Red Dot optics on a Handgun

[trinydex]

the doctor is pretty low profile

[rob_s]

The gun in the linked thread above is an M&P. Anyone know if the same can be/has been done with a Glock with a setup that also allows the rear "iron" on the Trijicon to work with the front post as a BUIS?

[trinydex]

i don't know if you can use the front sight as a buis but

http://www.defensereview.com/stories...08_2-04-08.jpg

http://www.defensereview.com/stories...08_2-04-08.jpg



here's some glock slides milled for docter.

you can also get a dovetail mount



it seems the ones that are milled don't have front sights and the ones that do are maybe too high mounted to use the front sight

[Steve]

Before mine was milled i was able to get COm hits out to 10 yards using the sight as ghost ring so to speak,. but ye s it should be able too im trying to get a a MRD milled in front of my rear slight slot. to allow a 1/3 cowitness.

[rob_s]

I'm thinking MS03 mounted on a G17 slide such that the notch in the optic can be used as a rear sight to align with the stock front sight location, perhaps replaced with a white-outline tritium post?

Any thoughts on 4 MOA vs. 8 MOA?

Bowie has this pic of a G34 on his site but I'm not certain what optic it is. From the profile it looks to be an MS03 or MS04

[Steve]

Rob i have run both i prefer the larger dot as its 8MOA at 100yards not defensive handgun range i have shot poppers out to 100 with mine though its tough as it covers them well up close say 15 yards and in it seams to cover about 2 3 inches ill try and get rough idea for you at the range tomorrow what it covers at distances the smaller dot the seamed to get lost. and bounce more.

[GLOCKMASTER]

Kelly McCann aka Jim Grover has been using one for years.

Looks like I might need a third G19 for a project.

[ccoker]

I have been contemplating a Micro dot on my 44 mag, a blackhawk hunter for some time now

[Alaskapopo]

i have seen the mini red dot sights ( like the doctor) gaining popularity in place of a rear sight on full sized pistols. other than competition, what are other practical uses for this set up. i have CTC grips on my compact carry pistol and was exploring the possibility of a red dot optic on my full size. what advantages/disadvantages does one have over the other

I like them on my 22 lr pistols for small game hunting.

Browning Buckmark Bullseye.




Smith 617

[Matt Edwards]

It has been said that RDS's take away the romance of having to line up the sights. This is what guys like Pat Rogers state about useing them on a carbine or rifle. Why wouldn't the same appy for a pistol.
I'm not saying I'm gonna run out right now and by one, however, my curiosity is peaked.
As Mr. Freuler stated above, I remember seeing Kelly M. (in a video) running one on his 19 years ago.
Since I just got my 3rd 19 (I couldn't pass it up for the price), maybe I'll give it a shot.