ARTICLE: Miraculous Breakthrough in Handgun Accuracy - Here's the Secret

[Zaydok Allen]

There's nothing wrong with giving a new product a try especially if it's inexpensive.

However, when I see the word miracle in the description I'm pretty sceptical.

 

[9mmepiphany]

One question, for those who are training with these glasses, will you have them with you and have time to pull them out of your pocket if you need your weapon for self-defense while walking through a store, on a street, in your house?
Sure hope everyone is learning how to point shoot.

That is a false dichotomy...especially as applied to point shooting

The use of shooting glasses we're discussing here is to optimize your sighted shooting, not as a replacement for sighted shooting.

 

[GBExpat]

However, when I see the word miracle in the description I'm pretty sceptical.

Yeah, such hyperbole has that effect on me also.

 

[9mmepiphany]

However, when I see the word miracle in the description I'm pretty sceptical.

You mean you weren't an immediate convert to the Shamwow?...even it's name hints to it's nature

 

[entropy]

The Sham, or the Wow?

 

[warnerwh]

You can go to the dollar store and for one dollar buy a couple of pair of cheaters to try. If they don't work for you then you are out nothing. Also they make things you can stick to your glasses. I forgot what they are called. They make you look through a very small hole which will help you focus with those old eyes. I tried using electricians tape with a small hole like someone else here suggested and it works well.

 

[Centuriator]

That is a false dichotomy...especially as applied to point shooting

The use of shooting glasses we're discussing here is to optimize your sighted shooting, not as a replacement for sighted shooting.

Precisely, is the person asking this stupid question, serious?

 

[bgw45]

I've been doing this for years. My budget is tight so I went to the local drug store and bought a pair of glasses that allow sharp focus on my sights. Not great quality but are inexpensive and I have immediate confirmation of desired results.

 

[ray15]

Just ordered a .5 and .75x pair. We shall see. (pun perhaps intended)

 

[doubleh]

I've been doing this for years. My budget is tight so I went to the local drug store and bought a pair of glasses that allow sharp focus on my sights. Not great quality but are inexpensive and I have immediate confirmation of desired results.

Me too and it works. Full frame readers and I use clip-on shades to combat the bright sunlight.

 

[340PD]

Jesus people. If you are having trouble seeing the front sight, don't just assume there is a "miracle" out there in a low cost pair of glasses. Go to a doctor for a exam. You may discover a lot about your future vision by some preventative care today. You are only given one pair of eyes, take care of them.

 

[Armored farmer]

I was developing a load for my flintlock last year. I used my shooting glasses vs my regular glasses as a variable. I shot better scores with my Decot Hy-Wyds every time.

 

[Zaydok Allen]

Jesus people. If you are having trouble seeing the front sight, don't just assume there is a "miracle" out there in a low cost pair of glasses. Go to a doctor for a exam. You may discover a lot about your future vision by some preventative care today. You are only given one pair of eyes, take care of them.

Exactly. Modern optical scanning tech can detect a host of medical conditions preventatively.

 

[Tilos]

Yes, please do...they are so inexpensive it is worth...wait for it...a shot!

I've been hawking this idea for years but few seem to believe it or try it.
I take a common pin with a red bead on it to try different powers glasses at the drug store/dept. store.
I stick the pin in the display at eye level and back up an arms length +, to my front sight distance and try different powered glasses until the red bead is crisp and clear.
I usually end up at a 1/4 to 3/4 diopter weaker than my reading correction.
Of course those drugstore single power glasses are NOT safety rated and would be risky to use for shooting.

Where most shooters have a problem with this is you can no longer focus on the target with these glasses on.
You have to believe that little fuzz ball out there is the target and center on it.
Thanks for bringing this subject around again and the link to those glasses.

 

[Tilos]

One question, for those who are training with these glasses, will you have them with you and have time to pull them out of your pocket if you need your weapon for self-defense while walking through a store, on a street, in your house?
Sure hope everyone is learning how to point shoot.

I'm thinking most self-defense situations happen at bad breath range, so no glasses needed for me, and I think we're talking about target shooting here.

 

[doubleh]

Jesus people. If you are having trouble seeing the front sight, don't just assume there is a "miracle" out there in a low cost pair of glasses. Go to a doctor for a exam. You may discover a lot about your future vision by some preventative care today. You are only given one pair of eyes, take care of them.

I go to doctors and know what's wrong with with my eyes. I'm old and extremely farsighted and have small cataracts. I have a excellent and expensive pair of progressive bifocals that take care of that. I can also see my pistol sights but I have to lean my head back to do so. That makes my old neck hurt and i don't enjoy that. Therefore I remove my bifocals, put on my readers and shoot my pistols, and then, when I'm finished shooting, return to my bifocals without an aching neck. Works for me. Your solution may differ.

 

[Centuriator]

Exactly. Modern optical scanning tech can detect a host of medical conditions preventatively.

Oh, give me a break. What a load of horse crap. Sorry if the eye glass sellers here are all butt hurt over this post, but the fact is that most of us who know we suffer from presbyopia do not need some overpaid, rip-off artist to tell us what the solution is.

I get yearly eye exams from an OPHTHALMOLOGIST not a hack optometrist.

There's a big difference. One is a medical doctor, the other, a guy who sells overprice eyeglasses.

 

[9mmepiphany]

Oh, give me a break. What a load of horse crap. Sorry if the eye glass sellers here are all butt hurt over this post

I realize that you are very excited about what seems like a new discovery for you. That doesn't mean that folks who disagree with you or who recommend other solutions are wrong.

It is surely not a reason to disparage their recommendations...unless you're willing to offer proof or facts as opposed to opinion

In any case, being able to see the sights isn't as significant an issue as poor trigger management. Yet no one has taken issue with your assertion in the OP.

 

[Armored farmer]

Oh, give me a break. What a load of horse crap. Sorry if the eye glass sellers here are all butt hurt over this post, but the fact is that most of us who know we suffer from presbyopia do not need some overpaid, rip-off artist to tell us what the solution is.

I get yearly eye exams from an OPHTHALMOLOGIST not a hack optometrist.

There's a big difference. One is a medical doctor, the other, a guy who sells overprice eyeglasses.

Yes, i agree.
The sweet spot for reading glasses is not in the right place for shooting glasses.

 

[Zaydok Allen]

Oh, give me a break. What a load of horse crap. Sorry if the eye glass sellers here are all butt hurt over this post, but the fact is that most of us who know we suffer from presbyopia do not need some overpaid, rip-off artist to tell us what the solution is.

I get yearly eye exams from an OPHTHALMOLOGIST not a hack optometrist.

There's a big difference. One is a medical doctor, the other, a guy who sells overprice eyeglasses.

LOL! Ok. Well I think my eye doctor may take issue with your comment since he is in fact a doctor. Personally, it doesn't matter to me if you agree or not or if you go to a optometrist, ophthalmologist, a lookerologist, or a which doctor.

I was simply stating that I agreed with the statement that taking care of your eyes is a good idea, and modern tech that scans the retina and optic nerve can detect symptoms and indicators of other medical conditions.

Maybe do some research before you chest thump.

If you are looking for any other "miracle" solutions to your modern living needs, let me know. I can also give you a real good deal on a bridge I have for sale.

 

[entropy]

Oh, give me a break. What a load of horse crap. Sorry if the eye glass sellers here are all butt hurt over this post, but the fact is that most of us who know we suffer from presbyopia do not need some overpaid, rip-off artist to tell us what the solution is.

I get yearly eye exams from an OPHTHALMOLOGIST not a hack optometrist.

There's a big difference. One is a medical doctor, the other, a guy who sells overprice eyeglasses.

That's good for you. The opthalmologist's office in town here charges the most for eyeglasses by far that any of the 4 OD offices in town. Ours is the least expensive because it happens to be the largest retailer in the US. Many of the people who go to that MD office because they take their insurance for the exam, (because there's no way they could afford the $400 for an exam they charge other wise) come to us with their Rx because our prices are half theirs are for the glasses.

You still haven't answered my question, Centurinator. What field do you work in, so that I may denigrate it without knowing anything about it?

And do get your yearly medical exam and say, "Thanks, Doc, I'll take it from here."

 

[bgw45]

Jesus people. If you are having trouble seeing the front sight, don't just assume there is a "miracle" out there in a low cost pair of glasses. Go to a doctor for a exam. You may discover a lot about your future vision by some preventative care today. You are only given one pair of eyes, take care of them.

I agree as I have glaucoma and have experienced detached retina in both eyes. I my age ( and after 50 ) you should see an eye Dr. I do see mine quarterly. But my choice to use less expensive however effective glasses for my hobby is still mine. Wasn't trying to mislead anyone. Do take care of your health.

 

[Centuriator]

I agree as I have glaucoma and have experienced detached retina in both eyes. I my age ( and after 50 ) you should see an eye Dr. I do see mine quarterly. But my choice to use less expensive however effective glasses for my hobby is still mine. Wasn't trying to mislead anyone. Do take care of your health.

Oh, for God's sake people, of course you should take care of your eyes. I'm not advocating anything else.

BUT you do not have to spend 100s of dollars with "eye doctors" to get that front sight in focus.

I get annual eye check ups from a genuine OPTHAMOLOGIST not an optometrist.

OK? There? Better now?

 

[entropy]

The only difference between an opthalmologist and and optometrist is that the opthalmologist can perform surgery, and an optometrist cannot. An optometrist can can perform refraction and further examinations (opthalomoscopy, fundus photography, and slit lamp examination being the most common), as well as testing (colorblindness, glaucoma, etc) and diagnose and treat without surgery. If an optometrist discovers something that needs an opthalmologist's attention, they do a referral, just like a General Practitioner would to a cardiologist, for example. Your championing of opthalmologists would be admirable, if it weren't done in such an infantile manner. BTW, know how I know all this? I've worked with both OD's and MD's over the years. I am an optician and have been an Optical Lab Manager.

 

[9mmepiphany]

I think that just about sums it up as to eye care specialist...and this thread as well