So, I've come to the conclusion that due to my aging eyes that I can no longer hold out on getting red dots on my pistols. I'm going to start with the G17 and follow with the P365. Initially I was looking at sending the slide in, but I think that I might just go ahead and get either the Zev Duty slide, or the Citadel slide, and then just sell my Glock slide with the Trijicon HD night sights.
The Zev RMR cuts appeal to me because of the raised screw thread combined with the front bosses, and also the price for the complete slide. $236 for the nitrided Duty, and $329 for the DLC coated Citadel. As far as the red dot goes, I'm leaning strongly towards the soon to be released Holosun HE-508T V2, which, if anything like its other recently tested predecessors, should hold up to at least as much abuse as an RMR RM06 Type 2. The Holosun seems to be as tough as the RMR, has a clearer and larger window, offers the circle dot reticle, and costs about $100 less.
My main questions at this point revolve around what iron sights to get. Is there a consensus regarding night sights or plain? If night sights, white or colored outline, or black? Which ones, Trijicon, or the various heights Ameriglo offers? What height offers a usable, but minimalistic lower third co-witness?
Any feedback on the Zev slides, or maybe even a Zev barrel would also be appreciated!
PS. I keep a WML on all defensive weapons, and also EDC a 650 lumen pocket light.
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