Description
The Athlon Optics Midas EDC 3 MOA Red Dot is built for today’s subcompact carry pistols. It uses an extra duty aluminum housing and the RMSc footprint, so it fits guns like the SIG P365, Springfield Hellcat and Glock 43 MOS with the right cut or plate.
Athlon Optics Midas EDC 3 MOA Red Dot Overview
Athlon catalogs the Midas EDC as part 403018. It weighs about 0.65 oz and is about 1.61 in long, with a window of about 20 x 16mm. The 3 MOA dot covers about three quarters of an inch at 25 yards, which is a good balance of speed and precision for a carry gun. The lenses are fully multi-coated to cut reflections and keep the image bright.
Battery Life and Wake Up
One CR2032 battery powers the sight, and Athlon rates battery life at up to 50,000 hours. A built in motion sensor puts the dot to sleep when the gun sits still and wakes it when it moves.
Aluminum Housing
Compared with polymer housings on some carry dots, the aluminum housing on the Midas EDC is built to take hard use, bumps and daily carry. It keeps a low profile on the slide so it does not snag on clothing.
Mounting
Mount the Midas EDC directly to an RMSc cut slide or a matching plate. Use the screws made for your slide, a small drop of medium thread locker and the torque your pistol maker lists, then confirm zero at the range.
Built for Hard Use
Athlon builds its red dots to be waterproof, fogproof and shockproof, and backs them with its Gold Medal Lifetime Warranty. The warranty is transferable and does not require a receipt, so the sight stays covered even if it changes hands.
Why a Red Dot on a Pistol
With iron sights you have to line up a rear notch, a front post and the target, and your eye can only focus on one of them. With a red dot you keep both eyes open, focus on the target and put the dot on it. Most shooters see faster first shots and better follow up shots once they learn to present the gun so the dot lands in the window.
Zeroing Tips
Most pistol shooters zero a red dot at 15 to 25 yards. Start close to get on paper, then move back and adjust. Fire groups of three to five shots before each change, and confirm zero with the ammunition you plan to carry.
Battery Care
Replace the battery once a year on a defensive gun, even if the dot still looks fine, and keep a spare in your range bag. Wipe the lens with a soft cloth or lens pen, not a shirt tail, to keep the coatings clean. If the dot seems dim or flickers, check the battery and contacts first.
Ordering and Transfer
When you order a firearm from MAG5 Firearms, we ship it to the licensed dealer you choose. Your dealer completes the ATF Form 4473 and the background check, and may charge a transfer fee. Local buyers can complete the transfer at our shop. Bring a valid ID, and check your state waiting period before you plan a hunt or a range trip.
Safe Storage
Store the firearm unloaded in a locked safe or case, with ammunition kept separately. A cable lock or trigger lock is a good backup, especially in a home with children or visitors. Keep the original box and paperwork, and record the serial number in a safe place in case the gun is ever lost or stolen.
Specifications
- Brand: Athlon Optics
- Model: Midas EDC, part 403018
- UPC: 813869022607
- Reticle: 3 MOA red dot
- Window: about 20 x 16mm
- Footprint: RMSc
- Battery: CR2032, up to 50,000 hours
- Weight: about 0.65 oz
- Length: about 1.61 in
- Housing: aluminum
Before You Buy
Optics do not require an FFL transfer. Confirm your slide cut or optic plate matches the mounting footprint of this sight before you order.
Who It Is For
The Athlon Optics Midas EDC 3 MOA Red Dot is a great fit for concealed carry shooters with a P365, Hellcat, G43 MOS or other RMSc cut pistol who want a tough aluminum micro dot.
Buy the Athlon Optics Midas EDC 3 MOA Red Dot at MAG5 Firearms
MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned shop in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Optics do not require an FFL transfer, so the Athlon Optics Midas EDC 3 MOA Red Dot ships straight to your door. Browse our full selection of red dot sights for more optics. For factory details, visit Athlon Optics.
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