- Rugged Full Magnesium Body: Built to endure tough conditions, this optic features a robust full magnesium body with a retractable sunshade for added protection.
- Anti-Reflective Coating, Parallax-Free System: This optic features an advanced anti-reflective lens coating, reducing glare for a clear view. The parallax-free lens system ensures the reticle stays on target, even if the user shifts head or eye position.
- Night Vision Compatible: It seamlessly integrates with night vision equipment, enhancing your low-light and nighttime capabilities. Featuring a red 65-MOA circle-dot reticle with 10 brightness settings and night vision modes.
- Motion Sensing On/Off Activation with 12-Hr. Auto shut-off: Equipped with motion-sensing technology, it activates and deactivates automatically, saving power and providing convenience during use.
- Waterproof Up to 40 Feet: Designed to withstand wet environments, this optic boasts an impressive waterproof rating of up to 40 feet, ensuring reliability in adverse weather conditions.
Sightmark Ultra Shot M-Spec Reflex Sight
| Brand | Sightmark |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Style | LQD |
| Product Dimensions | 4.5"L x 2.5"W x 3"H |
| Sport | Hunting, Climbing, Airsoft |
| Item Weight | 10.2 Ounces |
| Material | Neoprene |
| Magnification Maximum | 1 x |
| Magnification Minimum | 1 x |
| Compatible Devices | Handgun,Rifle |
| Mounting Type | Picatinny Mount |
| Night vision | No |
| Field Of View | 30.5 Degrees |
| Manufacturer | Sellmark Corporation |
| UPC | 812495024054 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00812495024054 |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 15.31 x 11.57 x 2.72 inches |
| Package Weight | 2.77 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 6 x 4 x 4 inches |
| Brand Name | Sightmark |
| Warranty Description | Limited Lifetime Warranty |
| Model Name | SM26034 |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Number of Items | 5 |
| Part Number | SM26034 |
| Included Components | adjustment tools, Manual, neoprene cover, battery, Sight |
| Size | 0 |
15 reviews for Sightmark Ultra Shot M-Spec Reflex Sight
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Julian (verified owner) –
Glass is crystal clear, and the dot is sharp.
Justin C. –
It is a very nice optic. The sun shroud is cheap and gimmicky, but easy to ignore. Other than that it’s sturdy, visible, holds zero and is very stylish. Can’t reccomend this seller though. Not customer friendly and return refunds take far longer than they should. Know that if you buy from them you won’t get good customer service.
Amazonk4te –
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 & sold
The 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 breaks
Verdict:
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.
GOA_34431 –
I had the R-Spec and thought I’d “upgrade” to the M-Spec. But oddly enough in my opinion, the R-Spec offered more options than the M-Spec. The R-Spec had choices for the reticle style and color which the M did not. Other than that it’s fine. If I were to need another reflex sight I’d definitely purchase the same brand and model but I’d opt for the R-Spec in the future. Besides that, everything was great. The eyebox is large enough to allow for both eyes open sighting which is an important feature in my book. Like the quality and feel of the materials. Best bang for the buck. Not an ACOG of course but one tenth the cost.
Brandon (verified owner) –
Perfect sight for home defense setups.
Josh Poznich –
I really don’t have a bad thing to say about this sight! Great glass, a ton of adjustment, shake awake, extremely durable, holds zero great… it’s just downright good!! It even has a built in, slide out sunshade! 100 yards all day long!!
DJH –
I really like that this optic. Very bright dot in circle reticle makes target acquisition super fast and accurate. Holds zero under rough handling. Wide field of view really helps you maintain contact with moving targets. Glass is very clear.
Brandon –
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.
James (verified owner) –
Takes up minimal rail space, leaving room for other accessories.
Kbar11 –
Works great so far. Sights in very easy and holds zero. Glass is clear, no blue tint. Brightness levels are good and motion sense works great. Only needs to be turned on again after being still for 12 hours or so. Sight doesn’t appear to be holographic only a larger red dot reticle. However I am not an expert and if I am wrong it would be a pleasant surprise. If you like eotech style sights but can’t afford them or justify the cost this is a good alternative. However I can’t speak to duty use or adverse conditions so if you do more than your typical larper then maybe don’t expect as good of results. You get what you pay for. Satisfied with purchase and will enjoy using until I can justify an eotech
Jeff –
I own a Eotech, Aimpoint, and numerous other dot sights. I took a chance ordering this unit and it looks to have paid off. The sight is well built and the reticle is crisp and clear.
In many red dots I’ve used, my astigmatism causes the dot to look like a comma, or, in the case of the Eotech, it blurs. This hasn’t proved overly problematic as I can still aim at the top of the comma and get good hits on target.
The Sightmark doesn’t suffer from these issues and I don’t know why – the reticle is crisp and clear and my astigmatism is unnoticeable. Perhaps it’s just a fluke that the Sightmark doesn’t produce similar results to other dots, or maybe it’s a design element.
I very much like the auto on feature. The dot will go very bright indeed, no worry about loosing the dot in the snow on a sunny day even.
One thing I don’t like so much is the emitter needs to be kept clear for proper projection on the glass. That is to say; the emitter isn’t sealed in the same unit as the projection surface like it is in an Eotech or Aimpoint. Think of the Sightmark like a C-more, Vortex Venom, or Burris Fastfire setup, but larger. Only time will tell if this is an issue in snow or rain.
This unit doesn’t have different pattern reticles – so I’m not expecting any problems other users reported in POI shift.
It’s an expensive unit for a “cheap red dot” but it’s good value for that money.
I’m happy
Great fit, good protection, nice neutral color, and features are pretty cool. –
Did not want a regular red dot, but this did the trick just fine. Great optic to start with if you plan on upscaling or graduating at some point to a more expensive optic. Definitely fun to shoot with and reliable for the money.
Geoff Klompas –
This sight surprised me with its quality. I have shot hundreds of .223 with this optic mounted. It has held zero the entire time and given me zero issues. I have used very expensive optics before and this performed exactly how it should have especially for the price. The clarity and brightness are very impressive, better than some of its major competitors. The only thing I dislike is the sun shade feels a bit cheap, but thats being picky and very minor. Overall the optic works as designed and is great value for the money.
Jacob (verified owner) –
Compact and light. Doesn’t add unnecessary weight to my setup.
Trevor (verified owner) –
Durable and well-built. Took it through a rainstorm, and it held up.