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M&P gen1 9mm. Already got a Flaxon slide and fixing to order the red dot when I came across this difference. Probably go with the 3 is my first thought but 6 MOA on a reflex sounds interesting.
It's all preference. The general consensus is larger MOA for handgun mounted red dots and smaller MOA for rifles; however, in my experience 3 MOA is more popular for both. 6 MOA will be faster and makes more sense for any real world self-defense encounters you'll ever be in with a handgun, but the fact is many modern shooters like to "target shoot." That is, they like to shoot at further distances and try to get all the rounds through one hole which really isn't a requirement for self-defense. 6 MOA can still allow you to get multiple rounds on target at self-defense distances pretty fast and efficiently.M&P gen1 9mm. Already got a Flaxon slide and fixing to order the red dot when I came across this difference. Probably go with the 3 is my first thought but 6 MOA on a reflex sounds interesting.
I've been researching this myself, and after watching a comparison on The Humble Marksman's youtube channel I discovered what might be another factor to consider: astigmatism.
If, like me, you have astigmatism, then you'll do better the lower the brightness is set. As 6 MOA dots are bigger and easier to pick up, you don't need to crank the brightness as high, and you may end up with a cleaner dot.
Or at least, that's what I absorbed, so when I try an optic to see if I can make it work for me I'm starting with a 6 MOA.
You will shoot smaller groups with the 3 moa dot ... the 6 moa dot is Okay for large targets but I'm all about precision and tight groups and Target Shooting and even Squirrel Hunting ... I prefer the 3 moa hands down , no contest . I have them mounted on Ruger 10/22 rifle , MKII- 22LR Pistol and Model 64 S&W - 38 special ... all have 3 moa dots and work fine .M&P gen1 9mm. Already got a Flaxon slide and fixing to order the red dot when I came across this difference. Probably go with the 3 is my first thought but 6 MOA on a reflex sounds interesting.
That's my problem and you bring up a great point. I do not have astigmatism; however, I wear glasses. My eye sight is terrible. If I'm am in an altercation or it's the middle of the night and I have to defend myself without my glasses on, I will not see a 2" or 3" dot. It will be blurred out to almost being invisible. That's one very probable scenario that most gun owners who wear glasses and/or have vision problems don't account for. They will ALWAYS shoot at the range with glasses on in optimal condition, and will perfer the 3" dot when they'll have problems seeing the dot without contacts/glasses.I've been researching this myself, and after watching a comparison on The Humble Marksman's youtube channel I discovered what might be another factor to consider: astigmatism.
If, like me, you have astigmatism, then you'll do better the lower the brightness is set. As 6 MOA dots are bigger and easier to pick up, you don't need to crank the brightness as high, and you may end up with a cleaner dot.
Or at least, that's what I absorbed, so when I try an optic to see if I can make it work for me I'm starting with a 6 MOA.