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Red dot sight - collimator sight for firearms

As indicated by research conducted by the US Army, the main factor limiting the effectiveness of individual firearm shooting is aiming errors. A red dot sight is an optoelectronic aiming device that reduces aiming errors due to the lack of alignment required in mechanical sights. A collimator sight is a device displaying an aiming point, allowing dynamic target acquisition while maintaining a wide field of view.

What is a collimator sight?

A firearm collimator is a type of sight that allows the shooter to aim precisely by projecting the sight onto the front glass or lens, without the need to aim through traditional devices like the front sight or rear sight. Collimator sights are often used for tactical and sports purposes, and their main advantage is quick and intuitive aiming. Collimators often use illuminated aiming points visible to the shooter, enabling precise determination of the hit point. This allows the shooter to maintain situational awareness and quickly switch focus between the red dot sight and the battlefield. Collimator sights can be used on various types of weapons, such as rifles, shotguns, or pistols. They differ in construction, materials used, power source, and primarily the size of the aiming point, known as the dot or spot. This size, expressed in MOA, is smaller with a lower number and larger with a higher number.

How does a red dot sight work?

Collimator sights operate on the principle of collimation, the phenomenon of creating a coherent light beam with low divergence. In a military collimator, the light beam is emitted by a laser diode or LED and then focused by an optical system. As a result, a point appears on the sight grid, visible to the shooter.

Holosun - collimator sights and laser target indicators

The military store SpecShop.pl is the official distributor of Holosun - Red dot sights and laser target indicators. Our offer includes a wide range of Holosun collimator models, meeting the diverse needs of sports shooters. The open collimator HS510C is currently a bestseller in the Holosun Polska offer, thanks to its wide field of view and high-quality dot. Collimator sights HS403 and HS503, reminiscent of the Swedish collimator Aimpoint T2, are perfect for equipping an AR-15 rifle and other shooting platforms. Among the types of devices we offer, you will also find sights that significantly speed up your aiming in dynamic competitions. The Holosun HE509T pistol collimator guarantees the highest resistance to environmental conditions, the HS507K is an ideal choice for subcompact pistols, while models HS407C and HS507C are extremely versatile thanks to the Trijicon RMR standard mount.

Open or closed red dot sight?

Choosing the optimal collimator sight is not an easy task. However, we must remember that we should primarily select sights appropriate to the tasks they will assist us with. Open red dot sights generally have less weight and a wider field of view. Their main disadvantage is that they can become contaminated. However, if our main task for the collimator is IPSC competitions, we can treat this disadvantage as having a negligible impact on functionality. Red dot tube sights will guarantee higher reliability but may be heavier and more expensive than comparable open models. We recommend such sights to those participating in tactical training and competitions, where the likelihood of impact or contamination is significantly higher.

Pistol collimator - Micro Red Dot Sight

Recent years have seen a tremendous growth in the popularity of collimators, both on long guns and pistols. More and more pistols appearing on the market have an Optics Ready slide - adapted for red dot sight mounting. The shooting store SpecShop.pl is pleased to offer a wide range of Holosun pistol collimators. The MRDS HE509T collimator is the second closed pistol collimator available on the market, ensuring emitter isolation from contaminants. The HS407K pistol red dot sight is the perfect choice for subcompact pistols - HS H11, Hellcat, SIG P365, and similar. The MRDS collimator allows convenient carrying of the pistol in a holster and will be an excellent choice for the Open category in IPSC competitions.

Holosun HS510C - universal open collimator

The HS510C red dot sight is currently one of the bestsellers from Holosun. No wonder - its very wide field of view, excellent dot quality, and durable construction make it ideal for dynamic shooting. The universal height of the sight makes it equally functional on an AR-15, PCC, and shotguns. The QD system clamp allows for quick mounting and dismounting of the collimator while maintaining zeroing.

Vortex Red dots - lifetime VIP warranty

Vortex is an American manufacturer of red dot sight, rifle scopes, and binoculars. The Vortex lifetime warranty ensures users can replace the product if it gets damaged - including mechanical damage. Vortex Optics are characterized by very good build quality and a wide range covering the needs of sports shooters.

Holographic sight vs. Red dot sight

Collimator sights differ from holographic sights primarily in simplicity of construction, and thus significantly lower cost. The fundamental difference is that both sights use completely different technologies. A collimator sight uses an emitter that directs light onto a glass coated with reflective coatings. A holographic sight, on the other hand, has an advanced prism with points that create the reticle. This allows holographic sights to function even after the glass is damaged, which is why EOTech sights are so popular in military applications.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Red dot sight for a shotgun?

The choice of a red dot sight for a shotgun depends on the shooter's individual preferences, the type of shotgun, and its application. In dynamic shooting, it's better to choose more advanced collimator sights.

Which Red dot sight for AR15?

The choice of a suitable Red dot sight for the rifle depends on your price range needs and whether you want additional features like brightness and dot color adjustment or anti-reflective coating. The common Picatinny standard allows almost unlimited mounting of sights on various types of firearms, including the AR, AK, or popular PM or PCC platforms like the CZ Scorpion.

Which Red dot sight for a hunting rifle?

When choosing optics for a hunting rifle, it's important to match it to your shooting style (e.g., hunting, precision shooting, etc.) and the lighting conditions you plan to use it in. For this specific, precise, and long-distance shooting application, we direct you to the rifle scopes section, as in our opinion, it's a better choice for this type of weapon.

Which Red dot sight for a Glock?

The Glock pistol is such a popular platform that there are many Red dot sights available on the market for it. Among them are Aimpoint, Holosun, Vortex Optics, Primary Arms, Leupold, Delta Optical, or Vector Optics, and these are just some popular Red Dots worth considering when choosing a collimator for a Glock. Mounting a collimator on a pistol is done via a mounting plate, so it's worth matching the device to the appropriate screw spacing and using a dedicated plate.

Which Red dot sight for an air rifle?

When considering purchasing a Red dot sight for an air rifle, depending on your preferences, air rifle model, and distance, we can choose a cheaper device than one dedicated to real firearms. This is because the stresses in pneumatic and air rifles are significantly lower, so these cheaper sights will work here without a problem.