Ade Advanced Optics RD3-006B Python Green Dot Micro Mini Reflex Sight For Handgun

I purchased this for a 22 pistol to see if I like the idea of a Red (green) Dot sight. The unit has good fit and finish and appears to be a quality made product. It includes several different sets of attachment screws which is nice but would be great if they would include an extra set of locating pins are they are extremely small (about 1/8 inch) and very easy to lose. My only complaint is the adjustment screws have a lot of play; for example if I want to adjust the aim, once the set screw is loosened, I may have to turn the adjustment screw 3/4 turn before any resistance, indicating that I am moving the aiming point. Otherwise nicely made and good value for the price. A word of advice for the seller/manufacturer: your product line is confusing and lacks clarity on the differences in your products and intended uses. It would be nice to have better intended usage as well as specs.

At its price point, this sight is well designed and engineered. It has a clear, bright green, MOA 3 dot display at all five brightness levels. The On/Off illumination control ("one button does all" ) is positioned on the front of the sight for one finger operation. Its controls are simple and easy to use, just keep remember, it does not have Auto Off function. Also, contrary to the product description, it will fit both picatinny and weaver rails. It come with a very basic manual, tools for adjustment, rubber sight cover and rail mount, but DOES NOT come with the CR2032 battery, which is stated, as part of the complete package, (see Description >Features & details>forth (4th) bullet remark, bottom of statement. "CR2032 battery included ") explaining why, I gave it only a 4 star rating. IMPORTANT NOTE: As stated in the owners manual. It's very important to completely loosen the two small set screws, on the back of the sight, before adjusting elevation and windage screws! After you have finished making your adjustments, apply a type of "Blue Loctite" on the both set screws and tighten firmly. (not not over tighten)

I put this on my g19 with a mount I bought from wish (yea I know) it all mounted flawlessly but I recommend getting a sight pusher if you do anything with hand guns, out of the box it needed a lot of sight adjustment but after ~8 rounds it shot a consistent 5 inch group at 10 yds I’m not the best with a pistol but I think that’s incredible, I came to realize that if I’m in a active shooter situation I don’t want to fumble around to turn on a sight so I put irons back on and put this on a 223 I had that had no sight at all and once again it took about 8 rounds and it was shooting quarter size groups consistently at 35yds the mount is perfect height for my eye and FOV is pretty nice my friend picked it up and shot it, he ordered one before we even left the range.

I bought this because it was cheap and available in the footprint I needed fully expecting it to 100% fail. I was thinking it was, at best, for airsoft guns. 3 years and 1000+ rounds of 9mm, including +P, later and it still works. The zero is still true, the glass is still clear, and the only thing I have had to do is change the battery. I wanted it to fail to justify spending money on a Vortex but it just hasn't given up on me yet.

First of all, I'm new to firearms. Less than a year. Have plenty of military and LEO friends who provide a wide range of advice and experience. That said, all discouraged me from "cheap" or "inexpensive" optics, such as the ADE brand. I watched several videos, read several reviews on this particular model (RD3-006B) and the evals were mixed. Decided at the price point, it would be a fine experiment. Green is easier on my eyes, hence this model. Installed a DPP titanium rear sight dovetail adapter on a Glock 19 with the included Loctite blue on the screws. Installed the RD3-006B on it (I don't think I used Blue though...) Zeroed it with a bore sight laser at 7. Made sure the elevation and windage screws were tight. Took it to the range (only have indoor in the area that's affordable for me). After 100 rounds, it held zero. After the second hundred, it had moved up just a tiny bit, I almost could not tell. Still able to put shots where I wanted well within a 3" area. Another 100 rounds and the elevation change was more noticeable. Still had shots acceptably were I wanted. Re-zeroed and fired strong hand, less accurate, but still pretty close to where I wanted. Fired weak hand...let's just leave it at that....Finally, for fun, sent it down 25. I can't see that clearly at that distance...but put 7/10 on the paper. Less of those were even close to where I wanted, but that's NOT the fault of the sight of course (nerf aging). All in all, for me, I felt it performed well for what I paid. I should recheck if I used Blue when mounting it into the dovetail adapter as that could account for the slight elevation changes. Never needed to touch the windage adjustment during use. The dot is easy to see. The adjustable brightness levels make is easy to find a comfortable brightness. I don't like the power button on the front, but that's a personal preference. Point is, be honest with yourself about your expectations. If you buy this at $70-ish dollars expecting the quality and performance of a $200+ Holosun, Sig, or a "Brand Name X" , YOU WILL NOT GET IT. If you buy the RD3-006B understanding it's NOT "Brand X" and will NOT perform as "Brand X" but WILL get the job done with maybe an occasional need to re-zero (a tiny bit), you won't be disappointed. In a year, with more experience, my view may change. However, with my limited experience with firearms NOW, it's a good buy in my opinion and I'm keeping it.

I'd done some research for micro pistol sights. Wanted to update my Browning Buckmark. Definately NOT have much money to spend, I purchased a TS picatanney rail and this sight. RD3-006B (Green dot) It was so easy to install and power on. Being I was inside and it was dark out, looking at the brightest setting, I thought that was way too bright. But finally getting to shoot yesterday, being outside made me certainly take back that initial thought. Shooting with alot of sunlight, that #5 setting brightness was great to have. (having options are great!) The size of this is perfect. Not to big and not to small. You must remember to "unlock" the lock-set screws prior to adjusting the movement screws. However, once you get the sight dialed in, tighten the lock screws and you're in business. I shot over 100 rounds yesterday and it stayed zeroed in.

What a great pistol optic!! I recently mounted this on a Taurus TX22 for competition speed shooting. It's light, easy to mount and I love the five brightness settings. It's even easy to see in bright sunlight. Using it at last week's competition, I took more than ten seconds (about 20%) off my time when compared to iron sights. I was concerned adding the extra weight on the slide of .22 would not allow it to cycle properly but it proved not to be an issue at all. Due to the small window, it seemed like it took forever to acquire the dot for the first shot. I wish it were just a little bigger but that would add more weight and may affect the cycling of the slide. With a larger caliber, that may not be an issue but for what I need it for, my .22, I love it. Would definitely buy again.

Got this for one of my pistols. It was easy to install and sight in. It’s held its zero. Good brightness and easy to use.

As. Shootest I was familiar with mou ting the sight. The nice past was the very clear I suction on sighting it in. I was impressed with them. With my bore sight I was able to match the dots quickly and accurately. It is on my ATI AR410. Nice addition.

Very happy with the quality of the product. If it's my p s a doctor cut dagger just like described. Shipping was fast. I will definitely purchase more products from this vendor in the future

Recently shot 100+ rounds over the weekend and it stayed mounted and didn't experience any issues, I ran this on a dpp mount for my springfield XD9 and right out of the box this thing was dialed in didn't have to adjust the sight one bit results will be different but it was a shock for me. overall great optic for it's price especially if you are not trying to go broke getting a optic for a pistol.

Easy to install. Odd on/off area for switch. Lower illumination, perfect green dot, Highest setting has a little spike to the upper left. I do like the unit, after 100 rounds will update. Just a target sight for a Glock (had to move sight to the right so far it looked odd). I will say a good buy. 3 inch 6 inch plates go down 10 ring constant hits10, 15, 25 yards, yahoo.