Never really wanted one on a pistol. Didn't see the need for such silliness on a pistol. I could see the need for a scope in some applications, and there are all sorts of different configurations of open sights that people like for various duties.
Then I started shooting in matches.
And I got old.
I noticed that my last few matches I was having trouble acquiring a quick sight picture due to my sights or my target being blurry.
I realized that I had been prescribed bifocals for the first time ever. When I raise the pistol and aim, it is right at the line between near and far sight. Tilting my head up makes the sights come into focus but the target blurry. Tilting my head down makes the target focused but the sights blurry.
A gentleman at my last match suggesting trying a red dot or "reflex" sight in Unlimited class.
So I bought a cheaper red dot and mount and installed it on my G29, which is my woods carry pistol. I shoot a G35 for matches. But, I thought I'd see how I did with the G29.
I have noticed that the dot in the sight is blurry no matter what way I move my head; I think my prescription needs updated. I bought one for my lever-action hiking rifle as well but haven't taken either firearm to the range for sighting in. Maybe tomorrow.
Just wondering if anyone else here has used them with aging eyes and if they helped with accuracy.
This is my G29 all ready to go...
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