Gowutar Micro Reflex Sight… the MOST Budget Optic Possible

Published on June 30, 2025
Duration: 5:36

This video provides a detailed installation guide for the Gowutar A20R micro reflex sight on a Glock MOS system. It covers the unboxing, component identification, battery installation, and the critical steps for mounting the optic to the slide, emphasizing proper torque specifications to prevent adapter plate lift. The review highlights its budget-friendly nature and suitability for range use, while cautioning against self-defense applications due to potential durability concerns.

Quick Summary

The Gowutar A20R is a budget micro reflex sight with a 2 MOA red dot, 10 illumination settings, and an RMR footprint. It's recommended for range use and competition, not self-defense, due to its low price point and potential durability concerns. Installation on a Glock MOS requires careful torquing of #6x32 screws to 13-15 inch-pounds.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Unboxing and Overview
  2. 00:10Included Accessories
  3. 00:30Optic Features
  4. 00:50Dot Size and Illumination
  5. 01:04Battery Life Estimates
  6. 01:13RMR Footprint
  7. 01:19Removing Picatinny Mount
  8. 01:31Battery Installation
  9. 02:00Powering On and Dot Quality
  10. 02:21Observed Seal Gap
  11. 02:40Price and Value
  12. 02:47Mounting Plate Fitment Issues
  13. 03:14Glock MOS Installation Prep
  14. 03:31Glock MOS Screw Selection
  15. 03:44Tightening Screws
  16. 04:10Torque Specification
  17. 04:25Final Installation
  18. 04:36Budget Option Assessment
  19. 04:44Recommended Use Cases
  20. 05:06Self-Defense Suitability
  21. 05:12Target Audience
  22. 05:21Discount Code Information

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Gowutar A20R micro reflex sight?

The Gowutar A20R is a budget-friendly micro reflex red dot sight featuring an open emitter design, a 2 MOA red dot, 10 illumination settings (8 daylight, 2 NV), and a toploading battery cap. It utilizes the RMR footprint for mounting.

How do you install the Gowutar A20R on a Glock MOS?

Installation on a Glock MOS involves ensuring the firearm is unloaded, placing the optic on the adapter plate, inserting #6x32 screws, hand-tightening them alternately, and then torquing to 13-15 inch-pounds, ensuring the adapter plate remains flush.

What are the key features of the Gowutar A20R?

Key features include a 2 MOA red dot, 10 illumination settings, a toploading battery cap, an RMR footprint, and it comes with a Picatinny mount and a 3-year warranty. It uses a CR1632 battery.

What is the recommended use for the Gowutar A20R?

Due to its budget price and potential durability concerns, the Gowutar A20R is recommended primarily for range use or competition. It's suggested as a backup to iron sights rather than a primary self-defense optic.

What is the battery life of the Gowutar A20R?

The battery life for the Gowutar A20R ranges from 160 hours (likely on higher settings or multi-reticle models) up to 50,000 hours on lower settings, using a CR1632 lithium battery.

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