RED DOTS vs. REGULAR SCOPES

Red dots for shorter range, quicker target acquisition, smaller. Scopes for longer range, more precise, no batteries.

vmtcmt said:

Red dots for shorter range, quicker target acquisition, smaller. Scopes for longer range, more precise, no batteries.

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+1, like he said... both are great for what they're designed to do.

yup what he said

What they said, but you can go with a compromise optic in a variable power 1-4x scope, turned to 1 power they are supposed to be -almost- as fast as an RDS, and you can tune them up to 4x to get some magnification. To get magnification out of an RDS you need a magnifier which is bulky. Downside to the 1-4x variable is that you have to worry about eye position and eye relief with a scope while you generally don't have to with an RDS.

The 1-4x variable option has been graining popularity among the tactical crowd and, from what i understand, rules the 3-gun circuit.

Dom

I see some of the guys that shoot in matches at my range use red dot scopes on their  pistols. I took a couple shots with one and it was easy to shoot with. Thought about getting one as I get older the sights on my pistols seem to be getting harder to see.

6x48 Trijicon ACOG for both

On AR platforms and some others, RDS do have the option of a 3Xmagnifer. If this suits you, its the weay to go and posibly getting the best of both worlds but try before you buy.