Red dot & Glasses

Mcreams911 · November 8, 2012, 07:58 PM

Any of you out there with glasses ever have an issue with the red dot sight reflecting making it hard to aim? Or have I only used cheap optics?

max it · November 8, 2012, 08:08 PM

HI Ya Mac, I have a Red Dot. I got it for $125.00 it is a no name made in Europe. There are $30 ones too. As well as $400.00 Eotech. The better ones on pistols are C-more and Burris and a couple of others. If you have a good one tell me otherwise the answer well there it is.
Oh and mine is crummy.

Max

Technosavant · November 8, 2012, 08:59 PM

I have actual Aimpoint branded ones (the CompM4 and the Micro T-1), as well as a Russian Kobra on a Saiga 12.

Never a problem with these Coke bottle lenses I use.

Jo6pak · November 8, 2012, 09:03 PM

No issues here with either Trijicon or Primary Arms optics, using my normal specs.

However, I do have a pair of cheaper eyeglasses with "non-coated" lenses that do show some glare with battery operated red-dots.

It may be you glasses and not the optic?

RamItOne · November 8, 2012, 10:41 PM

My Trijicon is clear as day.
Eotech is hazy and grainy

IIRC with the ARMS quick release mount it came just under $600

Samson23 · November 10, 2012, 11:50 AM

I have terrible eyesight and a really strong prescription with prisms. I use an Eotech EXPS2 and its great. No reflection. Still get some doubling with both eyes open but there's nothing I can do about that. Good luck.

g.willikers · November 11, 2012, 12:42 PM

The angle and direction of the light has a lot to do with it.
Try it at different times of the day and cloudy days to see if that's the cause.
There's polarizing and sun-glass type lenses for the the scopes available that can help, too.
Some scopes come with them.
If you're having trouble with the reflex type, try a tube type.

November 8, 2012, 07:58 PM	#1
Mcreams911 Junior Member Join Date: November 4, 2012 Location: Boston Ma Posts: 14	Red dot & Glasses Any of you out there with glasses ever have an issue with the red dot sight reflecting making it hard to aim? Or have I only used cheap optics?

November 8, 2012, 09:03 PM	#4
Jo6pak Senior Member Join Date: August 5, 2010 Location: West Coast...of WI Posts: 1,141	No issues here with either Trijicon or Primary Arms optics, using my normal specs. However, I do have a pair of cheaper eyeglasses with "non-coated" lenses that do show some glare with battery operated red-dots. It may be you glasses and not the optic? __________________ NRA Life Member, SAF contributor.

November 8, 2012, 10:41 PM	#5
RamItOne Senior Member Join Date: May 24, 2011 Posts: 917	Love trijicon hate eotech My Trijicon is clear as day. Eotech is hazy and grainy IIRC with the ARMS quick release mount it came just under $600 __________________ M&P- the other dark meat https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/pet...rtant/DJyvnHz0

November 11, 2012, 12:42 PM	#7
g.willikers Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2008 Posts: 2,513	The angle and direction of the light has a lot to do with it. Try it at different times of the day and cloudy days to see if that's the cause. There's polarizing and sun-glass type lenses for the the scopes available that can help, too. Some scopes come with them. If you're having trouble with the reflex type, try a tube type. __________________ Lock the doors, they're coming in the windows.

November 8, 2012, 08:08 PM	#2
max it Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2008 Location: Los Angeles Angels territory Posts: 220	HI Ya Mac, I have a Red Dot. I got it for $125.00 it is a no name made in Europe. There are $30 ones too. As well as $400.00 Eotech. The better ones on pistols are C-more and Burris and a couple of others. If you have a good one tell me otherwise the answer well there it is. Oh and mine is crummy. Max

November 8, 2012, 08:59 PM	#3
Technosavant Senior Member Join Date: May 29, 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO area Posts: 3,641	I have actual Aimpoint branded ones (the CompM4 and the Micro T-1), as well as a Russian Kobra on a Saiga 12. Never a problem with these Coke bottle lenses I use.

November 10, 2012, 11:50 AM	#6
Samson23 Junior Member Join Date: February 18, 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 13	I have terrible eyesight and a really strong prescription with prisms. I use an Eotech EXPS2 and its great. No reflection. Still get some doubling with both eyes open but there's nothing I can do about that. Good luck.