Muddy Reviews goes over an EOTech replica from Impact Airsoft if it can be used for airsoft... "Hey everybody welcome back to another episode of Muddy Reviews, in this video we are checking out the IMPACT Airsoft 558 red dot (Eotech) replica.
Will a red dot sight replica made for airsoft use be able to retain zero when used on a real steel AR-15? Watch this video by Run Gun Peppers... "Will airsoft red dot work on real gun? We decided to test it. Took one no-name red dot from China, put it on VG4 Brutale AR 15 and did some shooting.
At the beginning we had some problems to mount it, cause mount was out of normal specs,. but peace of foil can solve it! Take a look how this cheap optic performed!"
With the new generation of handguns mostly optic ready making it better for the shooters to acquire targets, but do they really need them given that pistols are more used at closer ranges. The Firearm Blog asks and discusses the question in this TFBTV episode... "In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at Thunder Ranch with lead instructor, Jack Daniel, to discuss whether or not you really need a red dot on your gun.
Begadi got a good line of weapon accessories which are replicas of the devices and are affordable for airsoft players to use, such as red dot sights. In this video review, Reapers Airsoft goes over these... "Hello everyone, in this video we take a look at some inexpensive RedDots (red dot sight, reflex sight) from Begadi."
Moondog Industries explains why actual red dot reticles on optics used by airsoft YouTubers are not used on their videos... "Most Pewtubers avoid showing the reticles on red dots and reflex sights, because they look so, meh! This video explains why they look so blurry and awful."
Which are better for airsoft, the real deal or clone versions of red dot sight? Airsoft Action TV are here to find out in terms of clarity, brightness, warranty, battery life, etc... "In which Anvil and Gadge talk about clone vs Real Steel optics in Airsoft. We talk about Aimpoint and Eotech before moving onto the new breed of affordable real steel optics from companies like Vortex and Sightmark.
Why put a red dot sight on your pistol? The Firearm Blog lists 5 reasons to consider... "Ever wondered if there was a reason for putting a red dot sight onto a pistol? In this TFBTV episode, Patrick talks about his top 5 reasons for considering a red dot on your pistol. The fact is, the timer doesn’t lie and every time Patrick has pitted irons against a red dot, the red dot has come out on top.
Travis Haley of Haley Strategic Partners talks about the use of red dot sights on handguns, which we usually are being used by practical handgun shooters and we rarely see it being used by tactical shooters as well as airsoft skirmishes, and relying on the iron sights. Here he gives a quick tip for those who are not used to using red dots on their handguns.
The Magdumper got this video about use of optics in airsoft, comparing red dot sights against scope and some recommendations for those who will take this video seriously... "Optics recommendations and a few things to note I didn't cover in the video, but I have in other videos:
Have you been placing your red dot sight on your M4 correctly? If not sure, watch this video by Vickers Tactical and sponsored by BCM on the proper way of placing your red dot sight... "A quick training tip, presented by Bravo company USA, on red dot sight placement for your AR-15/M4 riffle."