Optics - red dot vs green dot

[nsomnia]

I'm new to CGN and this is my first post. I tried searching but couldn't find the answer, maybe you guys can point me in the right direction if I missed it?

My question is: For optics, what is the difference between the red dot vs. the green dot? Is it just preference or is one color more visible than the other? Are there any drawbacks depending on the color?

I'm looking at getting the ACOG TA31F or TA31F-G.

Thanks in advance.

[Ballistic043]

if it uses laser radiation to print a dot, like the eotech, then green will almost always be brighter. although that is not always a good thing. i cant say my eotech with its red dot has ever failed to please me..

i can see how a green dot at low brightness setting might be harder to see than a red one at equal setting. because green is a more prominent color you encounter when shooting. i would stick with red

[k1dude]

I've heard Green is easier to see during the day and red is better at night. But I have no personal experience. All of mine are red.

[badhabit90]

red is not night vision compatable...green is. red is better for your eyesight in low light situations where as it retains your eyes night vision adaptablility....i think i explained that right.

[maddoggie13]

Most new scope has red, green and blue dots...just get one with all three like BSA.

[cal3gunner]

red is not night vision compatable...green is. red is better for your eyesight in low light situations where as it retains your eyes night vision adaptablility....i think i explained that right.

Red is night vision compatable. Eotechs and Trijicon Tripowers are marketed towards using night vision, and they are red

[cowboyup]

What are you going to do with the scope? 3 gun?

[nsomnia]

What are you going to do with the scope? 3 gun?

It's for an AR15 I just ordered. Just for range shooting.

[xibunkrlilkidsx]

im curious as well. i have a holo sight that has both red and green, but never knew what the different uses were for them

[high_revs]

i have a harder time on the green color than red during daylight on my vortex strikefire. i guess i'm just used to red also given my 2 other eotechs.

[virulosity]

I think it just depends on what contrasts well in you situation. You obviously wouldn't want a green reticle in dense jungle, it would wash out. You wouldn't want an amber reticle if you were in an area with all fall leaves. You wouldn't want a red reticle if you were inside a casino?

[badhabit90]

Red is night vision compatable. Eotechs and Trijicon Tripowers are marketed towards using night vision, and they are red

i know they are marketed using night vision thats why they have a green illumination.

from the eotech website

Available in Night Vision (XPS3) and non- Night Vision (XPS2) versions. The numbers reflect the number of the buttons on the back of the sight.

hence the "NV" button to change to green. XPS3 this gives the three buttons , nv version.

http://www.eotech-inc.com/product.php?id=33&cat=1

[tacticalcity]

First, those are Trijicon ACOGS. Completely different than Red Dot or Green Dot Sights. So you confused the heck out of everyone by missusing the terms Red Dot and Green Dot.

ACOGS are powered by Tritium, and not a battery. They are magnified. They are chevron shaped (ideally), and not a dot at all. Completely different concept from Red Dot Sights. Like apples and oranges.

It's not a big deal. It's just the terms mean something. So it helps to use them correctly in order to avoid confusing everyone, which you did above.

As for the Red vs. Green. Green tritium is supposed to be brighter and last longer. However, that applys to night sights, and not ACOGS...at least not that I have experienced.

The red chevron on the TA31F is bright as heck. No issues with not being able to see it. And it automatical adjusts brighter or lighter based on current light conditions. It is an amazing optic.

So I recommend red. The TA31F is usually cheaper, and works great. No need to blow your money on something that if anything would be a minor difference at best.

I would avoid Amber reticles. My own eyes can't see them worth a damn. Many but not all people share this experience. Something about yellow just not popping out at some peoples eyes like Red or Green can.

[kicker72]

i know they are marketed using night vision thats why they have a green illumination.

from the eotech website



hence the "NV" button to change to green. XPS3 this gives the three buttons , nv version.

http://www.eotech-inc.com/product.php?id=33&cat=1

You really have no idea what your talking about with these types of optics. The NV button dims the recticle for NV use. It does not make it GREEN!!!!

[tomd1584]

like tacticalcity said. Trijicon ACOG are not red dots. completely different animals.