Future of Defensive Pistol Sights

[lovemachine]

I just ran into these 2 articles on RDS on Defensive Pistols.

I don't think they've been posted before...

Future of Defensive Pistol Sights, Part 1

Future of Defensive Pistol Sights, Part 2

 

[SmileDocHill]

I haven't bought anything in a long time but I REALLY want one of these for my M&P.

 

[BlueEagle]

Very interesting. A small RDS is something I've considered but never quite committed to.

 

[iChokePeople]

Good articles. I'm completely a believer and will continue to run RDS on my defensive pistols.

 

[45calibre]

if it didnt cost upwards of $900 for a setup i would definately do that.

 

[esrice]

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.

 

[42769vette]

Like most I think they are the wave of the future. I had/have intentions of milling out the slide on a pistol so I can give customers better pros and cons but it has taken a back burner mainly because I dont focus on pistol shooting much. I know alot of folks can give pros and cons by reading articles, but im not wired that way. The only way for me to give pros and cons is.

 

[Rookie]

Like most I think they are the wave of the future. I had/have intentions of milling out the slide on a pistol so I can give customers better pros and cons but it has taken a back burner mainly because I dont focus on pistol shooting much. I know alot of folks can give pros and cons by reading articles, but im not wired that way. The only way for me to give pros and cons is.

Personally, I'd wait for the CORE to come out.

 

[jballs]

Great... One more thing for me to spend money on. Lol

 

[42769vette]

Personally, I'd wait for the CORE to come out.

To be honest Im not even sure what your talking about it.

I googled CORE red dot and came up with this
CORE 30mm Red Dot Sight

Im guessing this is not what your talking about

 

[Rookie]

Product: Smith & Wesson M&P9L Pro Series C.O.R.E.

 

[42769vette]

Product: Smith & Wesson M&P9L Pro Series C.O.R.E.

Im not on the mp bandwagon yet. I dont shoot enough pistol to see any reason to switch from my glocks.

 

[Rookie]

I'm betting Glock will offer a similar set up sooner or later.

 

[Walken]

I think he's referring to this: Product: Smith & Wesson M&P9L Pro Series C.O.R.E.

It's an M&P pre-milled to accept various sights. Looks very nice. New product, not many available now.

EDIT: OK that was already answered, but I want one... there is a used one on Gunbroker going for over $960 with 3 days left.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=328534823

 

[45calibre]

I'm betting Glock will offer a similar set up sooner or later.

doubt it, they still haven't put out a single stack 9mm

 

[Amattern]

doubt it, they still haven't put out a single stack 9mm

If law enforcement agencies start asking for one, I bet they will.

 

[42769vette]

Alot of companies are good at listening to the customer and giving them what they want.

Glock is not one of those companies. The pretty much has this is it, take it of leave it.

 

[SmokinSigs357]

I was watching "Shooting USA" last night and they had a feature on the CORE M&P pistols. Kinda got added to 'my list'...

 

[Rookie]

I haven't bought anything in a long time but I REALLY want one of these for my M&P.

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.

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

if it didnt cost upwards of $900 for a setup i would definately do that.

I'm in the same boat...

I have a couple of different "niches" to fill that will wipe out my budget.

I don't have the money for an optic, slide milling/mounting, refinishing, sights, etc etc.

And I do NOT want to sell my 686 to fund the project, either.

I could sell an M&P and a few extra mags and come REALLY REALLY close to fully funding the project - but then I'd only have one M&P. That'd suck.