind of red dot. Unlike traditional ones, EoTech projects a true hologram, visible even if the glass is damaged. The signature 1 MOA dot with a ring is one of the fastest on close range.
Vortex. One of the most popular American brands, offering an excellent balance of quality, performance and price. Their lineup ranges from compact pistol optics to rugged military-grade models, all covered by their lifetime VIP warranty.
Holosun. Innovators who shook the market. Holosun was first to bring solar panels (Solar Failsafe),Shake Awake technology and switchable reticles (dot, circle, circle-dot) to mainstream red dots.
Magnifiers: hybrid power for your red dot
Need red dot speed up close and precision at 200–300 m? That’s what magnifiers are for. A magnifier is a compact optical sight (3x or 5x) without a reticle, mounted on a flip-to-side mount behind the red dot.
- At close range, flip the magnifier to the side and shoot with 1x red dot.
- For longer shots, flip it back in line and get magnification with your dot in the center — turning your setup into a flexible system.
How to choose and buy a red dot sight
- Platform. For pistols — light and compact. For rifles — durability and reliability first.
- Purpose. For hunting in woods — weather resistance (closed type). For competition — wide FOV and intuitive reticle (open or holographic).
- Reticle. 2–3 MOA dots are universal. 6 MOA is great for handguns and fast shooting. Circle-dot reticles (EoTech, Holosun) offer both speed and precision.
Arm Elite: your center of modern sighting systems
Our catalog includes only the best red dot sights from world leaders: Aimpoint, EoTech, Holosun and Vortex. We don’t just sell optics — we offer complete solutions. Our experts will help you choose the perfect sight, magnifier and mount for a balanced, effective setup. Explore our catalog and step into the future of modern shooting with Arm Elite.