The Crimson Trace RAD Micro Pro Carbon is a compact open reflex red dot sight purpose-built for shooters running optics cuts on compact and subcompact pistols. If you're mounting a red dot on a carry gun or going head-to-head at the range, this sight delivers fast target acquisition in a footprint that doesn't bulk up your slide. The Micro uses Crimson Trace's proprietary carbon-infused polymer construction—30% lighter than aluminum while staying 30% stronger than standard polymer—so you're getting durability without the weight penalty that matters when every ounce counts on a concealed-carry pistol.
The RAD Micro features a large, unobstructed viewing window for quick shot acquisition and includes Crimson Trace's RADIANT ambient light sensor, which automatically adjusts your dot brightness to match whatever light you're shooting in—sun, overcast, or indoor range. The 3 MOA red dot reticle is user-adjustable in windage and elevation, and you get a rear sight notch cut into the optic itself so you can co-witness with your front iron sight if your gun has one. Battery life stretches to 20,000 hours (over two years of continuous use), accessed via bottom mount for easy swaps without removing the sight from your slide. The sight is IPX4 water-resistant, and Crimson Trace's innovative top strap design deflects impact force if you drop it—a real-world feature that speaks to how these things get used in the field.
Installation is straightforward: the Micro uses the CT RAD Micro footprint and is also compatible with Shield RMS and JPoint footprints, so if your slide is cut for any of those standards, you're ready to mount. The carbon polymer body resists snags and won't snag on your concealment garment the way a full aluminum frame might. Built for hunters running pistols on predators, competition shooters chasing splits, and carry guys who refuse to compromise on sight picture.
| Reticle | 3 MOA Red Dot |
| Platform | Compact & Subcompact Pistols |
| Footprint | CT RAD Micro (also compatible with Shield RMS and JPoint) |
| Adjustment | User-adjustable windage and elevation |
| Construction | Carbon-infused nylon polymer |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 |
| Battery Life | 20,000 hours (2+ years) |
| Battery Access | Bottom mount |
| Co-Witness | Rear notch cut for iron sight alignment |
The Micro is designed for compact and subcompact pistols with an optics cut. It uses the CT RAD Micro footprint and is also compatible with slides cut for Shield RMS and JPoint footprints. Check your gun's manual or slide markings to confirm which footprint you have before ordering.
Yes. The RAD Micro has a notch cut into the rear of the sight so you can co-witness with your pistol's front iron sight, giving you a usable backup aiming reference if the optic fails.
The battery is rated for 20,000 hours of continuous use, which works out to more than two years. Battery access is via bottom mount, so you can change it without removing the sight from your slide.
Crimson Trace's RADIANT ambient light sensor automatically adjusts the brightness of your red dot to match the surrounding lighting—whether you're in bright sunlight, overcast conditions, or an indoor range. You don't have to manually dial brightness; the sight handles it for you.
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