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do "red dot" type sights help

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Was thinking about getting a red dot type sight for my ruger mkII govt target model.  do these have any advantages over iron sights for bullseye type target shooting.   was going to use the Weigand no drill scope base.  

 

Do they help shooters with poor eyesight at 25 yds.  

 

 

  thanks  

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Every time you go from trying to align 3 things to trying to align 2 things you are going to have an easier time. There is a reason why in almost every shooting game red dot sights are classified in a different competitive division then iron sights, the posses a considerable advantage of irons. Of course, then you only compete against people with the same gear so the advantage goes away, but if your eye sight no longer really permits dealing with iron sights (or never has) the red dots are surely the way to go.

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thanks to everyone for the replies   I have opted to get a spare drilled and tapped barrel for my model 41.   

 

The question I have now is what is the difference between a "reflex" sight and a "hologram" sight.    I was looking and comparing some online and reading the reviews but I don't give online reviews too much weight on making a selection.     

 

The model I thought might be the best for the buck is a C-More brand reflex,   Does anyone have any experience with this brand.   I am trying this sighting system because my eyesight is not what it was and I know I can shoot better bullseyes  than what I have been doing.

 

thanks again

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Yes however on a pistol, there is a learning curve.  Consistent indexing and presentation is key to really getting the most out of an RDS on a pistol.  Unlike a carbine, an RDS on a pistol does not provide an immediate spike in usefulness until you reprogram yourself to take advantage of it.  I've been tinkering with the idea of putting an RMR on my primary carry gun but have not done so because I know it's going to take a lot of time and effort on my part to take advantage of it and I'm not sure I can dedicate that kind of time as the training season is kicking off.  Personally, I think I stand to benefit more from waiting until late fall, sending the slide out to be milled, installing the RMR, then spending the entire winter retraining myself to use it.

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