Burris FastFire 2 - Red Dot Sight

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SKU: 126-BUR-300232
UPC: 000381302328
MFG#: 300232

I purchased the FastFire sight for my AR pistol to have a low profile optic that could be used with my back-up iron sights. I found that it is well-built and feels sturdy, and I anticipate it will last for a long time. The on/off switch on the left side is easy to activate without having to twist any knobs. There is no brightness adjustment, but I have not found this to be an issue for my indoor and outdoor shooting needs as the dot is a good brightness. The included cover is made of cheap plastic that helps keep dust and dirt off the optic, but I did notice that it discolored after coming into contact with some of my gun cleaning solvents. The mount is standard, and I needed to add a riser to co-witness with my Magpul BUIS. Overall, I am happy with my decision to purchase the Burris FastFire.

I purchased the Fast Fire 2 as a more affordable option for my turkey shotgun, after having the more expensive Fast Fire 3 on my Ruger Blackhawk hunter. Surprisingly, I like the Fast Fire 2 even better than the 3. While the 3 had different brightness levels and a top-loading battery, I prefer the simplicity of the 2's on/off switch. Plus, I don't mind removing the sight to change the battery every four or five years. Overall, I am very pleased with my purchase and highly recommend it.

I have purchased the Fast-Fire sight for the second time to use it in competitive handgun shooting, and I must say that I'm satisfied with the product. It's lightweight, durable, and has a clear dot that's easily visible in various lighting conditions. In its price range, it's probably the best red dot sight on the market. However, I do have a few issues with the product. Adjusting the point of aim can be difficult since the user needs to loosen the locking screws and then adjust it vertically or horizontally with the help of a micro screwdriver (which comes with the sight). This process must be repeated for the remaining axis, and it's not very user-friendly. Also, even the slightest movement of the screw can result in a significant change in the point of aim. It takes about an hour or so to set up and lock the sight in place, but after that, it stays on target without needing any readjustments. I like to switch my sights between different firearms to find the best balance and feel, but it's not very easy to do that with the Fast-Fire. In comparison, Eotech sights have external controls that make it easy to adjust and sight in within five minutes or less. Similarly, Ultradot has better optic quality and reticle versatility than Fast-Fire and is more user-friendly to set up, but it's bulkier and weighs more. If you're a competitive shooter, you know how crucial it is to keep the weight down. Fast-Fire is a good option in this regard as it's lightweight, but if you don't mind taking extra time to set up your sights, you might want to consider other options. I hope the next generation of Fast-Fire will be more user-friendly to set up.

About five months ago, I purchased a FastFire II and had it installed on my old Ruger Mark 1, which I used to compete with when I was younger. Despite having good eyesight for my age, I found it difficult to focus on the iron sights and the target 50 feet away during competitions. The 4MOA dot of the FastFire II significantly improved my accuracy, and I finished much higher than expected. Although the side button on the FastFire II is small, it is tight and doesn't switch off during use unless manually turned off. It also has a timer that turns it off automatically and supposedly maintains the battery for up to 5 years. However, users should ensure that the Picatinny sight bracket is installed with thread locker, as the mounting screw can become loose over time due to normal shock during use. Mine fell off while taking the firearm out of the case, but I won't let that happen again. I was so impressed with the FastFire II that I just ordered a FastFire III for my new Ruger 22/45, which already has a rail installed. I'm confident that this will also improve my accuracy, as it did with my Mark 1. I would recommend this product, especially since laser sights are not permitted in official sanctioned competitive shooting. During the fast segment of the competition, center target acquisition time is considerably less with mounted magnifying scopes. I may even consider purchasing the 8MOA version for use with long guns in the future. The slight price difference between the II and III models made me choose the newer model without hesitation. Last year, the II was $50 less than the III.

I purchased this sight to mount on my Smith & Wesson M&P Pro C.O.R.E. The sight performs very well and holds its position reliably. The low profile is precisely what I was looking for, and sight acquisition is excellent. It works just as well as the more expensive options that Smith & Wesson provides mounting plates for. By the way, one of those plates works with this sight too. There are a couple of downsides to this sight, however. Firstly, replacing the battery requires removing the sight from the gun and sighting it in again. But the battery life is very good, and the on/off switch efficiently conserves battery life when not in use. Secondly, the set screws for locking the position of the red dot are in a problematic location for the Smith & Wesson Pro C.O.R.E. application. This particular firearm has tall sights, and the low profile of the sight permits co-witnessing both sights or using iron sights if the battery dies, which was my intention. However, the set screws can't be loosened or tightened without removing the rear sight, which is quite challenging without a sight removal tool. I ended up purchasing such a tool, but I'm still saving money since this sight is approximately half the cost of the recommended sights for the M&P Pro C.O.R.E. Overall, I'm satisfied with the sight, although there is some additional effort required for battery replacement and sight adjustment. I would recommend this product if you don't mind a bit of extra work.

I installed the Burris on my shotgun for shooting events, and it made a significant difference. It enables me to aim faster, resulting in greatly improved times. The optic is of excellent quality, especially for firearms with violent blowback, which is usually a concern with less expensive red dots. It is incredibly lightweight, and the rail locks down positively without any movement. The dot intensity adjusts automatically based on the lighting conditions, which is a nice feature, and sighting adjustments are simple and easy to use. While I wouldn't describe this as a perfect substitute for an EOtech or Aimpoint, the dot itself is somewhat large and has some refraction, so it isn't ideal for magnification. However, as a stand-alone option, it's an excellent choice, particularly for tactical shooting with AR15s, shotguns, and other firearms.

I received my Burris Fastfire last night, and I purchased it to use as a side-mounted sight on my AR15. I was pleasantly surprised by how small it is, making it perfect for my needs. Other red dot sights were bulkier and more expensive. I read some reviews mentioning a bad starburst effect for the red dot, which is true if it's too close to your eye. This sight is compatible with many different firearms, but it's mainly designed for pistols. When shooting a pistol, your arms are typically extended far out, so the Burris FF has to be positioned even farther forward on a rifle or shotgun. I'm giving it 4 stars since I haven't had a chance to use it yet, but I'm confident that it deserves 5 stars.

This product offers excellent value for its price and functions as advertised. While the one-year warranty may not be as extensive as other reputable manufacturers' lifetime or limited lifetime warranties, it comes at nearly half the cost of similar items. I have fired 60 rounds of .45/70 caliber recoil without issue, and I have had long-term, trouble-free service from multiple Burris scopes and binoculars. One important note is that the adjusting screwdriver provided in the kit is a force fit through the center hole in the calibrated disk used for zeroing the Fastfire. However, the instructions fail to mention that it requires tapping the shaft through the hole using a small nylon or brass hammer. Adjustments and calibrations are similar to most hunting scopes, although the small size of the adjustment and lock screws makes the process slightly more tedious and slower than adjusting windage and elevation knobs on a scope. The Fastfire can be bore-sighted like a rifle scope, using either the visual method or a bore sighting tool. Thus far, the zero has been repeatable when the unit is removed and reinstalled.

I purchased the Burris FastFire for my AR pistol to have a low-profile optic to accompany my backup irons, and it fulfilled my expectations perfectly. It is well-built, feels sturdy, and I anticipate it will withstand the test of time. The unit features an easy-to-activate on/off switch on the left side, which is a slider switch that eliminates the need to twist knobs. This makes it simple to turn on when required. Although there is no brightness adjustment, I did not see this as a significant issue for my needs, as the dot appears to be of suitable brightness for both indoor and outdoor shooting. The included cover is made of inexpensive plastic and serves to protect the optic from dust and dirt. However, I observed that the plastic cover (not the optic itself) discolored after coming into contact with some of my gun cleaning solvents. It's not a significant problem, but it's worth noting. The mount is fairly standard, but I had to add a riser to achieve co-witness with my Magpul BUIS. Overall, I am quite satisfied with my decision to go with the Burris FastFire.

I recently acquired my first red dot sight and plan to mount it on a Browning Buck Mark with either a Tactical Solutions or Browning Picatinny rail. The sight is a bit bright, but not overly so, and it appears to be functioning well thus far. However, I have not yet had the opportunity to take it to the range. The Picatinny mount that came with the sight fit properly on the TacSol rail. However, the integral iron sight on the rail caused the red dot to move towards the muzzle by about 2.5 inches more than necessary. To address this issue, I purchased the Browning rail without a sight, which should position the red dot closer to my eye. Unfortunately, it did not fit. I discovered that the mount screw was poorly manufactured, with the flats on the screw shaft not being parallel. Consequently, I plan to disassemble the sight, remove the press-fit screw, and use a Dremel tool to shape the screw shaft. Upon further investigation, I discovered that the screw was designed to fit snugly into a Weaver rail. Since the Browning rail is a Weaver rail and not a Picatinny rail, it was not compatible with the screw. As a result, I have ordered another Tac Sol Picatinny rail without a rear sight.

My Ruger Blackhawk hunter features the more expensive Fast Fire 3 reflex dot sight, which is quite impressive. However, for my turkey shotgun, I opted for the more economical Fast Fire 2 and to be frank, I like it more than the 3. Although the 3 has different brightness levels and a top-loading battery feature, I prefer the simplicity of the 2's on/off switch. To be honest, it's not a big deal to take the sight off to replace the battery every four or five years. Overall, I am delighted with my purchase.

I have purchased a second Fast-Fire for use in competitive handgun shooting, indicating that I am satisfied with the product. It is both lightweight and durable, with a dot that is visible in various light conditions. Additionally, it has the sharpest red dot available in its price range. Nonetheless, its adjustments are not the most user-friendly. To adjust the point of aim, the user must first loosen the locking screws, make an adjustment in either the horizontal or vertical axis, then tighten the locking screws. This must be repeated for the remaining axis, all while using a micro screwdriver provided with the sight, and dealing with tiny screws that have hard-to-see screw heads. Additionally, even a minor screw adjustment can result in significant changes to the point of aim. After the initial hour or so it takes to set up and lock down the sight, however, it remains on target without requiring any additional adjustments. The issue may be that I enjoy experimenting with sights on different firearms to find the most balanced and comfortable fit. In comparison, I have two Eotech sights with easy-to-adjust external controls that I can switch between firearms and sight in within five minutes or less. I also have an Ultradot that outperforms the Fast-Fire in terms of optic quality and reticle versatility, and is also much more user-friendly to set up. However, both the Eotechs and the Ultradot are somewhat bulky and weigh three to four times more than the Fast-Fire. For competitive shooting, every ounce counts halfway through a long day of competition. There are always trade-offs to consider. In conclusion, I appreciate the Fast-Fire and hope that the next generation will be more user-friendly in terms of setup. If taking additional time to set up the sight is not an issue, then it is a wise investment.