Shield Sights, based in Britain, specialize in designing and producing compact red dot sights and optics for pistols, rifles, and shotguns. Known for their durability and lightweight designs, Shield optics are popularly used by military, law enforcement, competitive shooters, civilian gun owners as well as civilian gun enthusiasts alike.
Key Products and Features:
1. Shield RMS (Reflex Mini Sight): One of Shield’s most sought-after products, the RMS is an extremely lightweight red dot sight designed specifically to be used on handguns. Preferred for its low profile design and polymer lens construction that makes it shatterproof while remaining light in weight, the RMS makes an excellent addition for concealed carry or competition shooting applications.
– Shield RMSw: This version builds upon the RMS, boasting a waterproof design to withstand harsh environments while keeping its compact form factor intact.
– Shield RMSc: A compact version tailored for subcompact pistols that provides all of the same functionality of its larger counterpart but in a reduced footprint.
2. Durability and Design: Shield optics are constructed from resilient materials like aircraft-grade aluminum and often feature parallax-free reticles which keep their dot on target regardless of a shooter’s eye position.
3. Battery Life:
Shield Sights are built for low power consumption, with some models boasting up to four years of continuous use on one set of batteries. Most sights feature automatic brightness adjustments which adapt their dot intensity based on ambient lighting levels in order to provide the optimal experience for every situation.
4. Military and Law Enforcement Use:
Shield optics are widely utilized by professional shooters and military forces worldwide, including British Special Forces. Their compact size and reliability make them a smart solution for rapid target acquisition in high-stress environments.
5. Customization:
Many of Shield’s products are designed for direct mounting to pistols, eliminating the need for adapter plates for an improved lower profile and more secure attachment.
Shield Sights has long been recognized for pioneering innovations in miniaturized optics and has continued to produce some of the lightest and most durable red dot sights available.
