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Originally Posted by Trapper John
Very good point Sir! I prefer iron sights but the presbyopia (tired eyes) problem is a reality for us FOGs. I've been debating the red dot crutch, you just convinced me to give it a try. Thanks.
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It takes a little getting used to/dry fire to get to the point where the dot is in the glass every time you present, but once you get there, IMO it is much faster, and nothing has to be in focus!
In fact, I don't know how long they gave the test subject to get used to the dot, but most everyone is familiar with irons, if the test subjects were not previously familiar with a RDS on a pistol, then the test is way skewed.
Many, regardless of experience level, had a hard time finding the dot on initial presentation of the pistol from ready, with the most difficulty occurring when no backup iron sights were available.From the article.
It took me several days of applied dry fire to get to where the dot was in place when I reached full presentation...you simply can not pick up a G17 MOS and be proficient because you are rated as an A Class USPSA Production Shooter with a G17. It was surprising how much time it took, not overly so, but definitely more than they could have given them in the class the article mentions. This is a common finding on forums like benos.com (a USPSA/IPSC, IDPA forum).
But one you get used to it, IMO it is fast and accurate. Definitely let us know what you think when you give it a try.