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Most of us don’t have 700 or 800 dollars to burn on an optic…
I know I certainly can’t afford to pay that type of cash, and I also have more than one rifle…
So I’m always looking for a budget red dot that still maintains high-quality. Now, those cheap sights that you’ll find on Amazon just aren’t gonna cut it…
They always break or stop working because they’re simply not durable…
…and quite frankly, I’d rather just run iron sights than have an ugly airsoft-grade optic that isn’t reliable.
Luckily, I have found a red dot that’s built to last while still being relatively low in price…
The Truglo Tru Tec Micro red dot sight is currently one of the best red dot sights under 200 dollars… And really, you’ll be able to find it for well under 150 dollars.
So if you’re looking to save some money, I do think the Tru Tec is one of the best budget red dots for an AR15 (or any rifle really) that you can currently find…
And, here are some of the top-of-the-line features that have brought me to that conclusion…
Truglo Tru Tec Micro Battery Life…
The Truglo Tru-Tec has ultra long battery life…
It’ll run for thousands of hours on just 1 CR2032 battery, and that’s amazing because this sight is currently just a little bit over $100…
You see, gone are the days when you’d have to spend 700 bucks to get years worth of battery life from your red dot… I think that’s pretty cool…
But in addition to that, the Truglo Tru-Tec will automatically turn off after 8 hours of non-use, and you can actually program that all the way down to 2 hours.
But at the same time, it’s also programmed to automatically turn on when it senses movement…
I think this is a very practical feature because as you’re storing your rifle, the optic is off and you’re battery life isn’t being used…
…but if you needed to grab your rifle in a hurry, like in a home defense situation, it would turn on just by sensing the movement when you pick it up!
Aside from that, changing the battery of the Tru Tec is simple…
There are some optics that actually require you to remove them from their mount to be able to access the battery compartment.
That’s a big problem to me because it will cause you to lose zero when you change out the battery.
But with the Tru Tec, you can simply spin off the cap and replace your battery in seconds while keeping it mounted to your rifle.
Tru Tec Micro Red Dot Lens Clarity And Reticle…
So look, there are a lot of red dots that are priced lower than the Truglo (and even some that are priced higher) that don’t have very good lens clarity.
Basically, when you look through them, you see a distinct blue or green tint covering everything in your sight picture.
This is distracting and can also mess with your vision. Especially, when you’re shooting in low light conditions.
But the Tru Tec’s glass is nice and clear, and you can easily see through it without that annoying green hue distracting you.
Additionally, the Tru-Tec has a very crisp 2 MOA dot reticle.
Now, I always prefer a 1 or 2 MOA dot on my red dot sights. I really won’t even consider anything larger than that.
The reason why is because a larger dot covers more of your target making it difficult to aim with precision.
Now, to be honest, a simple dot is not my favorite style of reticle on a red dot. You can check out my review of the Holosun HS503C to find out what I prefer…
…but that doesn’t mean that there’s anything wrong with the simple dot, and when your optic uses this style of reticle, I think 2 MOA is the perfect size.
The Truglo Tru Tec Red Dot Comes With 2 Mounts…
I’m a little bit impatient sometimes. For example, when I receive an optic in the mail, I want to get it mounted on my rifle immediately.
And then I want to get it zeroed immediately and start shooting it!
In addition to that, sometimes its a pain to have to go out and find a mount that will fit your particular red dot. And some of the mounts out there can get pretty expensive!
But with the Tru Tec, you won’t have to worry about any of that because there are 2 mounts included.
The lower 1/3 co-witness (high) mount makes this an outstanding red dot for an AR 15…
And the low mount it comes with can be used to run it on a shotgun, an AK, a pistol caliber carbine, or really any type of rifle with a rail.
So I really like that this optic comes ready to go as soon as you receive it!
Truglo Micro Tru-Tec Pros…
- Outstanding Battery Life
- Auto ON and OFF Feature
- Strong Lens Clarity
- Crisp 2 MOA Dot
- Comes with 2 Mounts
The Cons…
- The adjustment knobs, while good, do stick up a little bit high. Under EXTREMELY hard use (like being knocked around in military trucks) I could see one getting snapped off. But for pretty much any civilian use, this will not be an issue.
*If this bothers you, check out one of the Tru-Tec’s biggest competitors, the Sig Sauer Romeo 5.
Truglo Tru Tec Micro Review – Conclusions…
So in conclusion, is the Truglo Tru-Tec a red dot sight worth buying?
Answer: YES!
- The Battery Life is Outstanding…
- The Auto ON and OFF feature is practical…
- And it comes with two mounts!
Final Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars
I’ve been very happy with mine, and I highly recommend it as one of the best red dot sights well under 200 dollars!
Farewell, and have fun at the range!
-RDshooters