Sig red dot optics

[Mr.Donkey]

Does anyone have any experience with Sig Sauer red dots? I'm really interested in the motion activated on auto off feature and these seem like a good value with the Romeo5 and Romeo4a versions. I also like the small size and weight. Just wondering if anyone has any information to share about these. Any other recommendations in that same price range?

[SaintVictor]

I have the Romeo5. It’s the Best red dot I’ve ever bought

[Model12gunner]

Have a Romeo5. The size and weight makes it perfect on an AR pistol. The best feature is the auto off/ shake awake dot. It is a very good value for the price point.

[Evansky2]

I have used them and they are pretty good for their price. I would also check out the holosun 403 and 503. I had two 403b and like the lack of battery compartment on the side. The 403b is basically the same price while the 503 is about $200 but comes with a solar panel for power while in sunlight and the choice of either a 2 mow dot or an EOTech style reticle. Both have the shake awake/auto off feature. The only reason I switched is I got a couple Trijicon MROs.

[gjgalligan]

Any green dot options in any of these?

[Evansky2]

Both holosun models I mentioned can be had with a green dot.

[Fuel Fire Desire]

I have two. I’m pretty sure they are are just rebranded products. My reflex, the Romeo1, I have a strong feeling it’s a vortex. Excellent quality. The Romeo5 I have is almost most definitely a Holosun. I have that on an Ultimak so it gets COOKED every time it gets used. Still going strong, and holds zero very well, even after dropping it hard on concrete square on the turret. The shake-awake feature is a good one, and is something I don’t want to be without anymore. If I had a need for another red dot they would be on my short list.

[slingshot77]

I have two. I’m pretty sure they are are just rebranded products. My reflex, the Romeo1, I have a strong feeling it’s a vortex. Excellent quality. The Romeo5 I have is almost most definitely a Holosun. I have that on an Ultimak so it gets COOKED every time it gets used. Still going strong, and holds zero very well, even after dropping it hard on concrete square on the turret. The shake-awake feature is a good one, and is something I don’t want to be without anymore. If I had a need for another red dot they would be on my short list.

The Sig Romeo 1 is definitely not like, or based on, the Vortex. The Romeo 1 has the screw hole footprint of a Holoson or Delta Point (not the footprint of any of the Vortex red dots).

Sig is pretty tight lipped about the origin of their Romeo1 & Romeo1 pro red dots but most speculation is that parts are made by Holoson for Sig (lot of similarities to the Holoson).

[Xpart]

Have the Romeo5, No regret buying one

[FishinJoe]

I have 2 Romeo5's, for the price point they are hard to beat. I have no regrets with mine either.

Joe

[Benjamin_Miller]

Any other experience with the Romeo 1? I'm looking for a reliable pistol red dot that's small enough to not cause many problems appendix carrying. Was initially thinking an RMR but the price seems to have shot out of my range for the time being.

[Evansky2]

The Holosun 507c seems to be the rmr alternative that most people are moving toward. There are some good videos on YouTube showing the durability of the dot. Primary arms has an exclusive acss reticle on the 507c which looks interesting.

[Benjamin_Miller]

Thanks for the tip!

[no im not squinting]

I have had a Romeo 1 on my P320 RX for a few years now. I thought for sure it would take a crap on me but it has not. I use it in 3 gun and as a house gun. I even use the optic to chamber a round though I don’t rack it against a table or holster etc. I wish the dot was bigger. The 6 moa would be better suited for a pistol vs the 3. Also make sure you index the battery cap. I have a Romeo 5 on a rifle and had a Romeo 4 DR. Both perform properly. I contemplated a Romeo 5 XDR but got a crazy deal on some holosun 503’s and 3x magnifier combos . They reside on my kids 15-22’s though I have no reservation that they will handle other platforms. I am used to my Trijicon RMR’s, MRO’s and LPVO’s and have Aimpoint micros that are on my main stick so I can benchmark the sigs against them. Quality wise the Sig is close, ruggedness almost there as well. Clarity not yet there but as a budget optic you should be happy with them.

[crankythunder]

Dear Mr. Donkey:

The Sig Romeo 4 and Romeo 5 are often seen on the bullseye competition line as a economical alternative to the aimpoint H1 micro and they are well liked. The model that the bullseye shooters really go after is a discontinued model, the STS 081 which has a dial as opposed to the pushbuttons and the dial is on the left side of the dot as opposed to the right side of the dot. This dial location makes it a lot more ergonomic for right handed pistol shooters and some rifle shooters prefer the dial on the left side.

I personally own a STS 081 and while it is not on my top of the line competition pistol, it is a very capable dot and have recommended it to many Bullseye shooters.

Also, many shooters prefer the dial as opposed to the dot whereas the dial is a more positive adjustment by turning the dial. The buttons are more of a hit and miss and sometimes you cannot push the button with gloves and such. Other times with the buttons, you try and increase the brightness and all of a sudden you turned it off or you have a different reticle which can be a significant problem if the light changes on the competition line and you want to increase the brightness one notch and you mistakenly turn it off while the clock is ticking. I suppose that familiarity with the equipment will solve this but I just prefer the rotary dial.

You usually can find a new old stock Sig Sauer STS 081 on ebay if you are patient.

Regards,
Crankster

[kryl]

It seemss everyone here uses a Romeo 5

Does the SIG ROMEO MSR RED DOT 1X20 2MOA Compare well with the Romeo5?

[wizzi01]

Any other experience with the Romeo 1? I'm looking for a reliable pistol red dot that's small enough to not cause many problems appendix carrying. Was initially thinking an RMR but the price seems to have shot out of my range for the time being.

I just got a p320 slide with the roneo 1 pro on it. I've never used a rds prior to today. I can honestly say shooting with an rds is like cheating. Also, I have astigmatism, but my prescription safety glasses fixed the flare issue I had looking through the rds with no glasses.

[chosos]

i run an msr and like it. no issues at all. i have not used a romeo 5 to compare, so i cannot speak to that.

[kryl]

i run an msr and like it. no issues at all. i have not used a romeo 5 to compare, so i cannot speak to that.
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