Reading all
15 messages in thread
message board home
message board home
Next
12/19/2018 4:15:58 PM
 
Reply
or ReplyNewSubject
Section 8: Handguns Subject: Reflex Sight Msg# 1030669
|
||||||
|
The sight and mount in the picture look like an early setup. The red dot probably sits about three inches above the bore making it useful for something llike bullseye shooting at 50 yards but not much else. The sight probably doesn't have enough adjustment range to merge the point of aim and point of impact at close distances. The best attributes I see for it are not interfering with the iron sights, having a screen big enough to make picking up the dot quicker, and suffering less shock than a slide-mounted sight.
I prefer the new mini-optics that fall into the carry-optic category. Models made by the reputable manufacturers are built to survive slide shock, have a long battery life, and being close to the bore gives them a longer "point blank range". Most require taller iron sights for backup, like the sights designed for use with a suppressor. I'm not yet to the point where I need a red dot sight for my carry gun but the setup in the picture would be extremely difficult to holster and carry for any purpose. |
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
For reference, the above message is a reply to a message where: Stu and all, Which do you prefer, a mount like this with a large optic, or the latest thing which carves a huge dovetail in the rear of the slide for a mini-optic? Image below from Stu Wayne - Image Title: photos Image Info: Target Sports reflex sight mounted on Springfield 1911-A1 using Aimtech "no-gunsmithing" mount which replaces right grip panel.  |
