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Old 05-31-2012, 02:58 PM
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Default Need advice - Docter Optic vs Fastfire III for a S&W 41?

Hey y'all,

I'm looking to get a red dot for my my S&W 41 to help out my aging eyes. I've narrowed it down to the Docter Optic 3.5 MOA Red Dot or the Burris Fastfire III 3 MOA. I've found both to be about the same cost online.

Can anyone offer some pros/cons or general advice on which of these would be a better choice for me? I don't have a lot of experience here.

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Old 05-31-2012, 03:28 PM
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I have no experience with the Doctor, but I have 3 MOA FastFire IIIs on my S&W 25-2 and 624 revos, and I briefly had a 8 MOA FastFire III on my S&W Model 41 with Clark Custom STC barrel (for steel) until I replaced it with a C-More RTS. I think the IIIs are great for target shooting (compact, lightweight, and a good value) but I like the larger lens of the C-More for quick acquisition of the dot during competition. I have a 3.5 MOA Leupold Deltapoint on my S&W 625 revo, which is a fabulous sight, but much more expensive and much less convenient to zero. All in all, I think you would be happy with the FastFire III.
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Old 05-31-2012, 03:38 PM
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Have just mounted a fastfire 3 3 moa on my m41 hopefully i will get to shoot it soon.

I will be my first optic on a pistol...

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Old 05-31-2012, 03:40 PM
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This doesn't answer the question but...I have a Cmore on my 41. It works great.
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I have not used the Burris Fastfire but have used both the 3.5 and 7 minute Docter sights - I strongly prefer the 7 minute dot.
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There is no comparison; the Docter red-dot is clearly a better product than the Fast Fire from the precision of the elevation/windage adjustments to the glass in each. The Docter glass looks notably like a scope - it clears the view up for you, improving your visual acuity. The Fast Fire does not do that.

The Docter costs significantly more than the Fast Fire; I'd pay it just for the glass you're getting with the Docter. The precision adjustments just frost the cake. You'll eventually get the Fast Fire where you want it using the Elevation and Windage screws. When you dial in 8 MOA on the Docter red-dot it moves that dot 8 MOA. I have a Docter mounted on one of my Glock 20s. That takes ALL the challenge out of hitting a still or moving target.

All in all, the Docter is a much better red-dot than the Fast Fire. I think the Docter is better than Aimpoint for being able to take in your view of the field. With a small amount of practice you can learn to shoot with both eyes open and superimpose the red dot on what you want to hit. Before long you'll see the whole field of view and a red dot indicating where your bullet/shotgun pattern is going to impact.
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I went with the Docter 4 min dot over 10 years ago. I spent the 1st 5 years on a 952 and the last 5 on my 41. I've never had reason to question my choice.
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