Red Dot Optics Overview

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It's no secret that Red Dot Optics are one of the hottest accessories for your handgun!
In this video, Lenny shows you everything you need to know about Red Dot Optics and how to decide which is right for you.

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  • @abcertweld
    @abcertweld4 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @Ron-fw6bm
    @Ron-fw6bm6 жыл бұрын

    Yet, another video by Lenny where I learned something new. Thanks Len.

  • @artsplace6303
    @artsplace63036 жыл бұрын

    Very well done. Extremely informative for us newbies. I wish I had found this 2 days ago.

  • @davidpomella6786
    @davidpomella67865 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @FrenchMastiff
    @FrenchMastiff7 жыл бұрын

    Well done Lenny, best explanation of the red dot concept i´ve seen so far

  • @HARMARSCH2

    @HARMARSCH2

    7 жыл бұрын

    How are you doing French Mastiff?

  • @silviosantosjunior17
    @silviosantosjunior175 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @SwampFox623
    @SwampFox6233 жыл бұрын

    Thank You! Lenny this was the best explanation I have seen of the whole Red Dot Sight subject... UR The Best!

  • @spidero8085
    @spidero80855 жыл бұрын

    Great job, Lenny. Exactly what 90% of us needed to know. The best iron sights in the world won’t make me a better shooter if I can’t see the damn things clearly. Thanks.

  • @GunBigotHater

    @GunBigotHater

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m told by police instructors that around your 50’s is generally when it gets hard to see the front sight. I’m in my early 60’s, and they told me to focus on the front sight like there was a love letter written on it, but even when I focus, the best I can do is blurry. The RMR was a game changer for me!

  • @NorthPaddle
    @NorthPaddle Жыл бұрын

    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.”

  • @cedrickzaymana6816
    @cedrickzaymana68166 жыл бұрын

    I was waiting for the most honest and legit answer and I got it finally.

  • @garykuiper6030
    @garykuiper6030 Жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @CarlosDomenice
    @CarlosDomenice5 жыл бұрын

    It's the best explanation about Red Dot that I have ever seen before - thanks

  • @blueskys8814
    @blueskys88145 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @lonelybikr
    @lonelybikr5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. This information has helped me decide what to do with my cx-4

  • @Den34689
    @Den346894 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your very easy to understand overview! I look forward to your next info session!

  • @TubeDobs
    @TubeDobs7 жыл бұрын

    *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.

  • @dickdoan7245
    @dickdoan72453 жыл бұрын

    This is the best informational video that I have ever seen, about any subject.

  • @JohnNall
    @JohnNall Жыл бұрын

    He is a good teacher! He simplify things so everyone can understand him better.

  • @kenherbst9460
    @kenherbst94606 жыл бұрын

    Very nicely done presentation. You're one of the best communicators in the industry.

  • @atheletetothebone2496

    @atheletetothebone2496

    3 жыл бұрын

    FACTS 100%

  • @old-veteran
    @old-veteran4 жыл бұрын

    I just got interested in a red dot and found this interesting and informative, thanks...

  • @JettBlast
    @JettBlast Жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @ld2706
    @ld27064 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @NATES84
    @NATES847 жыл бұрын

    Well done for someone new to this .Also the different screen sizes description was helpful.

  • @shanathomas8581
    @shanathomas85814 жыл бұрын

    Great video. As someone with bifocal contacts (one eye distance, one eye up close) this is just what i need

  • @timetrialist
    @timetrialist4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for explaining all this, I was completely clueless about red dot until now

  • @thereefaholic
    @thereefaholic3 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @tdbarton7712

    @tdbarton7712

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great expansion to the video.

  • @bilalcassim4509
    @bilalcassim45095 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video , finally someone that you can really understand🤙

  • @casey99678
    @casey996782 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @russrod1222
    @russrod12226 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!! I just bought the Vortex Viper can wait to install this week.

  • @AceGoodheart

    @AceGoodheart

    4 жыл бұрын

    How do you like it. I'm thinking about a Viper for my Glock 19

  • @grapplergirl10

    @grapplergirl10

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@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.

  • @reeplugit
    @reeplugit Жыл бұрын

    Outstanding & knowledgeable Video. Thank you much, Buddy

  • @CraigOlson
    @CraigOlson6 жыл бұрын

    Lenny... Always making things easy. Will be buying!!

  • @alohastate7752
    @alohastate77527 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for making these videos. Very informative.

  • @volcanowb
    @volcanowb7 жыл бұрын

    Love watchin' your videos!

  • @rx4rays7
    @rx4rays7 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent presentation. Clear, concise, thoroughl.

  • @DougCaldwell
    @DougCaldwell3 жыл бұрын

    Amen, Lenny. Seasoned eyeballs need all the help one gets with red dot. Just one focal point instead of multiple ones with iron sights.

  • @Big88Country
    @Big88Country2 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @rickyhogan2749
    @rickyhogan27495 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful, Thank you for the great upload.

  • @kentwilliams4152
    @kentwilliams41523 жыл бұрын

    He is an outstanding instructor!!

  • @67stingray1
    @67stingray13 жыл бұрын

    Very informative and very well presented. The best I've seen. 👍👍

  • @bobhartman2571
    @bobhartman25716 жыл бұрын

    Excellently presented Mr. Magill. Thank you.

  • @jamos2005

    @jamos2005

    6 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @jasonrhodes9683
    @jasonrhodes96836 жыл бұрын

    I wonder if he was a radio DJ in the late 70s early 80s?

  • @johnkaylor7205

    @johnkaylor7205

    5 жыл бұрын

    Something tells me he was or at least a commercial announcer.

  • @shawnstonecscsfmstpik-moti5273

    @shawnstonecscsfmstpik-moti5273

    4 жыл бұрын

    Voice-over for William...............Shatner

  • @punkmonki00

    @punkmonki00

    4 жыл бұрын

    he actually was

  • @ratscoot

    @ratscoot

    4 жыл бұрын

    He had a gun video production company in the eighties. Pre internet times.

  • @douglassalley9117

    @douglassalley9117

    4 жыл бұрын

    He does sound a little like Casey Kasey!

  • @Soonerbldr
    @Soonerbldr5 жыл бұрын

    Great explanation thank you for putting out such great videos!

  • @baleego
    @baleego Жыл бұрын

    Excellent overview, very informative. Thank you.

  • @paganpoetprophet6441
    @paganpoetprophet64416 жыл бұрын

    good explanations . i learned a lot. ty

  • @glennbrooks2848
    @glennbrooks28484 жыл бұрын

    Great informative video on Red Dots. Thanks

  • @natesmith777
    @natesmith7772 жыл бұрын

    Lenny definitely has a old school radio voice or a voice over guy. He’s a good teacher/instructor as well. 👍🏽

  • @markwhitmore6862
    @markwhitmore68625 жыл бұрын

    Good job. I would like your comments / recommendations on carbines. I'm using inon sights on my new Ruger PC9 until I'm very comfortable with base gun, but plan on a red dot soon. 100 yards max. target planned.

  • @dwainsw4076
    @dwainsw40765 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this video. You covered a lot of ground.

  • @markunion9156
    @markunion91565 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @douglassalley9117

    @douglassalley9117

    4 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @fun2drive107
    @fun2drive1076 жыл бұрын

    Appreciate the video have a RDS but always nice to back up what you think you know....

  • @tompava3923
    @tompava39236 жыл бұрын

    Hey Lenny, really enjoying these vids and your expertise! Will these sights live through an ultrasonic cleaning?

  • @toddsoileau7536
    @toddsoileau75366 жыл бұрын

    Why do I need a plate at all? Rather than cutting the slide why not simply drill and tap 2 holes to match your sight? I understand the height issue, but a dove tail mount doesn’t fix the eight issue but still requires an additional plate. Just curious. By the way great video!

  • @mychalmorris9928
    @mychalmorris99283 жыл бұрын

    Hi Mr.Magill, I like the base plate where u fit many different brand redot systems. My question is, can that base plate be installed in a cut slide? That way I can fit different brand redot systems and have a co-witness setup. I have a Springfield XD .40 4inch.

  • @adamlong54
    @adamlong542 жыл бұрын

    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 .

  • @ronniegagnon9680
    @ronniegagnon96802 жыл бұрын

    Thank you I never considered dots your video was very informative

  • @youvalhalvani6585
    @youvalhalvani65855 жыл бұрын

    Hello Lenny great explanation on the red dot idea , how about MEPROLIGHT red dot system?

  • @johnd4348
    @johnd43483 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @stevelatham3010
    @stevelatham30102 ай бұрын

    Great informational video!

  • @99Racker
    @99Racker2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the options.

  • @davva360
    @davva3606 жыл бұрын

    Cool video. I am considering either buying a gun with a red dot already on it or already cut but I also like the idea of trying a dovetail mount version first. Will be looking into this more. If anyone has any recommendation for the rear dovetail style mount let me know.

  • @valiantthor5238
    @valiantthor52386 жыл бұрын

    I wish they all have the same Mounting Patterns.

  • @ironsights7028
    @ironsights70286 жыл бұрын

    I would luv to get the Delta point pro. But how can it be at that price point with a battery life of only 290hours?

  • @randymcadoo8977
    @randymcadoo89773 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @G56AG
    @G56AG5 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @williamm.jackson8775

    @williamm.jackson8775

    3 жыл бұрын

    My 38 year old son that doesn't shoot out scored me 2 weeks ago. Something went wrong.

  • @SwampFox623

    @SwampFox623

    3 жыл бұрын

    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)

  • @alexfrederick9019

    @alexfrederick9019

    2 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @texancountry7534
    @texancountry75347 жыл бұрын

    My shooting improved by 50% percent with the red dot.

  • @quantametric

    @quantametric

    5 жыл бұрын

    My shooting improved by 100% with a gun

  • @jrichyrich7950

    @jrichyrich7950

    4 жыл бұрын

    Quantametric Coluccio Lmmfao

  • @jross13450
    @jross134504 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Do you only cut Glock slides? I'm local and having a hard time finding a way to add a RDS to my handguns

  • @stephenhickman9502
    @stephenhickman95026 жыл бұрын

    Love your channel. I never have to yell trigger at the screen because you never break thru the guard.

  • @kerk5520
    @kerk55205 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video and explanation of red dot sights and how they are done, work, etc. Thanks for posting this.

  • @stevemildge
    @stevemildge6 жыл бұрын

    If I mount the dot on my Glock 22, will it still be able to fit into my holster? Galco holster with no thumb break.

  • @alprice7545
    @alprice75453 жыл бұрын

    Great explanation, I now understand much better.

  • @mygiboxatgmail
    @mygiboxatgmail9 ай бұрын

    Great job explaining red dots to the average Joe also explaining MOA in a way that anyone grasps the concept of how it works.

  • @Dr1vePr0
    @Dr1vePr04 жыл бұрын

    If there was eevveer a voice for radio...it's this guy!

  • @BovineDevine
    @BovineDevine3 жыл бұрын

    Great job on the red dots Len. Have you any comments on the see all open sights from Oversight Shooting Tech?

  • @davidtorrico7650
    @davidtorrico76506 жыл бұрын

    I have the G19 MOS..with the Vortex Venom...what suppressor height sights will work to co witness??

  • @GuitarZenMan
    @GuitarZenMan6 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @joevassallo4683

    @joevassallo4683

    6 жыл бұрын

    GuitarZenMan it was selling made for shotguns 1954 it was to expensive Then is disappeared

  • @badkarma2202
    @badkarma22023 жыл бұрын

    I like red dots, but always have that what if it fails when needed. Iron sights are always a good idea.

  • @raykirkwood162
    @raykirkwood1625 жыл бұрын

    Lenny, Is there any particular reason you went with Vortex over any other brand & Viper over Venom? Please elaborate,,,,,,,,,,,,,I'm new to the optics game.

  • @suzytsaab388
    @suzytsaab3883 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for all that info...I'm a new match shooter was deciding on which red dot to purchase, have a walther ppq, does your shop work on anything other than glocks?

  • @zl1booker
    @zl1booker Жыл бұрын

    thanks lenny, very informative

  • @rongants6082
    @rongants60826 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @justingill7660

    @justingill7660

    5 жыл бұрын

    That's some money you spend jus to get screwed from trijicon.

  • @TheMattboi
    @TheMattboi5 жыл бұрын

    Am I the only one who wanted to hear him say “E. A. SPORTS. It’s in the game” the entire time?

  • @jonandrews9599

    @jonandrews9599

    4 жыл бұрын

    Matt Hogan lol, spot on call!

  • @adonian

    @adonian

    4 жыл бұрын

    😂

  • @fallguy6558

    @fallguy6558

    4 жыл бұрын

    LMAO

  • @SimpinAintEasy

    @SimpinAintEasy

    3 жыл бұрын

    hahahaha

  • @joegotguns1754

    @joegotguns1754

    3 жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂

  • @tonyronald9921
    @tonyronald99215 жыл бұрын

    Excellent presentation.

  • @jamescarter4175
    @jamescarter41752 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the information!

  • @billprice6248
    @billprice62482 жыл бұрын

    Great presentation. Thank You.

  • @davidpomella6786
    @davidpomella67865 жыл бұрын

    Lenny that shop with the HAAS CNC's is awsome

  • @jeffm4284
    @jeffm42849 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @MJJR1200
    @MJJR12003 жыл бұрын

    Thank You - great explanation

  • @scammerpaybacknetwork
    @scammerpaybacknetwork2 жыл бұрын

    u the man lenny what a pro keep on truckin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @michaelwatson5680
    @michaelwatson5680 Жыл бұрын

    Would it be insane to put a red dot sight on my semi auto loader handgun and add a laser sight also? There's a part of me that feels like it would give me a better option or more choices. But the flip side of that coin leaves me with having to find a holster that would accommodate all of it. I also wonder if I would increase my time by having to choose which to use? Any thoughts?

  • @jeffstevens156
    @jeffstevens1564 жыл бұрын

    You sold me on the “older eyes” comment!

  • @chrisz.9974
    @chrisz.99746 жыл бұрын

    If the red dot is that much off of the iron sights, how is one or the other accurate? Just a little bit of movement can make a huge difference in shot placement.

  • @kennoneya4671
    @kennoneya46717 жыл бұрын

    Just went to your web page to purchase the universal mount. A bit more expensive than I thought it would be. So I tried to do the "chat" from clicking the chat button, but it doesn't work. So my question is: do you offer any military discounts? And if you do, how do I take advantage of them? Thanks -- Ken

  • @glockstore

    @glockstore

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hi Ken! Give us a call at 800-601-8273, we can get you all set up with a military discount and answer any questions you may have!

  • @yozy4996
    @yozy49966 жыл бұрын

    Excellent Tutorial.

  • @ChrisSlack
    @ChrisSlack5 жыл бұрын

    Great video! You can expect to see two of my slides for milling!

  • @shaved1999
    @shaved1999 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very informative.

  • @Romanwk1
    @Romanwk12 жыл бұрын

    Very Informative video !

  • @JIMPONYD
    @JIMPONYD6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for posting this video

  • @scottiron6444
    @scottiron64442 жыл бұрын

    Great video, im new to red dot and starting to wear bifocals. Lol, getting older sucks. Thanks!!

  • @Mike_The_Hog_A_Nator
    @Mike_The_Hog_A_Nator3 жыл бұрын

    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..

  • @Captain-ln3vh
    @Captain-ln3vh3 жыл бұрын

    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.

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