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The SIG Sauer P365-Xmacro is an optics-ready handgun, which means you can easily attach a red dot, RMR, or reflex sight to the rear of the pistol's slide. Easily means without too much effort (as long as you get a red dot sight compatible with SIG P365 X Macro, of course) and without having to remove the rear sight.
Today, I'll show you what are some of the best SIG P365-Xmacro red dot sights are and I'll also explain why you need a red dot sight for your X Macro. And I'll also direct you towards some of the best SIG Sauer P365-XMacro red dot holsters!
By the way, the P365 XMacro also boasts an accessory rail, a feature that the other P365 handguns were missing. In case you're in market for a new tac lighr or laser for your pistol, check out our recent bit on the best tactical lights and laser for SIG P365-XMacro.
Top 4 red dots compatible with SIG P365-XMacro
Unfortunately, the fact your P365-XMacro is a red dot-ready handgun doesn't mean it'll get along with all the handgun optics out there. According to the SIG Sauer's support team, the pistol is ready to take on any RMSc optics. Of course, it will also fit SIG's own ROMEOZero Elite sight, but not the PRO model.
However, this doesn't mean there's no way to attach other red dot sights to your pistol. Most illumination companies will pack in a mounting keys or red dot platform along with the optics you get from them, so no worries.
Alright, enough small talk. Let's now take a look at some of the best optics for SIG P365-XMacro, their main features, pros and cons, as well as the best red dot P365 XMacro holsters to accompany these with.
As we're talking about a SIG pistol, it only makes sense to kick our list off with SIG Sauer's ROMEOZERO Elite red dot sight. This SIG P365-XMacro RDS offers a 3 MOA dot size, which is quite OK, although it's nothing special.
However, the ROMEOZero for P365-XMacro is relatively cheap. On top of that, it's built to fit any P365 model and it'll be a great match for many other handguns and rifles. So, if you're a SIG Sauer fanboy, get this bad boy. And, of course, get yourself a P365 XMacro ROMEZERO holster.
- Material - Carbon-infused weapon grade ultralight polymer housing
- Dot size - 3 MOA
- Batteries used - 1x CR1632 Battery
- Compatibility - All P365 models and many more
- Modes - 8 different daytime illumination settings
- Special features - Structurally enhanced Steel Shroud included for increased protection
- Runtime - 20,000 hours
- Many modes to choose from
- Super durable
- Not that expensive
- Just 3 MOA dot size
- Only 20,000 hours battery life
The next SIG Sauer P365-XMacro optics on our list comes from production of Holosun. This reflex red dot sight might be micro as far as size goes, but it will fit your Macro like a glove. and features a slim profile, which means it's one of the best XMacro red dots for concealed carry. Also, this micro XMacro reflex sight comes with 2 night-vision options and 10 different daylight setups.
The Holosun HS507K-X2 features a 2 MOA red dot, which isn't all that much, but it's made up for by a 32 MOA circle, ultimate eye relief as well as a multi-coated lens. On top of that, this SIG P365-XMacro reflex sight is also IP67 waterproof and it also boasts an incredible battery life of 50,000 hours! If you get this one, don't forget to grab a P365 XMacro RDS holster.
- Material - 7075 T6 Aluminum
- Dot size - 2 MOA
- Batteries used - 1x CR1632 Battery
- Compatibility - Comes with modified RMSC mount, compatible with your XMacro pistol
- Modes - 10 daylight and 2 night-vision settings
- Special features - Multi-coated lens to facilitate maximum light transmission and wear resistance while reducing glare
- Runtime - 50,000 hours
- More illumination options that you can handle
- Super slim and lightweight
- Super long battery life
- Only 2 MOA
- Small rear sight cut
Hold on for a while ... and get yourself a custom SIG P365-XMacro holster
Before we move on to the rest of the best red dots for your pistol, I'd like to remind you that no matter how many SIG P365-XMacro upgrades you get, the most important aftermarket accessory you need is a proper SIG P365 X Macro holster. This applies even if you decide not to get yourself any optical attachment.
However, if you end up getting a light, laser, or red dot sights, don't forget to buy a holster molded specifically for your entire setup. Got a tac light or laser? Great, then choose from these light-bearing SIG P365-XMacro holsters. Only care about red dots? Not a problem with me as long as you buy a custom red dot P365 X Macro holster!
The SIG Sauer P365-XMacro Burris FastFire III comes in 2 different versions - 3 MOA and 8 MOA. If you prefer long-range shooting, then 3 MOA is the better option. However, if you're often shooting at very short distances, then go for the 8 MOA option.
This P365-XMacro RDS is compatible with all sorts of handguns, rifles, and shotguns, and, according to Burris, it "puts an unmistakable red dot at the point of impact within your field of view, giving you an immediate advantage in speed and accuracy." The drawback is that its battery life is very low when compared to other popular red dots, with just 5,000 hours. It's still a great reflex sight and if you get one, don't forget to get your P365-XMacro Burris FastFire red dot holster.
- Material - Carbon-infused weapon grade ultralight polymer housing
- Dot size - 3 MOA or 8 MOA
- Batteries used - 1x CR1632 Battery
- Compatibility - All P365 models and many more
- Modes - 3 different
- Special features - Aautomatic brightness sensor to adjust to match the environmental conditions
- Runtime - 5,000 hours
- 3 MOA or 8 MOA versions available
- Handles even the strongest recoil
- Much shorter battery life than other red dots
The Vortex Optics Venom red dot sight ranks among the most popular handgun optics ever made. Why? Well, it’s claimed to be (and I believe it is) one of the lowest profiled red dots out there. Viper features extremely durable anodized finish and it’s also waterproof and shock resistant, which means you don’t have to waste time checking out the weather forecast before using it.
Now talking about it’s performance, it’s one of the best pistol red dot sights for SIG P365-XMacro in this price range (you can’t expect it to outperform the most expensive sights, but, hey, someone’s got to pay the bills). So, guys, if you want to avoid spending ages going through the vortex of pistol red dot sights out there, go for Viper by Vortex. And, of course, don't forget to grab your SIG P365-XMacro Vortex Viper red dot holster.
- Material - Hard anodized finish
- Dot size - 6 MOA
- Batteries used - 1x CR2032 Lithium Battery
- Installation - Weaver/Picatinny mount
- Special features - Extra low profile
- Modes - n/a
- Special features - Considered to be "parallax free"
- Runtime - 30,000 hours
- Super-low profile
- Decent lifetime
- Great for short-range shooting
- Not that good for long-range shooting
How to mount a red dot sight?
As you've got an optics-ready handgun, putting a red dot sight on the SIG P365-XMacro is much easier than putting a red dot on a SIG P365. The P365 X Macro is compatible with any red dot, RMR, and reflex sight that features the RMSc footprint. And the rest of the handgun optics usually comes with a mounting set and plates that will make it easy for you to mount a red dot on your pistol. However, if you still struggle, check out the video below, in which LDSPrepper will take your through a Sig Sauer 365X Macro red dot installation, using one of the sights on our list.
Benefits of a SIG Sauer P365-XMacro red dot sight
You might be asking yourself, if you really need a red dot sight for your SIG. I'll leave that up to you, but here's a couple of benefits of red dot sights that might talk you into getting your first SIG P365-XMacro red dot sight:
- Fast target acquisition
- Long range shooting
- Low-light environment shooting
- Increasing your awareness
- Improving your aim despite poorer eyesight
- Better performance of your handgun in tactical situation
Putting a red dot sight on your SIG doesn’t mean you are putting on rose-colored glasses, though. Obviously there are also some issues that come hand in hand with the benefits:
- Electronics reliability (check out the remaining battery life every now and then)
- It takes some practice getting used to red dots
- They can get quite expensive
- Weather could be an issue (especially extreme conditions)
Conclusion - What's the best red dot compatible with SIG P365-XMacro?
Well, it's safe to say you won't make a bad decision no matter which of the P365 X Macro optics on our list you choose. However, my personal favorite is the last item listed - Vortex Viper for SIG P365-XMacro.
As your pistol is mainly intended for self-defense (alright, it's got lots of tactical features, but it's still very tiny), the dot size of 6 MOA is ideal. Also, this sight doesn't cost all that much. On top of that, its super low profile means your pistol will still be very easy to conceal ... of course, only when you get a truly custom SIG Sauer P365-XMacro red dot holster!