The Beretta APX is an amazing handgun…
It seems to fall under the radar with a lot of people, and I don’t really understand why…
It’s a smooth shooter, it’s accurate, it’s ergonomic, and it’s reliable…
And with the introduction of the Beretta APX RDO (Red Dot Optic Ready), it’s extremely easy to mount a red dot sight on…
Now, with so many fantastic pistol red dot options that are currently on the market, the big question that many APX owners have is… What’s the best Beretta APX red dot sight?
Well, that’s exactly what I’m going to be answering in today’s post, and I’ll be doing it by giving you my Top 7 list of the best red dots for the APX…
Let’s get started!
Beretta APX Red Dot Sight – Top 7 List…
The best Beretta APX red dot sight is the Trijicon RMR. It’s the best because it’s extremely tough and reliable. In addition to that, it has an ultra-long battery life, and there are many versions of the RMR that offer you different reticle sizes and options…
The following will give you more information describing why I think the Trijicon RMR is the best optic for the Beretta APX…
And I’ll also share with you 6 other amazing options that you can consider for your gun.
1. Trijicon RMR Type 2 (My #1 Pick!)
The best red dot sight for the APX is the Trijicon RMR Type 2, and the reason why is because it’s still the best pistol red dot on the market. First of all, the RMR is insanely rugged considering it’s such a small sight. RMR actually stands for ‘Ruggedized Miniature Reflex sight’, and over the years it has proven to live up to its name.
Now, the sight housing on the RMR is made from forged aluminum, and the squared-off top with the little owl ears on it, makes it incredibly impact resistant. It’s also waterproof in up to 66 feet of water, and the Type 2 version has upgraded electronics that make it very reliable when mounted on a handgun (the RMR Type 1 was designed for use on rifles and had some problems on pistols)…
In addition to that, the RMR has ultra-long battery life (around 4 years on setting 4), and the brightness buttons are large and easy to use. On top of that, the RMR comes in many different variations that offer different reticle options…
The two most common versions are the 3.25 MOA dot reticle and the 6.5 MOA dot reticle. Out of the two, I prefer the 3.25 MOA dot version because the reticle is very easy for your eye to pick up, but still small enough that it allows you to aim precisely at small targets or targets that are off in the distance…
One of the things that makes the RMR a particularly good fit for the APX is that the Beretta APX RDO actually comes with a mounting plate that fits the RMR footprint. So right out of the box, you’ll be able to mount the RMR to your Beretta’s slide, and you won’t have to go online searching for an adapter plate…
So all in all, the Trijicon RMR is still the king when it comes to handgun sights, and it’s a great red dot for the APX because it’s rugged, it’s reliable, it’s has an extremely long battery life, and because the APX RDO comes with a plate that allows you to easily mount it on your gun.
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2. Holosun HE508T-X2
I love Holosun because they make optics that are loaded with useful features, and they still keep their prices affordable. So, another amazing red dot sight that you should consider for your Beretta APX is the Holosun 508T, and there are several reasons why. To begin, the Holosun 508T rivals the Trijicon RMR when it comes to toughness and reliability…
It has a sight housing that’s actually made from titanium (that’s what the ‘T’ in its name stands for), and it also has a squared-off top which Holosun has found to be more impact-resistant than rounded-top pistol optics. It’s also waterproof in up to 1 meter of water, and it’s absolutely packed with features that you’ll find useful…
For example, the 508T comes with Holosun’s Mulitple Reticle System which means that there are 3 reticle options included in the sight. The 3 reticle choices are a 2 MOA dot reticle, a 32 MOA circle reticle, and the famous Holosun Circle Dot Reticle. Out of the 3, my favorite is the Circle Dot Reticle because it helps you shoot very fast and accurately at the same time…
Additionally, the 508T also has ultra-long battery life (around 50,000 hours), Shake Awake technology (which saves you battery life), a Solar Panel on top (so you can use actually use the optic without a battery), and a side-loading battery tray (which makes battery changes fast and easy)…
Last, the Holosun 508T features the RMR footprint, and as I mentioned before the Beretta APX RDO comes with a mounting plate designed for this footprint. So all in all, the Holosun 508T is another pistol optic that would be fantastic to pair with the APX because it’s very rugged, has 3 amazing reticle choices, has ultra-long battery life, is loaded with other useful features, and is designed with an RMR footprint.
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3. Trijicon SRO
The Trijicon SRO is another amazing pistol optic that would make a fantastic red dot for the Beretta APX. As you can see, one of the major differences that the SRO has from the RMR is the shape of the sight housing…
And let’s get this out of the way first, the SRO is not as rugged as the RMR, but that being said, the SRO is still a Trijicon optic (Trijicon is famous for making tough sights) and it’s still more rugged than a lot of other handgun red dot sights…
The sight housing on the SRO is made from 7075-T6 Aluminum, and it’s waterproof in up to 10 feet of water. So even though it’s not quite as tough as the RMR, it’s still a very durable optic and should be able to handle any job that you throw at it…
Now, the biggest benefit of the SRO over the RMR is the huge sight window. That large sight window gives you a very open field of view when you’re looking through the sight, and seeing more when you’re shooting is always a huge benefit…
In addition to that, the SRO also has ultra-long battery life (around 3 years worth), and a top-loading battery compartment, which makes battery changes extremely fast, easy, and hassle-free. You can also get the SRO with a 2.5 MOA dot reticle, a 5 MOA dot reticle, or a 1 MOA dot reticle…
Out of the 3, my favorite is the 2.5 MOA dot reticle version because I find that dots in the 2-3.5 range are very fast and easy for your eye to pick up, but also small enough that they allow you to aim precisely at the same time…
Lastly, because the SRO is made by Trijicon, it comes with the same footprint as the RMR. That means it will also fit one of the mounting plates that come with the Beretta APX RDO, and there will be no need for you to purchase an adapter plate.
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4. Holosun HS507C-X2 (Best Budget Pick!)
I told you before that I’m a huge fan of Holosun because they make high-quality sights and still keep their prices reasonable, and number 4 on this list has to be the Holosun 507C. This is by far Holosun’s most popular handgun optic, and there are a number of reasons why…
To begin, the 507C is a very rugged and reliable optic. Unlike its cousin, the Holosun 508T, the 507C has a sight housing that is made from aluminum, but when you look at the picture, you can clearly see how thick the aluminum is, especially above the lens…
This makes the 507C incredibly durable even though it’s not made from Titanium and doesn’t have the square-top found on the 508T. In addition to that, the 507C is waterproof in up to 1 meter of water, and for the past few years, it has developed a well-earned reputation for ruggedness and reliability…
On top of that, the 507C also comes with Holosun’s Multiple Reticle System which means that you get 3 reticle choices including a 2 MOA dot, a 32 MOA circle, and the Holosun Circle Dot Reticle (which is, again, my favorite because it helps you shoot fast and accurately)…
The 507C also has ultra-long battery life (around 50,000 hours), Shake Awake technology (which will save you battery life), a Solar Panel on top (so you can use the sight without a battery when you want or need to), and a side-loading battery tray to make battery changes super fast and easy when the time comes…
Last, like the 508T and the SRO, the 507C comes with the RMR footprint. So just as with those other optics, the Beretta APX RDO will come with a mounting plate to fit the 507C. All in all, I think it’s the best budget option for the APX because it’s a very tough red dot sight, and it’s packed with useful features.
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5. Leupold Delta Point Pro
Another great red dot sight for the Beretta APX is the Leupold Delta Point Pro. This sight is a bit of a legendary handgun optic in its own right, and there are many reasons why it has maintained a high level of popularity over the years…
To start off, the Delta Point Pro is a very durable and reliable optic. Its sight housing is constructed from a high-quality aluminum, which keeps it strong and lightweight, but it also has a steel shroud covering the lens, which is the most vulnerable area on the sight. In addition to that, it’s waterproof in up to 33 feet of water, and the sight window is incredibly large which gives you a fantastic field of view when looking through the optic…
The reticle on the Delta Point Pro is a 2.5 MOA dot, and as I’ve mentioned before, I think that’s a fantastic reticle size because it allows you to track the dot easily and aim with a high amount of precision. Now, the battery life on this sight is around 300 hours. That’s OK, but it’s a lot shorter battery life than every other optic on this list…
That being said, Leupold recognized this and added a couple of features to compensate for it. First of all, the Delta Point Pro includes ‘motion sensor technology’ which is designed to help save the optic’s battery life, and secondly, it has a top access battery compartment, which makes battery changes very fast and easy…
To end, the Beretta APX RDO also comes with a mounting plate designed to fit the Delta Point Pro footprint, and again, you will not have to go searching around for an adapter plate to get it mounted onto your gun. So all in all, I think the Delta Point Pro is another great optic to consider for your APX.
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6. Crimson Trace RAD Pro
Number 6 on this list is a fairly new handgun optic on the market (as of the time I’m writing this post), and I think it’s an extremely exciting little red dot sight. It’s called the Crimson Trace RAD Pro, and I think it would be a great red dot for the Beretta APX for several reasons…
First of all, the RAD Pro is designed to be a very tough little sight. It has a sight housing that’s made from 7075 aluminum, and it also has a squared-off top with specific angles that are designed to make it more impact-resistant. It’s also waterproof in up to 1 meter of water, and it’s fogproof and shockproof as well…
In addition to that, the reticle on the RAD Pro is a 3 MOA dot which I think is right in the sweet spot because you can track it easily and still aim precisely, and the battery life is ultra-long at around 40,000 hours. This sight also has an auto-sleep feature and ‘wake to shake’ technology (which will help save you battery life), a top-loading battery compartment (which will make battery changes fast and easy), and large brightness adjustment buttons that are very easy to use…
Last, the RAD Pro comes with a Docter footprint which is perfect for the Beretta APD RDO because it comes with a mounting plate that will fit optics with this particular footprint. So all in all, I think the RAD Pro is a super exciting addition to the handgun optic market, and I think it would be an awesome red dot for the Beretta APX.
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7. Burris FastFire III
The last optic on this list is the Burris FastFire III which I think is another good budget red dot for the Beretta APX. Now, the FastFire III is not going to be as tough as the other optics on this list. So if you want a super durable sight on a budget, go back up to the Holosun 507C or the Crimson Trace RAD Pro, but if you’re happy with a red dot that will be perfectly good for light use, then the FastFire might be for you…
First of all, the Burris FastFire is waterproof in up to 1 meter of water, and it is shockproof, so it can handle the force of being mounted on the slide of the APX. In addition to that, you can get the FastFire with either a 3 MOA dot reticle or an 8 MOA dot reticle, and as you know by now, my preference would be the 3 MOA dot because of the balance it offers in allowing you to track it easily and aim precisely…
Now, the battery life on the FastFire is around 5,000 hours on the maximum brightness setting, and it also has a top-access battery compartment to make battery changes fast, easy, and convenient. On top of that, it has an 8-hour time-out function to save you battery life, and you can set the optic to either automatic or manual brightness adjustments as well…
Last, the Beretta APX RDO comes with a mounting plate designed to work with the FastFire III, and overall, it’s a good option for the APX if you just want a light-use optic that is good quality and affordable.
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