Handgun mounted optics have come a long way. Once solely seen in the realm of high-end open class competition, technology improvements have made the pistol red dot almost ubiquitous. Ruggedized and miniaturized, the red dot optic is now just as at home on a slide as it is on a carbine, submachine gun, or shotgun. The Venom from Vortex is an ultralight mini optic available in a 3 or 6 MOA dot with a convenient top loading battery to prevent zero loss during battery changes. With a very low profile, the housing provides a wide field of view in the large window. In addition to the scratch resistant coating, the optic is shockproof to handle recoil and impacts.
C_Does reviews the Venom Red Dot.