I have had a Sig P365 since they were relatively new and really like the platform. Not always my go to carry handgun but I am trying to move in that direction.

I noted recently when I did my LEOSA recertification that my vision is making it harder to focus on the front sights yet I am told I have 20/20 vision. Just the ageing process catching up to me and I don't always want to wear glasses to correct it.

I decided I was going to venture out into the world of red dot optics and carry pistols and jumped in with both feet just now picking up a P365XL with the Romeo Zero red dot sight. Found a good deal on it and now the waiting begins for it to arrive.

With that said I am looking for any valuable tips for adapting to the red dot usage. I know you can teach an old dog new tricks so anything that has worked for you I would appreciate hearing about.

I have viewed a few things on YOUTUBE but they can be all over the place. If you know of any Red Dot trainers that have training information out there please share.

Thanks in advance for any help.

I recently helped a buddy sight in the same rig you are getting due to the same reason. First, understand that you need to start the sighting process about 5 yards to get the POI on paper then move to about 10 yards and finish up at 25 yards. It only took maybe ten rounds to get this accomplished. The Zero sight has rough friction adjustments so it takes a little effort to finalize when you are getting close. We noticed that the red dot will wiggle at the point the round fires and no hold will change a that. Red dot acquisition may be a bit longer than regular sight acquisition but we were ringing steel at 25 and 50 yards in short order. Just practice and you will get the hang of it. Drawing and firing with proper hold and looking through the sight window is a learned skill.

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Good luck with transition. I’ve recently come to the realization I simply can’t see J frame sights no matter how much orange paint I put on front blade. Also with all the random violence today I decided a micro 9 with 10rds mag is a better option. I’ve decided on the 365 sights are much better obviously……. Just last week I set up a Springfield Hellcat with an ADE micro dot for someone. Very compact and DOT doesn’t get in the way like I thought it might. My problem was when shooting it the sights co-witnessed in middle of red dot. When I brought gun up for rapid fire there was a lot going on there and it took a second to get sight picture. The easy solution would be to remove factory sights BUT I would want back up sights. Granted I only shot enough to sight gun in (30 rounds or so) then play around a little. I guess if I shot enough I’d get used to it like anything else. As a side note for those who have never handled or shot a Hellcat the factory sights are awesome. I’m not sure why anyone would even put optics on that gun. Keep us posted on your progress. Maybe I can learn something from u.

Thank you for the information.

Should be an interesting endeavor.

OP... First off, good luck with both the firearm and that particular red dot. I mean that sincerely. I had the RomeoZero and got fed up with it. The on/off button was up against the glass making it difficult if not impossible to access anything. Maybe you'll get an updated version??

Don't know how skilled you are but it might be best to benchrest shooting when zeroing in the red dot. If you're all over the place your adjustments will be hit or miss.

Everything I've read says that the "red" dot when zeroed should present itself in the middle of the sight. Makes it easier to acquire when you go to shoot. It has nothing to do with the iron sights.

Benchrest your gun and slowly squeeze the trigger. I would shoot at least 5 shots to allow for that 1 or maybe two flyers. Yes, you will get them. Make adjustments and shoot again.

Try to zero in where you'll do most of your shooting. The difference between 10 or 25 yds can be a couple of inches either up or down depending on where you zero.

I don't claim to be an expert on red dots. I'm still having issues trying to keep steady. I watched a lot of videos and took what made sense to me.

Anyhow... Good Luck!