Ruger ReadyDot: Micro-Reflex Sight System

Ruger is a manufacturer known for their dedication to quality and the creation of purposeful firearms. The latest from Ruger is a bit of a twofer: the Ruger ReadyDot Micro Reflex Optic and the company’s Max-9 with the ReadDot installed at the factory. That means whether you want only the dot or a gun with the dot in place, you’re covered.

Ruger ReadyDot

The Ruger ReadyDot is made to be an easy-to-use micro-reflex sight system capable of co-witnessing when used on Ruger’s MAX-9. Of course, it also fits compact handguns with Shield RMSc footprints, so the options are basically endless. The dot’s profile and shape are meant to facilitate fast target acquisition and superior compatibility with daily carry guns. It has a fiber-illuminated reticle that automatically adjusts to light conditions and, perhaps best of all, is specifically designed for battery-free operation at average concealed carry distances.

The ReadyDot is a red dot system designed for easy, rapid target acquisition as well as fast follow-up, things that are vitally important to those who concealed carry for defensive purposes. It’s a 1X reflex sight fixed in both elevation and windage with a 15 MOA, highly visible dot built on a simple, straightforward platform, and it’s meant to be user-friendly.

The ReadyDot ships with a T10 Torx Wrench and a pair of M4x0.7 8mm screws so it can be readily installed on a Ruger Max-9. Please note that screw specifications, adaptor plates, and mounts do vary between different models of optics-ready pistols. Take the time to see what your specific gun requires if it’s not a Ruger Max-9.

Ruger Max-9 With ReadyDot

The Max-9 with ReadyDot is a ready-to-go pistol designed for concealed carry. It’s chambered in 9mm, has a 12 +1 capacity, and is a striker-fired, compact handgun. The Max-9 ships with a tritium fiber optic front sight and drift adjustable rear sight that work well for co-witnessing with the ReadyDot. The pistol has a 3.2-inch barrel and an overall empty weight of 18.4 ounces. Medium-textured grips provide a sure hold during live fire while angled serrations make manipulating the slide easier. The gun ships with two magazines and a finger extension floor plate.

MSRP for the Ruger ReadyDot micro-reflex optic is set at $99.95. The Ruger Max-9 with ReadyDot is set at $489.00.