Holgraphic Weapon Sights reticle color

[Chief Sapulpa]

Anyone running an EOTECH HWS? Is the green reticle worth the added cost?

 

[wawazat]

I originally thought I wanted green but ended up going with red because green isn't offered on the NVS friendly model.

 

[JEVapa]

They just use a green laser diode instead of red. Green costs a little more and as a pointer, is easier to see. As an image, not so much. It's good if you want to say you have a green reticle or biohazard. The green is also kinda cheap Chicom looking anyway, so nah, it's not worth the extra cost.

 

[ef9turbo]

We, as in my agency, only purchase a small number of green optics. We only purchased them, not because they’re better, but because they go to the color blind folks.

 

[ricco]

Never tested it on a red dot optic so I can't say it would apply but red is the most difficult color to see in the dark. Just something to consider on a self defense weapon.

 

[JEVapa]

Well, this little sight has stacked a lot of bodies over the years and still does, with its 65MOA red reticle and all -- day and night.

 

[Fredkrueger100]

I don’t have an eotech but my Holosun mini reflex is green. I also have a red one. I much prefer green ones. Just easier for me to see.