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Posted: 12/21/2022 9:38:26 PM EDT
Just another fad or here to stay?
Link Posted: 12/21/2022 11:19:58 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By PraesidiumFabrica:


What is that black bit on top of the slide and in front of the rear sights lol
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Originally Posted By PraesidiumFabrica:
Originally Posted By DonkeyHotay:



Apples and cinderblocks comparison, as long guns ≠ pistols.


Here's the US Military's latest combat pistol:


https://tinypic.host/images/2022/12/22/xm17.jpg


Kinda tells you all you need to know.


What is that black bit on top of the slide and in front of the rear sights lol


Link Posted: 12/21/2022 11:22:04 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By PraesidiumFabrica:
This past week I wore my g17 with RMR in a Trex arms ragnarok (which is a holster where the optic is completely exposed to the elements) all day every day.

I cut down trees, dug ditches with shovels and pickaxes, and did some shooting in mist and rain all with the gun on my belt.

Both days after the ditch digging I was able to run my fingers through my hair and dirt would fall out all over.

In all of these activities with an exposed muh open emitter optic there was only a few times (4-6) where debris found it's way into the optic. All of these times I drew the gun and the debris fell to the bottom and the dot was still able to be acquired, a simple blow and it went out.

With the mist and rain the dot was still visible 100% of the time and with both eyes open presented no issue. But a simple wipe with my finger would remove the large droplets.

The muh open emitter meme is overstated. For a conceal carry gun where the optic is protected by clothing or for a gun where the optic is shrouded  I don't think it really matters. But if you're worried get a Aimpoint Acro or something
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Nonsense. You just don't understand the risk from mud city boys who never leave pavement face every day when driving their wives and kids to Target.
Link Posted: 12/21/2022 11:24:35 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By BabaYaga22:


Buy Trijicon RMR/RMRCC or Aimpoint and don’t have that problem
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Care to do a 6-foot drop test onto concrete slide-side-down with that $600 beaut compared to iron sights?

I'm game.
Link Posted: 12/21/2022 11:26:32 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By DonkeyHotay:




Apples and cinderblocks comparison, as long guns ≠ pistols.


Here's the US Military's latest combat pistol:


https://tinypic.host/images/2022/12/22/xm17.jpg


Kinda tells you all you need to know.
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Originally Posted By DonkeyHotay:
Originally Posted By 45-Seventy:


This same argument could be made against rifle optics.

However, the United States Military has been heavily engaged in infantry centric warfare throughout the third world for about two decades using rifles almost entirely equipped with optics and this hasn’t been a concern.

Why?




Apples and cinderblocks comparison, as long guns ≠ pistols.


Here's the US Military's latest combat pistol:


https://tinypic.host/images/2022/12/22/xm17.jpg


Kinda tells you all you need to know.


@DonkeyHotay

You know those pistols have what is called a removable plate that allows the slide to accept a RDS?
Link Posted: 12/21/2022 11:26:53 PM EDT
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Just something else that can fail



Link Posted: 12/21/2022 11:27:23 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By BuckeyeRifleman:


Drop your rifle and the same thing could happen.



Just sayin’
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Originally Posted By BuckeyeRifleman:
Originally Posted By DonkeyHotay:



Drop your red dot-er once and you might end up with this:


https://tinypic.host/images/2022/12/22/busted-red-fot.jpg


Just sayin'.....


Drop your rifle and the same thing could happen.



Just sayin’



But my rifle is generally slinged upon my person, and is not my EDC.


Been done said it.

Link Posted: 12/21/2022 11:28:15 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By DonkeyHotay:


Care to do a 6-foot drop test onto concrete slide-side-down with that $600 beaut compared to iron sights?

I'm game.
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Originally Posted By DonkeyHotay:
Originally Posted By BabaYaga22:


Buy Trijicon RMR/RMRCC or Aimpoint and don’t have that problem


Care to do a 6-foot drop test onto concrete slide-side-down with that $600 beaut compared to iron sights?

I'm game.


Sage Dynamics already did that test for you.
Link Posted: 12/21/2022 11:30:01 PM EDT
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Some folks still haven't learned the lesson about optics on carbines yet. Once they do, they'll come around to pistol optics. It isn't even really that new, competition guys have been doing this for a while. The secret is just out, gun manufacturers are supporting it, the public wants it, optic companys are making em, and more holsters are optic ready.
Link Posted: 12/21/2022 11:31:38 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By DonkeyHotay:


Care to do a 6-foot drop test onto concrete slide-side-down with that $600 beaut compared to iron sights?

I'm game.
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Originally Posted By DonkeyHotay:
Originally Posted By BabaYaga22:


Buy Trijicon RMR/RMRCC or Aimpoint and don’t have that problem


Care to do a 6-foot drop test onto concrete slide-side-down with that $600 beaut compared to iron sights?

I'm game.


Sage Dynamics dropped them multiple times. I just back from a class we’re I racked my slide on a wood barricade a couple dozen times and off my steel belt buckle.

I haven’t dropped it yet, but I just might for you
Link Posted: 12/21/2022 11:42:23 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By sierra-def:


@DonkeyHotay

You know those pistols have what is called a removable plate that allows the slide to accept a RDS?
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Are they deployed by the .MIL on pistols yet?

Then the jury is still out.
Link Posted: 12/21/2022 11:42:52 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 12/21/2022 11:45:48 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By DonkeyHotay:


Care to do a 6-foot drop test onto concrete slide-side-down with that $600 beaut compared to iron sights?

I'm game.
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Link Posted: 12/21/2022 11:47:33 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 12/21/2022 11:51:13 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By RustedAce:


Everyone cool in the military has had dots for awhile.
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Originally Posted By RustedAce:
Originally Posted By DonkeyHotay:



Are they deployed by the .MIL on CQB weapons yet?

Then the jury is still out.


Everyone cool in the military has had dots for awhile.


On pistolas?

You sure about that?
Link Posted: 12/21/2022 11:51:25 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 12/21/2022 11:54:51 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By DonkeyHotay:



Are they deployed by the .MIL on pistols yet?

Then the jury is still out.
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Yes.  High speed dudes have been using them for years.

Next step is universal adoption.

Next question?
Link Posted: 12/21/2022 11:55:55 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By DonkeyHotay:


Care to do a 6-foot drop test onto concrete slide-side-down with that $600 beaut compared to iron sights?

I'm game.
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It’s been done.

It’s fine.
Link Posted: 12/21/2022 11:56:04 PM EDT
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You can bet anyone with a RDS is wearing the following…





Actual RDS user convention.





Learned to use a front sight you fucking hipsters.

And this is like the third thread this week alone on the subject.   Can’t wait till the real party starts in here and Fanny purses start flying.
Link Posted: 12/21/2022 11:57:20 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By DonkeyHotay:


On pistolas?

You sure about that?
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Yes. 100%.
Link Posted: 12/21/2022 11:57:30 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By DonkeyHotay:



Are they deployed by the .MIL on pistols yet?

Then the jury is still out.
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Maybe you should give up before you dig yourself deeper.
Link Posted: 12/21/2022 11:57:58 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 12/21/2022 11:58:57 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By JBecker_72:
Maybe you should give up before you dig yourself deeper.
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No.

I’m loaded and this is fun.
Link Posted: 12/21/2022 11:59:39 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By DonkeyHotay:


On pistolas?

You sure about that?
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Originally Posted By DonkeyHotay:
Originally Posted By RustedAce:
Originally Posted By DonkeyHotay:



Are they deployed by the .MIL on CQB weapons yet?

Then the jury is still out.


Everyone cool in the military has had dots for awhile.


On pistolas?

You sure about that?


Yes look at the Glock sub-forum
Link Posted: 12/22/2022 12:01:07 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By JBecker_72:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yzpJBrLU5U
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Originally Posted By JBecker_72:
Originally Posted By DonkeyHotay:


Care to do a 6-foot drop test onto concrete slide-side-down with that $600 beaut compared to iron sights?

I'm game.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yzpJBrLU5U



Impressive as hell, all kidding aside!

Still not enough ROI from where I sit, so you guys party on.....
Link Posted: 12/22/2022 12:04:21 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By 45-Seventy:


No.

I’m loaded and this is fun.
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Originally Posted By 45-Seventy:
Originally Posted By JBecker_72:
Maybe you should give up before you dig yourself deeper.


No.

I’m loaded and this is fun.


Irons are easier to use when loaded. Two dots is confusing.
Link Posted: 12/22/2022 12:12:38 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By DonkeyHotay:


On pistolas?

You sure about that?
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Originally Posted By DonkeyHotay:
Originally Posted By RustedAce:
Originally Posted By DonkeyHotay:



Are they deployed by the .MIL on CQB weapons yet?

Then the jury is still out.


Everyone cool in the military has had dots for awhile.


On pistolas?

You sure about that?


Since 2018 at least:

https://www.militarytimes.com/off-duty/gearscout/2018/09/06/ussocom-selects-trijicon-rmr-type-2-for-its-handguns/
Link Posted: 12/22/2022 12:13:55 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By Rudukai13:
Originally Posted By DonkeyHotay:
Originally Posted By RustedAce:
Originally Posted By DonkeyHotay:



Are they deployed by the .MIL on CQB weapons yet?

Then the jury is still out.


Everyone cool in the military has had dots for awhile.


On pistolas?

You sure about that?


Since 2018 at least:

https://www.militarytimes.com/off-duty/gearscout/2018/09/06/ussocom-selects-trijicon-rmr-type-2-for-its-handguns/


The Army is currently evaluating red dots for big army use as well.

https://soldiersystems.net/2022/10/21/sneak-peek-sig-romeom17/
Link Posted: 12/22/2022 12:16:07 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By DonkeyHotay:



Impressive as hell, all kidding aside!

Still not enough ROI from where I sit, so you guys party on.....
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Originally Posted By DonkeyHotay:
Originally Posted By JBecker_72:
Originally Posted By DonkeyHotay:


Care to do a 6-foot drop test onto concrete slide-side-down with that $600 beaut compared to iron sights?

I'm game.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yzpJBrLU5U



Impressive as hell, all kidding aside!

Still not enough ROI from where I sit, so you guys party on.....


See now personal preference is a perfectly reasonable motivation behind individually not wanting to use a RDS on your pistol.

Panning the concept as a whole with easily falsifiable statements of fact or measurable performance are not
Link Posted: 12/22/2022 12:16:28 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By HRoark87:


Irons are easier to use when loaded. Two dots is confusing.
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I just aim between them. 🤷🏻‍♂️
Link Posted: 12/22/2022 12:17:23 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By DonkeyHotay:



Impressive as hell, all kidding aside!

Still not enough ROI from where I sit, so you guys party on.....
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Originally Posted By DonkeyHotay:
Originally Posted By JBecker_72:
Originally Posted By DonkeyHotay:


Care to do a 6-foot drop test onto concrete slide-side-down with that $600 beaut compared to iron sights?

I'm game.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yzpJBrLU5U



Impressive as hell, all kidding aside!

Still not enough ROI from where I sit, so you guys party on.....
If you actually shoot your pistols and don't just use them as a lifestyle accessory, you will find your return on investment is met immediately. They're that good.
Link Posted: 12/22/2022 12:17:45 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By JBecker_72:
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RMR is the way.
Link Posted: 12/22/2022 12:19:19 AM EDT
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I have decided they are not for me on a carry gun but if you can train and get used to them, I see the benefit. I'm no faster with them but many are. Here to stay.
Link Posted: 12/22/2022 12:20:50 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By DonkeyHotay:


On pistolas?

You sure about that?
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Trolling hard or you lived under a rock.
Link Posted: 12/22/2022 12:22:26 AM EDT
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Foolish, a gimmick for newbs & novices alike.
Link Posted: 12/22/2022 12:22:32 AM EDT
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I have the X2 version of this optic on my MR920 & it’s plenty tough for anything I can throw at it.
Link Posted: 12/22/2022 12:23:07 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By Badlatitude:
Non china closed emitter or get fucked.
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We could party...
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Link Posted: 12/22/2022 12:27:00 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By vinjul:
Foolish, a gimmick for newbs & novices alike.
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Newbs, novices, US special forces, national level competitors...
Link Posted: 12/22/2022 12:27:37 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By grey50beast:


We could party...
https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/227817/1000000428_jpg-2644120.JPG
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Those steiners, they look interesting.
Link Posted: 12/22/2022 12:28:02 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By DonkeyHotay:



What if that remaining 10% happens to be centered the vertex of the reticle?
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Originally Posted By DonkeyHotay:
Originally Posted By Redbirdxx:


Fire that gun once and 90% of that shit is gone.



What if that remaining 10% happens to be centered the vertex of the reticle?
Ignore the obscured portion if it is on the outside of the lens because both of my eyes are open, point shoot, roll the pistol in and aim down the edge of the slide, or do whatever it takes.
Link Posted: 12/22/2022 12:28:38 AM EDT
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This thread is new and refreshing.

https://www.ar15.com/forums/handguns/Red_dots_on_handguns_a_fad_or_trend_/4-156400/

We've done this thread a lot.
Link Posted: 12/22/2022 12:32:05 AM EDT
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It’s all pretty silly.    If you can’t draw and shoot c zone steel from concealment sub 1.5 second at 10 yards and in and get hits 99% of the time you’re not training enough.

If you did do that you’d know it has less to do with optics and more to do with grip and target focus anyway and irons vs red dot doesn’t really matter.  


I prefer the dot because it allows me to be faster and more precise past 10 yards- specifically making my pistol an effective fighting tool out to 50 yards easily.


But hey, what ever.   Do what you like.
Link Posted: 12/22/2022 12:33:57 AM EDT
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It's a beast.

I break everything

But I haven't broken this yet.

I broke a Burris FF3, a Vortex Venom, an RMR, a Holosun 507 and finally I landed on this, which I think might actually be tough enough. I'm almost at a year with it. Have changed the battery once, but I bought it used and I doubt he put a new one in. It's on 24/7.
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Originally Posted By grey50beast:

It's a beast.

I break everything

But I haven't broken this yet.

I broke a Burris FF3, a Vortex Venom, an RMR, a Holosun 507 and finally I landed on this, which I think might actually be tough enough. I'm almost at a year with it. Have changed the battery once, but I bought it used and I doubt he put a new one in. It's on 24/7.
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Originally Posted By grey50beast:
Originally Posted By sierra-def:


Those steiners, they look interesting.

It's a beast.

I break everything

But I haven't broken this yet.

I broke a Burris FF3, a Vortex Venom, an RMR, a Holosun 507 and finally I landed on this, which I think might actually be tough enough. I'm almost at a year with it. Have changed the battery once, but I bought it used and I doubt he put a new one in. It's on 24/7.


What is the COO?
Link Posted: 12/22/2022 12:37:20 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By TheTallest:
This thread is new and refreshing.

https://www.ar15.com/forums/handguns/Red_dots_on_handguns_a_fad_or_trend_/4-156400/

We've done this thread a lot.
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I’m not allowed to play there.
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Originally Posted By KTM300XCW:


Sure does. The military doesn't know what it's doing. It should have been a Glock with RMR.

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/241166/20200410_131503_jpg-2644045.JPG
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Originally Posted By KTM300XCW:
Originally Posted By DonkeyHotay:
Originally Posted By 45-Seventy:


This same argument could be made against rifle optics.

However, the United States Military has been heavily engaged in infantry centric warfare throughout the third world for about two decades using rifles almost entirely equipped with optics and this hasn’t been a concern.

Why?



Apples and cinderblocks comparison, as long guns ≠ pistols.


Here's the US Military's latest combat pistol:


https://tinypic.host/images/2022/12/22/xm17.jpg


Kinda tells you all you need to know.


Sure does. The military doesn't know what it's doing. It should have been a Glock with RMR.

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/241166/20200410_131503_jpg-2644045.JPG


It tells me the US military values pistol optics enough to make sure their latest combat pistol is set up to easily accept them
Link Posted: 12/22/2022 12:46:43 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By 45-Seventy:


I’m not allowed to play there.
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WTF??
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