Aimpoint COA & A-CUT Win Guns & Ammo Red Dot of the Year

Aimpoint has announced that its COA optic paired with the A-CUT mounting interface has been selected as Guns & Ammo’s Red Dot of the Year. The award highlights standout new products introduced in 2025, with the Aimpoint system recognized for its durability, optical performance, and secure interface design. Introduced earlier this year, the COA + A-CUT system was developed to streamline integration between the optic and host firearm. The Guns & Ammo editorial staff noted the system’s rugged construction, consistent clarity, and repeatable mounting solution following extended evaluation and field testing.

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“Receiving Guns & Ammo’s Red Dot of the Year award is a tremendous honor,” said Thane Smith, President - Aimpoint Inc. “The COA + A-CUT represents the next evolution of AIMPOINT technology — establishing a commitment to the concealed carry market. Built on decades of experience and direct input from professional users, we’re proud to see it recognized by such a respected legacy publication.”

Guns & Ammo reviews hundreds of products annually, selecting winners based on performance, innovation, and practical value. The COA and A-CUT system’s selection reflects Aimpoint’s long-established reputation for producing duty-ready reflex sights used globally by military, law enforcement, hunters, and competitive shooters.

“Aimpoint continues to set the standard for red dot optics,” said Eric Poole, Editor, Guns & Ammo. “The innovative design, materials, manufacturing quality, and demonstrated reliability made the A-CUT and COA red-dot sight system a clear winner.”

Aimpoint marks 50 years of red dot sight development in 2025, continuing its role as one of the most recognized manufacturers of non-magnified sighting systems.

For more information on Aimpoint’s products, visit the company's webpage: www.aimpoint.us