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Poll Red Dot or Not on your CCW weapon?

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Do you have (want to have) a red dot on your CCW pistol?

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rodralig said:
Different take from me...

This was around the time when the hype around Holosun’s ACSS Vulcan was at its peak. There were even YouTube channels, including some from apparently competent shooters, heralding the benefits of the ACSS.

At the time, I was starting to shift to red dots because I was slowly becoming unable to see closer, ie., iron sights. So, not knowing any better, I got the ACSS to replace the circle-dot setup I was getting frustrated with.

I got rid of it after about two months and went back to just dots.

A few reasons: I felt it became a crutch that kept me from building a more natural point of presentation. The chevron also felt too busy, with information I didn’t really need. And for unconventional shooting positions, like shooting sideways or from odd angles, the chevron wasn’t as intuitive because it isn’t rotationally uniform like a circle or a dot. The sight picture just felt awkward to me.

Just an anecdotal reference from my own experience.
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That's fair. Not everything works for everyone. I've been using it for four years now and haven't found it to be detrimental.

I only really see the outer ring if I'm totally off with my draw/grip/presentation. If i do what I practice, the chevron is where I can see it without seeing the outer ring. But, in the event that all doesn't go as practiced, it's good to know quickly which way to move to get the chevron in view. With a plain dot, which i had on my first XD, hunting for the dot was more time consuming. If that's a crutch, I'm fine with it.
 
vplaza96 said:
How much does it cost to modify your ccw? Att least it sounds like you don't have to wait until renewal to make changes.
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I already added two guns go mine, all in was like $180 including $40 to the instructor
 
RocketF22 said:
Hows this vs the acro?
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Never shot the ACRO P-2 but it is not as massive so better for ccw. RCR has a much wider window, easier to see.

The Trijicon RCR features a noticeable blue tint on its glass, which comes from the signature polarizing notch filter Trijicon uses to maximize red dot brightness and battery efficiency. [1, 2, 3, 4]

Why the Blue Tint Exists
    • Notch Filter: The coating reflects specific wavelengths of light to make the 3.25 MOA red dot pop clearly against targets.
    • Sun Glare Reduction: Many users find that the darker hue helps cut down and manage bright sun glare outdoors.
    • Legacy Design: This blue-tinted signature is standard across many classic and modern Trijicon optics, such as the legacy RMR series. [1, 2, 3, 4]

Performance Impact
    • Clarity: While visible when looking through the optic, the tint does not hinder target acquisition during active use.
    • Comparison: Compared to competitors with completely clear glass like the Aimpoint ACRO P2, the Trijicon RCR exhibits a much stronger blue hue. [1]
 
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