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Aimpoint | Acro C-2
Building on the popularity of the enclosed-emitter Acro series, the C-2 is optimized for carbine use and is available with mounts from B&T, Scalarworks and Reptilia (shown). It offers 50,000 hours of constant-on operation and is submersible to 15 feet. It also comes standard with flip-up lens covers for a ready-to-rock package.
Magnification: 1X
Viewing Window Dimensions: 15x15 mm
Reticle: 3.5-MOA red dot
Length: 1.9 inches
Weight: 2.2 ounces
MSRP: $599
(877) 246-7646; aimpoint.us
C-More Systems | CRC2
Upgraded with side battery loading, stronger housing, integrated serrated rear sight, and new green-dot option (Fall 2025), the CRC2 features a larger lens that sports enhanced coatings, shake-awake technology and a super-bright red dot in either 4- or 6-MOA with 10 manual brightness settings.
Magnification: 1X
Viewing Window Dimensions: 18.6x24.2 mm
Reticle: 4- or 6-MOA red dot
Length: 1.6 inches
Weight: 1 ounce
MSRP: $339
(540) 347-4683; cmore.com
Hi-Lux | Nomad 1X MicroPrism
At the heart of this true-1X optic is its HMR reticle, which features a 100-MOA circle with directional arrows that guide the eye to its center, along with integrated wind holds, moving-target leads and close-range holdovers. The Nomad includes a shake-awake sensor and a solar panel, extending battery life up to 50,000 hours. It ships with a 1.5-inch riser mount.
Magnification: 1X
Objective Lens Diameter: 20 mm
Reticle: Hit Marker Reticle (HMR)
Length: 2.7 inches
Weight: 7 ounces (with riser)
MSRP: $250
(310) 257-8142; hi-luxoptics.com
Holosun | MP3X
Designed for speed at closer distances, the fixed-power 3X is a prism optic specifically for speed at close quarters and accuracy at intermediate distances. The housing is fabricated from anodized 7075 aluminum. Its etched reticle is astigmatism-friendly and illuminated in both red and green. The MP3X is nitrogen-purged, vibration resistant and waterproof to 1 meter.
Magnification: 3X
Objective Lens Diameter: 24 mm
Reticle: Etched BDC
Length: 3.2 inches
Weight: 9.9 ounces
MSRP: $352
(909) 594-2888; holosun.com
Meprolight | Tru Vision SR
Compact but sturdy, this reflex sight protects the electronics within a stout housing, but takes up little rail space, allowing you to mount magnifiers and lasers. It features dual, selectable reticles; manual or automatic brightness control; 12 daytime/four NVD brightness settings; a large, non-reflective display window, shake-awake capability and a lightweight design.
Magnification: 1X
Viewing Window Dimensions: 29x20 mm
Reticle: 2-MOA dot or 65-MOA speed ring
Length: 2.8 inches
Weight: 10 ounces
MSRP: $599
(717) 985-4488; meprolight.com
Riton Optics | Tactix 1
Equipped with eight daylight illumination settings and one night vision, the Tactix 1 lets you choose reticles between a 2-MOA dot or a dot with a 30-MOA circle. The sight has a lower-third co-witness mount when used on an AR-pattern firearm, and there is also a low Picatinny mount for use with other types of long guns.
Magnification: 1X
Objective Lens Diameter: 22 mm
Reticle: 1-MOA Dot
Length: 3.3 inches
Weight: 7.5 ounces
MSRP: $230
(855) 397-4866; ritonoptics.com
Trijicon | MRO SD
Designed to be used in conjunction with a magnifier, Trijicon’s improved MRO red-dot sight has an integrated base, eight brightness settings including two compatible with night vision, recessed adjustment dials and a forged-7075-aluminum, nitrogen-sealed housing to keep everything protected.
Magnification: 1X
Objective Lens Diameter: 25 mm
Reticle: 2-MOA red dot
Length: 2.9 inches
Weight: 4.8 ounces
MSRP: $855
(800) 338-0563; trijicon.com
Viridian | MDS25
Built to use the Aimpoint T2 footprint and Viridian’s traditional green laser, the MDS25 has other useful features like 10 power settings, 90 MOA of adjustment and an IPX6 waterproof and dustproof rating. Battery life is 30,000 hours on medium power, and everything is contained in a rugged aluminum housing.
Magnification: 1X
Viewing Window Dimensions: 21x29 mm
Reticle: 3-MOA green dot
Length: 2 inches
Weight: 7.8 ounces
MSRP: $449
(763) 497-4091; viridianweapontech.com
