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Both of these are Shield Sights red dot optics built for handguns, using a 4 MOA red dot reticle with 1x magnification. They share a lightweight, waterproof, non-magnified, illuminated design, so the choice comes down to lens construction and extra features rather than the basic dot presentation.
The SMS-4MOA-POLY is the lower priced option at $169.99, with a straightforward feature set of illuminated, waterproof, lightweight, and non-magnified. The SMSc-4MOA-GLASS costs more at $259.99 and adds a glass lens along with parallax free operation and a lens cover, on top of the same illuminated, waterproof, and lightweight qualities.
Spec for spec
SpecShield SMS Mini SightShield SMSc Mini Sight
For Gun TypeHandgunHandgun
FeaturesIlluminated, Waterproof, Lightweight, Non-MagnifiedNon-Magnified, Parallax Free, Waterproof, Lightweight, Illuminated, With Lens Cover
Maximum Magnification1x1x
Reticle ColorRedRed
Reticle TypeMOA DotMOA Dot