Does anyone carry a Red Dot for CCW? - Page 3

wilson45 · 01-07-2012, 11:10

Genie,
Thanks - yes Bowie did the stipling. Didn't matter to me where the rear was - don't use it even if the Delta Point goes down. When milling the slide for the optic it's best to cut as far back on the slide as possible. Also can't get to the adjustments on the rear of the Delta Point is there's an iron sight behind it.

***Jeff82*** · 01-07-2012, 11:35

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Originally Posted by MadMonkey

If it has Suarez's approval, I tend to run the other way

So what's wrong with Gabe's World? Be specific.

Mark Housel · 01-07-2012, 11:40

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Originally Posted by wilson45

Also can't get to the adjustments on the rear of the Delta Point is there's an iron sight behind it.

Access to the locking screws on rear apron can be achieved by boring two small holes through the rear sight. At least that's how I have been doing that with the rear BUIS.

EDCholsters · 01-07-2012, 11:51

^
Mark does top notch work guys. Had him RMR cut a LW slide, install sights and cerakote. EXCELLENT customer service, nice guy. Deal with confidence!

Beautiful precise RMR fit in the slide.
Cerakote turned out ok, a little thin in some places...after lots of holster drawing I see no issues yet.
He went outta his way for me.. His prices are great, and did I mention it barely took 10 days!

wilson45 · 01-07-2012, 16:04

Could be the picture, but the sights look too low to co-witness. Like the red dot as close to my eyes as possible.

EDCholsters · 01-07-2012, 16:32

Shadow from crappy lighting doesn't help. Co witnesses perfectly.

***Jeff82*** · 01-07-2012, 17:21

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Originally Posted by gripnCOLDSTEEL

Co witnesses perfectly.

Can you get a pic of that?

EDCholsters · 01-08-2012, 22:44

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Originally Posted by Jeff82

Can you get a pic of that?

Apologies for the late response:
The rear sight notch is open, unobstructed by the RMR.

If you have a consistent draw-punchout, and focus on your target... the dot just appears. It doesnt matter if the dot is centered, or co-witnessed. Where the dot is on the glass, the bullet goes. I do not see the iron sights when utilizing the RDS.

***Jeff82*** · 01-09-2012, 10:03

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Originally Posted by gripnCOLDSTEEL

Apologies ...

Nice pic!

Genin · 01-10-2012, 18:28

Just incase anyone wants to see what the cowitness of tritium sights looks like with the RMR.

bchand01 · 01-11-2012, 15:47

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Originally Posted by Jeff82

So what's wrong with Gabe's World? Be specific.

I agree... I would like to hear this one.

Mark Housel · 01-12-2012, 09:06

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Originally Posted by bchand01

I agree... I would like to hear this one.

This is probably not the place (I think there is no correct place) to start a "Lets bash various suppliers of sighting systems based on whatever internet stuff we can Google up." discussion.

Officer's Match · 01-13-2012, 08:13

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Originally Posted by Mark Housel

This is probably not the place (I think there is no correct place) to start a "Lets bash various suppliers of sighting systems based on whatever internet stuff we can Google up." discussion.

I agree, but your reference quote wasn't starting the "let's bash", it was asking for rationale behind the already existing bash.

Mark Housel · 01-13-2012, 09:18

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Originally Posted by Officer's Match

I agree, but your reference quote wasn't starting the "let's bash", it was asking for rationale behind the already existing bash.

Ok, you are correct, but nothing in this sort of more technically oriented thread (I haven't read every post from day one though).

But I don't think that there is a rationale in general.

Officer's Match · 01-13-2012, 09:50

I basically agree with you Mark, I just was pointing out the poster you quoted certainly didn't start the "derail" if you will. I would much rather learn about the OP topic as well.

denn1911 · 01-15-2012, 23:33

I see the value of the milled slide with red dot. Since I work my gear hard, I need a rugged sight. The RMR seems to fit that task. I'll be sending in my slide within the next few weeks for the service. I do quite a bit of point shooting, and I look forward to running the RDS equipped slide.

Officer's Match · 01-16-2012, 05:41

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Originally Posted by denn1911

I see the value of the milled slide with red dot. Since I work my gear hard, I need a rugged sight. The RMR seems to fit that task. I'll be sending in my slide within the next few weeks for the service. I do quite a bit of point shooting, and I look forward to running the RDS equipped slide.

I'm sure I'd be speaking for others too in saying I'd love to hear your feedback once you're up and running.

Bill Lumberg · 01-21-2012, 14:17

Tex Grebner does.

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Originally Posted by Stuntman22

Hi,
Although I have been carrying since im 22 (in 48 now) I was always told what I could carry.

Now I am retired I can carry what I want. I like the GLock 19 with a Red Dot.

Has anyone carried one? I know the Red Dots are used in compititions but what about CCW?

I found one vendor but it was upwards of 2k with refinishing.

Suggestions? Pros? Cons?

Thanks as always.
Lou

Mark Housel · 01-23-2012, 07:21

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I found one vendor but it was upwards of 2k with refinishing.

Wow! (Gee, I'd do an installation for half that. Oh, If my price wasn't about 10% of that! )

gator378 · 01-27-2012, 15:27

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Originally Posted by silversport

once you train with it, it becomes as natural as any other sighting system...if you leave it on, then you wouldn't have to worry about it not being on when you need it...and as they lose their illumination slowly...you'll know well ahead of time that you should change the battery...or change it once a year...

Bill

+1 just change once a year.

Spiffums · 01-28-2012, 19:37

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Originally Posted by Mark Housel

His is a custom slide made for TSD Combat Systems (Suarez International).
They also sell complete Glock pistols now.

Any factory Glock slide can be milled and have a Trijicon RMR (or other RDS) installed exactly the same way.

Turnaround times vary depending on who is doing the work.
Mine are 7-10 days currently.

I am still waiting on my G34 to get finished. I think they were late getting a shipment of the 6.5 moa RMRs. I wish the supplier would hurry..... threads like these get me itching for mine!

Mark Housel · 01-28-2012, 20:54

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Originally Posted by Spiffums

I am still waiting on my G34 to get finished. I think they were late getting a shipment of the 6.5 moa RMRs. I wish the supplier would hurry..... threads like these get me itching for mine!

Yes, the 6.5 MOA RMR's seem to be in short supply. I've been waiting for them with no ETA for a while now. ;-(

nickatnite · 02-25-2012, 12:37

Just got a G30 back from Bowie Tactical.

Sweet shooter!

onebigelf · 05-12-2012, 08:49

I've been running a RMR on my G19 for over a year (EDC). All I can say is, you've GOT to try it to really get it. Like an Eotec, Aimpoint, etc on an AR-15, the question becomes, why did it take me so long?

John