I will posit that everyone is better off buying practice ammo for their edc instead of a red dot.
- good shooters point instinctively within typical self defense range
- red dots are electronic, consume batteries, and are an additional failure point
- red dots add weight
- unless all your pistols have red dots, you have inconsistent sight pictures across arms
- i personally find them unnatural vs irons, admittedly this is likely a training issue
- all of these points also apply to lasers
In conclusion i believe red dots are a fad. They look cool and may be a status symbol.
Are the above ideas incorrect or do the pros of red dots outweigh these cons?
Pros:
Accurate shots in the dark
- good shooters point instinctively within typical self defense range
- red dots are electronic, consume batteries, and are an additional failure point
- red dots add weight
- unless all your pistols have red dots, you have inconsistent sight pictures across arms
- i personally find them unnatural vs irons, admittedly this is likely a training issue
- all of these points also apply to lasers
In conclusion i believe red dots are a fad. They look cool and may be a status symbol.
Are the above ideas incorrect or do the pros of red dots outweigh these cons?
Pros:
Accurate shots in the dark
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