So what do you currently carry Steve,
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Steve m
Thanks to all for the info.
Lots of great advice and info.
Saving my $ for optic purchase.
Hi again Steve,
I forgot to ask: What is your EDC that you will be putting the Dot on? It's possible that there are people in this pistol forum that will tell you not to go with a Red Dot. Don't worry as long as you get an adapter plate mount instead of getting your gun milled. That way you can pull it off if you find that you really prefer the Iron sights. Once you go Dot, I doubt you will give it up once you are consistent with presenting with the Dot centered each time. It doesn't take long.
Things to think about:
1. Mounting plate vs Milling
2. Holster meant for a Red Dot
3. Cost of mounting the plate or milling and installing the DOT. I had my armorer do mine since the mounts are usually very very tight. I heard my armorer cursing about how hard the aluminum was that he was trying to file down to get a good fit. I had a tough time finding a mounting plate for my Novak Dove Tail sight cut that fit my Vortex Venom. Only found one company and I talked to them at length and I am not upset at all. My mount is expensive $50 but it's more than worth it along with being installed by a professional (plus the armorer's mounting fee of $35 to mount it).
4. Time it takes to get use to shooting such as open both eyes, move gun, arm, torso as one. Take the time to practice presenting over and over again.
5. Batteries - self explanatory
6. You can practice a lot without shooting but you need to locktite the screws so the Dot doesn't come loose when you shoot.
7. At first check your sighting using a bench rest and readjust as necessary and how to zero your Dot. Check over and over that you don't lose zero.
Jim