Red Dot Vs Green Dot

[forrestcannon]

Red dot Vs Green Dot:
Which would you prefer and why?

 

[kwb377]

I have several of both, can't say that I have a preference for either one. I also have a few handguns/shotguns with fiber optic front sights, and for some reason I strongly prefer green over red for those.

 

[forrestcannon]

They say that your eyes can pick up the green dot better outdoors, or so I've heard. I myself have mainly always used red dots. But after using a pistol red dot I did notice the dot being fuzzy at times or trails. Not sure if some sorta astigmatism or the dot, so I think I will try green dot to see of that fixes things.

 

[Oldort58]

They say that your eyes can pick up the green dot better outdoors, or so I've heard. I myself have mainly always used red dots. But after using a pistol red dot I did notice the dot being fuzzy at times or trails. Not sure if some sorta astigmatism or the dot, so I think I will try green dot to see of that fixes things.

I have astigmatism as well so to me the green is less of a starburst than the red. Hope that helps.

 

[RandyG357]

I’ve had both. I had an easier time picking up the red, especially outdoors with grass or leaves.

 

[rmsl05]

I've used red dots but switched over to green because it was easier on the eyes for me.

 

[BennyV]

Red dot all the way. Green seems to bright

 

[OldScool.22]

Green shows up better on sunny days. But it also Drains the battery quicker.

 

[Dfalt]

The human eye does see green light better than any other color (it's why night vision is traditionally green) but green dots usually cost more than red dots and I personally don't think the price difference is worth it.

 

[Plainsman]

I have never been able to see red or orange very well. I've never owned a red dot but I bought a Holosun SCS MOS which only comes in green. I think I will like it. Green is seen better than red in general I believe. It is also supposed to be better for older people with eye problems.

 

[Drcrimson]

I can’t tell much difference in them but maybe some improvement with a dot vs other reticles. I have an amber acog I like surprisingly well.

 

[Bigbore]

Green. Less fuzzy and easier to see for me

 

[condoor]

I just recently got my first green dot and don't have enough time behind it to tell yet, but wanted to try it because people say that green is marginally better for those with an astigmatism.

 

[Xero]

I dunno. I use a green dot to shoot USPSA outdoors and a red dot for IDPA indoor matches. I can't really tell a difference.

 

[BeardedNative]

As most of us age (me being one of those) I have found that the Green Dot optics dont blur when utilizing them. I also cant make out the reticle with Red Dot's at night, it looks like all these new HID headlights and its all just a blur. I will no longer buy Red, but Green from now on so as the be more versatile in my aging years.

 

[Dandy dan]

My question is different but I would value your responses.
How do you feel about lasers vs either red dot or green dot?
Thank you