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At Gideon Optics, we design optics for real shooters. Every year, we take feedback from customers, competitors, and everyday carry users to refine our products and create new solutions that meet your needs.
In 2025, we’ve expanded our RMSC and Holosun K footprint red dot lineup, delivering more options for concealed carry, closed-emitter reliability, and competition-ready performance. Mike from Gideon recently walked through all the new optics on our YouTube channel, where you can see them in action before diving into our breakdown:
The Judge remains one of the most popular red dots in our lineup, designed to deliver dependable performance at an approachable price point. Its slim profile and RMSC footprint compatibility make it a natural fit for compact and subcompact carry guns.
It uses an underside battery design, which means you’ll need to remove the optic when it’s time for a new battery, but its simplicity and reliability make it a great choice for shooters new to pistol-mounted optics or those looking for a trusted workhorse.
The Judge II builds on the proven Judge design with a re-engineered housing. Its forward “claw” profile serves multiple purposes: it provides an integrated sunshade to reduce glare in bright lighting conditions, protects the lens from spent casings and impacts, and even gives you a stable surface for one-handed racking against barricades.
One of the most notable upgrades is the side-mounted battery tray. Instead of removing the optic for battery changes, you can swap power cells quickly and keep your zero intact. Combine that with a robust housing, crisp reticle, and RMSC compatibility, and you have an optic purpose-built for the demands of everyday carry.
For shooters who prioritize environmental protection and reliability, the Valor Mini is a fully enclosed emitter optic designed for carry guns. Its sealed housing keeps debris, lint, mud, and moisture out, making it ideal for unpredictable or harsh conditions.
A low deck height allows for co-witness with many factory iron sights, so no need for tall suppressor-height replacements on many pistols. Combined with easy-to-clean front and rear glass and a slim overall profile, the Valor Mini offers peace of mind for those who want maximum durability in a compact optic.
Sometimes, speed and visibility take priority, and that’s where the Judge XL comes in. This optic retains the RMSC footprint but features a much larger window, giving shooters faster target acquisition and an expanded field of view.
Whether you’re running a competition pistol or a duty handgun where sight picture clarity is crucial, the Judge XL delivers the performance benefits of a full-size optic without requiring an adapter plate.
| Judge | Judge II | Valor Mini | Judge XL |
| Ideal for shooters looking for a proven, affordable carry optic. | For those who want enhanced durability, a side battery tray, and a more rugged design. | Perfect for anyone who prefers the extra security of a closed emitter with low deck height co-witness. | Built for competition or duty use, where speed and sight picture matter most. |
Every optic in this lineup is backed by our lifetime warranty and designed around one simple principle: build optics you can trust when it matters most.
With new optics for concealed carry, competition, and duty use, our 2025 RMSC / Holosun K footprint lineup gives you more options than ever. Whether you want the rugged simplicity of Judge, the enhanced usability of Judge II, the sealed reliability of Valor Mini, or the speed advantage of Judge XL, there’s a Gideon optic built for how you shoot.
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