[grumpy1]

I guess i am old fashioned but I still carry a semi automatic pistol without a red dot. Just wondering if any others are doing the same. I did put one on my HK VP9 recently along with the long slide conversion kit. I kind of like it for range shooting but no plans for one on a carry gun. Heck I still carry my unmodified Gen 2 Glock 19 other than having a Grip Force adapter at the back of the grip. Not trying to create discussion about pros/cons of red dot on carry pistol but comments welcome, just wondering about how many are vs are not. I typically conceal carry my Gen 2 Glock 19 or original Walther PPS IWB in a single clip kydex holster. Less often I carry my HK P30SK.

 

[rds95991]

At the ranges most prescribe as valid SD ranges, I don't think I would have time to try to find a red dot in some cases. Plus you are adding another possible source of failure. My EDC's are J frame revolvers most of the time so it's open sights and lots of practice point shooting, just in case.

 

[Gray Dood]

My G19FS is just fine without one.

Quick up close, precise enough at distance.

 

[fastbolt]

Since I haven't been buying any new retirement CCW weapons in recent years, I don't have any that came equipped with, or milled for, RDS. No need for me at this time.

Now, if I were still actively working, it would be a different story. My former agency went from approving optional RDS units installed on personally-owned duty weapons, to issuing new weapons that came factory-equipped with RDS units. I'm told that a growing number of guys & gals have been ordering their own RDS-equipped off-duty weapons, or at least those with milled slides to install RDS units. It's the growing trend. Of course, that meant that the instructor staff was required to attend training to be able to teach the effective use of RDS-equipped weapons, and armorers repair problems (mostly due to early weaknesses in screws and some mounting plates among different manufacturers).

At this point in time, if I were to buy a new retirement CCW pistol, it would likely be a Shield 9 or 40, and it wouldn't be equipped with a RDS unit. Obviously, if I added yet another J-frame or SP101 to my collection, it wouldn't have a RDS.

 

[Bradd D]

 

[Maccabeus]

No dot on my carry pistols.

For now.

I am just starting to experiment with them on other guns. In time, I could see adding one to my P365 carry gun, if I find them an advantage.

 

[arkdweller22]

No carry dots here either.
I have a G40 MOS with a dot on it. It’s accurate and the dot really helps with accuracy past 30-35 yards.
For SD ranges though, I’m not any faster over irons so my carry guns stay as they are. Anyway, none of my carry guns are cut for a red dot, so I can’t justify the extra expense.

 

[tonyboo109]

I don't use dots on any pistol, I prefer metal sights with a big dot up front and a blacked out rear .

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[poodleplumber]

As of this writing, less than 15% of responders have red dots on their carry pistols. That is what I would have expected. I have a red dot on only one pistol, and it is not a carry pistol at all. It is going to be quite a while before red dots are in the majority.

 

[Rocks]

I don't see the need when 99% of incidents are point and shoot.

 

[Z71bill]

Don’t use one now - doubt I ever will.

I have a red dot on one AR15 -

 

[6ptstar]

While I love shooting several of my pistols with red dots I have not convinced my self to carry one for self defense. I still think at the ranges of most self defense situations I think the red dot would be a hinderance.

 

[kodhd]

I have a red dot on my G40 for hunting longer range shooting, not on any of my pistols that I carry concealed. Too many thousands of rounds through naked pistols over the past 30+ years and the lack of motivation to change that muscle memory. Maybe at some point, just not there yet.

 

[Rock_Crawler_Jeep]

No red dots on any of my pistols.
I do have scopes on hunting handguns though, but that's for 100+ yard shooting.
I don't see the value (no pun intended. Well, maybe not) for SD handguns for me.

 

[bac1023]

I don’t even range shoot with a red dot, let alone carry one. Don’t like them at all.

 

[desertfox7266]

Me likey. Currently have 6 setup with various RDS. Probably will standardize on Holosun SCS for full sized and RMSc for the single-stackers. For those that don't get the RDS, TruGlo TFX Pro has my vote.

 

[prairieviper]

Nope. I am a fan of red dots but question their advantage for an EDC .

 

[nerr]

Voted no.

Until they make one that's a 20gigawatt incinerating laser, not on a pistol. No recoil, but I'm getting too old to lug around the backpack battery that's going to be needed. But it should pass Biden's gun litmus test: a few minutes between shots for recharge should disqualify it as semi-automatic.

 

[TheDirtyGoT]

I hunt with my Glock 40 with a vortex venom on it. I also have a Walther PDP with a Holosun, I use it mainly for plinking. my EDC is my Glock 29 and a Walther PPK/S! I have found when I conceal one of my red dot equipped guns, the dot gets covered in lint real quick and it's very distracting! just want to add that I am more accurate with a red dot at distances over 15 yards

 

[sciolist]

At the ranges most prescribe as valid SD ranges, I don't think I would have time to try to find a red dot in some cases. Plus you are adding another possible source of failure. My EDC's are J frame revolvers most of the time so it's open sights and lots of practice point shooting, just in case.

The dot is up on top of the gun, same as irons. Only difference is you can't see the dot until the gun is almost fully mounted. If the dot isn't on target when you present the gun, your mechanics are bad.

And no, I don't carry a dot.