I'll have to say. I'm an US Army weapons instructor 1969 , Combat Vet 69-70 retired 30yrs deputy Sheriff weapons instuctor civilian and lawenforcement. And You Sir are one of the Best & Knowledgable on this subject that I have seen to date! Thank You Sir!
I normally look for short videos when I am looking to learn about new technologies or product reviews because I cannot stand to listen to a lot blah blah blah from someone who barley knows what they are talking about. However this guy knows what the hell he is talking about, no unnecessary graphics, no mellow drama, no over inflated ego and no bull shit... I do not mind this thirty six minute video to learn about red dot optics. Thank You! GLOCKSTORE.
Thanks for so much great information. I shot a range qualification a few days ago, and realized my 60 year old eyes just can’t pick up the front sight anymore. The range instructor suggested a red dot system. I knew nothing about them before watching your video. I look forward to trying one out and improving my range score back to what it used to be when I could see without “readers.”
This is probably one of the best videos I ever watched. Congratulations for the entire team. Amazing work. From filming, to editing and Magill. Amazing work, nicely done.
Good explanation, clear and concise...as i am older now my eyes are always playing tricks on me. Now I have the information to choose the optic that I need
Outstanding video that really covers it all and answers a lot of questions for people thinking about their first red dot sight. However you never explained “why” it is a faster system. Why it’s faster can be explained a few ways. But basically instead of needing to align the eye, rear site, front site and target, it combines the front and rear site so you now only need to align the eye, the dot and the target. Another way to explain it is that it indicates to the shooter where the weapon is aimed regardless of head position. This can be demonstrated by aiming the weapon and slightly moving the head. You will see the red dot remains on target. Decades ago that had these systems on telescopes to rapidly aim them at celestial targets. Then we’re huge but effective but with a 3” piece of glass it was easy to see how it indicates where the telescope was pointed regardless of the head position. If you tried moving your head with iron sites you would never hit anything.
Always like watching your videos. They are very informative and you always give different options without pressuring to buy anything, or to buy the most expensive option. A true salesman always lets the customer make the final decision. Great video and great business acumen.
Awesome video for suggestions. If you can't decide what to do after this, I dont know what to say. Only video I've seen so far where they go over all the different mounting options.
In my 40's I was shooting PPC in the Master Class, as I got older the eyes started deteriorating and I couldn't focus on the front sight anymore and my pistol shooting ability went way down, really disappointing for a skilled shooter. A few years ago I got a Ruger 22/45 and mounted a red dot on it, I couldn't believe how much difference it made, now I have several pistols with red dots and it is definitely the way to go for the aging shooter. One of my pistols has the milled slide and a Vortex red dot that will co witness with it, which is really nice. It is much easier to shoot a pistol with a red dot regardless of age, but if you are over 40 they are worth their weight in gold, try it with a quality red dot, you will like it.
The biggest deal is for sure the 1 plane of focus. Having been shooting all my life, front sight focus was a pain to train out on presenting, but 10k reps later I can drop the dot from 12 o'clock. Glad that companies are coming out with rings to show which side the dot is on for new shooters to it. A 68 MOA circle is good for that. Helps new shooters find the dot and train in their presentation.
Strike Industries scorpion universal g-surf glock reflex mount is another great option for a non milling / machining of the slide. it access many different footprints of various Red Dot sites. It even has a mount that replaces your back plate that the Red Dot adapter bolts to. It also has an optional charging handle also!
thanks Lenny and keep up the good work.........Thanks for your comment. I feel the same way.and found the info clear and w/o prejudice towards any particular product.
*GREAT VIDEO by Lenny but here is my opinion* Number one (1) reason to pick a type of handgun sight to use: *Price* Number two (2) reason to pick a type of handgun sight to use: *Your experience* PRICE RED DOTS Price range *$200-$300 USD* for the cheap barely usable red dot sight. The best red dot sight for pistol shooters that are easy to use range *$500 - $1000 USD.* PRICE FIXED IRON SIGHTS Price range *$0-$100 USD* for the stock sights to factory night sights. The best fixed night sights for pistol shooters is *$45 - $185 USD.* *Note:* I am talking to CCWers & beginners to intermediate shooters NOT competition pistol shooters. So the best reason to go with fixed night sights is *cost.* The gun industry wants you to go with *red dots* of course, i.e. more money. THE POSSIBLE PROBLEMS Red-Dot's problems that the *marketers don't talk about* as compared to and or vs fixed-sights: - larger size issue for CCW, - speed of use/finding the red dot in the optic/many Red-Dot sights are slower than iron sights - snagging issues, - malfunctions, - fogging - durability, - batteries, - low light use, - training, etc. are also serious things to consider. *NOTE:* Most gun trainers say red-dot sights are not for the novice shooter at all. Before trying/using red-dot sights the novice to intermediate shooter should learn how to shoot with iron sights 1st like a pro, again do this before even thinking of using a glass optic on a pistol.
I don’t know how a primer on optics could be done better. Super helpful without any fluff. Thank you! Question: for home defense (probably CC too) - what would you recommend for an optic ready M&P Shield 2 9mm for a guy with bad eyes (all 3 conditions - near, far, and old)? I’m not great with a handgun, but I’m Annie Oakley with a long gun/shotgun. - I don’t want anything that’s difficult to turn on or acquire a target. - A little magnification would be good. - 6 MOA. - Reliable as can be. - Price under $1k (preferably around $300-$400 - need to retire some day, but sometimes a product is an investment that can save your ass). Again - thanks.
@@AceGoodheart I’ve liked my viper for several years now. For my larger G17C I like the manual adjust. . I can dial it down for range precision, or dial it up when I just want a brighter bigger dot for bedside use. Downsides are that the locking screws are blocked by the rear sight so it’s a pain to sight in, but once you do it, it holds well. It’s fine if your gun loses its rear sight with a red dot installation or you put the rear sights in front of it.
I was wondering if you guys can make a video that helps us newbies on zeroing the red dots,you guys explain things very well! That's what I love about you guys!
Len did one about two months ago, it was actually a two part. I think he zeroed either a 407C or 507C Holosum, It was impressive two see his groups slowly change. He used a coffee cup for a pistol rest!!! Check his playlist out.
My $30 ADE RD3-009 hasn't failed me in almost 5yrs now.. same battery, same 50y zero & I've had it on & off many times. The President of ADE seen my instagram post & sent out their updated 2021 RD3-009D for my TP9SFX, uses the #1 plate or Vortex Footprint.. It's a beast for $85 for the 2021 version. I wouldn't carry it but I use it about every day on the Ranch & have smoked many coyotes, bobcats & hogs with it.. The new version remembers your last setting which I love, I rarely run above #3 brightness setting here in Sunny SE Texas..
Bought two Trijicon RMR 2's to mount on two M&P CORE's. BOTH Trijicon's malfunctioned in the same fashion on BOTH guns within 20 rounds. Intermittent dot. Trijicon was no help. Apparently you're expected to shim this expensive site, or something. Returned them immediately, bought and mounted Fastfire II's. No problems after many thousands of rounds.
I just did this today to my Glock 23. I bought the universal plate by Strike and it fit tight but there would be lots of loosening it up and adjusting to get it perfect, I ended up removing it. I have the Trijicon RMR, and it just felt VERY weird because of the amount of tilt required to bring the red dot into the frame. I have decided to have the slide milled to accept the RMR. Also, with the rear sight removed, there is no backup if your battery dies. For a plinking gun, no big deal, but I carry mine. After it was installed, it was very tight and did not move! I just prefer to co witness because of the many hours already spent bringing the gun up to where I can get a quick shot off. It would take many more hours to get adjusted to automatically incorporating that high tilt required to acquire the red dot. Just my thoughts guys. Speaking for the Strike, it did seem like a quality plate, especially for a multi red dot adapter.
Thanks for the Math lesson! I’m serious; thank you! I went with the 3MOA Vortex Venom and I’m 56yrs old. My vision is still pretty good; unless it’s something very small.
The inventor of the dot sight was back in 1974 by a Swedish company called Aimpoint Electronics. It was Jerry Barnhart who figured how to use it on a handgun in 1990.
Very good you sold me on the red dot, I have a mos, ready glock 17 but I now got to decide do I want to make my EDC, mos ,ready. Love your video it was very educational, thank you so much. My My EDC, is much smaller weapon it only 3.2 inch length and will probably only be shooting 7 to 10 feet in a emergency, but my duty gun the glock 17 is a different story I'm very interested.
The ADE micro green dot sights are awesome. 3moa sight smaller the dot the tighter the groups. 4,5,6 moa larger Dot. For night vision the 3moa green dot on lowest brightness setting works well. Love mine green is more visible in the day and also green is better than red for the eye to adjust to faster. Per eye doctor studies green faster focus than red .
I'll have to say. I'm an US Army weapons instructor 1969 , Combat Vet 69-70 retired 30yrs deputy Sheriff weapons instuctor civilian and lawenforcement. And You Sir are one of the Best & Knowledgable on this subject that I have seen to date! Thank You Sir!
I normally look for short videos when I am looking to learn about new technologies or product reviews because I cannot stand to listen to a lot blah blah blah from someone who barley knows what they are talking about. However this guy knows what the hell he is talking about, no unnecessary graphics, no mellow drama, no over inflated ego and no bull shit... I do not mind this thirty six minute video to learn about red dot optics. Thank You! GLOCKSTORE.
Thanks for so much great information. I shot a range qualification a few days ago, and realized my 60 year old eyes just can’t pick up the front sight anymore. The range instructor suggested a red dot system.
I knew nothing about them before watching your video. I look forward to trying one out and improving my range score back to what it used to be when I could see without “readers.”
He is a good teacher! He simplify things so everyone can understand him better.
Yet, another video by Lenny where I learned something new. Thanks Len.
This is probably one of the best videos I ever watched. Congratulations for the entire team. Amazing work.
From filming, to editing and Magill. Amazing work, nicely done.
Well done Lenny, best explanation of the red dot concept i´ve seen so far
How are you doing French Mastiff?
I like how Lenny doesn’t say only this is right and I know best. He allows for different people to decide what works for them.
Hard to believe Lenny was never a Politictian. He is the best salesman ever. I respect everything this man says. Just his voice is calming.
Very nicely done presentation. You're one of the best communicators in the industry.
FACTS 100%
Good explanation, clear and concise...as i am older now my eyes are always playing tricks on me. Now I have the information to choose the optic that I need
I was waiting for the most honest and legit answer and I got it finally.
Thank You! Lenny this was the best explanation I have seen of the whole Red Dot Sight subject... UR The Best!
Very well done. Extremely informative for us newbies. I wish I had found this 2 days ago.
Outstanding video that really covers it all and answers a lot of questions for people thinking about their first red dot sight. However you never explained “why” it is a faster system. Why it’s faster can be explained a few ways. But basically instead of needing to align the eye, rear site, front site and target, it combines the front and rear site so you now only need to align the eye, the dot and the target. Another way to explain it is that it indicates to the shooter where the weapon is aimed regardless of head position. This can be demonstrated by aiming the weapon and slightly moving the head. You will see the red dot remains on target. Decades ago that had these systems on telescopes to rapidly aim them at celestial targets. Then we’re huge but effective but with a 3” piece of glass it was easy to see how it indicates where the telescope was pointed regardless of the head position.
If you tried moving your head with iron sites you would never hit anything.
Great expansion to the video.
It's the best explanation about Red Dot that I have ever seen before - thanks
Always like watching your videos. They are very informative and you always give different options without pressuring to buy anything, or to buy the most expensive option. A true salesman always lets the customer make the final decision. Great video and great business acumen.
If there was eevveer a voice for radio...it's this guy!
*17:10 Vortex Viper is 6 MOA only and use a lower profile to promote sights co-witnessing on handguns. Great video by the way, thanks.
Outstanding & knowledgeable Video. Thank you much, Buddy
I just got interested in a red dot and found this interesting and informative, thanks...
Amen, Lenny. Seasoned eyeballs need all the help one gets with red dot. Just one focal point instead of multiple ones with iron sights.
He is an outstanding instructor!!
Awesome video for suggestions. If you can't decide what to do after this, I dont know what to say. Only video I've seen so far where they go over all the different mounting options.
In my 40's I was shooting PPC in the Master Class, as I got older the eyes started deteriorating and I couldn't focus on the front sight anymore and my pistol shooting ability went way down, really disappointing for a skilled shooter. A few years ago I got a Ruger 22/45 and mounted a red dot on it, I couldn't believe how much difference it made, now I have several pistols with red dots and it is definitely the way to go for the aging shooter. One of my pistols has the milled slide and a Vortex red dot that will co witness with it, which is really nice. It is much easier to shoot a pistol with a red dot regardless of age, but if you are over 40 they are worth their weight in gold, try it with a quality red dot, you will like it.
My 38 year old son that doesn't shoot out scored me 2 weeks ago. Something went wrong.
G56AG I echo your thoughts... Now 71 trying to master my old iron sights on the 1911s is literally a hit and miss affair (pun intended)
The biggest deal is for sure the 1 plane of focus. Having been shooting all my life, front sight focus was a pain to train out on presenting, but 10k reps later I can drop the dot from 12 o'clock. Glad that companies are coming out with rings to show which side the dot is on for new shooters to it. A 68 MOA circle is good for that. Helps new shooters find the dot and train in their presentation.
Lenny definitely has a old school radio voice or a voice over guy. He’s a good teacher/instructor as well. 👍🏽
Strike Industries scorpion universal g-surf glock reflex mount is another great option for a non milling / machining of the slide. it access many different footprints of various Red Dot sites. It even has a mount that replaces your back plate that the Red Dot adapter bolts to. It also has an optional charging handle also!
Excellent presentation. Clear, concise, thoroughl.
every time I watch one of Lennys videos I have fell a need to lift weights and play with me gun.
Scott Parker your rifle, or your gun?
@@jeffforbess6802 ~ yes Sir! Gotta remember one is for fighting, the other for FUN!
This guy has been fit his entire life. He is like Tim Allen meets chuck Norris
Great video. As someone with bifocal contacts (one eye distance, one eye up close) this is just what i need
Thank you for your very easy to understand overview! I look forward to your next info session!
the only operator that tells the exact problem I have sighting on target. Dangerous old man and aging eyes.
Excellent video , finally someone that you can really understand🤙
Ive just started looking at a red dot for mr glock 26 and ive decided on the holosun 407k. Thank you for all the info on this subject
Am I the only one who wanted to hear him say “E. A. SPORTS. It’s in the game” the entire time?
Matt Hogan lol, spot on call!
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LMAO
hahahaha
😂😂😂
Thanks for explaining all this, I was completely clueless about red dot until now
13:45 Thank you GlockStore! Despite all of the negative covfefe in the comments section, I find this video extremely self-explanatious.
trump 2020!
@@abe2223 MAGA!
Go away now.
@@tonyromano6220 Nope 😘
I have to say, this is a pretty awesome video...SO MUCH information, wish I had seen this earlier!!!!
Well done for someone new to this .Also the different screen sizes description was helpful.
Excellently presented Mr. Magill. Thank you.
thanks Lenny and keep up the good work.........Thanks for your comment. I feel the same way.and found the info clear and w/o prejudice towards any particular product.
*GREAT VIDEO by Lenny but here is my opinion*
Number one (1) reason to pick a type of handgun sight to use: *Price*
Number two (2) reason to pick a type of handgun sight to use: *Your experience*
PRICE RED DOTS
Price range *$200-$300 USD* for the cheap barely usable red dot sight.
The best red dot sight for pistol shooters that are easy to use range *$500 - $1000 USD.*
PRICE FIXED IRON SIGHTS
Price range *$0-$100 USD* for the stock sights to factory night sights.
The best fixed night sights for pistol shooters is *$45 - $185 USD.*
*Note:* I am talking to CCWers & beginners to intermediate shooters NOT competition pistol shooters.
So the best reason to go with fixed night sights is *cost.*
The gun industry wants you to go with *red dots* of course, i.e. more money.
THE POSSIBLE PROBLEMS
Red-Dot's problems that the *marketers don't talk about* as compared to and or vs fixed-sights:
- larger size issue for CCW,
- speed of use/finding the red dot in the optic/many Red-Dot sights are slower than iron sights
- snagging issues,
- malfunctions,
- fogging
- durability,
- batteries,
- low light use,
- training,
etc. are also serious things to consider.
*NOTE:* Most gun trainers say red-dot sights are not for the novice shooter at all.
Before trying/using red-dot sights the novice to intermediate shooter should learn how to shoot with iron sights 1st like a pro,
again do this before even thinking of using a glass optic on a pistol.
You sold me on the “older eyes” comment!
I don’t know how a primer on optics could be done better. Super helpful without any fluff. Thank you!
Question: for home defense (probably CC too) - what would you recommend for an optic ready M&P Shield 2 9mm for a guy with bad eyes (all 3 conditions - near, far, and old)? I’m not great with a handgun, but I’m Annie Oakley with a long gun/shotgun.
- I don’t want anything that’s difficult to turn on or acquire a target.
- A little magnification would be good.
- 6 MOA.
- Reliable as can be.
- Price under $1k (preferably around $300-$400 - need to retire some day, but sometimes a product is an investment that can save your ass).
Again - thanks.
Great informative video on Red Dots. Thanks
Excellent video and explanation of red dot sights and how they are done, work, etc. Thanks for posting this.
Thank you I never considered dots your video was very informative
I wonder if he was a radio DJ in the late 70s early 80s?
Something tells me he was or at least a commercial announcer.
Voice-over for William...............Shatner
he actually was
He had a gun video production company in the eighties. Pre internet times.
He does sound a little like Casey Kasey!
My shooting improved by 50% percent with the red dot.
My shooting improved by 100% with a gun
Quantametric Coluccio Lmmfao
I like those red dots I wouldn't mind having one on my 43x
Thank you!! I just bought the Vortex Viper can wait to install this week.
How do you like it. I'm thinking about a Viper for my Glock 19
@@AceGoodheart I’ve liked my viper for several years now. For my larger G17C I like the manual adjust. . I can dial it down for range precision, or dial it up when I just want a brighter bigger dot for bedside use. Downsides are that the locking screws are blocked by the rear sight so it’s a pain to sight in, but once you do it, it holds well. It’s fine if your gun loses its rear sight with a red dot installation or you put the rear sights in front of it.
Excellent overview, very informative. Thank you.
I was wondering if you guys can make a video that helps us newbies on zeroing the red dots,you guys explain things very well! That's what I love about you guys!
Len did one about two months ago, it was actually a two part. I think he zeroed either a 407C or 507C Holosum, It was impressive two see his groups slowly change. He used a coffee cup for a pistol rest!!! Check his playlist out.
My $30 ADE RD3-009 hasn't failed me in almost 5yrs now.. same battery, same 50y zero & I've had it on & off many times. The President of ADE seen my instagram post & sent out their updated 2021 RD3-009D for my TP9SFX, uses the #1 plate or Vortex Footprint.. It's a beast for $85 for the 2021 version.
I wouldn't carry it but I use it about every day on the Ranch & have smoked many coyotes, bobcats & hogs with it.. The new version remembers your last setting which I love, I rarely run above #3 brightness setting here in Sunny SE Texas..
Magill showing all these guns but he need to be showing us his work out regime dude is jacked. Talk about welcome to the gun show
Thank you.
This information has helped me decide what to do with my cx-4
This is the best informational video that I have ever seen, about any subject.
Great explanation, I now understand much better.
I've went zero knowledge to hero knowledge with this video... Thank you...
I can't wait to get my hands on a C-More Battle Usable Tactical Training Sight.
Seymor butt. Funny!
Very informative and very well presented. The best I've seen. 👍👍
Every time that I watch one of Lenny’s videos, I start practicing how to talk naturally with a deeper baritone voice. Lol 😂
Yeaahh baby..😎
He sounds like a cross between silverster stallone and vin deasel
Bought two Trijicon RMR 2's to mount on two M&P CORE's. BOTH Trijicon's malfunctioned in the same fashion on BOTH guns within 20 rounds. Intermittent dot. Trijicon was no help. Apparently you're expected to shim this expensive site, or something.
Returned them immediately, bought and mounted Fastfire II's. No problems after many thousands of rounds.
That's some money you spend jus to get screwed from trijicon.
I just did this today to my Glock 23. I bought the universal plate by Strike and it fit tight but there would be lots of loosening it up and adjusting to get it perfect, I ended up removing it. I have the Trijicon RMR, and it just felt VERY weird because of the amount of tilt required to bring the red dot into the frame. I have decided to have the slide milled to accept the RMR. Also, with the rear sight removed, there is no backup if your battery dies. For a plinking gun, no big deal, but I carry mine. After it was installed, it was very tight and did not move! I just prefer to co witness because of the many hours already spent bringing the gun up to where I can get a quick shot off. It would take many more hours to get adjusted to automatically incorporating that high tilt required to acquire the red dot. Just my thoughts guys. Speaking for the Strike, it did seem like a quality plate, especially for a multi red dot adapter.
Cool 😎 to see the machine shop 👍👍
I wish they all have the same Mounting Patterns.
Lenny... Always making things easy. Will be buying!!
Thanks for the Math lesson! I’m serious; thank you! I went with the 3MOA Vortex Venom and I’m 56yrs old. My vision is still pretty good; unless it’s something very small.
Thanks for the options.
Excellent presentation.
Great presentation. Thank You.
Love your channel. I never have to yell trigger at the screen because you never break thru the guard.
Like to see an up to date review with current red dot available now.
Thanks for making these videos. Very informative.
Great video, im new to red dot and starting to wear bifocals. Lol, getting older sucks. Thanks!!
Great job explaining red dots to the average Joe also explaining MOA in a way that anyone grasps the concept of how it works.
The inventor of the dot sight was back in 1974 by a Swedish company called Aimpoint Electronics. It was Jerry Barnhart who figured how to use it on a handgun in 1990.
GuitarZenMan it was selling made for shotguns 1954 it was to expensive Then is disappeared
Love watchin' your videos!
Late for the party. Still great video Lenny. Thanks again... Love this channel.
Great informational video!
thanks lenny, very informative
Very good you sold me on the red dot, I have a mos, ready glock 17 but I now got to decide do I want to make my EDC, mos ,ready. Love your video it was very educational, thank you so much. My My EDC, is much smaller weapon it only 3.2 inch length and will probably only be shooting 7 to 10 feet in a emergency, but my duty gun the glock 17 is a different story I'm very interested.
The ADE micro green dot sights are awesome. 3moa sight smaller the dot the tighter the groups. 4,5,6 moa larger Dot. For night vision the 3moa green dot on lowest brightness setting works well. Love mine green is more visible in the day and also green is better than red for the eye to adjust to faster. Per eye doctor studies green faster focus than red .
I really wish these companies had gotten together and had a universal Mount pattern instead of each one having a different setup.
I like red dots, but always have that what if it fails when needed. Iron sights are always a good idea.
Lenny's voice and presentation are a mix of Hickok45 and Bob Ross.
best video on the subject
u the man lenny what a pro keep on truckin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
your voice belongs on the radio
incredibily informative ....thank you....
Nice video. I always wondered about MOA. Now I know. Why didn't you talk about the Glock MOS and which sites work with the plates supplied?
Tom Strickland they all work.
Tom Strickland because the MOS just came out.This video is from 2017
Ant Sid MOS came out in 2015.
Thanks for the information!
Thanks for this video. You covered a lot of ground.
good explanations . i learned a lot. ty
This guy is great!!!
Never been a big fan of this guy, but this is an excellent explanatory video.
Great presentation!
Red dots for dummies! I love it!
Thank You - great explanation
Great video Lenny thanks Mike in Australia Feb 2020
Thank you very informative.