It was just a matter or time; the low-cost overseas manufacturers (read: China, etc.) have been able to replicate the long battery life that has been AimPoint’s claim to fame. Primary Arms, famous (or notorious) for high(er) quality, low-cost, red-dots has released their MD-ADS, or Micro Dot, Advanced Sight to the public.

Features:

• Micro Dot with removable base
• Ultra sharp 2 MOA dot
• New advanced technology LED allows up to 50,000 hours battery life
• Uses 1 CR2032 battery (included)
• 12 brightness settings
• Visible in bright sunlight
• Night vision compatible (the lowest two settings)
• Absence of parallax shift past 33 yards
• Black anodized finish
• Lowest profile emitter on the market
• Nitrogen purged
• Waterproof
• Only weighs 3.9 ounces
• Fits any industry standard Micro mount and gives stated cowitness
• Optional AR height absolute cowitness riser and lower 1/3 cowitness riser are sold separately.
• Three year warranty

The MD-ADS is adjustable by 1/2 MOA clicks and has multiple accessories available including risers, mounts, and caps. The MD-ADS is in-stock and shipping for $169.99 on the Primary Arms website.