Is A Red Dot Worth The Cost...You Decide

That is the question. It is a big debate right now. Some people want to stay the old school and just run their iron sights because that is what they are used to.

Then you have the others, that jump on anything new.

For me, I’m an iron sight guy. I’m comfortable with iron sights, and I could shoot very accurately with them. 

So, one day at my range, I challenged one of my RSO’s and told him, "If you can beat me on the dueling tree with your red dot, I'll make the switch." He agreed to the challenge. It was a good run on the dueling tree, and I won. So that meant no switching for me. However, I have to say once acclimated to the red dot and site picture, It’s a good tool. It just takes getting used too.

1. Pro's - Being able to look at the threat and not have to focus on the front sight (because we all know that is NOT going to happen in a real gun fight)

2. Pro's - Way easier shooting at distance

3. Pro's - Helps those that have far sightedness

1. Con's - Hard to find the dot at first

2. Con's - Slower at first

3. Con's - Requires a new skill set

If you’re interested in red dot sights or have one currently on your firearm and need training to gain a quick site picture, give me a call and set up a personal training class at my outdoor range and get dialed in.

Gregg Kielma

941 737-6956