Here are the best red dot sights for Ruger Max 9:
We narrowed down this list based on performance, durability, slide compatibility and price.
Let's check them out.
Any RMSc footprint optic will mount directly to the slide without additional aftermarket plates or milling services
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3 Best Red Dot Sights For Ruger Max 9
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Holosun 507K X2 - Great for Carry
Why people love Holosun 507K - The 507K is slim and perfect for The Ruger Max 9 slide width. It's durable as much as the Trijicon RMRcc, and it mounts directly to the Max 9 's RMSc footprint slide (Use short & wide screws provided).
Combined with a clean trigger break, shooting the pistol with this red dot sight gives the shooter a great experience.
Recoil Proven - Handles regular 9mm and +P ammo like it's nothing.
Better Dot Tracking - The 32 MOA reticle ring option gives the shooter better cue to re-center the reticle even if it's slightly off near the edge of the lens frame
Snag Free Holster Draw - In and out of the IWB and OWB holster without getting in the way of anything
Motion Sensor Reticle - ShakeAwake technology instantly activates the reticle upon sensing motion & deactivates when not in motion to save more battery juice.
No Hassle Battery Change - No sight removal or re-zeroing required. Access battery from the side tray instead of the bottom.
Pros
- RMR alike durability in a small sight
- CCW optimized user experience
- Long battery life
- Multiple reticle selections
- Motion senor saves battery even more for non CCW use
Cons
- Rear sight cut is too small to aim as backup sights
Swampfox Sentinel - Best Value
Will Mount DIRECTLY To Hellcat Optic Ready Slide Without Any Mod
Why Buy This One - The Swampfox Sentinel mounts directly to the factory Ruger Max 9 slide without any modification. It's also one of our favorite go to optic for G43 MOS, Hellcat, P365 and Ruger Max 9.
7075 Body - Hard coated 7075 aluminum body just like the 507K X2 for reliable duty carry but with a much slimmer lens hood profile
Extra Protection - Mount IRONSLIDES SHIELD (Sold separately) to protect lens hood from physical impact, barricade slide racking and drop damage
Low Profile Lens Hood - Aim with both eyes open without thick lens frame getting in the way
Manual Model - Highly recommend manual version for indoor low light use with consistent reticle brightness.
Auto Model - There are no manual controls at all. A photosensitive sensor adjust dot brightness relative to ambient light conditions.
Pros
- Affordable
- Tight RMSc footprint fit on the slide
- Thin lens frame and small for CCW
- Ambient light brightness adjustment
Cons
- Reticle distortion in direct sunlight
- Non positive feedback MOA turret adjustments
- Hard to tell exact MOA clicks adjusted
Shield RMSc Best For Astigmatic Eyes
Will Mount DIRECTLY To Ruger Max 9 Without Any Mod
Why use Shield RMSc – It mounts directly to the Ruger Max9, and It has the clearest lens and dot via a polymer lens for shooters with astigmatism.
Perfect for single stack pistols - Fits flush on the Ruger Max 9 slide. Looks great, feels great and built tough.
Polymer glass optic for endurance - Withstand up to 10X greater shock impact than glass optics plus minimal lens reflection
Super lightweight for CCW - Carry it any where you go without feeling like there is weight on you.
The optic is powered by one CR2032 battery that lasts about 2 years (recommended to switch out every year). The dot offers 4 or 8 MOA size dots, which are both great for handgun use, especially for the close distance the Hellcat is roughly designed to shoot.
Faster reticle pick up speed with 4 or 8 MOA makes this a great range optic.
Pros
- More MOA size selections
- No on / off button for user simplicity
- Works great for single stack pistols for CCW like Holosun 507K X2
Cons
- A bit more expensive for what it does compared to others
Common FAQ
What MOA Size Best For Sub-Compact Conceal Carry Pistol
3 - 8 MOAs are great for sub-compact conceal carry handguns. While most subcompact red dot products on the market are between 3 and 6 MOA, the 6 MOA is recommended.
A larger dot is similar size to a front sight post that superimposes over the target while keeping both eyes open. You can read about it on our site.
In addition, a larger dot is much crispier, rounder and less starburst for shooters with bad astigmatism.
