I'm the odd duck in that I've had a LaserMax guide rod laser on my first XD for about 15+/- years now, and while a cool gadget I didn't find it really helped increase my speed or accuracy when shooting. It's no longer my EDC weapon, but I do remember being amazed at how much that little red booger moved around from any distance more than 10-15 yards!
I see how many manufacturers are producing pistols with red dots or the ability to mount them these days, but I still think it's a range fad and not something which will help much in real world situations.
As stated, there are several issues which may decrease the shooter's ability to quickly put rounds on target!
While I am not ancient as some on here, I am beginning to experience eyesight issues when it comes to shooting. I'm good with the red dot and magnifier on my menacing, threatening and outright danger to society AR pistol; but I doubt I'll be adding one to any of my pistols in the near future. Never say never, but it would take a lot to get me to change tried-and-true tactics at this point. While likely not optimal, it's the muscle memory I've built up over the years; and I think any drastic changes would be more detrimental than anything.
Plus, I'm a fairly shitty shot in the first place, so I don't know how much a red dot is going to improve that!
Big difference between a laser and a red dot. You would be surprised how much a red dot would improve your marksmanship.
This is looks like a win from Ruger, but they turn it into a fail without adjustability. I guess they just expect everyone to know their Kentucky windage
Yeah, hard pass on that nonsense. I will keep my battery powered, adjustable optics. I like brighter sights than some, I guess. I keep my dot so it stands out in bright daylight - too bright for night? Nope, especially not when the target is illuminated with 800 to 1000 lumens on them, against a light colored background. Non-adjustable? This thing looks like a toy you'd slap on a Nerf gun.
Harsh, but fair.Ruger knows their market.
A 15 MOA group would be an AWESOME group for the people this is marketed too. That market couldn't adjust a red dot to save their lives because they can't shoot a group.
Freaking SCCY is doing itDo y’all think we are getting to a point where red-dot ready slide cuts will be standard on handguns?
imo its like rifle barrels coming factory threaded. Should be the norm on every pistolDo y’all think we are getting to a point where red-dot ready slide cuts will be standard on handguns?
Personally, I have never used a red dot on a handgun, but am starting to get intrigued by them. Right now, all of mt handguns do not have the option but have been looking at Canik, and this does appear to be on all of their firearms.
Ken
Do y’all think we are getting to a point where red-dot ready slide cuts will be standard on handguns?
Personally, I have never used a red dot on a handgun, but am starting to get intrigued by them. Right now, all of mt handguns do not have the option but have been looking at Canik, and this does appear to be on all of their firearms.
Ken
imo its like rifle barrels coming factory threaded. Should be the norm on every pistol
Except in some states threaded barrels are a no go.
How about Polka Dots?
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Threaded barrels on bolt and lever guns are illegal in some states??? I thiught it was just semi autos in gay states like ny nj caExcept in some states threaded barrels are a no go.