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Posted  April 2023

Let's start with Red-dot optics for pistols, also known as red-dot sights or reflex sights, are an increasingly popular type of sighting system used by shooters. 

Now before anyone writes me about the obvious, yes "red-dot" sights do come in different colors and "green" is a popular color. 

They offer several advantages over traditional iron sights, including faster target acquisition, improved accuracy, and better low-light visibility.

A red-dot sight is a type of electronic sight that projects a reticle, typically a red dot or a small crosshair, onto a lens or glass window. This reticle is superimposed onto the shooter's field of view, allowing them to aim with both eyes open, rather than having to focus on a front sight post and align it with a rear sight.

To use a red-dot sight on a pistol, the optic is mounted onto the slide or frame of the firearm using a mounting plate or adapter. The red dot is then aligned with the target, and the shooter can simply place the dot on the target and pull the trigger.

Red-dot sights are especially popular among competition shooters and tactical shooters, as they allow for faster target acquisition and improved accuracy in high-stress situations. They are also becoming increasingly popular among civilian shooters for self-defense and recreational shooting.

When choosing a red-dot sight for a pistol, it's important to consider factors such as size, weight, battery life, and durability. Some popular brands of red-dot sights for pistols include Trijicon, Aimpoint, and Vortex.