Ridgerunner665
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Just started to move to an optic. Now have one on my Hellcat, still getting used to it.Do use an optic on or defense handgun? I was thinking of trying one and see if I would like it or not. Suggestions on a optic for a semi auto handgun?
I tried to do a search, but couldn't find the Handguns: Autoloaders section.
No bias just faster with a brilliant front post or dot iron sight. I use optics on my target range firearms and AR / derivatives.
Optics work fine on revolvers. I think they work even better than on autos because they're fixed to the frame/barrel. No, they won't simply mount to an Agent, but they do work great on snub-nosed revolvers because they make the short sight radius irrelevant. I can't think of a better improvement for a snub's performance than an optic. While I'm sure a gunsmith can mount one on a fixed sight frame, there are simple bolt-on options available for guns with bolt-on or dovetail-mount adjustable sights. Optics also work great for pocket carry.I’m still undecided on the topic. I do see (pun intended) where they have their place, but each person‘s carry circumstances are different and should be studied critically.
97% of the time I carry a Colt Agent in my pocket because it’s the best tool for my daily lifestyle. An optic isn’t going to work for me. Furthermore, I tend to think that an encounter for me will most likely be at “bad breath” distance, so an optic would not be appropriate.
If I carried a pistol I would certainly take a hard look at an optic to see if it would work for me.
Why would you want to have it and ditch it?Same. But my carbine optics are on a quick release.
Can't ditch a pistol optic. So won't put one on my ccw.
Just like the rifle red dots, no need to ditch it, just shoot through it using the irons.Same. But my carbine optics are on a quick release.
Can't ditch a pistol optic. So won't put one on my ccw.
Why would you want to have it and ditch it?
My buis is nearly, always up.Just like the rifle red dots, no need to ditch it, just shoot through it using the irons.
My rifle optics are QR too, but it's quicker just to flip up the BUIS than it would be to ditch the dot.
While not a revolver here, I've got a Glock 26 MOS incoming with one of the new Holosun SCS-MOM red dots, that's supposed to drop into the Glock slide cut without using a plate, which gets it a little lower on the gun.Optics work fine on revolvers. I think they work even better than on autos because they're fixed to the frame/barrel. No, they won't simply mount to an Agent, but they do work great on snub-nosed revolvers because they make the short sight radius irrelevant. I can't think of a better improvement for a snub's performance than an optic. While I'm sure a gunsmith can mount one on a fixed sight frame, there are simple bolt-on options available for guns with bolt-on or dovetail-mount adjustable sights. Optics also work great for pocket carry.
You need to get off of TMC and pop prime time on and have a look around.Rain, snow, fog, grease, sweat, sun glare.
My buis is nearly, always up.
Sorry, but pistol optics still aren't ready for prime time.
Yes, optics do work for revolvers, but since I’m not handgun hunting but rather carrying concealed on a revolver that will go into a pocket, it’s already bulkier than a comparable pistol. I’m not sure I can agree how optics also work great for pocket carry, unless you’re talking about a pistol and not a revolver?Optics work fine on revolvers. I think they work even better than on autos because they're fixed to the frame/barrel. No, they won't simply mount to an Agent, but they do work great on snub-nosed revolvers because they make the short sight radius irrelevant. I can't think of a better improvement for a snub's performance than an optic. While I'm sure a gunsmith can mount one on a fixed sight frame, there are simple bolt-on options available for guns with bolt-on or dovetail-mount adjustable sights. Optics also work great for pocket carry.
I've got a Trijicon RMR with 9moa green dot. 9moa seems huge when you think about it, but it's not meant for Bullseye shooting. It's fast and I really like it for speed games. Lately I've been using some of the Holosun that have multiple reticle options built in. Large circle small dot, small circle small dot, small dot, bigger dot.
With my astigmatism, I use the 8moa circle/2moa dot combination and adjust brightness as low as possible. Without correction it's just a 8moa dot.
Dot size comparisonNo doubt a 9-MOA dot sounds massive to somebody who considers himself more of a rifleman than a pistolero. My research has been pointing me the way you're describing though; a big 5-6 MOA dot for the handgun, prioritizing closer-in speed over longer distance slow-fire precision. I did look through an RMRcc with the 6 or 6.5 MOA dot a few weeks ago and my first thought was "wow, that's a HUGE dot". Maybe it's worth another look with a different mindset. The part I'm having trouble visualizing is how does the large dot relate to the different hit zones of an IDPA target at 25 yards? I know my 2-MOA MRO is supposed to subtend 1" at 50-yards, but in practice to my eyes it looks to fill a 3" round (6 MOA) bullseye with a little ring of target around the edge, like a large rim with a low-profile tire.
And I know that inside 50-feet or so, no pistol dot will subtend enough target to matter unless I'm trying to hit house flies.
Yes and no. One of my SD carry guns has an optic, one doesn't. At point and shoot distances (inside 10 yards) it doesn't matter to me but I shoot/practice a lot.Do use an optic on or defense handgun?