Simple dryfire practice. Most folks can’t find the dot because they present barrel low, then they fish around with their wrist to find the dot, bad. Learn to present with the sights lined up, look at the target and raise the firearm into your field of vision. Dryfire practice until it’s second nature.
I’ve never shot a firearm and at 65 I am learning so much from this content. Whether you agree or disagree every video I have watched on this channel offers instruction first. I am so appreciative of that!
I literally got a red dot today and was trying to figure this same thing out, your first technique was the one I just kinda fell into and worked for me to start. But after watching this I will for sure try all 3 to see what works for me!
#1 generally. I feel if you have a good draw & presentation, the dot (circle reticle for me) should be there. However, once in a while at extension I need to tip the front down slightly.
I use a slightly modified version of technique number three. As I push out I see my front sight slightly proud or high and then I tighten the grip of my main hand which really squeezes the pinky finger and the dot drops right in. I was an iron sight shooter on my EDC and recently went to a dot. This works so smooth and natural.
@TacticalHyve Thanks for the info, and straight-up styled vid! What kind of microphone(s) are you using for your voice/environment in the outside shots? Thanks again!
I have found a modified version of method 3 the best for me. Bringing up the gun closer, but instead of front sight up, the whole gun is level, and then punch out. I find I can make subconscious adjustments on the punch out to make sure I'm mostly on target the whole time and fully on target by the time I'm punched out.
Something of note is that the 1.11 was well within random chance of deviation, y'know? Like how polls always have different overall outcomes by a small amount depending on where they're done, etc.
It’s the same as for irons, when ur hands meet to present the gun, meet a little left of the central line of the body, so when the gun is punched out n lined up to ur sight, dot should be there seen by ur left eye, with BOTH eyes opened fod course. Just keep focusing ur target, practice draw to dry fire, good luck!
The biggest problem is that without much thought, Red Dot is mounted near the rear sight probably because it's easier to make a holster in this way. But, if you think about the functionality like finding the Red Dot quickly and consistently, the Red Dot should be mounted near the front sight. I think this will probably happen in the future.
The flipping in any direction is not useful(weapons safety rule, never point at something you do not want to destroy)...Iron sight 'punch out' is aimed from when the pistol exits the holster(technically, aim happens as soon as any part of the pistol enters one's vision plane, as that is when one can adjust by what they can see, seeing down sights does not make it 'aimed'.) IE, the pistol rotates to near level, hands join low to mid-chest(area of a Sul hold), the front sight is in view and is punched out to the point one wants to hit, as the pistol is coming up. The rear sight(and due to its location the dot), will naturally follow to aline at some point between eye alinement(coming to eye height) and full extension(more practiced the sooner it alines). This is a combat presentation...IE one has to be able to shoot as soon as the weapon clears, all the way to 'best' shot. It goes from Minute of Man(at leveling after cleaning leather) to the exact point of wanted impact(a sighted with dot on CM or bridge of the nose), without adding time to a controlled pair draw. That assumes a skilled shooter where the difference between a controlled pair and double tap is not noticeable to an observer. The first method is 'race gun', which is a ton of rounds down range; everything has to be perfect. The hard part is 'be' perfect, not very useful for dealing with Mr Murphy. It works for dealing with static targets; one knows where they are, and they will still be there. The target is moving at an off angle, at 15-35 MPH, with limited exposure, one hand holding a line/ladder/buddy drag/in-op primary weapon, or falling down, and it is a near useless method. I would only teach this to people training for USPSA/ICORE/IDPA match shooting(or state that). CC, LEO, Mil, etc. I recommend a quick, repeatable method that works with either hand and can be effectively taught in one range trip.
It’s all muscle memory. Train correctly. I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times. Bruce Lee
Still havn't found a reddot that doesn't snag, fog, and is visible in the Texas summer sun on a white target, even in grass. I'd hate to try to find it in one of the tan parking lots. Oh, and one that doesn't add $100 or in cost to an already expensive item, in a world where food and fuel are basically unaffordable
I know...unfortunately we the people r the ones suffering 😢. But if we don’t keep practicing our 2A, those tyrants will not only keep stripping our food and jobs, but our constitutional rights and freedom FURTHER! Iron is still 2A😂, keep practicing, be smart n strong🇺🇸👍
I bought a firearm and a Vortex Defender red dot came with, I have since purchased a Strikefire and a Spitfire, Strikefire is on my S&W FPC and Spitfire is on my Marlin Cowboy Lever, worst part is all the range time i gotta spend, oh well,,,
Most vids out there talk about gear and prep but this one also teaches you how to shoot which most don't.
Simple dryfire practice. Most folks can’t find the dot because they present barrel low, then they fish around with their wrist to find the dot, bad. Learn to present with the sights lined up, look at the target and raise the firearm into your field of vision. Dryfire practice until it’s second nature.
Really appreciate your instruction. It’s top notch and you’re an excellent instructor.
He's the best instructor on YT, in my opinion.
Great video Miles, thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Very much needed this video. Irons i am fine with, dots I cant see the at the same speed.
I’ve never shot a firearm and at 65 I am learning so much from this content. Whether you agree or disagree every video I have watched on this channel offers instruction first. I am so appreciative of that!
co witness your dot so it hovers right on the top edge of your front sight. You cannot go wrong that way.
I literally got a red dot today and was trying to figure this same thing out, your first technique was the one I just kinda fell into and worked for me to start. But after watching this I will for sure try all 3 to see what works for me!
VERY HELPFUL. Thanks. I've been shooting for 35 years, but I'm new to red dots on pistols.
Miles, you're back
#1 generally. I feel if you have a good draw & presentation, the dot (circle reticle for me) should be there. However, once in a while at extension I need to tip the front down slightly.
I use a slightly modified version of technique number three. As I push out I see my front sight slightly proud or high and then I tighten the grip of my main hand which really squeezes the pinky finger and the dot drops right in. I was an iron sight shooter on my EDC and recently went to a dot. This works so smooth and natural.
Always enjoy your videos as they are always straightforwarrd,with great instructions
@TacticalHyve Thanks for the info, and straight-up styled vid!
What kind of microphone(s) are you using for your voice/environment in the outside shots?
Thanks again!
Definitely gave me 3 ideas to try
I have found a modified version of method 3 the best for me. Bringing up the gun closer, but instead of front sight up, the whole gun is level, and then punch out. I find I can make subconscious adjustments on the punch out to make sure I'm mostly on target the whole time and fully on target by the time I'm punched out.
That’s how I shoot too! A whole lot easier way to find the dot quickly.
I’ve been running a red dot about 6 months now and you described the method That works the best for me.
Good job Miles.
Thanks for great content. Can you tell me what holster and hanger you are using in the video?
3rd method will get you DQed for most competitions as you're point over the berm
Thank you, helpful
Thank you.
Good instruction
Miles ty. Great video as always. Make of your shirt?
Amazing video!
Something of note is that the 1.11 was well within random chance of deviation, y'know? Like how polls always have different overall outcomes by a small amount depending on where they're done, etc.
Thanks
Raise up to the eye. Repeat. Keep head up.
I'm right-handed but left eye dominant, what should I do while switching from irons to a dot?
It’s the same as for irons, when ur hands meet to present the gun, meet a little left of the central line of the body, so when the gun is punched out n lined up to ur sight, dot should be there seen by ur left eye, with BOTH eyes opened fod course. Just keep focusing ur target, practice draw to dry fire, good luck!
The biggest problem is that without much thought, Red Dot is mounted near the rear sight probably because it's easier to make a holster in this way. But, if you think about the functionality like finding the Red Dot quickly and consistently, the Red Dot should be mounted near the front sight. I think this will probably happen in the future.
i use my support hand's pointer finger and focus on pointing t where the taget is.
TY T.H
Great tutorial. Thank you.
Just remember not everybody no matter the dot can find it I'm good at it but I have friends no matter the Dott can't find it practice makes perfect
"A rock or something" what is this, a MRE cooking class?
The flipping in any direction is not useful(weapons safety rule, never point at something you do not want to destroy)...Iron sight 'punch out' is aimed from when the pistol exits the holster(technically, aim happens as soon as any part of the pistol enters one's vision plane, as that is when one can adjust by what they can see, seeing down sights does not make it 'aimed'.) IE, the pistol rotates to near level, hands join low to mid-chest(area of a Sul hold), the front sight is in view and is punched out to the point one wants to hit, as the pistol is coming up. The rear sight(and due to its location the dot), will naturally follow to aline at some point between eye alinement(coming to eye height) and full extension(more practiced the sooner it alines). This is a combat presentation...IE one has to be able to shoot as soon as the weapon clears, all the way to 'best' shot. It goes from Minute of Man(at leveling after cleaning leather) to the exact point of wanted impact(a sighted with dot on CM or bridge of the nose), without adding time to a controlled pair draw. That assumes a skilled shooter where the difference between a controlled pair and double tap is not noticeable to an observer. The first method is 'race gun', which is a ton of rounds down range; everything has to be perfect. The hard part is 'be' perfect, not very useful for dealing with Mr Murphy. It works for dealing with static targets; one knows where they are, and they will still be there. The target is moving at an off angle, at 15-35 MPH, with limited exposure, one hand holding a line/ladder/buddy drag/in-op primary weapon, or falling down, and it is a near useless method. I would only teach this to people training for USPSA/ICORE/IDPA match shooting(or state that). CC, LEO, Mil, etc. I recommend a quick, repeatable method that works with either hand and can be effectively taught in one range trip.
I transitioned to a dot because I could no longer focus on the irons...bad eyes with age and years of welding.
What I do , is move my head and my hands to find it 😅😂 guilty charge
Would I use the same 3 technique with a green dot?
seriously?
It’s all muscle memory. Train correctly.
I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times.
Bruce Lee
Still havn't found a reddot that doesn't snag, fog, and is visible in the Texas summer sun on a white target, even in grass. I'd hate to try to find it in one of the tan parking lots.
Oh, and one that doesn't add $100 or in cost to an already expensive item, in a world where food and fuel are basically unaffordable
I know...unfortunately we the people r the ones suffering 😢. But if we don’t keep practicing our 2A, those tyrants will not only keep stripping our food and jobs, but our constitutional rights and freedom FURTHER! Iron is still 2A😂, keep practicing, be smart n strong🇺🇸👍
#1 iron sights
I don't ever recall any training on finding your iron sights and l never heard of anyone having trouble finding them.
Fresh Batteries ??
Remember when its sub zero ferenhiet out batteries font last very long
Iron sights dont need batteries
I bought a firearm and a Vortex Defender red dot came with, I have since purchased a Strikefire and a Spitfire, Strikefire is on my S&W FPC and Spitfire is on my Marlin Cowboy Lever, worst part is all the range time i gotta spend, oh well,,,
The range is the best part though 😊
Reverse physiology.
First
1st kindergartener, yea!!
#4. Use iron sights and you won’t have a problem.
Can you use iron sights with night vision?
There it is. The dumbest thing I’ve read all day.
Boomer talk.
Just wait until age catches up and you can’t see iron sights so well. Youth s wasted on the young.
@@Maryland_Kulak irons are great, red dots are great too. Different tools for different jobs in my opinion and iron sights are in no way infallible
Don't use one. Then you don't have to worry about it. They're great on long guns. No so much on handguns. Overrated in my opinion.
This is excellent. Thank you.