Optic on Shield Plus for CCW

[Ethang]

I guess I am going to be the old school contrarian here. I assume your Shield Plus is for CCW use. There is no question that red dots are the current fad and all the "cool kids" are using them. True, they have advantages at longer ranges but for the defensive pistol which is typically employed at under 20' they certainly are not needed. As Pat Rogers said " the mission drives the equipment" At close range they are not faster, more accurate and in fact have certain liabilities. I will stay with iron sights on my Shield for the ruggedness & simplicity and low profile they offer. Now I'm prepared for the comments of the red dot crowd whose heads are exploding!

I used to think this way until I really started using an optic equipped handgun. Especially as my eyes age the benefits out way the perceived liabilities. You will need to train up to the optic, but even at close range the speed and accuracy are there.

It is not just about the "cool kids" or the newest fad, I think this is going to be the future of LE/Defensive handguns.