Olight Osite SE Red Dot Sight Review and Shooting Test

Osite SE Red Dot Introduction

• 💡 The Osite SE red dot optic, a product of Olight's optics brand, is reviewed on a Smith and Wesson M&P Shield Plus.
• 🎯 This optic is RMRC compatible and features three different reticle options, including a donut with a crosshair.
• 🔋 It uses a 1620 battery with a convenient top-access battery door, eliminating the need to remove the optic for battery changes.

Compatibility and Features

• 🛠️ While the optic mounted easily on other slides like Sig P365 and Springfield Hellcat, some fitting adjustments were needed for the Shield Plus due to its unique slide design.
• 💰 Osite is currently offering a $40 discount on this optic, bringing the price down to approximately $159, making it a very affordable option.
• 🔍 The optic offers multiple brightness settings and is noted for its compact and capable design.

Shooting Performance and Ammunition

• 💥 The video includes shooting tests with Hornady Critical Defense Plus P 124-grain and Speer Gold Dot 147-grain defensive ammunition.
• 🎯 Accuracy was tested at various distances, including 50 yards, with soda bottles and popper targets.
• 🔫 Ball ammunition, specifically Aguila 147-grain full metal jacket, was also used to further test the optic's performance.

Osite's Market Position and Technology

• 📈 The Osite SE optic is seen as a strong competitor to Holosun offerings, particularly with its inclusion of a battery door, a feature previously unique to Holosun in compact optics.
• 👂 Olight is recognized for listening to user feedback and responding to market demands with its Osite brand.
• 🌟 The brand also offers rechargeable models which have performed well in previous tests on various firearm platforms.