During a recent training school, a few guys had reflex sights on their pistols. Witnessing for myself their superior accuracy and speed transitioning targets, I was convinced.
My SO does not purchase such accessories but does not prevent Deputies from doing so. It was on me to decide if this was a worthy investment. After a lot of research I bought this one as:
(A) it’s Burris. It is a brand of good reputation
(B) I got it and the mounting base for a reasonable price through OpticsPlanet compared to other brands.
I mounted this myself and went out to get it set for action. I went through ALL the ammo I brought with me. Not because it was difficult to set but because I was thrilled. It was so much fun to shoot! I could see and feel immediate improvement. I am a good shot but this was better.
Bad news, I dropped my pistol on a sidewalk about two weeks later. It landed on the sight. I took it out to retest it? Zero is perfect. Cosmetic damage but this sight endured.
What you need to know?
- It’s an older generation. It doesn’t have the auto start from motion and it doesn’t automatically shut off if you leave it on. What I have found is that with some practice and repetition I can easily flip it on coming out of the holster with my thumb.
- If you are left handed, it won’t be as easy to operate. The switch is in a good position for the thumb to access for right handed shooters.
- The 4 MOA dot is completely adequate for tactical pistol shooting. I was worried about t...
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