{"id":2166,"date":"2024-05-10T23:35:54","date_gmt":"2024-05-10T23:35:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gunowner-news.com\/?p=2166"},"modified":"2024-05-10T23:35:54","modified_gmt":"2024-05-10T23:35:54","slug":"gideon-omega-red-dot-sight-review-a-10mm-torture-test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunowner-news.com\/?p=2166","title":{"rendered":"Gideon Omega Red Dot Sight Review \u2014 A 10mm Torture Test"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"player-inline-wrapper no-margin-top\">\n<div class=\"video-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<iframe class=\"player-inline\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/943692202?h=edc2ec24d6&amp;api=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"byline\">By <a class=\"byline-author ajax-home\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/author\/beyond-seclusion\/\">Beyond Seclusion<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"dropcap\">W<\/span>hen I started shooting pistols back in the \u201980s as a young man, there was nothing but \u201ciron sights\u201d for handguns. Other than scopes for rifles, there really was not much out there when it came to optics for handguns. I started hunting deer with an <a class=\"ajax-article\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-m1-garand\/\">old M1 Garand<\/a> with iron sights, and it really helped develop my skills to make 100-200 yard shots with ease.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-53556\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Gideon-Omega-review-Springfield-Armory-10mm-xd-m-Elite-testing-evaluation-1.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Gideon-Omega-review-Springfield-Armory-10mm-xd-m-Elite-testing-evaluation-1-800x450.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Gideon-Omega-review-Springfield-Armory-10mm-xd-m-Elite-testing-evaluation-1-400x225.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Gideon-Omega-review-Springfield-Armory-10mm-xd-m-Elite-testing-evaluation-1-768x432.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Gideon-Omega-review-Springfield-Armory-10mm-xd-m-Elite-testing-evaluation-1-600x337.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">There are many options in the red dot market. Beyond Seclusion reviews the Gideon Omega mounted on the Springfield Armory 10mm <span class=\"nowrap\">XD-M<\/span> Elite to see how it stacks up.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I remember when red dots, lasers (remember the original <em>Terminator<\/em> movie with the MASSIVE laser on his pistol?), lights, prism optics, etc. first started coming out. It was like Star Wars coming to life. So, when I look at what\u2019s available in today\u2019s market, it\u2019s clear things have changed and the future is here.<\/p>\n<p>[Don\u2019t miss Mike Boyle\u2019s article on <a class=\"ajax-article\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/pistol-red-dots-are-iron-sights-better\/\">red dot vs. iron sights<\/a>.]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Seeing Red<\/h2>\n<p>Red dots have taken the market by storm for many reasons, which we will discuss here. While the red dot really started its life on long guns, it soon started to make sense to try to put them on handguns as the technology matured and the optics got smaller and smaller. As time has gone on, they have become increasingly smaller and lighter, feature longer battery life, are feature-packed, and are tough as nails.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full flush\"><picture decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-53533\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Gideon-Omega-review-red-dot-sight.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Gideon-Omega-review-red-dot-sight-800x486.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Gideon-Omega-review-red-dot-sight-400x243.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Gideon-Omega-review-red-dot-sight-768x467.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Gideon-Omega-review-red-dot-sight-600x365.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"851\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Gideon-Omega-review-red-dot-sight.jpg\" alt=\"Gideon Omega review red dot sight\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Gideon-Omega-review-red-dot-sight.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Gideon-Omega-review-red-dot-sight-800x486.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Gideon-Omega-review-red-dot-sight-400x243.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Gideon-Omega-review-red-dot-sight-768x467.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Gideon-Omega-review-red-dot-sight-600x365.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Gideon Omega red dot sight, shown above, uses the same footprint as the Trijicon RMR. This suggests the sight will be easy to mount on many different handguns. Image:\u00a0Gideon Optics<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Currently, there are more companies than I can count that are making red dots for pistols. What you can get for your money these days is insane. It\u2019s actually difficult to choose a red dot with so many options and different companies on the market. But, I love reviewing them. My goal is to always find the best \u201cbang for the buck\u201d for my viewers  \u2014  and also myself.<\/p>\n<p>I was at SHOT Show 2021 when I stopped at the Gideon table. They were just getting started and I don\u2019t even remember what optic they had, but I do remember it piqued my interest. So, I took their card. Sometime later we connected, and they asked me to review their pistol-mounted red dots.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-53534\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Gideon-Omega-review-red-dot-sight-mounted-on-xd-m-elite.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Gideon-Omega-review-red-dot-sight-mounted-on-xd-m-elite-800x450.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Gideon-Omega-review-red-dot-sight-mounted-on-xd-m-elite-400x225.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Gideon-Omega-review-red-dot-sight-mounted-on-xd-m-elite-768x432.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Gideon-Omega-review-red-dot-sight-mounted-on-xd-m-elite-600x337.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"787\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Gideon-Omega-review-red-dot-sight-mounted-on-xd-m-elite.jpg\" alt=\"Gideon Omega review red dot sight mounted on xd-m elite\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Gideon-Omega-review-red-dot-sight-mounted-on-xd-m-elite.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Gideon-Omega-review-red-dot-sight-mounted-on-xd-m-elite-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Gideon-Omega-review-red-dot-sight-mounted-on-xd-m-elite-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Gideon-Omega-review-red-dot-sight-mounted-on-xd-m-elite-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Gideon-Omega-review-red-dot-sight-mounted-on-xd-m-elite-600x337.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The author used his <span class=\"nowrap\">XD-M<\/span> Elite pistol chambered in 10mm Auto as the test platform for the Gideon Omega red dot sight.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I was impressed that they were aware of how I torture-tested my optics and specifically asked that I hold nothing back, giving them the same test I put the toughest optics through. I always like to hear that, as I think that says a lot about a company. Of course, my response was \u201cHeck yeah; send \u2018em!\u201d.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">My Pick<\/h2>\n<p>They sent me several of their optics to test and review. The one I am reviewing here is the Omega. This one was the most attractive to me because of the massive field of view. I included what I call the \u201cSpecs &amp; Tech\u201d in the video, so be sure to check it out.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-53535\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/red-dot-sight-in-the-Gideon-Omega-optic-review.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/red-dot-sight-in-the-Gideon-Omega-optic-review-800x450.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/red-dot-sight-in-the-Gideon-Omega-optic-review-400x225.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/red-dot-sight-in-the-Gideon-Omega-optic-review-768x432.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/red-dot-sight-in-the-Gideon-Omega-optic-review-600x337.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"787\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/red-dot-sight-in-the-Gideon-Omega-optic-review.jpg\" alt=\"red dot sight in the Gideon Omega optic review\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/red-dot-sight-in-the-Gideon-Omega-optic-review.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/red-dot-sight-in-the-Gideon-Omega-optic-review-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/red-dot-sight-in-the-Gideon-Omega-optic-review-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/red-dot-sight-in-the-Gideon-Omega-optic-review-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/red-dot-sight-in-the-Gideon-Omega-optic-review-600x337.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The red dot aiming point in the Gideon Omega is bright and easy to see in daylight conditions.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I don\u2019t want to repeat everything, but I do want to point out a few of what I think are the most important features, and the first is that massive field of view. The window is 22.3mm tall by 27mm wide and is parallax-free to 33 yards with several available reticle options (red dot, red circle dot, green dot, and green circle dot).<\/p>\n<div class=\"newsletter inline\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: none;\" class=\"logo-tal-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/themes\/thearmorylife\/img\/logo-tal-tm-icon.svg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Live The Armory Life.<\/strong> The latest content straight to your inbox plus an automatic entry to each of our <a class=\"ajax-giveaways\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/giveaways\/\"><strong>monthly gun\u00a0giveaways!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>I also want to point out that for many like me, as we are aging iron sights are getting harder and harder to use. I can still see well enough (at this time) to make rapid shots center-mass up close. However, as far as accuracy or shooting at distance goes, the sights are too blurry. I see fantastic beyond my reach, but up close, it just keeps getting worse. Red dots are the saving grace for many of us with aging eyes. So, what am I looking for in my red dots?<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Details<\/h2>\n<p>I have a list of the options I am looking for on red dots that will live on any of my pistols. What I personally want on every red dot optic I have is the following:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Shockproof\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 I see many companies list that their product \u201ccan withstand 1000G\u201d and more. I have found that for me the bottom line is if I can I drop it from 17\u2019 onto my deck and then test its IPX rating (water submersion). I have found a lot of optics still work just fine after dropping them, but seals get broken, gases leak out and they are no longer IPX rated and will fog up on the inside, rendering them useless.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-53558\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shooting-xd-m-10mm-Elite-with-mounted-Gideon-Omega-red-dot-sight-1.jpg.webp 1398w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shooting-xd-m-10mm-Elite-with-mounted-Gideon-Omega-red-dot-sight-1-800x450.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shooting-xd-m-10mm-Elite-with-mounted-Gideon-Omega-red-dot-sight-1-400x225.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shooting-xd-m-10mm-Elite-with-mounted-Gideon-Omega-red-dot-sight-1-768x432.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shooting-xd-m-10mm-Elite-with-mounted-Gideon-Omega-red-dot-sight-1-600x338.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1398px) 100vw, 1398px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1398\" height=\"787\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shooting-xd-m-10mm-Elite-with-mounted-Gideon-Omega-red-dot-sight-1.jpg\" alt=\"shooting xd-m 10mm Elite with mounted Gideon Omega red dot sight\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shooting-xd-m-10mm-Elite-with-mounted-Gideon-Omega-red-dot-sight-1.jpg 1398w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shooting-xd-m-10mm-Elite-with-mounted-Gideon-Omega-red-dot-sight-1-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shooting-xd-m-10mm-Elite-with-mounted-Gideon-Omega-red-dot-sight-1-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shooting-xd-m-10mm-Elite-with-mounted-Gideon-Omega-red-dot-sight-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shooting-xd-m-10mm-Elite-with-mounted-Gideon-Omega-red-dot-sight-1-600x338.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1398px) 100vw, 1398px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The author shot his <span class=\"nowrap\">XD-M<\/span> 10mm Elite at long range with the mounted Gideon Omega red dot sight from a rest to gauge the performance potential of the optic.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>IPX7 or better<\/strong> \u2014 I want an optic that is waterproof up to a meter for 20 minutes. Do I plan on ever taking my pistol into the pond or pool? Being underwater at a meter for 20-30 minutes? No. But if it can handle that, it will handle anything I will encounter with it. For me, the IPX7 is really the minimum I look for with my optics. For most, IPX6 (waterproof under pressure, like heavy rain, hit with the hose) works just fine and, if cost is the factor, they are good with the IPX6 rating.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Works below freezing temps<\/strong> \u2014 Here in Nebraska, it can get as cold as the artic. I have seen temps as low as -30\u00b0 F, and that is without windchill. Believe it or not, I like to hunt and shoot sometimes in that level of cold, and I really hate it when things don\u2019t work because it\u2019s too cold. If I can handle it and am out there, my optic should too. This is why I freeze the optics wet after testing the IPX rating. The moisture gets in small spaces and, if the optic is going to fail, it will when it gets frozen. Any gas leaked in\/out will cause condensation on the inside of the optic. This is the part of the torture test that crushes many of the optics I test. They may appear to have passed the first two, only to come out of the freezer with frost on the inside of the lenses or simply no longer working.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-53561\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shooting-xd-m-10mm-Elite-with-mounted-Gideon-Omega-red-dot-sight-testing-1.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shooting-xd-m-10mm-Elite-with-mounted-Gideon-Omega-red-dot-sight-testing-1-800x450.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shooting-xd-m-10mm-Elite-with-mounted-Gideon-Omega-red-dot-sight-testing-1-400x225.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shooting-xd-m-10mm-Elite-with-mounted-Gideon-Omega-red-dot-sight-testing-1-768x432.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shooting-xd-m-10mm-Elite-with-mounted-Gideon-Omega-red-dot-sight-testing-1-600x337.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"787\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shooting-xd-m-10mm-Elite-with-mounted-Gideon-Omega-red-dot-sight-testing-1.jpg\" alt=\"shooting xd-m 10mm Elite with mounted Gideon Omega red dot sight testing\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shooting-xd-m-10mm-Elite-with-mounted-Gideon-Omega-red-dot-sight-testing-1.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shooting-xd-m-10mm-Elite-with-mounted-Gideon-Omega-red-dot-sight-testing-1-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shooting-xd-m-10mm-Elite-with-mounted-Gideon-Omega-red-dot-sight-testing-1-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shooting-xd-m-10mm-Elite-with-mounted-Gideon-Omega-red-dot-sight-testing-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shooting-xd-m-10mm-Elite-with-mounted-Gideon-Omega-red-dot-sight-testing-1-600x337.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Gideon Optics has a shake-to-awake feature. This allows the red dot to shut down when not in use, but activate near instantaneously when you pick up or draw the gun.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Motion activation On\/Off<\/strong> \u2014 With this system, after a period of time, the optic shuts off to save battery life. The most important thing is how fast and easily it will come back on (shake awake)? Most will come on with the slightest touch, which really equates to \u201calways on\u201d as far as I am concerned. I will not have an optic that does not have this feature. I don\u2019t need to grab my gun and have to mess with turning on the optic, and I never remember to turn them off   \u2014  which in the past meant dead batteries. The Omega shuts off in 225 seconds and instantly comes back on with a touch of the finger. With this feature, it will give you up to 50K hours of battery life. Another good feature is the battery loads from the top so if the battery does die, you don\u2019t have to remove the optic and potentially effect your zero.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Manual Multiple brightness settings<\/strong> \u2014 I want to be able to choose the brightness level for many reasons. Obviously, I want brighter outdoors and less bright indoors. Many companies are going to \u201cauto brightness\u201d and that is great, and it works just fine most of the time. As you know, I like to push the distances with pistols, and when shooting at 200 yards and beyond with a red dot I need to drop the brightness to as low as it will go to where I can still see it to achieve maximum accuracy. This holds true for even shooting at 50 yards for accuracy. If it only has an auto setting, it will choose a bright setting that will not work for me. The Omega is strictly manual with 10 total settings (eight day, two NV).<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hands-On<\/h2>\n<p>So, how did it do in my testing? Well, it is everything I just listed. It passed the torture tests I just described with flying colors. I even took it literally to a higher level by dropping it from much higher than I normally do. I put it in the hot tub at 105\u00b0 F with chlorinated water for 20 minutes and then immediately froze it.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-53538\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Gideo-Omega-review-red-dot-sight-shooting-range.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Gideo-Omega-review-red-dot-sight-shooting-range-800x450.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Gideo-Omega-review-red-dot-sight-shooting-range-400x225.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Gideo-Omega-review-red-dot-sight-shooting-range-768x432.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Gideo-Omega-review-red-dot-sight-shooting-range-600x337.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"787\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Gideo-Omega-review-red-dot-sight-shooting-range.jpg\" alt=\"Gideo Omega review red dot sight shooting range\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Gideo-Omega-review-red-dot-sight-shooting-range.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Gideo-Omega-review-red-dot-sight-shooting-range-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Gideo-Omega-review-red-dot-sight-shooting-range-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Gideo-Omega-review-red-dot-sight-shooting-range-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Gideo-Omega-review-red-dot-sight-shooting-range-600x337.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Gideon Optics uses a 3 MOA red dot in the Omega sight. When shooting at typical handgun distances, this size is frequently considered large enough for fast acquisition, but small enough for precise shots.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As far as the features, it has every major feature that I require as listed, and so much more. It has an RMR mounting footprint, which is my favorite just because it seems to be the most common in my experience. It is made of 7975-T6 aluminum, yet only weighs approximately 1 oz. I do want to mention at this point that in the images it looks as if the lens is \u201cred\u201d, but it is not. See the field of view in the video looking down the gun at the target.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-53539\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Gideon-Omega-review-test-evaluation-red-dot-sight-shooting-range.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Gideon-Omega-review-test-evaluation-red-dot-sight-shooting-range-800x450.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Gideon-Omega-review-test-evaluation-red-dot-sight-shooting-range-400x225.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Gideon-Omega-review-test-evaluation-red-dot-sight-shooting-range-768x432.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Gideon-Omega-review-test-evaluation-red-dot-sight-shooting-range-600x337.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"787\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Gideon-Omega-review-test-evaluation-red-dot-sight-shooting-range.jpg\" alt=\"Gideon Omega review test evaluation red dot sight shooting range\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Gideon-Omega-review-test-evaluation-red-dot-sight-shooting-range.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Gideon-Omega-review-test-evaluation-red-dot-sight-shooting-range-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Gideon-Omega-review-test-evaluation-red-dot-sight-shooting-range-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Gideon-Omega-review-test-evaluation-red-dot-sight-shooting-range-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Gideon-Omega-review-test-evaluation-red-dot-sight-shooting-range-600x337.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The author also tested the Gideon Optics Omega RDS on a pistol range where he could test speed of acquisition and target transitions.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I specifically chose my <a class=\"ajax-article\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/springfield-armory-desert-fde-xd-m-elite-4-5-osp-10mm-review\/\"><span class=\"nowrap\">XD-M<\/span> Elite 10mm<\/a> to put this on to really test it under recoil. <a class=\"ajax-article\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/hog-hunting-with-the-10mm-xd-m-elite\/\">I took the 10mm hog hunting<\/a> and ended up shooting the hog on the run. I absolutely love the field of view of the Omega on my 10mm. It makes it quicker and easier to regain my sight picture between shots.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>So, when you look at everything we have covered, the torture test to the optic and let\u2019s not forget the lifetime warrenty offered, the Gideon lives up to the name \u201cGideon\u201d. I always like to end reviews with \u201cthere you have it, it is what it is, you decide what you think\u201d. I think Gideon is here to stay, and I look forward to seeing what they come out with in the future.<\/p>\n<p><em>Editor\u2019s Note: Be sure to check out The Armory Life Forum, where you can comment about our daily articles, as well as just talk guns and gear. Click the \u201cGo To Forum Thread\u201d link below to jump in!<\/em><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"heading heading-forum-thread hide-share\"><span>Join the Discussion<\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"forum-thread-button-wrapper hide-share\"><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/forum\/threads\/19044\/\">Go to forum thread<\/a><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"heading heading-featured hide-share\"><span>Featured in this video<\/span><\/h5>\n<section class=\"featured hide-share grid-three\">&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"product series-other \" href=\"https:\/\/gideonoptics.com\/shop-all\/gideon-optics-omega-red-dot-sight\/?ue-mini-cart-product-added\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"caliber\"><span class=\"cal-\"\/><\/span>&#13;\n\t\t\t\t\t<picture decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width: 90%; margin-top: .4rem;\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/product-gideon-omega.jpg.webp\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/product-gideon-omega.jpg\" alt=\"Gideon Optics Omega Red Dot Sight\"\/>\n<\/picture>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<h3>Gideon Optics <span>Omega Red Dot Sight<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"product series-xdm \" href=\"https:\/\/www.springfield-armory.com\/xd-series-handguns\/xd-m-elite-handguns\/xd-m-elite-45-osp-10mm-handgun-15-round\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"caliber\"><span class=\"cal-10mm\">10<sup>mm<\/sup><\/span><\/span>&#13;\n\t\t\t\t\t<picture decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"margin-bottom: .9rem;\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/XDME94510BHCOSP.png.webp\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/XDME94510BHCOSP.png\" alt=\"XD-M\u00ae Elite 4.5&quot; OSP, 15-Round\"\/>\n<\/picture>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<h3>XD-M\u00ae <span>Elite 4.5&#8243; OSP, 15-Round<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"product series-other \" href=\"https:\/\/www.sellierbellot.us\/products\/pistol-and-revolver-ammunition\/pistol-and-revolver-cartridges\/detail\/485\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"caliber\"><span class=\"cal-\"\/><\/span>&#13;\n\t\t\t\t\t<picture decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/product-sb-10mm-auto-1.jpg.webp\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/product-sb-10mm-auto-1.jpg\" alt=\"Sellier &amp; Bellot 10mm Auto FMJ, 180 gr.\"\/>\n<\/picture>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<h3>Sellier &amp; Bellot <span>10mm Auto FMJ, 180 gr.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/section>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/gideon-omega-red-dot-sight-review\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Beyond Seclusion When I started shooting pistols back in the \u201980s as a young man, there was nothing but \u201ciron sights\u201d for handguns. 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