But trends can create controversy, and new equipment always requires new approaches.
Hence, it requires a little bit more effort to master.
Ego gets invested in one concept or another, and the next thing you know it becomes acrimonious.
As more people transition to reflex-style sights, finding the red dot is more important than ever. Renowned firearms trainer Massad Ayoob helps us in this endeavor. Image: Gail Pepin
The same is true of methods for teaching the use of carry optics.
Shooting cross-dominant, right-handed but left master eye or vice-versa, chin to bicep did the trick.
(Lots of people do.)
Both “iron sights” and red dots can get the job done. However, red dot sights offer significant benefits for many people But, you should know how to use them in a defensive context. Image: Scott Conditt
Frankly, it works better than one would expect in unconventional positions, too.
With this system, he or she will find the red dot quickly and simply go on from there.
However, as always, there are cons to go with the pros.
By bringing the jaw to the bicep of the locked gun arm, the author automatically gets the red dot between the right eye and the target. Image: Gail Pepin
Bringing the head forward and down is one way to find it.
You might just be pleasantly surprised at the results.
This forces you to learn the presentation without the crutch of the iron sights.
Scott Jedlinski (closest to camera) shows his mastery of carry optics and speed shooting at the Polite Society match at the Rangemaster Tactical Conference, 2022. Image: Gail Pepin
I believe going without reserve sights accelerates the learning curve on acquiring the dot.
He describes his method as The Four Ps: present, prep, pinkie, press.
To be specific, the gun comes up a bit muzzle high in the present stage.
Particularly useful if you shoot with bent elbows is to “line up the back of the slide with your nose.” The pistol is Springfield Armory Hellcat Pro with Shield optic. Image: Gail Pepin
(Remember, this is draw-to-the-shot, not a precautionary draw or a draw-to-gunpoint.)
Press, in this context, means applying the last few pounds of trigger pressure to launch the bullet.
Scott teaches all over the country; so be sure to check outhis website.
Drawing to a high ready like this will, for many shooters, hasten the eye’s acquisition of the red dot. The downside is some ranges forbid the muzzle to be pointed above the backstop. Image: Gail Pepin
He wrote, My favorite shortcut is from Aaron Cowan at Sage dynamics.
His saying is: nose to backplate.
She responded to JCN, That was the one that really clicked with me.
The author demonstrates Scott Jedlinski’s “4P” concept. The first step is“Present”with the muzzle in high ready. Image: Gail Pepin
Look at the target.
The dot will be there like magic.
Keep your mind open, and your training will progress faster.
The second P is forPreppingthe trigger by taking up the slack as you are extending the pistol toward the target. Image: Gail Pepin
ThePinkiefinger tightens at the bottom of the grip, pulling the muzzle (and red dot) down into line with the eye. Image: Gail Pepin
Pressingthe trigger is the final step. If you’ve done everything correctly, your shot should be on target. Image: Gail Pepin
Co-witnessing iron sights with a red dot is easy on the Hellcat Pro since the pistol does not use a mounting plate. It is shown here with the Shield optic. Image: Gail Pepin
