red dot sights on pistol
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Docter is the sight I like and recommend to my clients.
Best Regards
Bob Hunter
Best Regards
Bob Hunter
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But Bob, then you would be recommending a medical doctor, not a Docter sight..... I'm putting 2 on CZ's next week and sight them in the a SightMark bore laser at 40 yards, much, much easier than life fire sighting because the dot is like a front sight, backwards corrections.
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Thank you, I stand corrected and will do the spelling correction.
As I have gotten older, I have more trouble seeing my sights clearly. This doesn't happen all the time, but some times.
I shoot all winter on Friday nights at a private indoor range, so the light isn't the best either.
Anyway, I put a C More sight on a Ruger MKII. I shoot a lot of different pistols and this is the only one so far that I have mounted an optic on. I like it a lot, but obviously not enough to start changing out all my iron sights yet. I think it is a worthwhile addition for what I do with the gun. I am not trying to carry it in a holster or anything. I punch paper with it.
I shoot all winter on Friday nights at a private indoor range, so the light isn't the best either.
Anyway, I put a C More sight on a Ruger MKII. I shoot a lot of different pistols and this is the only one so far that I have mounted an optic on. I like it a lot, but obviously not enough to start changing out all my iron sights yet. I think it is a worthwhile addition for what I do with the gun. I am not trying to carry it in a holster or anything. I punch paper with it.
Am I correctly understanding these posts that reflex red dots, not tube type, are the favored sight? And what is the experienced opinion on holographic versus one that uses ¿ a mirrored reflection? I know there are 2 different types that have the "window", not the tube. But I don't know enough to ask my questions correctly. Help! And are there somewhat decent - non-competition - red dots for $200 or less suitable for .22, 9x18, 9x19, 7.62x25. ?
I have looked thru an EO Tech and was tremendously impressed, but cannot afford to put it on 3 or 4 pistols/revolvers and rifles.
For rifles, I am thinking .35 Rem (336) , .22LR, and 7.62x39 on rifles. On rifles like 7 Rem Mag my shots are slower and at distance, so planning on keeping them scoped.
I can remember when iron sights ruled, and big improvements were putting on a Williams peep, or Redfield? was it? But eyes have retired early on me.
One other question I have. Someone mentioned laser sights like Crimson Trace on their EDC. Read a short article not long ago about them, and it made me reconsider getting one. Seems in clean air, with no dust or water drops, you cannot see laser --- until it strikes a sufficiently reflective surface. I have a laser wand , so I tried that and turns out article was right.
I practice often enough that hitting a drink can at 30' is easy, shooting from the hip. Most perps are going to act friendly and non-threatening until they are inside of lunge distance, so extending EDC is out, and of course using the sights. Sorry about taking so long to get to point. Just wondering if there are any high intensity ,very narrow beam lights available to be used like lasers? Or if they might show up better? Thanks a million for your help.
I have looked thru an EO Tech and was tremendously impressed, but cannot afford to put it on 3 or 4 pistols/revolvers and rifles.
For rifles, I am thinking .35 Rem (336) , .22LR, and 7.62x39 on rifles. On rifles like 7 Rem Mag my shots are slower and at distance, so planning on keeping them scoped.
I can remember when iron sights ruled, and big improvements were putting on a Williams peep, or Redfield? was it? But eyes have retired early on me.
One other question I have. Someone mentioned laser sights like Crimson Trace on their EDC. Read a short article not long ago about them, and it made me reconsider getting one. Seems in clean air, with no dust or water drops, you cannot see laser --- until it strikes a sufficiently reflective surface. I have a laser wand , so I tried that and turns out article was right.
I practice often enough that hitting a drink can at 30' is easy, shooting from the hip. Most perps are going to act friendly and non-threatening until they are inside of lunge distance, so extending EDC is out, and of course using the sights. Sorry about taking so long to get to point. Just wondering if there are any high intensity ,very narrow beam lights available to be used like lasers? Or if they might show up better? Thanks a million for your help.
Due to detached retinas and five rounds of eye surgeries it left me unable to use iron sights like I always had. I gave up handgun shooting which had been my passion, NRA Bullseye match back then. A Millet 1" tube red dot sight mounted on a Ruger MKII got me shooting again. I hate the bulk but if you have age related or other focusing problems they will help you continue the sport.
I was at a gun show and had never seen a red dot mounted on a handgun, the seller said put the dot on your target and squeeze the trigger , you don't have to focus on three different things...and he was right.
The newer ones are much smaller , I hope to get a Burris Fast Fire one day.
The one thing I do like about the Millet tube SP-1 is cost. $60.00 , my first one is now 14 years old and still going strong.
Gary
I was at a gun show and had never seen a red dot mounted on a handgun, the seller said put the dot on your target and squeeze the trigger , you don't have to focus on three different things...and he was right.
The newer ones are much smaller , I hope to get a Burris Fast Fire one day.
The one thing I do like about the Millet tube SP-1 is cost. $60.00 , my first one is now 14 years old and still going strong.
Gary
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The tube (tin can) sights are the easiest to use. The smaller reflex types are for speed shooting (mostly). The tube ones are easier to find the dot quickly....simply look through the tube. I use both for two different purposes. For hunting/plinking I prefer the tube type. With the tube type you usually can get a much greater range of brightness settings and reticle selections. Several tube types have three or four different reticle choices by simply turning a dial. If you're looking for something, check out both types and determine what you're going to be using it for.