New Blog: Red Dots vs. Iron Sights: Which Is Better for Handguns?

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Red Dots vs. Iron Sights: Which Is Better for Handguns? - Target Sports USA

Compare red dot and iron sights for handguns to find the best fit for your shooting needs. Discover the benefits of each.

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[Bowhntr6pt]

Red Dots are the best hands down in all circumstances.

 

[Bowhntr6pt]

Iron sights are best hands down in all circumstances.

 

[Jester896]

co-witness is best hands down in all circumstances

 

[Bodhisattva]

Fortunately, I am not at the point at which I can't see (clearly) my iron sights, but I recognize someday I may be.
For a carry gun, I believe minimal and simple is the way to go, and if something can go wrong, it may/will go wrong. Therefore, I can't see going RDS on my SD carry piece. I am willing to listen, learn and try new things.
Dirt, lint, condensation......these don't seem to affect iron sights like they can a RDS.

 

[JWlineman]

I just put a red dot on all my eye pro...

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

Take the sights off, point shoot. I'm a follower of the Matt Dillon shooting system. ( Gunsmoke, not that panty waist modern actor)

 

[boatbum101]

Horseshit . I'm an old Bullseye shooter & National Match record high score was shot with iron sights not a red dot . Learn solid execution of basic fundamentals of which trigger control is # 1 . For a paper puncher & older eyes OK , but not for serious bet the farm social work . For a SD gun & old eyes me likey Big Dot sights . All my bump in the night gear sports 'em . Mid 70's w/ health issues so my solution might not work for you .

 

[WarEagleVIII]

Red dots, iron sights and laser. Just to be sure.

 

[JWlineman]

Horseshit . I'm an old Bullseye shooter & National Match record high score was shot with iron sights not a red dot . Learn solid execution of basic fundamentals of which trigger control is # 1 . For a paper puncher & older eyes OK , but not for serious bet the farm social work . For a SD gun & old eyes me likey Big Dot sights . All my bump in the night gear sports 'em . Mid 70's w/ health issues so my solution might not work for you .

You still drive a manual trans truck with manual windows and locks? Probably using a '96 model Dell computer too?

 

[sloporsche]

depends on the weapon and use

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

depends on the weapon and use

Yep, sometimes the can blocks the sights!

 

[Baddog 0302]

You still drive a manual trans truck with manual windows and locks? Probably using a '96 model Dell computer too?

Well , my advise to him is that is the case , and he ever has to retire the all manual truck is that he look at the earliest model that meets his needs . I had a serious brain fart and ended up with a 2024 Nissan SUV. Can't hardly touch anything without having to go through several unwanted features because some programmer put a bunch of unwanted crap into the car's computer.As soon as I find a used 2010 (+-) the POS Nissan will be for sale.
On another note, since I can't get rid of the data mining pop up when I go to log in , I'll probably limit my visits here to once , maybe twice a week.

 

[sloporsche]

You still drive a manual trans truck with manual windows and locks? Probably using a '96 model Dell computer too?

Quite a few people carry a knife ,they were around a tad before trucks i believe and are a few levels above rocks for personal defense . I practice with my 2 snubskis for CC using the front sight only like a red dot ,put it on low center mass and detonate twice at bad breath range after quick draw . A laser has no use imho on 1.8 and 2.5 barrels at that range .....as i said depends on weapon and use

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

Quite a few people carry a knife ,they were around a tad before trucks i believe and are a few levels above rocks for personal defense . I practice with my 2 snubskis for CC using the front sight only like a red dot ,put it on low center mass and detonate twice at bad breath range after quick draw . A laser has no use imho on 1.8 and 2.5 barrels at that range .....as i said depends on weapon and use

Laser for small critters is handy with can. Dot on, snap trigger. Night ops.

 

[boatbum101]

You still drive a manual trans truck with manual windows and locks? Probably using a '96 model Dell computer too?

Actually no I don't . Learned how to shoot w/o training wheels that's all . BTW do YOU shoot Master level scores in ANY discipline ?

 

[sloporsche]

Laser for small critters is handy with can. Dot on, snap trigger. Night ops.View attachment 500996

I have a 2.5 python and a SW 340 PD 1.8 for CC and anti-car jacking , your would not meet my requirements due to it size ....weapon n use

 

[sloporsche]

Horseshit . I'm an old Bullseye shooter & National Match record high score was shot with iron sights not a red dot . Learn solid execution of basic fundamentals of which trigger control is # 1 . For a paper puncher & older eyes OK , but not for serious bet the farm social work . For a SD gun & old eyes me likey Big Dot sights . All my bump in the night gear sports 'em . Mid 70's w/ health issues so my solution might not work for you .

well said ......me a 71 year old CC revolver carrying fudd using my MARK 1 eye ball using just the front sight quick draw at VERY short range

 

[JWlineman]

Actually no I don't . Learned how to shoot w/o training wheels that's all . BTW do YOU shoot Master level scores in ANY discipline ?

Maybe, and for reference, I learned on iron sights as well.
I was being mostly sarcastic in my initial response as I try to be proficient with both modes of optics.
Y'all are wound tight and it's just Weds...

 

[sloporsche]

Maybe, and for reference, I learned on iron sights as well.
I was being mostly sarcastic in my initial response as I try to be proficient with both modes of optics.
Y'all are wound tight and it's just Weds...

a lol at the end would have made that clear imho