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Step 1
Consider prices. Decide what you are willing to pay for the scope before you begin shopping for it. This will not only eliminate many scopes that are not in your price range but will also save you time. Scopes for hand guns range from $100 for the cheapest to over $1000 for the most expensive.
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Step 2
Determine how much magnification you need your scope to have. This would mean you should decide what you intend to use your scope for. Is it for hunting? Target practice? Or do you simply need a scope for a pistol you rarely use? By making this determination, you will have a much easier time choosing your scope. The individual who helps you pick out your scope will need this valuable information from you. The magnification choices you will have will be between 15x to 75x. The number represents how many times the object has been magnified. The higher the number the more the object is magnified and the better you can see it.
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Step 3
Decide if you want a red dot scope. These scopes are slightly newer than regular scopes. The main benefit of having a scope such as this is the fact that when pointed at a target, a red dot covers most of the intended target, giving the shooter a better shot.
