fman

bought used $950

I'm in the military and what I can tell you in regards to a red dot is only my experience. I like to consider myself an above average shooter. I have shot expert every year with iron sights, averging 36/37 shots out of 40. The last three years my unit started using red dots with M4's. I have never shot 40 for 40 but my average did go up to 38. I find it most helpful on the 300m pop ups. In the past I had to use all the time alloted and every ounce of breathing control for the 300m targets. I really had to slow down and focus. With the red dots I was much quicker. Put dot on target, breath, hold, fire, target down. It's so much easier for me now. With targets up close 50m or less. Red dot's really don't come into play that much unless you are trying to shoot for accuracy. The military teaches you to hit center mass to kill your enemy. We are no so much concerned about bulls eyes for points etc. So with shorter targets, point, aim, fire. Target is large enough where it should be hit and go down. I think as stated before they are designed for acquiring and engaging targets quicker.

Wife shooting my U22 Neos Inox. This is the very first time she ever shot a gun. Man it was a pain. LOL. She was more concerned with the shinny brass than being safe, that's for sure. :spruceup:

Not sure if you purchased yet or not. The post is 1 month old and possible for you to still be on the fence and still have your purchase permit. One thing to keep in mind is what you are looking to use the weapon for. If it's home defence and range shooting I would recommend the Beretta. Even though I own a XD 9 3.8 sub. Reason being, depending on how familiar you are with handing a firearm. The XD's does not come with a manual safty unless you look to purchase it that way. I have seen a lot of people take my XD and instantly place their finger on the triger. Not realizing until I stop them, that if the gun was loaded they could have easily set it off. Your also looking at a price differance of from $50 to $100

I just joined the forum to read a few things and figured I would post about this place. I am not a member but do plan on joining when I can find the time. Just a note for anyone. I called for some information about the place and joining. I am military and was told there is a discount in the annual dues. 1st year is $75.00. After that it's full price. Of course that could have changed as I called back in April. Just letting the military personel know. One thing that has kept me from joining is my schedule. In order to join you have to show up to 2 meetings, the 1st one is to ensure you know how to handle a firearm. It takes place the last Wednesday of every month. I never seem to be able to make it.