Dot size
Shield states 8 MOA (6.5 MOA) for this model; for conversion, 1 MOA is roughly 2.9 cm at 100 m.
Technical Data
Reflex sight · enclosed
SHIELD AMS Advanced Mini Sight 8 MOA
Enclosed reflex sight with co-witness capability, nitrogen-sealed housing and an 8 MOA dot (6.5 MOA).
8 MOA (6.5 MOA)Reticle
20,000 hRuntime (CR2032)
IP6830 ft (9 m), 30 min
35.9 gWeight without battery
This version
This version has a red dot of 8 MOA (6.5 MOA) and no switchable reticle.
Features in practical use
Large glass lens
The large, filter-free glass lens with colour-free anti-reflective coating gives a clear image; the housing is machined from aluminium.
Co-witness
The patented mechanism adjusts without click detents and allows co-witnessing with standard-height iron sights.
Nitrogen-sealed, IP68
Nitrogen-sealed housing, submersible to 9 m (30 ft) for 30 minutes (IP68).
12 levels and automatic
12 manual brightness levels including 3 night-vision settings, plus 3 automatic levels; the on/off function remembers the last setting.
Side battery compartment
Side access; choose CR2025, CR2032 or CR2050 for longer runtime or a narrower, less obtrusive build. 20,000 hours in average daylight with a CR2032.
SHIELD footprint and accessories
Mounts to the SHIELD footprint (more than 100 mounting solutions). Additional interface for accessories such as a roll cage, torches, lasers, GoPro or lens covers.
Reticle
8 MOA
Red dot of 8 MOA (6.5 MOA).
Brightness
12 manual levels including 3 night-vision settings, and 3 automatic levels (high, medium, low).
Remembers the setting
Intelligent on/off function: a long press of both buttons switches off; the setting is saved and reactivated with the minus button.
Filter-free view
Large glass lens without filters; the anti-reflective coating is colour-free and keeps the visible signature low.
Scope of delivery
- SHIELD AMS sight in the selected version
- Mini dial with 1.5 mm hex wrench (for zeroing)
- Battery cap covers for CR2025, CR2032 and CR2050
- Battery cap removal tool
- CR2032 battery
- AMS cover
- 1° shim
- 2.5 mm hex wrench for the mounting screws
- 2 button head M4x8 mm screws
- 2 button head M4x10 mm screws
- 4 nylon washers 0.5 mm
- 1 battery cover (Reece’s Law)
- 2 battery stickers
- 2 SHIELD target stickers
Matching items
Mounts to the SHIELD footprint, directly on slides cut for it or with a mounting plate; the firearm and mount are not included. The footprint does not fit RMR cuts; Shield offers adapter plates for that.
Warranty
Shield gives a limited lifetime warranty on materials and workmanship for products it designs and manufactures itself, valid from the moment of purchase; statutory rights remain unaffected.
* Firearms, mounts and other accessories shown are not included unless expressly listed. The selected item variant and the described scope of delivery are decisive.
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