11 Feb 2026 2:57 pm
https://www.shootingillustrated.com/con ... e-red-dot/*Roshambo » 11 Feb 2026, 3:41 pm » wrote: ↑ The Vortex Defender-CCW red dot provides excellent visibility AT TIMES BUT NOT ALWAYS IN BRIGHT SUN LIGHT...!!!
"There are many dangers we face in many different forms. The self-defense world has changed dramatically throughout the last 10 years, with those changes leading to huge advancements in equipment. One of the most notable is the miniaturizing of pistol-mounted optics, or micro-red-dot sights (MRDS). Their popularity is growing and shows no signs of slowing down. While there is tremendous fanfare for them, I remind students that aiming is one of the easiest of shooting skills. When you transition from iron sights or start off using a MRDS, there will be some growing pains. One of the biggest complaints with the MRDS is what happens when you can’t see the dot. Here are three tips to help you in this situation: corrective strategies, backup iron sights and down optic."
