November 26th, 2020
8:42 runtime
Handgun-mounted red dot sights have been around for a long time.
I was first exposed to them in the late 90s mounted on USPSA Open guns.
And an interesting thing began to happen.
The speed and precision of the dot-mounted guns got the attention of defensive shooters.
Bit by bit, over the years red dots found their way onto duty and concealed carry handguns.
And here we are today.
Reliability Issues?
Other than cost, the biggest gripe people have had with red dots has often been reliability.
Slide-mounted red dots have to be built to really take a beating due to the recoil of the slide.
Until the past several years, I think people were probably right to be worried about reliability.
Todays red dot is very likely to last well beyond the round counts most shooters will sign in.
That doesnt mean failure is a thing of the past, though.
There is still the human element aspect of a failure.
Ever headed out to the range and drawn your pistol to discover that there is no dot?
Failure is always a possibility, and it isnt just a red dot thing.
How many times have you seen a set of irons fail?
Ever had a front or rear either just fall off or slide in the dovetail?
you’re gonna wanna be prepared for Murphy.
First, start out at 3 yards.
Remember, this is a technique that works well in-close.
As you get better, work your way back to failure.
Next, start out with your dot visible.
Use it as a general guide, but pay particular attention to the housing of your optic.
What does it need to look like to get hits?
Then, progress to your dot being off.
Turn it off or remove the battery.
Again, put your attention on the dot housing.
Finally, obscure the rear objective.
Grab some tape and make it impossible to see through the lens.
The alignment of the pistol is the same you simply have to achieve it with less visual information.
When you are shooting confidently at your initial distance, back up and start over again.
But reliable gear isnt enough.
Ive got a good set of tires on my truck.
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