Iron Verus Modern Sights

jimmyj · Aug 16, 2025

Fired for qualification today. This was my last chance as I have been recupping for shoulder complete joint surgery. Left arm still painful and very weak. All other shooter were young guys. They gave me the "Eye" as I hobbled to the firing line as I had to leave my cane and carry my shooting bag instead. With my physical limitations I was hoping just to be able to shoot a qualifying score. I had a lightweight with iron sights. All the young guys had weapons with all the gadgets ( red dots, flashlights, extended magazines, etc). This was a long and painful day. Unbelievable I shot a 100%. The other shooters targets looked like shotgun patterns. Their score were barely passing. Afterwards two insisted on carrying my stuff to my car. I guess this old guy still has some juice.

TJm15.38 · Aug 16, 2025

Youth and strength is sometimes important, but knowledge and experience trump all those other factors.

venomballistics · Aug 16, 2025

For the most part, I've run lean and mean like that since forever. I used to like red dots, and they still have a place where you need speed and minute of moose is acceptable. but, that dot seems to get in the way past 20 yards or so. At least that's been my experience

Rudi · Aug 16, 2025

I'm too old school for that fancy stuff. Just iron for me.

Rustyt1953 · Aug 16, 2025

My dad taught me to point shoot when I was a young man and I have never veered from that path.

However, if strapping the Hubbell telescope to your shootin' iron makes you a better shooter then you win.

Brian Parrish · Aug 17, 2025

I know you came here to brag

but I gotta say,
you made us proud today Jimmy!

Neumann · Aug 17, 2025

Red dot sights are small, adaptable to pistols and revolvers, and focused on the target, useable with both eyes open. Most offer cowitness with iron sights, should the battery fail. They're ideal for old eyes with glasses.

robertrwalsh · Aug 17, 2025

Are iron sights necessarily unmodern? I beg to differ. I have several current product handguns that have iron sights.

STCM(SW) · Aug 17, 2025

That is why I can't understand adj sights on a 2" J or K frame .
But to each his own I expect....

duke2002 · Aug 17, 2025

I always shyed away from optics on a duty gun. New stuff is way better then 20 yrs ago. Some of the new guy have them not sure they ever shot iron sites much.

WR Moore · Aug 17, 2025

You done good. The type of sights isn't as important as actually using them. And, the quality of the trigger press can make sight alignment/picture irrelevant. You can't widget your way to competence.

Fire superiority is for engagement of area targets by the military.

BTW, what was the course of fire like?

16thVACav · Aug 17, 2025

Good job, Jimmy!

WardenRoss · Aug 17, 2025

Proud for you Jimmy!

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Bruceboy · Aug 17, 2025

jimmyj said:
Fired for qualification today. This was my last chance as I have been recupping for shoulder complete joint surgery. Left arm still painful and very weak. All other shooter were young guys. They gave me the "Eye" as I hobbled to the firing line as I had to leave my cane and carry my shooting bag instead. With my physical limitations I was hoping just to be able to shoot a qualifying score. I had a lightweight with iron sights. All the young guys had weapons with all the gadgets ( red dots, flashlights, extended magazines, etc). This was a long and painful day. Unbelievable I shot a 100%. The other shooters targets looked like shotgun patterns. Their score were barely passing. Afterwards two insisted on carrying my stuff to my car. I guess this old guy still has some juice.

Way to go!!! I'd like to have been hiding in the bushes to see the expressions on their faces.

Congrats,

Al

BLACKHAWKNJ · Aug 17, 2025

IMHO these "new fangled " pistol sights-like a scope on a rifle. If you know how to shoot they can make you a better shot, if you don't know how to shoot they can give you a false sense of competence.

65-2x2 · Aug 17, 2025

Less is more. No dingle danglies on my guns. Everyone should learn to shoot iron sights then, if they wish, add electronics. General Chuck Yeager told us, "Its the man, not the machine."

What really tickles me is the folks who want to buy the lightest, smallest handgun possible for carry, then add big old electronic sight to it and perhaps hang a flashlight on it too. The other thing that makes me shake my head is, "Its too heavvvvvvy!" My fully loaded 1911 weighs less than two pounds, I am in my mid 70s and I could probably still carry two pounds two ounces all day long. When I run out of ammo, I still have something to crack a skull; don't try that with you LCP!

Onomea · Aug 17, 2025

Way to go, Jimmy!

woodsltc · Aug 17, 2025

jimmyj said:
They gave me the "Eye" as I hobbled to the firing line as I had to leave my cane and carry my shooting bag instead. Unbelievable I shot a 100%. The other shooters targets looked like shotgun patterns. Their score were barely passing. Afterwards two insisted on carrying my stuff to my car. I guess this old guy still has some juice.

Carrying your gear seems to me to be a well deserved sign of respect.

up for you Jimmy.

Don

Phenix · Aug 17, 2025

STCM(SW) said:
That is why I can't understand adj sights on a 2" J or K frame .
But to each his own I expect....

I can see a use for adjustable sights on a 2" barreled revolver.
Low profile, of course.

pawngal · Aug 18, 2025

I can honestly say I've never shot anything except iron sights. Shotgun, rifle, or handgun. Could I get 100% like Jimmy, probably not, but I wouldn't embarrass myself either.

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Rudi

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Brian Parrish

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WR Moore

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