As technology has evolved and red dot sights and handguns have become more compact…
An ever-increasing number of concealed carry gun owners have realized the advantages of having these optics mounted on their guns…
They help you shoot more accurately, and with a little bit of range practice, they help you shoot faster as well…
Now, the Glock 48 and Glock 48 MOS are two excellent 9mm chambered pistols…
In fact, there are many times when you’ll catch me carrying my own Glock 48 (you can check mine out here)…
But the question remains… What’s the best Glock 48 red dot?
Well, in this article, I’m going to share with you my Top 5 list of the best Glock 48 red dot sights…
By the end, you’ll have a clear understanding of what the best options are, and you should have all the information you need to determine which red dot is right for your Glock 48…
Let’s get started!
Glock 48 Red Dot – Top 5 List…
The best Glock 48 red dot is the Holosun 507K X2. It’s the best because it’s extremely durable, has 3 extremely useful reticle options, has ultra long battery life, and is incredible easy to mount on a Glock 48…
It’s also packed with other useful features, which you’ll be able to find below in more detail…
1. Holosun 507K X2 (Best Overall Pick!)
My number 1 favorite sight for the Glock 48 is the Holosun 507K. This sight weighs in at a mere one ounce and is made from 7075-T6 aluminum which together with its square shroud design makes this sight extremely robust…
In addition to that, the sight can withstand vibrations up to 5000G, and it can easily handle the abuse of being mounted on a handgun slide…
Now, the Holosun 507K X2 is available in red or green reticle options, and it includes Holosun’s Mulitple Reticle System which means you can change the reticle between 3 options… a 2 MOA dot, a 32 MOA circle, or the Holosun Circle Dot Reticle (which is a combination of the two)…
Out of the 3, my favorite is the Circle Dot Reticle because it’s extremely fast and easy to use for fast shots up close, but at the same time, you still have the 2 MOA dot in the center for more precision shots at distance…
Another excellent benefit of the sight is the shake awake technology that turns the sight on immediately when the sight detects movement, and when the sight is motionless it turns itself off. In practical terms, this translates to an incredible 50,000 hour battery life expectancy so you can pretty much mount the sight and forget about the battery for a few years (or just change out the batter once a year, which is what I recommend)…
Now speaking of the battery, this sight uses a CR1632 battery which slots into the side of the sight meaning you don’t need to remove the sight when it comes time to change the battery…
It also has ten daytime and two-night vision brightness settings which are easily selected using the up/down buttons on the side of the sight housing, and the buttons also offer a lock feature so you can select your favorite brightness setting and keep it locked in without the worry of accidentally changing it while carrying your gun…
Last, the rear of the sight housing has been machined into a rear sight which allows you to co-witness with your front sight and use as a back up to the red dot if it fails to work…
So all in all, the Holosun 507K is a very durable red dot sight, it gives you 3 reticle options which will help you shoot fast and accurately, and it has 50,000 hours of battery life (and shake awake technology), so you don’t have to worry about your battery dying at the wrong time.
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2. Trijicon RMRcc
My second choice for a Glock 48 red dot is the RMRcc, which is also specifically made to fit narrower concealed carry guns. The RMRcc offers all the features offered by its bigger RMR sibling, in a compact 1 oz (28.35gr) snag-free anodized 7075-T6 aluminum housing, and mounting it on the Glock 48 MOS is also a simple task using available mounts…
Now Trijicon sights have a uniquely shaped housing that is designed to deflect forces away from the lens in case the weapon is dropped or bumped. This makes the little RMRcc extremely durable, and that’s on top of it offering a superbly clear multi-coated lens and two red dot size options, a 3.25 and 6 MOA…
This ‘always-on’ red dot has eight-daylight and two-night settings and can be selected by the shooter by using the conveniently located push buttons which offer a lock-in mode that prevents accidental brightness adjustment. Alternately, you can select the auto brightness setting and it’ll do all the brightness adjustments for you which is really cool…
The battery life is going to last you for around four years which is very extremely impressive, and the very commonly available CR2032 battery is used to power up the sight. The battery is also snuggly sealed under the sight to keep water and grime out…
And there is a battery-saving feature which means that the sight resets to the auto brightness mode after 16.5 hours of inactivity…
Windage and elevation adjustments can also be done without the need for special tools, and overall, if you want a rock solid red dot for your Glock 48 and you don’t mind paying a premium for it, the RMRcc might be the right optic for you.
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3. Shield RMSc
My next Glock 48 red dot choice is the ever-popular Shield RMSc which is a scaled-down version of the Shield RMS. What makes this mini red dot sight special is that you have four models to choose from. Two offering polymer lenses which are ten times tougher than a glass lens and two models with glass lenses if you prefer just a little bit more clarity. On top of that, two dot sizes are available (4 MOA and 8 MOA) in each model…
Now the lenses of the RMSc are very clear in color which is not always the case with red dot sights, and that helps ensure minimal target discoloration when you’re taking aim…
The always-on dot intensity is automatically controlled by the RMSc’s specialized technology, and it also ensures that the CR2032 battery lasts up to four years. The battery drawer is stored under the sight and is replaceable without removing the sight when the optic is mounted in position…
Another special feature of this sight is that it’s supplied with an angled one-degree shim for fitment between the mount and slide if additional elevation adjustment is needed…
Last, the RMSc’s sight housing is made from aerospace-grade aluminum and is anodized, and it’s certainly durable enough for civilian use on a concealed carry Glock 48.
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4. Crimson Trace RAD Micro Pro
The Crimson Trace RAD (Rapid Aiming Dot) Micro Pro is an amazing Glock 48 red dot option. The Pro version is available in 3 MOA red or green dot versions, and the housing is made from 7075 series aluminum and is anodized. The integrated rear cut-out doubles as a co-witness sight, and the lens top shroud is specifically designed to deflect forces away from the recessed multi-coated lens…
Another handy feature is a textured finish on the sides of the lens housing which allows you to get a better grip should you use the sight to help you rack the slide…
The CT RAD is also fitted with CT Radiant and CT Motion sensors. The CT Radiant automatically adjusts the dot intensity according to the ambient lighting conditions while CT Motion sensor automatically turns on the dot when the sight is moved…
And this can be a huge benefit to you because you won’t have to worry about turning the sight on or fiddling with the dot intensity adjustments if you ever need to use your Glock 48 during a stressful encounter. On top of that, the sight turns itself off after two minutes of inactivity resulting in the CR1632 battery lasting up to 20 000 hours or roughly two years…
Now, replacing the battery in some red dots can be a real chore because you end up having to remove the entire sight from your gun, but with this sight, the battery is easily accessed from the top of the sight using very basic tools of even a coin to remove the cover…
The IPX4 waterproof rating ensures that this sight will keep working for you in all weather conditions, and mounting is actually verye asy because this sight shares the Shield RMS and JPoint footprints (which are very common)…
Windage and elevation adjustments require the use of a special tool which is supplied with the sight, and you also get a handy rubber cover that slips over the sight housing and offers added protection for the optic…
Overall, The Crimson Trace RAD Pro is a strong little red dot, that is loaded with useful features, and it comes in at a competitive price point considering the overall high level of quality that you’re getting.
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5. Swampfox Sentinel (Best Budget Option!)
The Swampfox Sentinel has to be included in this list of Glock 48 red dot sights. This no-nonsense compact red and green 3 MOA dot offers excellent value for the money without sacrificing functionality or performance…
The Sentinel is actually available in two model variants. The first is a fully manual option (Sentinel-M) while the other is fully automatic (Sentinel-A). I prefer the manual option because I prefer having a little bit more control over my optic, but there are a lot of people who are really happy with the Automatic version…
Both models are made from hard-coated 7075 aluminum (so they’re tough), and they easily attach directly to the Glock 48 MOS via the RMSc footprint…
Swampfox also use multi-coated (anti-fog, hydrophobic, anti-scratch) glass lenses that provide you with an excellent sight picture. The lens housing is uniquely shaped when compared to other sights and does a great job at reducing the sights overall profile for concealed carry. And the red dot’s lens has a cherry color finish while the green dot version has a silver…
The manual Sentinel is fitted with digital brightness adjustment buttons, one on each side of the sight. There are ten dot brightness settings to choose from., and a really great feature is that the sight can be manually turned off by pressing the brightness down button for 3 seconds. To turn the sight back on, simply move the weapon and it defaults back to the previously selected illumination setting. This ‘Shake awake’ feature does a great job at saving you battery life…
The automatic version has absolutely no buttons other than the flush-mounted windage and elevation adjustments that require the supplied tool to operate. The ‘always on’ feature on this variant ensures that the sight is always ready for use while a photosensitive sensor makes sure the dot illumination is always set correctly…
Both versions of the Sentinel sights are fitted with a CR2032 battery, and the battery is long lasting with a typical run time of around 2 years. So all in all, the Sentinel is a fantastic option if you’re on a budget and looking for a great red dot for your Glock 48.
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