Need a red dot for my DDM4

[Wiggity]

But I don't really want to spend the money for an aimpoint or eotech. Is there a less pricey option out there that isn't crap?

[Bradd_D]

I don't know what your intended use is, but I would recommend picking up an Aimpoint PRO for ~$400. If it was important enough to spemd $1000 on the rifle, then it's important enough to buy a quality optic.

[Failure2Stop]

But I don't really want to spend the money for an aimpoint or eotech. Is there a less pricey option out there that isn't crap?

Iron sights.
But they are a distant second.

[The_War_Wagon]

Have you tried the "search" function yet? Better still, have you tried the Equipment Exchange, for a gently used Aimpoint or EOTech, that are less than the price of a new one? Because anything less, is gonna leave you BROKE and DISAPPOINTED.

[Ironbutt]

This is coming from someone who, over the years, has sought to save money by buying inexpensive optics: DON'T do it!

If you want an RDS, get an Aimpoint or EAOtech.

[jhs1969]

But I don't really want to spend the money for an aimpoint or eotech. Is there a less pricey option out there that isn't crap?

What is your intended use of the carbine?

[Wiggity]

My intended use, for the time being, is having fun with it up in the mountains and popping off prarie dogs. I shoot great with iron sights because that's what I grew up on, I just want to give some sort of red dot a shot.

[ucrt]

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I look at the optics as being a part of the gun. You have a nice rifle, it would be a shame to put some Chinese-made junk on it.
Save up, practice with your opens, then get good optics to contribute to the quality and functionality of your gun.

But maybe it's just me...

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[RojasTKD]

I understand that some of us are on a budget and can't at the moment spring for a top tier optic. Take a look at Primary Arms line of optics, they are not as bullet proof as an Aimpoint, but should serve you well on a plinker rifle until you can save up for something better.

I have an EOTech 553 on my Colt 6920. I recently picked up a Primary Arms Microdot for a build I put together some time ago. Not being sure if I would like the Aimpoint Micro and being recently out of a job I decided to try the Primary Arms route.

Truns out I like the Micros, but I think in the future I'll be owning a few Aimpoint PROs. The PRO is just the value I can live with.

[TOrrock]

Tacked thread at the top of this page in the forum....


https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=77928