Pistol RDS - Red dot sights (RDS) for pistols have grown extremely popular just in the past several years. These sights have become more commonplace, in varying levels, within the law enforcement and military communities. Even in the civilian market, the pistol RDS has proven to not just be a passing trend but a really practical piece of equipment add-on. But like with any other item one decides to attach to their firearm or another article of gear they must train with it regularly. This will allow one to understand where their strengths and weaknesses lie during use and the limitations of the RDS. Of course, training (both live and non-live firing) should include the environment in which one could potentially find themselves, i.e. outdoors in daytime and low-light conditions, etcetera. Certainly selecting the right RDS for personal or duty use may be quite the challenge as the availability and options of red dot systems increase. Like with most decisions that center around the purchase of new gear or accessory equipment, one must settle on the intended purpose (i.e. Is it required you have a pistol RDS that performs under night vision devices?). Also, as the saying goes, two is one and one is none. This is in reference to having iron sights as a backup in case the RDS fails, which can range from a dead battery or the actual RDS unit separating from the firearm (yes, that has happened before). Here are some other things to consider when looking to purchase a pistol RDS: - Ruggedness - Viewing window - Pricing - Ease of brightness setting/adjustability - Battery location & life - Configuration & weight - Dot size - Compatibility with night vision devices - Water resistance + @trijicon RMR Type 2 - 3.25 MOA + — — #reddotsight #ownyouroutcome https://www.instagram.com/p/CLz1WeUrSdw/?igshid=pwvma3vwu81i