Strike Systems Advanced 552 Red Dot — Desert

The Strike Systems Advanced 552 is an open tubular-style red/green dot sight designed for airsoft replicas, mounting on a 21 mm Picatinny or Weaver rail. The mixed metal and rigid plastic construction keeps the unit solid without adding unnecessary bulk: at 300 grams, it suits dynamic setups where weight management matters.

The rear controls let you select dot colour — red or green — and adjust brightness to match lighting conditions. Switching between red and green in a few seconds is particularly useful in environments with varying backgrounds: red stands out better against neutral backdrops and in strong natural light, while green is easier on the eye in vegetated areas or low-light conditions. The trade-off to keep in mind is that both colours share the same tubular emitter — these are two visual reading options, not two distinct levels of precision. The choice should be based on the playing environment, not on ballistic performance.

Power comes from two AAA batteries housed in a lever-access compartment, allowing a quick change without tools. Both windage and elevation are adjustable, so the dot can be centred on the replica's axis once the sight is mounted. The screw-lock clamping system secures the sight to the rail without requiring any special tools.

Key features

• Selectable red/green dot via rear panel, suited to variable lighting in airsoft environments
• Adjustable brightness to match dot visibility to the surroundings without changing the setup
• Both windage and elevation adjustable to align the sight with the replica's point of impact
• Powered by two AAA batteries with a lever-access compartment for tool-free quick changes
• Compatible with standard 21 mm Picatinny/Weaver rails via screw-lock system
• Mixed metal and rigid plastic construction for a balance between durability and low weight

In the box

• Strike Systems Advanced 552 sight in Desert finish