Gun Talk

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6 hours ago, TreeA10 said:

Currently got open sights (set up like the FFDO weapon) but contemplating a red dot on a Glock 19 and I've never shot optics on a hand gun.  Opinions for and against red dot sights.....and..... Go.

I have a G19 that I put Ameriglo sights on. Orange front sight comes on target pretty quick. I lay my surefire next to it on the nightstand and the glow in the dark rear sights tell where my light is. Shoots great for me. As for optics on a handgun I find it harder to conceal. SOCOM had used the G19 for years though with the M17/18 available I don't know if they still do. 

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1 hour ago, busdriver said:

nunya's comments are good.  But would you like to know more?....

Red dot is target focused (your eyes) at all times.  If you have trained your index correctly, it is much faster and more accurate.  If you don't train your index, it's pretty easy to lose the dot.  

The larger windows are nicer to use, but it doesn't really make a performance difference assuming you don't lose the dot.

If the back side of the reflex glass gets misted over, or a water drop in the wrong spot, it is possible that the dot will stop working (doesn't reflect correctly).  That's where the various enclosed emitter dots come from.

Actual suggestions:  Setup your pistol with back up irons that co-witness in the lower 1/3 of the window.  They're useful for finding the dot as you learn how to use the setup, and a backup if the glass gets foggy/misty. Practice the draw to presentation/index, A LOT.

 

I'll never go back to irons on any weapon but you're 100% correct in that losing the dot is a very real thing and takes lots and lots of dry draw/fire to get the hang of it.