Lightweight budget RDS needed!

**ARPATRIOT** · 07-08-11, 08:32

After dumping much money into my gun,i still need an optic.Not much to spend at this point,i figure a "mid-grade" RDS is better than nothing for now.Looking at a PA micro with the American Defense mount,or maybe the SPARC?If i could spend more i'd get either an Aimpoint micro or EoTech XPS series.The gun is a 16" AR with Centurion C4 fixed sights.Any info/advise for this combo would be great.

**wahoo95** · 07-08-11, 08:46

Both options you listed would work just fine, however you should look to upgrade to a real Aimpoint at some point if this is to be a serious use rifle.

Another idea would be to just rock your irons while you save the extra money for a better optic.....buy once, cry once. Buying a cheaper optic first will cost you mote money in the end. Your rifle is perfectly functional with irons.

Why'd you choose to go with the Centurion sights.....just curious?

**ARPATRIOT** · 07-08-11, 11:54

Originally Posted by wahoo95

Why'd you choose to go with the Centurion sights.....just curious?

They get on target FAST,always ready,great quality and they look cool too!
EDIT-And they were only $190-shipped NEW!

**nimdabew** · 07-08-11, 12:18

Shoot irons for now, get an XPS or R-1 for 350ish.

I wish I knew someone with the Centurion sight sso I could shoot with them a bit. They sound interesting but don't look like they offer anything different that regular AR irons don't. Haven't tried them though.

**ARPATRIOT** · 07-08-11, 12:34

As far as the XPS EoTech's,is there one model that most go for?I don't need a NV model,and really like the circle/dot reticle.

**m4gery** · 07-09-11, 09:36

Instead of spending 190 on a lower quality optic, save for a couple more months and get a $400 Aimpoint Pro.

**rob_s** · 07-09-11, 09:39

The best "lightweight inexpensive" sighting system is iron sights. Can't comment on the ones you have as I haven't used them, but if you're finding that they "get on target fast" I'm not sure what else a red dot, cheap or otherwise, will do for you.