Ultra Shot M-Spec Reflex Sight

I know this isn't a "premium brand" with the support of the community but I have very few complaints, especially for the price. The glass is crystal clear, great field of view, wide range of brightness levels and a crisp clean reticle. Sighting in was very straightforward and worked well, build quality seems very good, parallax is 100% perfect, and so far it's held zero for 2 weeks of ownership and a couple hundred rounds. I know that's not a 10 year track record but I'm happy with it. Especially for the Black Friday deal price I got. If you are looking for a more budget friendly option than some of the other brands out there, but with little sacrifice in return try it.Cons. No shake to wake feature. It will auto shut off (in 10 mins or so if you activate it and 12hrs if you dont) but it won't turn itself back on when it senses movement. Battery life isn't great compared to some competitors but that's not a huge concern for me and my use case. It is missing some of the "ultra premium features" like auto brightness, solar operation, but if you want that you're gonna pay dearly for it...I recommend this. For now. If it breaks in 6 months I'll surely come back and tell you.

This thing is so amazing. The design in both appearance and build quality is top notch. The window is huge and the reticle is easy to see even with astigmatism. Glass and reticle are clear and crisp. It competes with more expensive models

This review is for the M-spec FMS model.So far this site has exceeded my expectations at this price point. After comparing quite a few different sights, I pretty much came down to selecting either this, or an EOTech sight (which is about 3x the price). I have little doubt the EOTech is better, but not 3x better (your mileage may vary by your perceived needs & budget).First off, I discarded most tube style red-dot sights because they are not truly paralax-free, even though they are typically at 1x magnification. This means they aren't ideal for use with both eyes open. Both eyes open gives you a dramatically improved FOV, as the sight's body is "ghosted" over the target area because your other eye does not have this obstruction. Closing one eye while shooting with anything other than a magnifying scope is generally a bad habit. I also wanted to avoid the issue of shifting zero when the reticle is not centered (a common problem). Lastly, I didn't want a sight with relief restrictions. So I only considered "HUD style" sights.It pairs perfectly with a Vortex 3x side-flip magnifier (with the vortex's small included spacer). I'd recommend the vortex much more highly than the magnifier amazon tries to pair this sight. If you want this sight + a magnifier + some 45 degree flip-up backup sights, you'll need more rail space than an upper has by itself. The sightmark has no eye relief though, so it works well on the back end of a hardguard rail. Without backup sights, this + a magnifier will all fit on an upper rail.The Good:- This is the updated and improved version of the M-spec FMS. There is an older version which has a rounded outer housing, while this one has a more beveled shape, and numerous upgrades.- external housing stands off from the inner glass, providing excellent drop protection.- so far, .556 recoil has caused zero issues- same reticle as EOTech, small precise dot for longer range use, with high visibility outer ring for quick acquisition, and small bars at the top/bottom/sides for visual cues of your gun's vertical alignment.- excellent weight for a fairly rugged build (9.6oz)- the integrated sun/rain shade fits into the gap between the sight and it's protective external housing. There is enough play in the space to maintain the drop protection. It's a clever place to stow this added feature. Some have said it looks fragile, but I disagree. Although I wouldn't deliberately drop it onto the shade while extended, it's made of a slightly flexible plastic of respectable thickness. It's much like a rigid TPU, like a hardshell phone case. It can be a bit finicky adjusting, but it doesn't rattle or shift on it's own. I use it, if just to keep my thumbs off the lens.- cr 123 battery is very common and puts a lot of power into a compact package. Lithium-only battery prevents use of lead acid or rechargeable batteries which lose charge on the shelf much more rapidly, and are much more temperature sensitive. (replace 'included' batteries on any electronics, they are typically bulk-purchased paste-date overstock)- good assortment of brightness settings suited to any lighting (I'm unable to test NV settings)- weather resistant (not ideal for navy seals, but will certainly stand up unplanned showers, spills, etc)- tethered, thumbscrew battery cover- quick press to turn on 'quickly'(ish), long press to turn off avoids accidental shut off- saves last brightness setting- FOV is excellent (for those who shoot like a pirate)- FMS version is a bit cleaner & has less to snag than QD version. It's also cheaper, and 1oz lighter. Allen wrench attachment is simple & easy. Assuming you do not have a need for QD.- padded neoprene zippered case has a bottom zipper, and it stays in place very well as a slip-on sight cover while storing/transporting.- Texas designed & soldThe Bad:- there is a blue-green hue in the glass. This seems to be caused by the anti-reflective coating on the front (tradeoff)- buttons are a little hard to press (could be considered a good thing)- the zeroing adjustments could stand to have a more positive click detent. With hearing protection, it's not easy to count exactly how many clicks you've made. In a mechanical scope this would be a huge issue, since weak detents are moving heavy glass & would result in an unstable zero under recoil, but I don't think this is an issue in this type of device. But it is annoying.- there is in fact slight paralax distortion at the edges, but it's not nearly enough to interfere with smooth 2 eye use.- brightness of the reticle varies as you move the edges of it closer to the sides of the FOV (its brighter at the edges), though I did not find this bothersome.- light does bleed from the front. In some highly scientific kitchen hallway testing, it's quite difficult to see when the brightness is adjusted appropriately for the lighting, and is only visible when facing into the sight from precisely in front of it. It could be more noticeable in a light amplification type NV though. It is far less light bleed than a typical red-dot tube.- I think slightly fewer brightness setting levels would allow for quicker adjustment.- It's big. Lightweight, good FOV, but it's not compact. Granted, EOTech is a bit bigger.- would love to know what the recommended torq for the allen wrench screws is, but there's no mention.- though Texas designed/sold, it's made of chineseum. It's arguably much closer to gopro chineseum than to plastic scissors that break on the first cut ...but it is chineseum.The Ugly:- Nothing yet. I'll let you know if it breaksVerdict:A little substandard for Afghanistan, but good for short to mid range hunting & law enforcement use. So far it performs above it's pay grade.

I recently received the SightMark Ultra Shot M-Spec FMS Reflex Sight (SM26035), and I must say, it’s an impressively well-crafted sight with a full magnesium body, making it incredibly rugged. I also appreciate the fixed mount design, as opposed to a quick-release mount, which adds to its reliability.Having tested several red dot/reflex sights, I can confidently say this is the best one for the price. For under $200, it’s an absolute steal.I haven’t had the chance to zero the sight yet, but I plan to do so soon. The only downside I’ve noticed is that the sight is illuminated only in red. In my opinion, it would be better if it had both red and green illumination options. Green is more effective in bright sunlight or daylight, while red excels in low-light conditions and darkness.Overall, I highly recommend this sight for anyone looking for a durable, high-quality reflex sight at a great price.

This is an excellent site works and fits very well

I just received this product last night, upon opening it up i didn't know what to expect being its my first "reflex/holo" the overall build quality seems really good and thought out. It feels good to the touch and has a nice weight to it, plus it's made in U.S Texas. Came in a fabric case which is nice so it isn't banging around in a box, came with a wrench and Allen key to mount on your Pic rail. My only thing about this, I wish the sunshade were aluminum. I don't think it'll take much force to break the sunshade, and also add a small windage and elevation tool to adjust in the instance someone doesn't have any. I haven't mounted this sight yet but will be heading to shoot soon and will update when that comes. So far 5/5