Even the experts don't agree on this. Dot size also varies by quality of dot, brightness, and whether you have astigmatism. I prefer smaller rather than larger but YMMV. I sure wouldnt use a Vortex for EDC.
A lot of truth in this. I will tend to follow people's advice on dot size based on the overall knowledge, education and personality of the person giving the advice. I like John Lovell and I personally think he's pretty squared away. He recommends a smaller dot. I also like this guy that I don't know on INGO personally, but I think he is an instructor of sorts and seems to be on the leading edge of red dot implementation. Recently he has been beta testing the Holosun 507K. He also recommends a smaller dot.
As to Vortex, it is fine on my Ruger MKII. It is an upgrade from my $25 BSA that I had on it, that's for sure. I also have a Vortex optic on my .22 rifle. But when it comes to my defense firearms, I use other products. They may be great and a lot of folks use their products, but they didn't have the features in optics that I wanted for my defense applications.
. Last thing I want to do in a gun fight is to call timeout so I can turn my dot on.
General consensus is against the vortex bc of auto shut off. What's a good choice?
I agree with this. I would not use the Vortex on an EDC due to the auto shutoff. Last thing I want to do in a gun fight is to call timeout so I can turn my dot on.
I like the larger dot myself. My eyes are not what the used to be, so the bigger dot just works better for me. I don't use my EDC as a bullseye gun so there's no advantage in the smaller dot for my needs.
Question to the folks that crank up the brightness to improve dot visibility: is that a sticky setting or something you would need to do on a draw stroke?
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