I carried with an optic on my Glock 48MOS and a CR920 for about 4 years. I used the Holoson 407k green on both guns. It took about 6 months of training. Training for me included about 1000 rounds, lots of drawing and dry firing, and defensive pistol matches to be proficient with an optic. The dot is a true game changer for those with aging eyes. It is worth mentioning that shooting with optics really exposes the poor fundamentals, it did for me anyway. I have recently changed my whole EDC philosophy and went full circle, and switched back to a Stock compact sized handgun and the only change I made were adding the XS big dot sights. From what I have already found for a true self defense carry gun, I am faster with effective hits in the "zero" for IDPA. With an optic my groups were tighter, especially past 15 yards. Optics lights and mods do have a place on guns, but for me it is no longer on my edc.
Thanks for watching and I appreciate the comment! I think there is a lot to be said about having a stock reliable gun as an EDC, the less you change and add to it, the less there is to go wrong. And for EDC, reliability is your best ability. All the upgrades to your gun aren’t going to save you if it jams first shot! Thanks for you input!
ThePreparedFather sent me. my agency all put Trijicon RMRs on our duty pistols back in 2022, I truly had no idea something could be so well made, and it turns out they make there optics an hour away from me lol
@@SosasSports it is really the price point that is my buggaboo, ive got a CyeLee on my EDC and it has remained tried and true. I would only complain about the battery life. The durability is next level
@Stormtrooper_Accuracy video always starts with him aiming at imaginary "fido" so when you actually started with saying "thats my dog" it immediately made that connection lol. ANYWAY, besides my autism, lol, your videos continue to do great brother, you are NATURALLY a good speaker and your love for firearms, training, and teaching this stuff, is blatantly obvious. Definitely gonna support you no doubt
Carrying with an optic is a must for the following reasons. 1. Quick target acquisition. 2. Shoot with both eyes open 3. Accuracy 4. Target focus All these positives outweigh iron sights of you are willing to put in the training to learn how to shoot with an optic. All my carry guns have an optic.
Nope just FRT sights n lights only mods you’ll ever need,always get a yellow green nightfision/ameriglo FRT sight and a good light (tlr1/7a/x300),diy stipple the finger rest/trigger guard and shoot it till something breaks 😂,a lot of folks have RDs lack the fundamentals so when it breaks or causes a misfeed they’re SOL
I can see that perspective, that’s why I make sure my sights are co witness, so that if my dot dies I can still use my stock sights. I also still shoot pistols without dots to train without them as well! Thanks for watching, I appreciate the input!
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What are y’all’s thoughts??
I carried with an optic on my Glock 48MOS and a CR920 for about 4 years. I used the Holoson 407k green on both guns. It took about 6 months of training. Training for me included about 1000 rounds, lots of drawing and dry firing, and defensive pistol matches to be proficient with an optic. The dot is a true game changer for those with aging eyes. It is worth mentioning that shooting with optics really exposes the poor fundamentals, it did for me anyway. I have recently changed my whole EDC philosophy and went full circle,
and switched back to a Stock compact sized handgun and the only change I made were adding the XS big dot sights. From what I have already found for a true self defense carry gun, I am faster with effective hits in the "zero" for IDPA. With an optic my groups were tighter, especially past 15 yards. Optics lights and mods do have a place on guns, but for me it is no longer on my edc.
Thanks for watching and I appreciate the comment! I think there is a lot to be said about having a stock reliable gun as an EDC, the less you change and add to it, the less there is to go wrong. And for EDC, reliability is your best ability. All the upgrades to your gun aren’t going to save you if it jams first shot! Thanks for you input!
@@SosasSports The failure(s) were the game changer for me.
ThePreparedFather sent me. my agency all put Trijicon RMRs on our duty pistols back in 2022, I truly had no idea something could be so well made, and it turns out they make there optics an hour away from me lol
Thanks for watching! I want to get the Shadow Systems DR920 and I really want to put an RMR on it. Heard nothing but great things!
@@SosasSports it is really the price point that is my buggaboo, ive got a CyeLee on my EDC and it has remained tried and true. I would only complain about the battery life. The durability is next level
@ConstitutionalOfficer yeah the RMRs are definitely not cheap that’s for sure! I’ll have to check out the CyeLee’s!
@Stormtrooper_Accuracy video always starts with him aiming at imaginary "fido" so when you actually started with saying "thats my dog" it immediately made that connection lol.
ANYWAY, besides my autism, lol, your videos continue to do great brother, you are NATURALLY a good speaker and your love for firearms, training, and teaching this stuff, is blatantly obvious. Definitely gonna support you no doubt
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it 😎💪🏼
Great video. I have been on the fence about it. Now I am leaning toward optic.
I’d say try it! Go to the range 2-3 times and see how it feels before you commit but I think you’ll like it!
Carrying with an optic is a must for the following reasons.
1. Quick target acquisition.
2. Shoot with both eyes open
3. Accuracy
4. Target focus
All these positives outweigh iron sights of you are willing to put in the training to learn how to shoot with an optic.
All my carry guns have an optic.
Couldn’t agree more! 💪🏼
I seriously, wouldn’t be surprised if the left attempts to ban them in the future. Don’t talk about these advantages too much. Lol
Nope just FRT sights n lights only mods you’ll ever need,always get a yellow green nightfision/ameriglo FRT sight and a good light (tlr1/7a/x300),diy stipple the finger rest/trigger guard and shoot it till something breaks 😂,a lot of folks have RDs lack the fundamentals so when it breaks or causes a misfeed they’re SOL
I can see that perspective, that’s why I make sure my sights are co witness, so that if my dot dies I can still use my stock sights. I also still shoot pistols without dots to train without them as well! Thanks for watching, I appreciate the input!
@@SosasSports 🫡
Don’t eat my cat or dogs
Very realistic scenario now a days!
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Third intro 😂
Hahaha it has happened way too many times
IS THAT A SHADOW SYSTEMS?
Haha yes it is the XR920!
Put down the goose
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