Red dot with issues - Vortex Venom 1x26.5mm Red Dot Sight

For the price, I'd expect a clearer (3 MOA) red dot in the glass. As others said, the dot is never just a pure round dot. Not a biggie for accuracy, just something one would expect to be better. The profile is perfect for a 1911 with the height very appropriate. The "painted on" rear (mechanical) sight simulation isn't usable for a 1911. I have seen red dot installs where one can line up such mechanical sights, have the dot sitting on the top of the mechanical view, and be spot on.... not so with the 1911 application I did. The use on the extended "first shoot" I did came off well. I had "bore sighted" the red dot and it needed little sighting. Through around 80 rounds, the sight remained tight, adjustable and accurate. I look forward to more exhaustive trials of this sight method. I shows more promise than any other type system for target shooting. Lasers are probably better for defense situations. Oh, and expect to bring a cleaning cloth as the glass takes a heavy coating from lube, powder gasses and anything else that your pistol belches.