Lets talk Red Dots on handguns
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I put a red Riteon dot on my P80 in 9mm. My groups didn’t change because the trigger in it sucked. However when I put a Timney trigger in it this week, it made a huge difference. This trigger is so light I was afraid it was going to go full auto on me. I only loaded two rounds in the mag until I trusted it was not going to do the full auto thing. This was my last shot group of the day with some of my 124 grain reloads. The trigger and red dot combo has defiantly improved my confidence in the Polymer pistol. No I have to go get a few more of these triggers to put in my other fake glocks.
Aimpoint finally repeal their updated ACRO. It definitely performs and looks better than the Gen 1. I might have to get one.
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Aimpoint finally repeal their updated ACRO. It definitely performs and looks better than the Gen 1. I might have to get one.
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Seems like I might have so finagling to do. Could get the ACRO P-2 for my 34. Than I could use my 509T as an offset red dot on another rifle build. Or maybe just keep the 509T where it’s at and use the ACRP P-2 as an offset...options!
So just by looking at side by sides (kinda) the P2 looks like it will be a stronger design as well as the actual battery life
Adjustment buttons don't seem to be in the best place tbh
The 509T is definitely a beast. Cowan has over 10,000rds and 20 drop tests on it and it still works. The 509T is also a titanium housing to the ACRO P-2 having a 7075-T6 aluminum housing. Time will tell, or more like the future drop tests will tell lol.
Now i would take this with a grain of shill er I mean salt buttttt.
If it's anything like the P1 he did then it will be an even better review. His main complaint was battery life and even he said that was minimal but now it has 50k hour
So I am pretty dead set now that I want an ACRO P-2 (I was leaning heavy to the 509t, another awesome optic choice).
Well the biggest thing for me is mounting.. and yes I know I can get a mounting plate from C&H or maybe even FCD but I've always been a fan of the Agency Arms AOS (Agency Optic System) mainly because for optics I am 100% sold on irons forward.
Well with the AOS you can get the mounting plate with the option of the rear iron sight either forward or rear of the optic (each a different plate) which is pretty nice gives people an option. You then have to buy the iron sights and add them to the plate.
Did some digging and looks like the AOS plate for the ACRO (which is significantly more money than the other AOS plates) not only comes with both front and rear sight, but the single plate is cut to do either option
Well the biggest thing for me is mounting.. and yes I know I can get a mounting plate from C&H or maybe even FCD but I've always been a fan of the Agency Arms AOS (Agency Optic System) mainly because for optics I am 100% sold on irons forward.
Well with the AOS you can get the mounting plate with the option of the rear iron sight either forward or rear of the optic (each a different plate) which is pretty nice gives people an option. You then have to buy the iron sights and add them to the plate.
Did some digging and looks like the AOS plate for the ACRO (which is significantly more money than the other AOS plates) not only comes with both front and rear sight, but the single plate is cut to do either option
PutnamCharlie
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I tried to find a 509t awhile back and there were none to be found. You may have better luck with the ACRO P-2 .
I do prefer irons forwards. It’s definitely nicer.
We shall see, just waiting to see when the p2 actually hits shelves
It really is, not having to worry about part of your window being covered by the irons is a huge advantage
Aimpoint ACRO P2 on a Glock 17 with Agency Arms AOS (irons forward)
While I am interested in what Aaron has to say when he's done with his initial 2,000 round review.. I still don't give a shit about this thing
If anyone was wanting a holosun 509t.. well here is a chance for a great price ($333)
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Holosun 509T 2 MOA Dot or 32 MOA Circle Miniature Red Dot Sight | Big Tex Ordnance
This is NOT the X2 version. Find the X2 here.
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Celt
.338 Win Mag
Welcome to the world of dots. You will not be disappointed.
Also @Celt Good choice with the FCD mounting plate
Celt
.338 Win Mag
Have an eye doc appt today as ive noticed my vision has been getting blurry. Havent had new glasses in 3 or 4 years now and have had the same prescription for about 6 years. I still like shooting irons, but Im sure i will appreciate shooting with a dot.
Im afraid ill like it so much ill need to upgrade my other glocks which means more $.
Celt
.338 Win Mag
Glad i chose well. I should have checked here before ordering, but found a thread on arf that recommended it over the chpw v4 plate since the fcd is made of steel over alum.
I have the V4 and have not had any issues and enjoy it but I moving forward any new plate I get (until I pull the trigger and have my MOS milled by agency arms for their AOS) will be FCD (because fan girl)
Celt
.338 Win Mag
I was debating going with a 17 since i dont see much of an advantage with the larger 34 if running a dot, but ive always wanted the 34 and wont always run it with a dot.
I go back and forth between the 17 and 34.. but as soon as I toss on my Surefire x300u on either for carry the G34 just makes more sense lol
Oh and if you ever wanted to, you could always buy a G17 upper and toss it on the frame and now you has both