RED DOT vs REFLEX vs HOLOGRAPHIC SIGHTS: Whats The Difference?

Let me know what type of optic you prefer!

When you were describing the different sights I wish you would’ve mentioned what brand/model you were using

Where does the ACOG sights fit into the category of sights?

What's that gun you're holding starting at 0:40? It looks rather similar to a PS90, but not quite.

IMHO, the subj of holographic sights were opened not correctly but, I can be wrong. There is no light transmitting at target from holographic sight. You can see it during demonstration. There ain't any point on a wall.
When you look at the real holographic sight with both eyes open your brain product an illusion that you see a dot far away in space. Holographic sights utilize all benefits of both eyes opened. But, if you will close one eye, then that point will move from aim point. If you will move rifle on opposite shoulder your sight will also lose aim point. That's not happen with reflect sights. You can change shoulder but reflect sight won't lose aim point.

And you can use a magnifier on a holographic sight and it won’t extremely change the MOA as a red dot or reflex sight will.

Thank you! This was what I needed. I recently bought a shotgun for home protection after many years without firearms for financial reasons. My wife wants a weapon for self-defense. She is far-sighted and can't see iron sights. I bought a cheap reflex, and she can see it just fine. I needed to figure out how to use the silly thing so I can teach her. Thanks, great video.
FYI the reflex sight I bought is a Feyachi RS-30. I am looking forward to how it does over the long-term.

Holographic sights being able to get broken glass and still function is pretty cool. I had a reflex sight on my airsoft gun and had a plastic lens protector but some sniper running over the fps limit shot through my protector and cracked the reflex sight glass. It wasn't bad at first but then the cracks spread until the sight was too blurry.

Holographic sights create a hologram that focuses with your eyes far away so the dot doesn't become blurry if you're looking at the target. Considering that half the reason to switch to an optic like this is to address sightpost focus issues, holo all the way. It's not something you can really see with a camera unless someone with a narrow lens and manual focus specifically demonstrates it

Any of those offer the ability to zoom… like a Variable power scope?

check battery life note. suspect it's the LED life is 50K hr, not the battery

If he didnt repeat himself so much this video would be half the time

I came to find the best sight for my cod games

Seriously, no one cares about your favourite! Especially 3 times or more saying it!
Shooting is not a video game!

Not for nothin' but has anyone actually ever broken the front glass on their sight and lived to tell the tale? Just asking….

Me crying because this sight is no longer available

Very helpful and informative. Thank you for the education.

I use a Romeo3 XL on my CQB weapon

Like your video would like to see one. On your favorite brand and model of AR-15. Thanks so much keep up the good work.

this a great and most informative video…thanks for all taking the time and effort in putting this and all of our other videos together!

What firearm is that? The one you put a red dot on.

I have astigmatism in both eyes and I absolutely love EOTECH sights. Their sight is just so natural and intuitive to my brain and I shoot accurately and fast so not sure why astigmatism is seen as an issue with holographic sights.

Arent these spotable by the enemy ?

What does "absolute cowitness" mean?

And what make/model was that reflex sight you showed?

The one thing you always see "my eyes are bad so I use the red dot" also same people "this dam technology is overrunning this world"

I'm pretty new to the gun world. Just got my CPL not long ago and decided to add an AR to my collection. Thanks for the help I might just go pick up that Holo sight I was unsure if I'd be willing to drop 300$ on

What’s the reflex site did you have

That comment that you only have one authentic Eotech is understandable with its price tag. And Red Dawn scenario might actually be coming with tensions with Russia committing war crimes

I still prefer irons or scopes…they have unlimited battery life. I like red dots for hunting, and holos for closer range shit. Truth is, there’s not a lot of aiming in cqb, that’s why lasers are still around

a little lost when you say glass can brk n dot will still be there? how? n whats that shorty AR? ty

I have a red dot on my rifles and my ak 12 gauge. I have a reflex sight on my bullpup 12 gauge. I'm really liking that reflex sight.

Excellent

Do holographic sights have reticle options? I hate that big circle ⭕️

Hey do you like the circle dot 😏? Sorry I just had to😁. Reflex is my favorite with the smallest red dot.

What type of Reflex sight was in this video?

When The sh$t hits the fan you better hope they leave you some batteries

Excellent vid! Thanks for making it–

Tbh, while I own an older red dot tube, I'm not so impressed with it that I've felt the need to own more battery-powered sights…

As a result tho, I've had a couple of questions that you've now answered!

Much obliged for that!

My red dot has a GREEN DOT.. Ahhhhh I made a funny! LoL :). Great video! 👍

I just bought a Holosun HE510C-GR Elite for my Black Aces SA 12ga bullpup and it works GREAT. I like reflex sights on my tactical shotguns because of the large field of view. Although I have a few tube red dots on my AR-15s. Like one I have on my 300Blackout.

The dot is more of a blob

Drink every time he says "Like I said…" 🙂

Tks for your presentation of various sight types. Does SightMark offer a true inexpensive holographic sight or just variations of reflex sights?