what should i get for and AR15

Hey Everyone,

I just got my first AR. I want to get a sight for it but dont have a clue what I should be looking at. I will use it at the range (no more than 75-100yrd) and for home defense. I have looked at the Eotech and they are completely out of my price range. I am looking towards $250 or less (less is better these days). I would appreciate any insight as to a good brand, model. I dont know anything about sights so please dumb it down for me. Do i need magnification, red dot, laser sight. Thanks folks!

I'd recommend a red dot or Holographic sight for that distance and for home defense.

If you don't mind spending $100 more, get an EOTech 512.

If you really can't then look into the Bushnell Holo-sight. I heard they are about the same as the EOTech, just less durable.

I'd skip on the laser, but that's just me.