The latest entry into the micro-red dot category of carry optics has just hit the scene, this time from Ruger. Ruger is proud to announce their new ReadyDot Micro Reflex Optic. The ReadyDot will use the Shield RMSc footprint which is common to the micro-compact 9mm category of firearms. What’s really interesting and unique about the Ruger offering is that it features no windage or elevation adjustments, a 15 MOA dot, and also uses no battery to power its dot. Instead, the Ruger ReadyDot relies on a fiber optic system similar to some prism optics to generate a visible dot that auto-adjusts based on ambient lighting.

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No Batteries No Problem – Ruger’s New ReadyDot Micro Reflex Optic

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is pleased to introduce the Ruger® ReadyDot ™ micro reflex optic. The Ruger ReadyDot is an ultra-reliable 1X reflex sight designed specifically to co-witness with the Ruger MAX-9® pistol, but the low-profile sight also fits any compact handgun with a standard Shield RMSc footprint.  The use of a reflex sight like the Ruger ReadyDot allows the shooter to keep both eyes open and focus on the target, rather than the front sight. 

Unlike optics that utilize batteries and electronics to generate their aiming dot, the Ruger ReadyDot utilizes the light-gathering properties of fiber optics, so it is self-adjusting for brightness and never needs a battery. Adding to the robustness of the unit, it is a fixed, non-adjustable sight with a large 15 MOA dot optimized for rapid target acquisition at pistol distances.  Eliminating features that are unnecessary for close range pistol shooting making this one of the most rugged and reliable, waterproof and shock resistant pistol optic available.     

For more information or to order your Ruger ReadyDot visit ShopRuger.com or your local independent retailer of Ruger firearms.

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The Ruger ReadyDot optic will come with the required T10 Torx wrench and two M4x0.78mm screws for installing the ReadyDot on the MAX-9 handgun but is compatible with any handgun that uses the RMSc footprint. Each Ruger ReadyDot optic will be sold for $99.95 directly from the Shop Ruger store. For more information or to order one, you can visit the product page here.

Curiously there is no mention of any sort of secondary illumination source for low-light situations. The only other optic that I know of that currently uses technology similar to the new ReadyDot is Trijicon’s Dual Illumination RMR series which also features a fiber optic illumination system but also has the typical radioluminescent tritium ampules as a source for low-light use. I’m interested to start testing one of these out for myself to see how rugged and reliable it really is for concealed carry use. What do you think about a 15-MOA dot on a defensive handgun that features no windage or elevation adjustments? Is this an oversimplification or does this idea carry advantages over more traditional red dot optics?