Future of Defensive Pistol Sights

[lovemachine]

If you want to try before you buy, let me know...

ETA: To all, this offer is not just for my fellow moderators, if anyone is interested, let me know.

I'll be sending you a PM

 

[Rookie]

Trijicon RMR Red Dot Sight (LED) with 8.0 MOA Red Dot FREE S&H RM02, RM02-34, RM02-33, RM02-34W, RM02-35, RM02-36, RM02-38. Trijicon RMR Red Dot Sights, Trijicon Red Dot Sights.

Best price I've seen...

 

[iChokePeople]

If I could go back to the beginning of this path, I would take the other road and NOT put the RMR on the pistol...

Because once you do, you pretty much want it on every. other. pistol. you. own.

 

[Que]

If you want to try before you buy, let me know...

ETA: To all, this offer is not just for my fellow moderators, if anyone is interested, let me know.

I wish you could make it out to FNS, but I know that's a haul for you.

 

[Rookie]

How far away? What time?

 

[Hohn]

Marc we must be on the same page tonight, as I was working on updating my thread when you posted this.

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...dering_a_red_dot_for_my_defensive_pistol.html

I agree with Mr. Seeklander in his article-- red dots on pistols are the future and we'll continue to see them accepted on defensive pistols, much like they've been accepted on rifles.

What I am currently most interested in is seeing a manufacturer set out to design and build a red dot sight specifically for use on a defensive pistol. RMRs are great and probably the best thing currently available for such a task, but they are still re-purposed optics.

Even better would be a pistol company and an optic company coming together to design an integrated pistol/optic that was small, sleek, and low-profile.

My thoughts, also. The current RDS on the market are not optimized for a pistol. They need to be about half as tall. Yes, that means giving up some range, but a pistol sight shouldn't be expected to be useful past 50 yards.

I'm monitoring this. I like Aimpoint RDS, but even their small sights are a poor fit for a pistol. They are round and clunky.

The RMR or Leupold models are more on the right track, imo.

 

[jqunac]

S&W M&P C.O.R.E. Comprehensive Review by Jerry Miculek

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcR2armhilo[/ame]

Jerry is impressive with the RDS pistol combo.

 

[Rookie]

Jerry is impressive with any gun!

 

[horsehaulin]

Called today, might send my M&P40 off on Monday. For sure will have Crimson Trace grip on the way!

 

[Rookie]

Called where?

 

[horsehaulin]

Bowie Tactical Concepts

 

[Que]

How far away? What time?

Marion County Fish & Game at 5PM.

 

[Rookie]

Bowie Tactical Concepts

He did mine, and I highly recommend him.

 

[Rookie]

Marion County Fish & Game at 5PM.

How far from Carmel?

 

[horsehaulin]

He did mine, and I highly recommend him.

Does it fit into a Blackhawk Serpa paddle holster?

 

[horsehaulin]

And thanks for the recommendation!

 

[Rookie]

Does it fit into a Blackhawk Serpa paddle holster?

Yup.

 

[95wrangler]

My question may be assenine but how is a red dot superior to a laser? In my eyes a laser is smaller, cheaper and may be quicker to target. No I have never used a red dot or holo sight so I really dont know. Im talking a laser activated by grip not a seperate switch.

 

[42769vette]

My question may be assenine but how is a red dot superior to a laser? In my eyes a laser is smaller, cheaper and may be quicker to target. No I have never used a red dot or holo sight so I really dont know. Im talking a laser activated by grip not a seperate switch.

One of the big things is a reddot doesnt give away your position. If your in a defense situation, and aiming with a laser your making a nice bullseye for the bad guy

 

[horsehaulin]

My question may be assenine but how is a red dot superior to a laser? In my eyes a laser is smaller, cheaper and may be quicker to target. No I have never used a red dot or holo sight so I really dont know. Im talking a laser activated by grip not a seperate switch.

That's a good question. I would have to say that the CTG would be a back up to the RDS, and iron sights would be your last resort if the RDS and CTG or other brand laser fail.