Airsoft Sights & Scopes
Airsoft Sights and Scopes
One of the main advantages of airsoft over paintball is the fact that airsoft shots, especially when adjusted with hop-up, are much more accurate than paintballs. While iron sights do get the job done to a limited degree, serious airsoft players will want to add optics (sights and scopes) to their airsoft guns, especially on sniper rifles.
Red Dot Sights
Red dot sights are a great option for airsoft sub-machine guns and pistols if they come MOS-ready. Valken makes excellent red dot scopes.
Valken RDA 20 Mini Red Dot Sight
The Valken RDA20 Mini Red Dot Sight is a compact airsoft optic with a 20mm tube diameter, featuring a lightweight nylon fiber reinforced housing that mounts easily to 20mm picatinny and weaver rails. It comes with a CR1620 battery, offering five brightness settings for its CQB reticle and a 3 MOA turret click value at 100 yards. This optic is ideal for beginners in airsoft, and it's recommended to use the Valken Sight Protector Kit for added durability. It measures 79mm (3.1") in length, weighs 4.4 oz., and is available in black or tan. The package includes the optic and battery, making it a convenient choice for airsoft enthusiasts.
Valken Kilo Mini Red Dot Sight
The Valken Kilo Mini Red Dot Sight is a reflex sight for airsoft guns, with a glass-filled nylon polymer housing that mounts on most 20mm picatinny and weaver rails. It features a 5 MOA red dot illuminated by a CR2032 battery and is suitable for airsoft pistols or SMGs. The sight offers unlimited eye relief and fits standard 20mm accessory rails. The package includes the optic, making it a convenient choice for airsoft enthusiasts.
Scopes
Scopes are an excellent choice for sniper rifles and assault carbines as they offer greater accuracy and magnification. Valken, again, is a leader in airsoft scopes.
Valken 1-4x20 Mil-dot Rifle Scope
The Valken 1-4x20 Mil-Dot rifle scope is a compact and versatile optic designed for airsoft rifles. It offers a super-wide field of view and extended eye relief for quick and precise shooting. This scope is ideal for carbines and mil-sim events, featuring a bullseye CQB reticle, an exceptionally large exit pupil for low-light performance, and 4x zoom magnification with a 3 MOA dot surrounded by a 20 MOA circle. The scope is lightweight and waterproof, fog-proof, and shockproof, ensuring durability in various conditions. It includes a 1-piece offset mount, amber lens caps, and offers both red and green illumination for the reticle. Valken recommends using their Sight Protector Kit with this scope. The package includes the optic, lens caps, lens cloth, mount, battery, and Allen Key for convenience.
Players Want to Know
Frequently asked questions by airsoft players…
Are red dot sights good for airsoft?
Yes. Dot sights offer great point-and-shoot capabilities for most airsoft guns. They are highly recommended if you plan on engaging other players beyond 8 yards of distance.
Can airsoft scopes be used on real guns?
While some airsoft scopes can be used on real guns, it’s not recommended. Airsoft doesn’t have the same recoil that a real firearm has and therefore it’s more likely that an airsoft scope on a real firearm becomes damaged or loses its accuracy after a few shots. Additionally, when considering the legitimate uses of firearms–defense, hunting, sharpshooting–it’s not a good idea to trust an airsoft scope for any of these uses. You’re better off paying the extra money to have good firearm-rated optics or learning to shoot as well as possible with your iron sights.