{"id":229393,"date":"2026-01-22T12:28:18","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T18:28:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=229393"},"modified":"2026-01-22T12:30:20","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T18:30:20","slug":"steiner-mps-c-red-dot-shot-show-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/steiner-mps-c-red-dot-shot-show-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Steiner MPS-C Red Dot — SHOT Show 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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At SHOT Show, Steiner introduced the MPS-C as the latest addition to its pistol-optics lineup. It is a new compact, fully enclosed pistol red dot designed for the RMS-C footprint. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It builds upon the earlier MPS but shifts to a more compact footprint without reducing the window size. The focus lies on durability, sight picture, and battery management without unnecessary complexity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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MSRP is around $575. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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The MPS-C uses a fully enclosed emitter in an all-aluminum body. As a result, the design resists debris and moisture better than open-emitter micro dots<\/a>. The optic fits slides cut<\/a> for the RMS-C footprint, keeping compatibility with a very common pattern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reticle and Features<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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The window is much larger in relation to the body compared to the original MPS.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The MPS-C has a 2 MOA dot reticle. I personally prefer a small dot like this for both my handguns<\/a> and rifles. If I want ot to be more visible, I just run the brightness a little higher. Additional reticle options may come later, but none are confirmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SEE ALSO: Mossberg 990 SPX Magpul Shotgun \u2014 SHOT Show 2026<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The optic includes a shake-awake feature that turns off the reticle<\/a> when the pistol is still and turns it back on with movement. This extends battery life compared with always-on operation. The company estimates roughly 20,000 hours of runtime under typical conditions. It is powered by a single 1632 battery, which can be swapped without removing the optic.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Notice the low-profile side battery compartment.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Steiner did not provide a finalized IP rating for the MPS-C at SHOT Show<\/a>. They indicated the rating should align with existing models, but no certified number is available at this time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Availability and Pricing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The MPS-C appears on the company\u2019s website now, and orders are open. Representatives did not specify when these will ship, though expectations point toward the next couple of months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With a listed MSRP of $575, the MPS-C falls in line with other high-end micro dots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The MPS-C aims to offer a rugged, compact option in the RMS-C class. Be sure to check out Steiner\u2019s website<\/a> for a full breakdown of this optic\u2019s features. <\/p>\n\n\n