MidTen Budget Red Dot, Micro Optic Review - No tool adjustment!

[rootdude]

Hey All -

I've been on the lookout for a red dot that doesn't require tools for elevation and windage adjustment (can be done by hand) - that's small enough <2" base to fit on a pistol with unlimited eye relief. I've found one, that not only fits those bills, but is also REALLY budget friendly:

https://a.co/d/0sLH9mj

MidTen 2MOA Red Dot Sight 1x25mm Reflex Sight Waterproof & Shockproof & Fog-Proof Red Dot Scope with 1 inch Riser Mount​

What attracted me to it initially was the rating - almost 4K in the 4.3 star range for a budget optic is very rare on Amazon - and then I received it and mounted it, I wasn't at all disappointed.

Photos of it mounted on my Manul:

At $30, not sure how it could go wrong.

I was considering MUCH more expensive reflex and red dots including microdot HD and Sitemark at $199++ and am pleased with this optic choice while saving over $100.

Of course, with Amazon, you can also buy it, try it, and send it back if it doesn't work for you - which is good to know.

Hope this helps my brothers here on AGN out!

Regards,
Mark

 

[Mike_Lenardon]

I have the same optic. More than pleased with it. The dot is actually pretty freaking close to a two MOA. Mine did not come with a riser, lucky for me I had one laying around.

 

[rootdude]

FWIW I love it that Amazon has such a wonderful return policy that allows me to try a few different things to get it right.

I never would have found this gem otherwise.

 

[MikeVV]

Hey All -

I've been on the lookout for a red dot that doesn't require tools for elevation and windage adjustment (can be done by hand) - that's small enough <2" base to fit on a pistol with unlimited eye relief. I've found one, that not only fits those bills, but is also REALLY budget friendly:

https://a.co/d/0sLH9mj

MidTen 2MOA Red Dot Sight 1x25mm Reflex Sight Waterproof & Shockproof & Fog-Proof Red Dot Scope with 1 inch Riser Mount​

Regards,
Mark

root -

Hmm, while I'm not into buying cheap tools (a sight is a tool !)...
Your sentence in "red" above, what are you trying to say....... A "screw driver" isn't a...TOOL" ???
That sight, like MANY, requires a "screw driver" to adjust the windage and elevation !!!

So...where did you learn that screw drivers, arent tools ?

https://a.co/d/0sLH9mj

Notice what is under the little black cap....a "flat head" driver head...RIGHT ???
OR, do you have really...sharp, stiff finger nails ?

Mike

 

[rootdude]

root -

Hmm, while I'm not into buying cheap tools (a sight is a tool !)...
Your sentence in "red" above, what are you trying to say....... A "screw driver" isn't a...TOOL" ???
That sight, like MANY, requires a "screw driver" to adjust the windage and elevation !!!

So...where did you learn that screw drivers, arent tools ?

https://a.co/d/0sLH9mj

Notice what is under the little black cap....a "flat head" driver head...RIGHT ???
OR, do you have really...sharp, stiff finger nails ?

Mike

Hey Mike - you can use a flat blade screw driver -or- you can turn the turrets with your fingers to adjust the elevation and windage, making it pretty handy.

Those are not caps.

Thanks,
Mark

 

[Mike_Lenardon]

It is pretty much a tool-free sight. I have no problems clicking the adjustments with my thumbnail but the little caps on the site have like a flat blade molded into them. Works pretty good, don't have to carry anything around if you're out and about.

 

[steve123]

How bright is the red dot in bright sunlight? That's the stand out problem I've had with cheap RD's - not bright enough at highest setting so gets slightly lost at times depending on the target and lighting conditions. Bought 4-5 different brands over the years in the sub $70 price range, tried other brands friends had, and this was the case with all. Plus they haven't held zero well or pretty much a blah experience. I'd rate these/mine as disposable.

That's why I went to the mid priced ones specifically Holosun. Been super happy with them. Problem is I don't want to spend that much for using on the less expensive pistols.

 

[Mike_Lenardon]

Outside I'm usually at #6, indoors at 1. Never had any problems with any of my dot sights drifting away from zero. Shook the screws loose on a BSA in the battery compartment but that's it.

 

[Grumpytroll]

I also have the mid ten red dot sight but mine did not have the user manual with it need to know which direction to turn turrets to adjust windage and elevation any help would be appreciated
Paul