Frenzy 1x24x29 GenII 6MOA Red Dot (SCRD-76) Review

This is the review of Frenzy 1x24x29 GenII 6MOA Red Dot (SCRD-76) from Csaba Zoltán Laboncz.

The Competition Red Dot!

I’ve been waiting for this optic from Vector Optics for a long time. I might have even played a small part in its development – along with my friend Attila Kovács (KoviAti), we gave some input and suggestions during the design phase!

This optic truly embodies everything a practical shooter needs from a pistol-mounted red dot. If I could be a red dot, this is the dot I’d want to be!

I was thrilled when I got the news that I could test one of the early production units. Right after mounting it, I took part in a rapid fire dot match and placed second with it immediately – even though neither the pistol nor the optic was designed for this discipline. Still, it handled the challenge incredibly well!

The package is exactly what you’d expect from Vector: a high-quality set in a stylish box, with all accessories included – various screws and tools for mounting, a carbine-shaped key for adjustments, user manual, warranty card, and a mounting base for Picatinny rails. Perfect.

My pistol was previously equipped with a red dot from another brand – a standard-sized one, which is commonly sold with the gun. The size of this Vector optic caught my eye right away. The lens is roughly 1.5 times larger than most red dots, making it ideal for practical shooting. With this window size, you can acquire the dot and target instantly.

Speaking of the dot: the 6 MOA red dot is perfection itself. What surprised me even more was the brightness. Finally, Vector has reached a level where it even surpasses the competition in this aspect – it’s clearly visible even in strong, direct sunlight.

There are 9 brightness settings for daytime use and 2 for night vision.

If you forget to turn it off, no worries – it features a motion sensor. When the weapon is idle, the optic powers down, but it instantly turns back on when it detects movement.

The clarity of the lens also impressed me. I’ve seen distortion in much more expensive optics, but not here. I’m not sure what coating they used on the lens surface, but it’s incredibly easy to keep clean. My older optics constantly needed wiping, and I get annoyed when dirt builds up. But for some reason, this one doesn’t attract dust or smudges – and if it does, it wipes off effortlessly.

In terms of dimensions, it’s perfect for IPSC competitions. I even tested it with an appendix inside-the-waistband holster – and it could potentially be used for everyday carry, as much as an optic-equipped gun allows for that. I personally had no issues with it.

Its weight is also surprising: only 50 grams. The housing is made from 7075 aluminum alloy.

Its durability is proven by the fact that it meets the IPX7 waterproof rating and withstands up to 1500G of shock.

Mounting is straightforward – the box includes multiple screws in different sizes and thread types, so no need to dig through drawers. The base uses the familiar MOJ footprint, which is the standard RMR shape. This is surprising given the optic’s size, which would normally suggest a larger footprint – but that wouldn’t suit competition pistols. The engineers nailed it – bravo! 

The front of the optic – facing the muzzle – extends slightly beyond the lens, so even when bringing the gun into firing position, you won’t smudge it with your hand, and it stays clean from powder residue during use.

Its profile is low enough that, with the right pistol or mounting plate, you can co-witness it with iron sights.

Battery replacement is simple – no need to remove the optic. It’s done from the side, with a cover nicknamed the “Frog” cap. Why “Frog”? Because the battery cap and its two screws resemble a frog’s face staring back at you!

Battery type: CR1632 – nice and compact.

There are two buttons on the side for power and brightness adjustment. The windage and elevation screws are located on the top and side of the optic’s rear – and they now produce audible clicks, as expected these days. One click equals 1 MOA of adjustment. If I remember correctly, I had it zeroed in just 4–5 shots.

Using it feels great – target acquisition is so fast and easy, it almost feels like cheating! This is the optic this sport has been waiting for. And now it’s finally here, available to everyone.

So far, everyone who’s tested it with me has immediately made plans to buy one. Flawless!

And let’s not forget about the price – compared to competing brands, it’s on a whole different level. Even at MSRP, the Vector costs half as much – €227 at the time of writing, versus around €440 for similar models from other companies. That’s a bargain.

And to top it off, there’s the VIP Lifetime Warranty – a rare bonus in this market.

As I said before: this is THE RED DOT. Yes – in all caps!

To view the original review in Facebook, click here: Vector Optics SCRD-76: The Competition Red Dot!.