MattBaker5745 Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 What do y’all think is the best optic for concealed carry outside of iron sights? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrimaryBruce Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 Trijicon RMR /thread There simply has been nothing yet that can beat it in terms of dependability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dapribek Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 I agree with PrimaryBruce, but I found the glass too small and had a really hard time finding the dot. Switched to a Leupold DPP and had no issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helios Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 The SRO looks like it will combine the best of the RMR and DPP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retiredshooter Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 Trijicon rmr with back up sights . I think more training has to go with the red dot . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattBaker5745 Posted May 16, 2019 Author Share Posted May 16, 2019 4 hours ago, Helios said: The SRO looks like it will combine the best of the RMR and DPP. The SRO looks extremely promising. I’ve heard nothing but great reviews, and has higher quality glass with less of the blue tint than the RMR. Probably what I’m gonna go with. I just have to test it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattBaker5745 Posted May 16, 2019 Author Share Posted May 16, 2019 6 hours ago, PrimaryBruce said: Trijicon RMR /thread There simply has been nothing yet that can beat it in terms of dependability. I agree. Have you had any experience with the SRO yet? I’m debating between them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattBaker5745 Posted May 16, 2019 Author Share Posted May 16, 2019 4 hours ago, Helios said: The SRO looks like it will combine the best of the RMR and DPP. Yeah the SRO is my top choice right now, RMR in a close 2nd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemphisMechanic Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 (edited) Irons. If there’s one thing running Carry Optics for a year will teach you, it’s that you don’t need this widget on a carry gun. At all. Edited May 16, 2019 by MemphisMechanic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrimaryBruce Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 1 hour ago, MattBaker5745 said: I agree. Have you had any experience with the SRO yet? I’m debating between them. Haven't shot one yet, but we've already had a few come through and milled some slides for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattBaker5745 Posted May 16, 2019 Author Share Posted May 16, 2019 For sure. I’m hoping I can get my hands on one real soon, and throw some lead with it. Then I’ll make the final decision between the SRO and RMR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tattoo Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 20 hours ago, PrimaryBruce said: Trijicon RMR /thread There simply has been nothing yet that can beat it in terms of dependability. Totally agree. Yes it takes more reps to find the dot initially. But its bulletproof and the SRO (while promising) is larger and unproven T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retiredshooter Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 The rmr is stronger than the sro . On 5/16/2019 at 3:08 PM, MemphisMechanic said: Irons. If there’s one thing running Carry Optics for a year will teach you, it’s that you don’t need this widget on a carry gun. At all. Do agree that for carry its not needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgh Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 On 5/16/2019 at 3:08 PM, MemphisMechanic said: Irons. If there’s one thing running Carry Optics for a year will teach you, it’s that you don’t need this widget on a carry gun. At all. My experience as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremyc_1999 Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 I had a g26 with a doctor 3 that ran very well for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novagunner Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 Seems like a rds on a defensive edc gun is more of a liability. If my life is on the line, I like simple and reliable. Most likely it is going to be < 7 yards and probably more point shooting with a slight sight overlay. I trust my index for center mass at that range. Just my 2 cents. I do like the RMR overall though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul49 Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 On 5/16/2019 at 1:08 PM, MemphisMechanic said: Irons. If there’s one thing running Carry Optics for a year will teach you, it’s that you don’t need this widget on a carry gun. At all. So maybe “Carry Optics” is a misnomer. How could it be renamed? Pistol Optics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HCH Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 51 minutes ago, Paul49 said: So maybe “Carry Optics” is a misnomer. How could it be renamed? Pistol Optics? Ghetto Open Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrackCage Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 1 hour ago, Paul49 said: So maybe “Carry Optics” is a misnomer. How could it be renamed? Pistol Optics? Production Optics seems like a popular title, although I'm not sure how or why the division name matters?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul49 Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 18 minutes ago, TrackCage said: Production Optics seems like a popular title, although I'm not sure how or why the division name matters?? Well USPSA could call the divisions A, B, C, etc. Instead they chose names that provide some descriptive sense of what is included or allowed. Production is self evident. Limited allows limited modifications. Limited 10 restricts magazine size in deference to those states with 10 round magazine limits. Open allows a much broader range of modifications. Carry Optics implies this division is for concealed carriers who favor an optic over their production irons. Yet not that many (as a %) carry an optic modified pistol. MemphisMechanic questioned the use of an RDS on a carry pistol which prompted my comments. It appears you partially agreed as you suggested Production Optics which would more clearly describe the division. How many actually carry a G17 or G34 with RDS? Yet those set-ups are seen in the division. Perhaps Steel Challenge has more descriptive divisions except of course for the fact they retain Carry Optics. Your suggestion of Production Optics is the clearest and most accurate, yet generic description, an optic added to a production pistol. ISR for iron sight revolver OSR for optic sight revolver Production Single Stack Carry Optic Limited Open RFPO for rimfire pistol optic RFPI for rimfire pistol irons RFRO for rimfire rifle optic RFRI for rimfire rifle irons PCCI for iron sight pistol caliber carbine PCCO for optic sight pistol caliber carbine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemphisMechanic Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, HCH said: Ghetto Open Too obvious. Welfare Open Minor. WOM. Regarding what to call it? Call it Carry Optics. Works just fine. Tons of gun guys carry a red dot, it’s the new trend. Those of us with actual proficiency just know better. Just like racing, or golf, or anything else? You have tons of guys with lots of love for gear, and no skill in using it. They buy dumb things for their carry guns rather than practicing hard with basic equipment. Edited June 8, 2019 by MemphisMechanic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helios Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 3 hours ago, MemphisMechanic said: Too obvious. Welfare Open Minor. WOM. Regarding what to call it? Call it Carry Optics. Works just fine. Tons of gun guys carry a red dot, it’s the new trend. Those of us with actual proficiency just know better. Just like racing, or golf, or anything else? You have tons of guys with lots of love for gear, and no skill in using it. They buy dumb things for their carry guns rather than practicing hard with basic equipment. I’m not sure I understand the hate here. Would you make the same argument for rifle optics? Full disclosure: I am a full time CO shooter and carry a RMR’d gun. If I want/need to point shoot there’s nothing about an optic that slows me down compared to an iron sighted gun, but if I need to make a well placed shot I’m certainly better at that with an optic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemphisMechanic Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 (edited) I’m a fulltime CO shooter too. For reference. I’m not saying this out of hate for carryoptics - it’s my favorite division. Once you’re out of C or B class and have solid gunhandling fundamentals and grip? You’re faster and it’s easier to track the sights in a GM/M-class classifier run like Can You Count with irons than it is with a dot. (Something which is more reminiscent of a self defense situation than the stages full of 20+yd shooting.) Irons are faster than dots at close fast hosing work, which is something your local guys who shoot both Limited and Open have been saying for years. Of course I wouldn’t say the same thing about rifles. Recoil characteristics are entirely different. You aren’t watching a front sight lift and return with a rifle. Edited June 8, 2019 by MemphisMechanic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novagunner Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 (edited) This thread seems to have taken a serious turn from the OP’s question of looking for edc optic suggestion. Edited June 8, 2019 by Novagunner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgh Posted June 9, 2019 Share Posted June 9, 2019 11 hours ago, Novagunner said: This thread seems to have taken a serious turn from the OP’s question of looking for edc optic suggestion. I don't know. Seems pretty relevant to me. It is useful to know that, given the CO craze, some don't find it all that useful for EDC. Just shoot irons at defense distances after using your CO game gun for a while and see if it matters. Look at it this way, it might save someone a lot of money if they don't need to buy a RDS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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