S&W Victory is an extremely powerful revolver that a lot of hunters use as their secondary weapon. But the iron sight of this gun is not the best out there. The accuracy and the performance of iron sight could be better.
Instead of improving the iron sight, how about you add in a different sight altogether to make the gun even better? Sounds good, right? Well, hopefully, the title gathered your attention and you know what we are talking about today.
That’s right, in this article, we will help you choose the best red dot for S&W Victory and try to explain why that’s the best. Without further ado, let’s start.
Best S&W Victory Red Dot Sights – [Editor’s Pick]
1. Vortex Optics Venom Red Dot Sight
This red dot sight from Vortex has been recommended for many different handguns and rifles alike. Vortex is very well-known for its lenses and scopes overall.
Venom is no different. This sight is made out of aluminum. Some of the most durable materials available for sight. The exterior of the sight is extremely durable as well. It’s shockproof, waterproof, and fogproof at the same time. Making sure you are using your S&W Victory to the fullest under any given weather.
The lens is crystal clear and extremely bright. The recoil gets enough bright to be completely visible in bright sunlight. And it gets enough bright to the point where low-light performance isn’t bad. It’s not a night vision riflescope. But it can get the job done during the evening time.
With SW Victory, this sight will shine for sure. S&W Victory doesn’t require a too-powerful sight. A sight like Venom will do perfectly fine with S&W Victory.
Where is this made?
It’s made in the Philippines.
What kind of battery do you need for this?
CR1632. One battery is included.
Does this come with Picatinny mounting plate?
It does come with a Picatinny mounting rail.
2. Burris FastFire III Red Dot Sight
This little red dot sight sold out faster than its name when it came out. The hype around this sight was quite big and it delivered on that hype. It’s Burris after all. They are known for being reliable on the budget end.
The scope is built on metal, not polymer. The housing is durable and the battery housing is protected with proper sealing. The sight is submergible in water and it will work just fine. Revolver or rifle recoil won’t be able to put this sight in harm’s way.
The lens of the sight is incredibly bright. It performs well under low light and is excellent in daylight. If you are using this as a canted sight or perhaps in your secondary arms like S&W Victory, you will have a very fun time with this sight. That’s for sure.
The synergy is quite nice with Victory. We can’t recommend this sight enough. Honestly, just buy this and click off the article and we wouldn’t even be mad. Yes, it’s that good.
Where is this made?
The Philippines.
Does this come with a mounting plate?
No, you will need to purchase the mounting plate separately.
Will this fit the weaver mount?
If you purchase a weaver mounting plate, for sure.
3. HOLOSUN- HS403B Compact Micro Red Dot Sight
The article would feel hollow, without Holosun in it. Okay, that was a terrible pun. Pardon the pun but that’s the truth. Holosun is an incredible holographic sight maker. Their red dot sights are some of the best the current market has to offer.
HS403B is rather a budget offering from them. Without breaking your bank by much, it will make sure your gun and you stay satisfied. The sight is made out of aluminum. An incredibly durable material with waterproof, shockproof, and fogproof housing.
The lens is fully multi-coated as well. It gets extremely bright under daylight. The illuminated reticle is very good for low-light performance as well. It doesn’t interfere with sunlight and still shows you accurate positioning of the reticle. That’s something a lot of cheap sights suffer from.
Where is this sight made in?
It’s made in China.
Does it come with a mounting plate?
Yes, the base includes a mounting plate.
Does this come with lens protecting cover?
No, it doesn’t.
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4. Sig Sauer SOR52001 Romeo5 Red Dot Sight
A red dot sight list is incomplete without Romeo5 in it. Sig has proven countless times that they are one to look out for. Romeo5 is a well-made red dot sight compatible with handguns and rifles.
The Romeo 5 is made out of durable aluminum and features a lightweight construction. The exterior of the sight is very rugged and durable. On top of a handgun, the sight won’t move around too much and it won’t be affected by drops either. The sight is 100% water and shockproof as well. At the same time, there won’t be any moisture leaking inside of the sight. Making it a fogproof sight as well.
The lenses are fully multi-coated as well. They are bright and clear. Transmits a lot of light to project color-accurate vision through it. The best part of this site is the MOTAC technology. It’s a technology where the sight gets activated with movements. If you pull out the revolver from your holster, the sight will illuminate automatically. It will stop illuminating once it detects no more movements are going on.
What kind of battery do you need for it?
A CR2032.
Is the mount included?
Yes, it features a high-rise mount on the sight. It’s built-in.
Where is this made?
It’s made in China.
5. Bushnell Trophy TRS-25 Red Dot Sight
Burris Trophy TRS-25 is one of the most-sold Burris red dots of all time. If you search for Burris Trophy TRS-25 review, you will find more than 50k reviews online. All of them are verified user reviews with different opinions on each. What you will find common among them is the positive response.
Trophy TRS-25 is made out of aluminum with coin style turret. The turrets are there for windage and elevation. As well as controlling the brightness of the sight. The red dot sight is durable and lightweight. Incredibly well-made to last in war-like situations. The sight is shock, fog, and waterproof as well.
The lens of the sight has fully multi-coating to them. That increases the brightness of the sight and makes it much cleaner looking than sights in a similar price-range. The reticle is not moveable. You won’t see the red dot moving down or up from recoil or drops.
The illuminated red dot sure helps a lot when it comes to target practice. You can easily mount this on top of your S&W victory.
Does this red dot come with mount?
It comes with a low-riser mount.
Where is this sight made in?
It’s made in China.
What model year is this?
It’s a 2013 model.
Things To Keep in Mind Before Buying
By keeping a couple of pointers in mind, you can easily choose the next sight for your S&W Victory.
Weight
As we are mounting this on top of a pistol, we don’t want the sight to increase the weight of the gun. We don’t want the gun to feel overweight.
Build Quality
A well-built red dot will last you a long time. Investing a bit more money to get a solid sight is always a better deal than trying to save a couple of bucks.
Budget
A red dot sight can cost you a lot of money. Some of them can cost over a thousand dollars. You need to make sure about how much you are willing to spend. Depending on that, your choice will shrink down to one or two.
Summary
That will conclude the article for today. Hopefully, you now know what is the best red dot for SW Victory. I know it was a bit complicated. But if you read the entire thing, you know that it won’t be too hard for you to choose now. With that said, hope to see you again. Will be back with more, keep up with us.
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