Collection: Red Dots & Holographics

Faster Target Acquisition. Greater Confidence. Every Shot.

From concealed-carry pistols and competition handguns to duty carbines and hunting rifles, the right optic delivers faster target acquisition, intuitive aiming and greater situational awareness.

Explore our selected Vortex Optics range of micro red dots, rifle red dots, enclosed emitters, holographic sights and prism optics — all backed by the Vortex VIP® Lifetime Warranty.

Red Dot Buyer's Guide — Compare Vortex Optics

Micro Red Dots

Micro red dots are designed primarily for pistols, making them ideal for everyday carry, concealed carry, duty use and competition. Suitable models can also serve as offset backup sights on rifles or top-mounted secondary optics on compatible magnified systems.

Rifle Red Dots

Rifle red dots provide true 1× aiming, unlimited eye relief and rapid target acquisition. They excel on AR-platform rifles, PCCs, tactical carbines, shotguns and general-purpose sporting rifles where speed, simplicity and situational awareness matter.

Prism Optics

Prism sights use an etched reticle that remains visible without illumination and can provide a much cleaner aiming point for shooters affected by astigmatism. Fixed 3× and 5× models add useful magnification for intermediate-range engagements.

Holographic Sights

Holographic sights such as the AMG® UH-1® Gen II are premium close-quarters optics built around speed, a generous viewing window, excellent night-vision capability and strong magnifier performance. They cost more and use more battery than conventional LED red dots, but their reticle capability and professional-grade CQB performance make the additional investment worthwhile for demanding carbine applications.

Which Vortex Optic Is Right For You?

Compare each optic by its intended role rather than price alone. The best choice depends on your firearm, mounting system and application.

Model	Type	Best Suited For	Standout Benefit	Noctis Verdict
Triumph™ Red Dot	Rifle Red Dot	Recreation / First Rifle Optic	2 MOA dot, motion activation and simple operation	Entry Pick
Crossfire® Red Dot	Rifle Red / Green Dot	AR / Shotgun / Rimfire / General Use	Rugged simplicity with multi-height mounting	Best Value
StrikeFire® II	Tube-Style Rifle Red Dot	AR / Training / Self-Defence	Full-size protected tube design and long runtime	Traditional Rifle Pick
AMG® UH-1® Gen II	Holographic	MIL/LE / Duty / CQB / NV	EBR-CQB holographic reticle, eight NV settings and excellent magnifier pairing	Professional Flagship
Defender-CCW™	Micro Red / Green Dot	EDC / Concealed Carry / Micro-Compact Pistols	Slim RMSc footprint and very low weight	EDC Pick
Defender-CCW™ Enclosed Solar	Enclosed Solar Micro	Premium EDC / Defensive Pistol	7075 enclosed housing, solar assist and multi-reticle	Premium EDC Pick
Defender-ST™	Micro Red Dot	Duty Pistol / Full-Size Pistol / Shotgun / Offset Rifle	Large viewing window and highly versatile platform	Duty All-Rounder
Defender-ST™ Enclosed Solar	Enclosed Solar Micro	Duty / MIL-LE / Pistol / Shotgun / Carbine	7075 enclosed housing, solar assist and multi-reticle	Premium Duty Pick
Defender-XL™	Competition Micro Red / Green Dot	Competition Pistol / Speed Shooting	Massive viewing window for rapid transitions	Competition Pick
Venom® Enclosed	Enclosed Micro Red Dot	General Pistol / Recreation / Harsh Conditions	Protected enclosed emitter at an accessible price point	Enclosed Value Pick
Spitfire™ AR	1× Prism	CQB / Astigmatism / Battery Independence	Etched DRT reticle with red/green illumination	1× Prism Pick
Spitfire™ HD Gen II 3×	3× Prism	Carbine / Intermediate Range	HD optics and etched AR-BDC4 reticle	Mid-Range Pick
Spitfire™ HD Gen II 5×	5× Prism	Intermediate / Extended Range	5× magnification plus top-mounted micro red-dot platform	Extended-Range Pick