Cyelee Bear Enclosed Emitter Red Dot Shake Awake Review & Test

Published on June 21, 2023
Duration: 23:22

This review covers the Cyelee Bear enclosed emitter red dot sight, highlighting its features like shake awake, nitrogen purging, and durability. The video demonstrates the mounting process on various pistol platforms, including those with RMR and MOS cuts, and details the zeroing procedure. It emphasizes the optic's suitability for pistols and its robust construction for combat readiness.

Quick Summary

The Cyelee Bear is an enclosed emitter red dot sight featuring shake awake technology, nitrogen purging for fog resistance, and a durable build rated for 6-foot drops and IPX6 water resistance. It includes RMR and MOS mounting plates, offering broad compatibility with optics-ready pistols and providing ample brightness for daylight conditions.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Cyelee Bear
  2. 00:11Mounting Options and Included Accessories
  3. 01:01Shake Awake and Warranty Information
  4. 01:32Closed Emitter Design Explained
  5. 02:00Turning On and Dot Appearance
  6. 02:27Battery Compartment and Adjustments
  7. 02:53Durability Specs: Shockproof, Temperature, Water Resistance
  8. 03:02Battery Life
  9. 03:07Mounting Challenges on Sig Sauer
  10. 03:33Mounting on TX22
  11. 04:14Swapping to G2 Compact 9mm
  12. 04:23Recoil Comparison: 22LR vs 9mm
  13. 05:35Zeroing on TX22
  14. 07:20Accuracy Demonstration on TX22
  15. 08:18Steel Target Engagement at 15 Yards
  16. 10:12Rifle Range Test at 50 Yards
  17. 11:12Dot Size and Clarity
  18. 13:57Red Dots Enhance Pistol Accuracy
  19. 14:38Mounting on 9mm G2
  20. 14:52Optic Height on Non-Optic Cut Slides
  21. 16:15Zeroing on 9mm G2
  22. 17:47Zero Confirmation
  23. 18:19Steel Target Engagement at Various Distances
  24. 19:53Brightness Test in Daylight
  25. 20:16Mounting Issue on TX22 (Stripped Screw)
  26. 20:36Final Thoughts and Recommendations
  27. 21:11Compatibility with Non-Sig Firearms
  28. 22:07Reliability and Durability
  29. 22:40Benefits of Closed Emitter Design
  30. 23:06Overall Impression of Cyelee Optics

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the Cyelee Bear enclosed emitter red dot sight?

The Cyelee Bear features a closed emitter design for durability, a shake awake function for automatic activation, nitrogen purging to prevent fogging, and is rated shockproof for 6-foot drops and IPX6 water-resistant. It also includes mounting plates for RMR and MOS cuts.

How does the Cyelee Bear's closed emitter design benefit users?

The closed emitter design protects the internal components from dirt, debris, and moisture, making it more reliable in harsh conditions. This design is ideal for combat readiness and ensures the laser emitter remains clean and functional.

What is the battery life and brightness of the Cyelee Bear red dot?

The Cyelee Bear boasts up to 50,000 hours of battery life. The reviewer found the brightness to be more than sufficient for broad daylight, even at half intensity, indicating ample illumination for various shooting conditions.

Can the Cyelee Bear red dot be mounted on any pistol?

The Cyelee Bear comes with plates for RMR and MOS (Glock) cuts, making it compatible with many optics-ready pistols. However, some firearm manufacturers, like Sig Sauer, may have proprietary mounting systems that require specific adapters or limit compatibility.

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