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@boatdoc I have been hugely pleased with the results of the red dot on a pistol.
It takes some patience. I didn't allow for the needed patience when I first tried them a few years ago.
This time around, I didn't rush things.
I shot the gun with irons and ensured my grip, trigger press and recovery were solid. Pleased with that.
Then mounted the RMR, didn't bother to attempt to zero it....just went back to the range and shot from same 10yd distance as I'd done on the prior "irons-only" session.
Both eyes open and focused on the target throughout. This was a tremendous benefit. So much more comfortable....and efficient.
During the press out to target I did it on a slightly higher plane. As such, the red dot was visible well before my arms were fully extended to target. I simply got on target much faster.
The dot bounces slightly during recoil, but comes right back on target. Very glad that the gun was 9mm. Perfect training wheel pistol for my adopting a red dot.
I can't begin to emphasize how much more relaxing and enjoyable the sessions go by remaining target focused.
It makes a 10yd target seem much closer.
The gun I'm using is a 2011 with lowered mount height. As is...... the gun must be presented higher to acquire the red dot.....I would imagine a dovetail mounted red dot would be significantly higher, thusly requiring much more work to "find the dot" during presentation & recovery.
Please keep in mind that your results will likely come easier, faster and more natural with the lower optic positions. Don't get frustrated with a higher mount.
The higher the mount, the more work it will take on your part to normalize it.
Now.....am I rushing out to convert all my carry guns to red dot capable ?.....no sir. I am not. The things that made them great carry guns are still inherent in them.
My lone red dot 2011, however, finds me reaching for it on every range session, though. I simply prefer shooting it than any other handgun I own. Sometimes to the ire of the Range Safety Officers.......one or two of them frown on fast fire.....and that steel-framed RMR'd high-capacity 9mm wants to run super fast.
Good luck. You'll have HUGE fun with it.
Just be patient. It IS different.
Years and years of front sight focus feels reckless to abandon.....just Trust & Believe in your grip and Accept the dot actively hovering over your target when the shot breaks.
TRUST
BELIEVE
ACCEPT
I hope it proves to be an eye-opener for you....it sure was for me.
Wish I'd have done this years ago....but then again I didn't have the patience nor the time to practice.
Now I do. 👍
It takes some patience. I didn't allow for the needed patience when I first tried them a few years ago.
This time around, I didn't rush things.
I shot the gun with irons and ensured my grip, trigger press and recovery were solid. Pleased with that.
Then mounted the RMR, didn't bother to attempt to zero it....just went back to the range and shot from same 10yd distance as I'd done on the prior "irons-only" session.
Both eyes open and focused on the target throughout. This was a tremendous benefit. So much more comfortable....and efficient.
During the press out to target I did it on a slightly higher plane. As such, the red dot was visible well before my arms were fully extended to target. I simply got on target much faster.
The dot bounces slightly during recoil, but comes right back on target. Very glad that the gun was 9mm. Perfect training wheel pistol for my adopting a red dot.
I can't begin to emphasize how much more relaxing and enjoyable the sessions go by remaining target focused.
It makes a 10yd target seem much closer.
The gun I'm using is a 2011 with lowered mount height. As is...... the gun must be presented higher to acquire the red dot.....I would imagine a dovetail mounted red dot would be significantly higher, thusly requiring much more work to "find the dot" during presentation & recovery.
Please keep in mind that your results will likely come easier, faster and more natural with the lower optic positions. Don't get frustrated with a higher mount.
The higher the mount, the more work it will take on your part to normalize it.
Now.....am I rushing out to convert all my carry guns to red dot capable ?.....no sir. I am not. The things that made them great carry guns are still inherent in them.
My lone red dot 2011, however, finds me reaching for it on every range session, though. I simply prefer shooting it than any other handgun I own. Sometimes to the ire of the Range Safety Officers.......one or two of them frown on fast fire.....and that steel-framed RMR'd high-capacity 9mm wants to run super fast.
Good luck. You'll have HUGE fun with it.
Just be patient. It IS different.
Years and years of front sight focus feels reckless to abandon.....just Trust & Believe in your grip and Accept the dot actively hovering over your target when the shot breaks.
TRUST
BELIEVE
ACCEPT
I hope it proves to be an eye-opener for you....it sure was for me.
Wish I'd have done this years ago....but then again I didn't have the patience nor the time to practice.
Now I do. 👍