Considering a red dot for my defensive pistol

[iChokePeople]

First of all, Thanks for the detailed review esrice, I have been curious about the RMRs as well. As far as practicing with backup irons, is there no way to turn the red dot off to practice without it? I have a C-more tactical red dot on my 9mm ar, and like practicing without the dot on for this reason.

With mine, I could block the emitter if I wanted to... But I don't know why that would be necessary. Just focus on the irons and ignore the dot.

 

[Rookie]

Mine is always on. I can slap a piece of tape over the emitter.

 

[esrice]

It was nice, but it seemed like it slowed me down while firing from a holster draw. Maybe its just me.

Your experience tracks with mine and others who have tried them. But I've found that it's a curve that eventually surpasses the capabilities of irons alone.

I just think they are nice when your using something that you have shouldered constantly like a tactical rifle.

You are correct. RDS on a handgun is more difficult to shoot than an RDS on a rifle, due to the lack of contact points (like your shoulder).

Mine is always on. I can slap a piece of tape over the emitter.

Or let that esrice guy break the glass over the emitter.

 

[42769vette]

Or let that esrice guy break the glass over the emitter.

I just thought of somthing.

Your 2 for 2 on breaking peoples RDS's

 

[Rookie]

I just thought of somthing.

Your 2 for 2 on breaking peoples RDS's

At least he is consistent.

 

[esrice]

Your 2 for 2 on breaking peoples RDS's

Hey now yours was ALL Dad. I wasn't even present.