Understatement of the year.IMO miniature red dots can help a good shooter get on target, and back on target really fast, and are really good at making precise shots being they take sight radius out of the equation, but there is a steep learning curve, all but the best models are not "bet your life" reliable, and most newer shooters would be better off relying on irons till they spend a few hundred rounds with a MRO equipped pistol.
I completely agree. I have a Walther Q5 Match with a Leupold Deltapoint. It always slows me down trying to find that little red triangle for the first shot, and I practiced a fair amount trying to improve (including using it for an IDPA match). I clearly need more time (and constantly complain to Blaster about this set up, lol, I think he's listening or pretending he is).For your purpose I would suggest a good set of tritium night sights over a red dot. Very bright and easy to acquire in dim light, plus you never have to worry about turning anything on or replacing batteries.
I completely agree. I have a Walther Q5 Match with a Leupold Deltapoint. It always slows me down trying to find that little red triangle for the first shot, and I practiced a fair amount trying to improve (including using it for an IDPA match). I clearly need more time (and constantly complain to Blaster about this set up, lol, I think he's listening or pretending he is).
On the other hand, I'm much faster with my PPQ, G19/32, or P226 in getting my first shot in center mass using the front iron sight. The P226 with night sights is my current "bedside" gun (and G32 with night sights has also served this purpose).
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First I envy the fact that you got the Q5. It’s been on my wish list for a while but I’ve got a G34 MOS so it seems a bit redundant for the limited space in the safe.
I wanted to make a comment on your comment about getting on target with the Deltapoint. I have the same issue when doing timed practice. However I just picked up a set of Dawson Suppressor Night Sights. The rear sight fits right behind the DP in the standard Glock Dovetail.
What I immediately noticed was that when everything is setup just right, the red dot falls perfectly between the rear sight guide and aligns exactly in the center of the white circle of the front sight post. Since the red dot is reflected back toward your eye its not obscured like a traditional laser beam.
I’ve been practicing with the red dot and without the dot on, just looking through the DP lens. I’m getting on target faster now.
Here is something else to consider too. Leopold makes a rear notched sight that fits into the back of the DP. Even without a front suppressor sight getting the gun on target should still be enhanced, just be aligning the reflected red dot through the notch.