Iron Sights Question.

[Protocall_Design]

I have laser grips on my J frames. For SD, the laser makes more sense to me than a dot. First, it doesn't add bulk to the gun. Second, you don't have to line it up in front of your eye. You (I) can accurately point and shoot from any position, even hip shooting. Third, you still have the iron sights if the laser doesn't work. Fourth, the laser works at all distances.

 

[rct269]

Sights----on an up close and personal combat weapon? I reckon it's certainly all well and good to have them, but if you're counting on using them in an unfortunate encounter, you're already in BAD trouble!!

If you can't hit center mass every time, all the time out to at least 30 feet shooting as fast as you can pull the trigger without even thinking about sights, you need some work----and you need it with an instructor who knows what he's doing!! I'll tell you what else: Once you can do it at 30 feet, you'll be amazed at how easy it is to do it at pretty much any reasonable and likely distance beyond that---never mind you're not likely to be shooting at 30 feet inside your house! And if you anticipate shooting outside your house, you're well advised to have an attorney on retainer.

I started out practicing at that 30 feet. I was ready to move back, or use smaller targets almost immediately!!

Ralph Tremaine

 

[Rustyt1953]

 

[Doug M.]

Among "irons", for most purposes, I have found the XS Big Dot Tritium to be an excellent choice. Had them on several platforms, including a couple of personally owned department approved duty weapons. My close range (up to let's say 15 yards) shots were fast and amply accurate even for failure drills (2 to the body, one to the T of the head target. With a little concentration, also good out to 25.

I recently an article in which a writer came to the conclusion.

 

[Busch297]

I’m a straight up newb, only been shooting for six months or so, first gun was a Glock 43x mos. I put a red dot on mine with the expectation of shooting like an expert. Boy was I shocked when the promise of great accuracy failed to materialize. I reset, bought a S&W 22 compact and practiced, I’m far better with the 22 for obvious reasons, I decided to remove the dot from the Glock and see what would happen with just the irons. The result was better shooting of the 9mm, it seems to be more intuitive since I understand the concept of the irons better than the dot. Eventually I’ll put the dot on something else since I ain’t getting any younger nor are my eyes but when I do I’ll have an instructor teach me the proper way of utilizing it. For now I’ll enjoy the irons.

 

[rockquarry]

I’m a straight up newb, only been shooting for six months or so, first gun was a Glock 43x mos. I put a red dot on mine with the expectation of shooting like an expert. Boy was I shocked when the promise of great accuracy failed to materialize. I reset, bought a S&W 22 compact and practiced, I’m far better with the 22 for obvious reasons, I decided to remove the dot from the Glock and see what would happen with just the irons. The result was better shooting of the 9mm, it seems to be more intuitive since I understand the concept of the irons better than the dot. Eventually I’ll put the dot on something else since I ain’t getting any younger nor are my eyes but when I do I’ll have an instructor teach me the proper way of utilizing it. For now I’ll enjoy the irons.

Good for you. You're way ahead of the many who haven't figured out the simple fact that you did. Basic honest marksmanship will continue to elude those folks.

 

[gym cat]

Simple "Remove the Red Dot".