RDs on Pistols has been "a thing" for a while now.
In the late 80's I had a Tasco "Pro Point" on my USPSA "Open Gun", few here will remember that I'd imagine.
This was absolutely cutting edge at that time. This was a game changer coupled with Hi Cap guns and compensators.
This set up was in no way "practical" for carry and I stuck with Irons and sorta stock guns for carry.
The past several years has seen the proliferation of RDs (RMR/Holosun/Aimpoint) on carry guns. In my circle it has become the rule rather than the exception.
Several instructors have been responsible for methods of quick presentations, and the precision of the RD over irons is probably inarguable.
I have seen individuals that couldn't keep 5 rds on a USPSA target at 50 yds, now able to shoot all A's/C's at that distance, using RD equipped pistols.
I am certainly a believer in RD handguns for range and for carry.
Two weekends back we had a range day using irons only. This to see if we had handicapped ourselves with irons by using RD equipped Pistols exclusively for some time.
This did not seem to be the case at close to medium (15-20 yds) range ; speed and accuracy was close to same as RD guns. Longer range showed a big difference, particularly at speed.
The group was much sloppier with shot placement at distance using irons.
I am curious if others have researched any differences in their current use of RD vs. irons.
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