Hello to all!
I'm not only new to this forum but new to shooting handguns in general and am in need of a bit of advice.
I used to be an avid trap shooter and had a couple different shotguns and rifles to hunt, but, very little experience with handgun. Until til a couple weeks ago I hadn't shot for several years..............probably not much past 40 yrs of age.
I've worn contacts since in my early twenties to correct being near-sighted. Now, in my late forties, for the past few years due to also correct becoming far-sighted, I wear a contact for reading (left eye), and a contact for distance (right eye). It isn't perfect but you do seem to get used to it.
After much reading, general research and discussion with those who know much more than me, I purchased my first two guns................a Ruger SR45 for shooting fun and home defense, and, a KAHR CM45 for concealed carry (taking CCW class in March!). I've been to the range a few times and am hooked!
My issue - most instruction I read advises to keep the front sight in focus prior to pulling the trigger. With my prescription strength for distance in the right eye that's just not going to happen.
So - recommendations? I have read a few old threads on this topic. Once mentioned just training your eye to focus on the target instead of sights. Several mentioned prescription shooting glasses (which I'm hoping to avoid), and I think one did mention something about contacts and actually putting the weaker contact for reading (currently in my left eye) in the dominant eye (my right eye, I'm a right-hand shooter). The, also switching the strong contact to the weak eye (my left) to bring target in focus. Someone also mentioned going without contacts! I wouldn't want you to meet me on the road in this condition D) but that may work for me at 10-15 yards.
So, recommendations?
Oh - I LOVE the Ruger by the way........great fit for me and 200 rds through it without any issues whatsoever! The Kahr has functioned great (same # of rounds, no issues) .... just hoping to get used to the longer trigger pull - vs the Ruger anyway. Plenty of user error I'm sure since I'm green!
Thanks -
I'm not only new to this forum but new to shooting handguns in general and am in need of a bit of advice.
I used to be an avid trap shooter and had a couple different shotguns and rifles to hunt, but, very little experience with handgun. Until til a couple weeks ago I hadn't shot for several years..............probably not much past 40 yrs of age.
I've worn contacts since in my early twenties to correct being near-sighted. Now, in my late forties, for the past few years due to also correct becoming far-sighted, I wear a contact for reading (left eye), and a contact for distance (right eye). It isn't perfect but you do seem to get used to it.
After much reading, general research and discussion with those who know much more than me, I purchased my first two guns................a Ruger SR45 for shooting fun and home defense, and, a KAHR CM45 for concealed carry (taking CCW class in March!). I've been to the range a few times and am hooked!
My issue - most instruction I read advises to keep the front sight in focus prior to pulling the trigger. With my prescription strength for distance in the right eye that's just not going to happen.
So - recommendations? I have read a few old threads on this topic. Once mentioned just training your eye to focus on the target instead of sights. Several mentioned prescription shooting glasses (which I'm hoping to avoid), and I think one did mention something about contacts and actually putting the weaker contact for reading (currently in my left eye) in the dominant eye (my right eye, I'm a right-hand shooter). The, also switching the strong contact to the weak eye (my left) to bring target in focus. Someone also mentioned going without contacts! I wouldn't want you to meet me on the road in this condition D) but that may work for me at 10-15 yards.
So, recommendations?
Oh - I LOVE the Ruger by the way........great fit for me and 200 rds through it without any issues whatsoever! The Kahr has functioned great (same # of rounds, no issues) .... just hoping to get used to the longer trigger pull - vs the Ruger anyway. Plenty of user error I'm sure since I'm green!
Thanks -