webfoot44 Posted June 10, 2021 Report Share Posted June 10, 2021 Hey guys, I’m going to put a red dot sight on my pistol primarily for self-defense and target use and was wondering what size dot would you guys recommend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandbar1 Posted June 10, 2021 Report Share Posted June 10, 2021 3.25 MOA Chasing false echoes Send lawyers, guns, and money - Zevon When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro - Thompson DITCH TROLL 333 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mml4 Posted June 10, 2021 Report Share Posted June 10, 2021 Older eyes = larger MOA. I found at my age the 5 MOA was the best choice. Marc Striper Silly and PSeggs 2 "Don't mess with old farts...age and treachery will always overcome youth and skill! BS and brilliance only come with age and experience!" In favor of an immediate moratorium on both Commercial and Recreational taking of Striped Bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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afterhours Posted June 10, 2021 Report Share Posted June 10, 2021 I like the 3 moa on my handguns. I found that after a while you become used to the bouncing dot and feel comfortable with it. Have one on 3 of my 4 guns and plan on adding one to that one. Best thing when you get the "readers" stage of life. "A GAMEFISH (which striped bass should be) Is too valuable to be caught only once"...Lee Wulff " When the people fear the government, there is tyranny. When the government fears the people, there is liberty" - Thomas Jefferson "I'm from the government, and I'm here to help." Most dangerous words in the English language...Ronald Reagan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMacLeod Posted June 10, 2021 Report Share Posted June 10, 2021 I've got a 3.25 on one and (2) 4.0s on 9mm s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSeggs Posted June 10, 2021 Report Share Posted June 10, 2021 Can u really tell the difference between 3.25 & 4? I have a 2MOA on my 22/45 and it works pretty good for squirrel hunting. Thats all I've ever used a RDS on a pistol for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfoot44 Posted June 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 7 hours ago, DMacLeod said: I've got a 3.25 on one and (2) 4.0s on 9mm s What brand sights are you using? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfoot44 Posted June 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 Thanks for the info guys. Now I have to decide on which sight to get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mako20ft Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 11 hours ago, webfoot44 said: Thanks for the info guys. Now I have to decide on which sight to get. FWIW, I've been satisfied with the Sig Romeo 1 Pro, 4, 5 and 7...the MOTAC shake and wake is proven and Sig's Warranty is about as easy as it gets. I don't use Night Vision but on the flip side all their products I've used so far have good presentation in Outdoor lighting. I have (2) HOLOSUN 510C mounted on a couple Weatherby 12 Gauge shotties (pump and a semi) and they've literally had the sheet beat out of them...no complaints and I really like the crispness of the Dot. Vortex let me down with a 4 week turnaround on a broken Venom BUT all other communication with them has been stellar. YMMV I'd like to try the Delta Point but haven't purchased anything recently to give it a try. ALOT of folks love the Burris Fastfire but their Customer Service has gone to pot (zero chance they'll take a phone call and I've had legitimate emails never responded to...this coming from a Burris diehard fan). I don't have the budget for Red Dots that are war ready but I can see their value. Good luck! chr1s and webfoot44 2 The wheels on my reels go round and round...round and round...round and round... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMacLeod Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 14 hours ago, webfoot44 said: What brand sights are you using? Trijicon 3.25 moa dot. G19 Shields 4 moa dot on the 17 and 43X TruGlo 5 moa dot on .22s webfoot44 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferret Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 I'm a noob so take my opinion with a grain of salt. Anyway, I thought you want less MOA in darker situations and more MOA in brighter situations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mml4 Posted June 12, 2021 Report Share Posted June 12, 2021 On 6/10/2021 at 11:39 PM, webfoot44 said: What brand sights are you using? Trijicon SRO on a Glock 34. I find the domed (round) glass helps in training to keep both eyes open as opposed to the RMR model. Marc webfoot44 1 "Don't mess with old farts...age and treachery will always overcome youth and skill! BS and brilliance only come with age and experience!" In favor of an immediate moratorium on both Commercial and Recreational taking of Striped Bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mako20ft Posted June 14, 2021 Report Share Posted June 14, 2021 On 6/11/2021 at 2:26 PM, ferret said: I'm a noob so take my opinion with a grain of salt. Anyway, I thought you want less MOA in darker situations and more MOA in brighter situations. You're on the right track however MOA refers to the size of the visible Dot. IMHO, clarity of the dot is equally as important as the choice of Dot size. Crank up most any of the no-name imports and you'll go mad looking at the starburst effect. YMMV The wheels on my reels go round and round...round and round...round and round... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Striper Silly Posted June 14, 2021 Report Share Posted June 14, 2021 Red dots for me are a necessity. Older eye syndrome as others have said and wearing glasses when I shoot are some of life's changes when you get older. I like the 6 MOA or as close to it you can get. My shooting is night and day difference with the red dot. I have 4 handguns and they all have red dots. I have one more to do and I am set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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