The Stribog is a pistol caliber made for close quarter combat that is used by militaries. You can turn the gun into a concealable carry by adding a foldable brace. It will also improve the stabilization of the gun and help you aim better.
The gun is deadly accurate for self-defense and tactical assault tasks. But the gun, like most other guns on the planet, doesn’t come with an optic. That’s why, to improve the accuracy and improve your aim, you will need a red dot.
As there are so many red dots available on the market, finding the best red dot for Stribog is a lot harder than you initially think. After all, if the dot doesn’t synergize with the pistol carbine, your performance will be affected negatively.
That’s why I’m here to find the best Stribog sight for you. Without further ado, let’s start.
How To Choose a Red Dot For Stribog?
While the Stribog can take pretty much any red dot in existence, all of them are not the best optic for Stribog. Finding a good Stribog red dot is absolutely necessary for good performance and improved aim.
The way you can make the right decision is quite simple. You can make your decision based on how much brightness or what color reticle you want from the optic. After that, you will find one or two, or three at most. Still, not only one, right? You can turn that into one by making a fixed budget.
If you know how much you want to spend behind the optic. Depending on that, you can easily make your decision and purchase the best optic for your Stribog.
1. Trijicon RM06-C-700672 RMR Type 2 Adjustable LED Sight
The RMR series of red dots from Trijicon is quite popular among handgun enthusiasts and SMG owners. A pistol carbine like the Stribog is the perfect choice for a sight like this. The RMR footprint is widely accepted and you will find tons of mounting plates for this as well.
The red dot size on this optic is 3.25 MOA. It’s not as huge as other 8 MOA reticles. The RMR Type 2 also features an automatic LED sensor that can adjust the brightness of the reticle according to your environment.
The RMR Type 2 also features an adjustable brightness settings option. There are 2 NV and 1 super bright light setting as well. Thanks to that, the low light performance of the optic is also quite good.
What kind of battery does this use?
It uses a CR2032 lithium battery. You can easily replace the battery when it runs out. The battery will last a long time as well.
Is this optic too heavy?
No, it’s not. The total weight of the optic with the battery is 33.2 grams.
Can I mount this on AR?
Yes, you can. There are mounting plates available for this optic that supports Picatinny/weaver rail.
2. Aimpoint ACO Red Dot Reflex Sight
The next recommendation is from Aimpoint. The ACO stands for AImpoint Carbine Optic. This optic is capable of handling pistol carbine with ease.
While Aimpoint markets this as a hunting optic, the main purpose of this optic was to do tactical shooting.
The ACO features a 2 MOA bright reticle. The reticle brightness is also adjustable. You can choose the brightness intensity from 10 available brightness settings.
The optic also comes with a mounting system for the Picatinny rail. The mounting system is also configured for absolute co-witness.
It uses a single DL1/3N battery that you will also find inside the package. The battery life of the optic is also quite good. It can continuously run for around a year at the lowest brightness setting. But your battery experience may vary depending on what kind of brightness you use the red dot with.
Is the eye relief unlimited?
Yes, it’s a reflex sight. That’s why the eye relief of the optic is unlimited.
Is this optic waterproof?
The optic is also waterproof. The hard anodized aluminum shell has O-rings sealing to prevent water from going inside.
Does this optic come with lens covers?
No, they don’t. You will need to buy them separately from Aimpoint. They sell completely sealed covers and transparent covers as well.
3. HOLOSUN HS512C Red Dot Sight
Holosun red dot optics are not only unique looking, but they are also quite well-performing, The HS512C is available in two different versions. One with an illuminated red reticle and the other one with a golden illuminated reticle.
The optic requires a CR2032 battery. The battery life of this optic is around 50k hours. But it will be different if you continuously use it at maximum brightness. Speaking of brightness, the reticle has 12 levels of adjustable brightness settings.
You can choose from 10 levels of daylight settings and 2 night vision settings. The chassis of the Holosun HS512C is made out of extremely durable aluminum. The aluminum housing has an anodized finish.
The inside of the housing is also purged with nitrogen. Making it immune to fogging. It is also waterproof as well. The lens is bright and clear enough with good low-light performance. A perfect all rounder for the Stribog.
Does it have a solar failsafe?
Yes, this model features the Holosun solar failsafe tech. Even if your optic runs out of battery, the illumination won’t turn off
Does it shake to wake technology?
It does. Whenever it senses some movement, the illumination will turn off when it doesn’t sense any movement. This way, it will save some battery.
Does Holosun HS512C have a warranty?
It does. Holosun product is warranted to the original owner after you register your product in their website.
4. Sig Sauer SOR43011 Romeo4H Red Dot
The Romeo series of red dot optics from Sig has always been a popular choice with SMG and AR rifles. The Romeo4H is a pretty inexpensive option that can work well with Stribog.
The Romeo4H is made out of high-quality anodized aluminum. The chassis is also quite durable and is fog and waterproof. The exterior is also shockproof. The reticle of this scope is 2 MOA and it’s illuminated. You will need a CR2032 battery that will last you around 50k hours.
But depending on what brightness setting you use from the 12 available options, the battery life will change drastically.
Romeo4H is also equipped with a MOTAC. It’s a sensor that can turn on when it senses some movement. If it doesn’t detect any movement, then the optic will turn off and save the battery.
Does it come with a mounting system?
Yes, it does. It comes with a Picatinny rail-compatible mounting system with a quick detach lever.
Does it come with any warranty?
It does. Sig provides a lifetime warranty on material and workmanship and 5 years warranty on electronics.
Is this a good optic for hunting?
While this optic is quite good for hunting, the weapon you want to use it with is not a good hunting weapon. But you can use this optic with a different gun that is capable of hunting.
5. HOLOSUN – HE510C-GR Open Reflex Optical Sight
The HE510C has the same optic as the HS510C but greener. What I mean is, the HS510C features a red dot reticle and the HE510C-GR features a 65 MOA green circle and 2 MOA green dot reticle.
A good thing about this optic is the battery life. Green laser and green illumination are known to be a bit battery hungry color and often budget optics suffer from poor battery life. But the Holosun HE510C-GR doesn’t suffer from a poor battery life. With a CR2032 battery, the total life is around 50k hours.
The lens of the optic is also fully multi-coated and the entire thing is fogproof, shockproof, and waterproof. While it’s submersible, you shouldn’t go ahead and submerge it just for fun.
The total weight of the optic including the mounting system is 4.94 oz. It may seem like a bit heavy, but it’s quite light compared to other stuff.
Is the mounting system QD?
Yes, it is. It has a quick detach lever on the right side of the optic where you will also find adjustable windage and elevation options.
Does Holosun Provide a warranty?
Yes, they do. Their service in the USA is spectacular. Customer service is smooth and flawless.
Does this optic have a shake to wake feature?
Yes, it does. And the brightness of the optic is also adjustable. With a total of 12 brightness settings. You can select from 10 daylight and 2 night vision settings.
6. Swampfox Liberty & Justice – Micro Reflex Red Dot Sight
Swampfox red dot optics are extremely affordable red dot optics suitable for all sorts of handguns and SMGs. The Liberty & Justice is a micro reflex sight available with different reticles and different sizes.
The Liberty is a 22mm window size optic and Justice is 27mm. And the optic is also available with red and green illuminated dot reticles. A great thing about the optic is, it’s durable enough to be paired up with a rifle even.
If you feel like the default build quality is not durable enough, Swampfox also sells Ironsides Shield that are compatible with 1x22mm models and 1x27mm models as well. The lens on this optic is also fully multi-coated. The clarity and brightness of the optic are excellent.
What kind of material does Swampfox use?
Liberty and Justice are constructed from 7075 aluminum and the top is made out of stainless steel.
Where is this optic made?
While they claim the optic is made in the USA, the optic is imported from China and sold in the USA under Swampfox’s banner.
Will this fit on a handgun?
Yes, it will. If your handgun has the same mounting point as this optic, then the Liberty & Justice will fit on your handgun.
7. Vortex Optics Spitfire 1x Prism Scope
The last optic that I want to recommend to you guys is from Vortex. Vortex Prism optics are extremely durable and well-known among hunters. Their optics are also capable of being paired with a magnifier to have a good tactical performance at mid-range.
The Spitfire is a 1x fixed magnification optic with a DRT MOA reticle. The optic is also compatible with a 3x magnifier as I stated earlier. The total length of the optic is 4 inches and it’s 11.2 OZ heavy.
The mounting system is a multi-height system. That means you can adjust the height of the optic to match with co-witness or mount it as low as you possibly want. The freedom to choose the height is always a plus point for shooters.
Does this come with a battery?
Yes, it does. The CR2032 battery is included and you can change it on the fly as well. The necessary T-20 Torx wrench is also included.
Does Vortex Spitfire have a warranty?
Yes, it does. It has an unlimited lifetime warranty with the optic. Vortex will take care of your optic for any workmanship error that you may come across in your usage.
Is this optic waterproof?
Not only that, it’s also shockproof and fogproof at the same time. The tube of the red dot is also purged with nitrogen.
Conclusion
As you can see already, Stribog is quite lenient in scope choosing. It’s not picky and it will work with most red dots out there. That’s why finding the best is a bit tricky and will take some of your time. I hope I managed to lower that hassle and time for you.
With that said, that’s all for now. Thanks for coming to my little site and reading the guide. I appreciate all of you. Hope to see you guys soon again. Till then, take care and have fun.