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Pistol-sized red dot sights with magnification? (sh.itjust.works)
submitted 18 hours ago by kersploosh@sh.itjust.works to c/guns@lemmy.world
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I'm decades behind the latest tech, so excuse me if this is a dumb question. I see a lot of compact red dot sights on semi-auto pistols these days. Do any of them include a bit of magnification, like 1.5x or so? I took a quick look online and was overwhelmed with options.

Asking because my eyes are getting older, and a little magnification is going to be helpful someday soon.

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[–] kersploosh@sh.itjust.works 3 points 17 hours ago (2 children)

Good points.

I've used traditional scopes on Ruger Standards, and they work great since the scope can attach to the frame and not move when the bolt cycles. But mounting a traditional scope on the slide of a modern semi-auto just seems like a terrible idea. Lots of added mass flying around. I was hoping the red dot makers had some slick magical solution. Guess I'll just need to bring my prescription glasses to the range when that day comes.

[–] PyroNeurosis@sopuli.xyz 4 points 16 hours ago

Hey! On the plus side, you will never forget eyepro at the range!

[–] The_Hideous_Orgalorg@sh.itjust.works 1 points 12 hours ago

Some of the guys doing competition shooting are frame mounting their optics with a bracket that reaches around the slide.