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GC
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Thanks! I haven't shot it a lot yet but with 150 rounds through it, I'll say it was surprisingly accurate as I sighted in the EPS Carry. It was reliable with 100 FMJ and 50 Federal HST hollowpoints. And maybe the comp does soften recoil and allow the gun to shoot flat when firing fast. I don't have a firm opinion of that yet. Another 850 rounds and I'll have a better evaluation of it.
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GC
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If I ever have to use it in a defensive situation a loud noise is the least of my worries. I have some experience with such and in the times I have been in a two-way exchange auditory exclusion has caused the gunshots to sound like popcorn popping rather than ear-splitting noise.
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William Suter
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Month or so ago I bought a Springfield Range Officer in 45ACP. I haven't shot it much due to weather but I have carried it some and must say its very comfortable. Mags are only 6 rounds but came with three. Not as heavy as a full size 1911 and more like a Commander. Nice pistol!
GC
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Yeah, it has a comp on the barrel now. I shoot some steel matches and other pistolcraft matches at my local club with that one.
cropdamage
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Some nice toys ,Gary !
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I'm not well versed on handgun optics. What are the types that are most commonly used ?
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DiRTY DOG
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Red (or green) dots are not for everybody. Pistol enthusiasts will love them. Pistol red dots allow you to do stuff you can't do with iron sights, just like red dots on ARs.
For ccw, open emitters require near daily maintenence to clear lint and dust from the lense and emitter. Closed emitters rule for ccw because they don't have that problem- they're fully enclosed. There's nothing wrong with an open emitter for range use or home use, or duty use with a hooded holster, they work great.
I've owned several different red dots (five) and shot more. What you select depends on your needs.A few of mine.
Trijicon is the Nightforce of red dots. They are extremely durable and the glass is good enough. RMR Type-2 works great and it battle proven tough. They are expensive, and the window is a bit small. I sold mine after a year because I think other brands offer more value and better options. The new RCR and RMR HD and seem huge and costly, but I haven't gotten my hands on one yet. I bet the RMR HD quickly becomes #1 for duty use, although I think it sits too high and the window is small.
Holosun has a bunch of models, with lots of options, reticles, and colors. The 507/8/9 series is proven tough. The 507 Competition has my eye right now and I'll probably get one once they hit the shelves... The SCS fits mos Glocks or cut slides without needing surpressor height sights, an easy entry level choice. The green EPS is my current favorite and I carry it every day. It just "looks" way better than other red dots I've used.
25 yards.
17 & 22 yards controlled pairs.
Red dots are not indestructable. I smashed the Hex Wasp that came on my Springfield Hellcat. It still works and holds zero, but the glass shattered after a little abuse. Stick to the big boy brands for durability.
For ccw, open emitters require near daily maintenence to clear lint and dust from the lense and emitter. Closed emitters rule for ccw because they don't have that problem- they're fully enclosed. There's nothing wrong with an open emitter for range use or home use, or duty use with a hooded holster, they work great.
I've owned several different red dots (five) and shot more. What you select depends on your needs.A few of mine.
Trijicon is the Nightforce of red dots. They are extremely durable and the glass is good enough. RMR Type-2 works great and it battle proven tough. They are expensive, and the window is a bit small. I sold mine after a year because I think other brands offer more value and better options. The new RCR and RMR HD and seem huge and costly, but I haven't gotten my hands on one yet. I bet the RMR HD quickly becomes #1 for duty use, although I think it sits too high and the window is small.
Holosun has a bunch of models, with lots of options, reticles, and colors. The 507/8/9 series is proven tough. The 507 Competition has my eye right now and I'll probably get one once they hit the shelves... The SCS fits mos Glocks or cut slides without needing surpressor height sights, an easy entry level choice. The green EPS is my current favorite and I carry it every day. It just "looks" way better than other red dots I've used.
25 yards.
17 & 22 yards controlled pairs.
Red dots are not indestructable. I smashed the Hex Wasp that came on my Springfield Hellcat. It still works and holds zero, but the glass shattered after a little abuse. Stick to the big boy brands for durability.