Gowutar GP 9 Red Dot

Today we’re checking out the GOWUTAR GP-9 — a large-window pistol red dot built on the RMR footprint, running a 6 MOA dot, and using motion-activated “shake awake” so it’ll go to sleep when it’s sitting and wake up when you move it. The other big quality-of-life win: it’s a top-loading battery, so you’re not pulling the optic just to swap power and re-confirm zero afterward.

The quick pitch

The GP-9 is clearly aiming at the “fast dot” crowd: big window, big dot, simple controls, and a protective button shell meant to keep your brightness setting from getting bumped when life gets spicy.

GP-9 quick specs (from the listings)

• Window: 28×23mm (“extra-large” window)
• Footprint: RMR (direct-mount on RMR cut slides / plates)
• Dot: 6 MOA
• Battery: listed as CR2032 (top-loading)
• Motion / sleep: claims “deep sleep” after ~4 minutes of inactivity
• Material: 7075-T6 aluminum (hard-anodized)
• Water resistance: listed as IPX7
• Warranty: 3 years (brand listing also mentions 60-day free returns)
• Size / weight (Amazon listing): 2.01" L × 1.28" W × 1.28" H, 1.75 oz

What I like about this concept

Big window + 6 MOA = “speed dot” energy

A 6 MOA dot isn’t trying to win a bullseye match on paper — it’s about fast acquisition and being easy to pick up under real lighting and real movement. Pair that with a 28×23mm window and the sight picture is just… forgiving. (Translation: fewer “where’d my dot go?” moments.)

Top-loading battery is the grown-up feature

This is one of those features that feels boring until you’ve owned enough optics to be annoyed by the usual routine. A top-load battery means you can swap power without removing the optic, which helps keep your zero and your sanity intact.

Motion-activated sleep makes sense (with one caveat)

Auto-sleep after a few minutes is pretty common across the industry, and the GP-9 claims about 4 minutes before it sleeps. That’s fine — but the real test is consistency: does it always wake when it should, and does it always return to the same brightness setting? That’s what separates “budget-friendly” from “budget pain.”

Skeptical reality check (because marketing departments don’t get my trust by default)

• Battery life claims vary by seller/listing. One listing claims up to 50,000 hours on a CR2032, while another retailer page shows a much lower range. Treat runtime as “we’ll see” until you’ve got real time on the optic.
• IPX7 + 7075-T6 are great on paper — but the real question is recoil durability and whether the emitter/glass stays happy after a few hundred reps of reality.

Price / value note

On the brand’s site, the GP-9 shows $189.99, and I’ve seen recent listings tracking closer to $159.99 on deal aggregators. That puts it in the “budget-to-mid” bracket where it either becomes a sleeper hit… or a lesson.

Bottom line

If you want an RMR footprint dot with a big window, a 6 MOA dot for speed, and you’re specifically shopping for top-loading battery convenience, the GP-9 checks the right boxes on the spec sheet. Now the only thing that matters is the boring stuff: does it hold zero, does it stay on, and does it keep working when it’s hot, dirty, and you’re not babying it?

Discount code

Use code: RazorMPGP9