Swampfox Optics
Swampfox Optics
  • 214
  • 1 426 311
Do You Need A Red Dot On Your Pistol? The Pros and Cons
Curious about adding a red dot to your pistol? In this video, we break down the pros and cons to help you decide if it's the right upgrade for your setup. From faster target acquisition to potential challenges like battery dependency, we cover everything you need to know. Whether you're a competitive shooter, concealed carrier, or just exploring options, this guide will give you the insights to make an informed decision. Watch now and find out if a red dot is the game-changer you're looking for!
At Swampfox Optics, we provide high-quality, durable, and precise optics for all your shooting needs. From recreational shooters to competitive shooters and law enforcement our products are designed to enhance your shooting experience.
💬 Join the Conversation:
Have questions or need further assistance? Drop your comments below, and we'll be happy to help! Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more expert tips and guides on optimizing your optics.
🔔 Subscribe for more expert insights, tips, and reviews on the best optics for your firearms.
Instagram: swampfoxoptics?igsh=MXhid3N3OTU1Nms0Zg%3D%3D
Twitter:x.com/swampfoxoptics?s=11&t=cEDtHKAlW9VJF2jIEmHXig
Facebook: swampfoxoptics?mibextid=LQQJ4d&rdid=bB03gi9KEwZZdCSl&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F8duh1RHEn2QiUcaL%2F%3Fmibextid%3
Переглядів: 1 975

Відео

When Will the Warhorse 1-10 Come out? A Swampfox Optics Q&A
Переглядів 91216 годин тому
At Swampfox Optics, we provide high-quality, durable, and precise optics for all your shooting needs. From recreational shooters to competitive shooters and law enforcement our products are designed to enhance your shooting experience. 💬 Join the Conversation: Have questions or need further assistance? Drop your comments below, and we'll be happy to help! Don't forget to like, share, and subscr...
The "Fastest" Way to Zero Your Riflescope
Переглядів 4,7 тис.14 днів тому
The "Fastest" Way to Zero Your Riflescope
How to Perform the Box Test!
Переглядів 1,3 тис.21 день тому
How to Perform the Box Test!
Ultimate Guide to Zeroing Your Red Dot Sight
Переглядів 1,3 тис.28 днів тому
Ultimate Guide to Zeroing Your Red Dot Sight
The Justice II Optic: Perfect Match for Your Staccato
Переглядів 1,1 тис.Місяць тому
The Justice II Optic: Perfect Match for Your Staccato
Understanding Eye Relief, Eye Box, and Exit Pupil: Key Optics Terms Explained
Переглядів 660Місяць тому
Understanding Eye Relief, Eye Box, and Exit Pupil: Key Optics Terms Explained
Raider 1x Micro Prism | Product Feature
Переглядів 4 тис.Місяць тому
Raider 1x Micro Prism | Product Feature
Ultimate Precision 5.56 Build: Warhawk 2-10x44 & Radian
Переглядів 6 тис.Місяць тому
Ultimate Precision 5.56 Build: Warhawk 2-10x44 & Radian
Warhorse 1-6 FFP LPVO | Optic Product Feature
Переглядів 2,3 тис.2 місяці тому
Warhorse 1-6 FFP LPVO | Optic Product Feature
How to Mount a Red Dot Sight | Easy Step-by-Step Guide
Переглядів 1 тис.2 місяці тому
How to Mount a Red Dot Sight | Easy Step-by-Step Guide
The Bright Fiber Optic Explained | Tomahawk II
Переглядів 1,2 тис.2 місяці тому
The Bright Fiber Optic Explained | Tomahawk II
Which Scope is Better? | Tomahawk II VS Warhorse
Переглядів 2,2 тис.2 місяці тому
Which Scope is Better? | Tomahawk II VS Warhorse
The Best Close Quarters Optic
Переглядів 2,3 тис.2 місяці тому
The Best Close Quarters Optic
The Ultimate Guide To Finding Your Perfect Scope Mount!
Переглядів 6043 місяці тому
The Ultimate Guide To Finding Your Perfect Scope Mount!
How to Mount Your Scope | LPVO Mounting Tips & Tricks
Переглядів 5 тис.3 місяці тому
How to Mount Your Scope | LPVO Mounting Tips & Tricks
This does void the warranty by the way
Переглядів 2 тис.5 місяців тому
This does void the warranty by the way
The Tomahawk II LPVO Overview
Переглядів 13 тис.6 місяців тому
The Tomahawk II LPVO Overview
Tomahawk II SFP LPVO
Переглядів 11 тис.6 місяців тому
Tomahawk II SFP LPVO
What is an FFP reticle?
Переглядів 9728 місяців тому
What is an FFP reticle?
JUSTICE II Red Dot Sight
Переглядів 10 тис.9 місяців тому
JUSTICE II Red Dot Sight
Liberty II Red Dot Sight
Переглядів 8 тис.9 місяців тому
Liberty II Red Dot Sight
Sentinel II Micro Red Dot Sight
Переглядів 19 тис.9 місяців тому
Sentinel II Micro Red Dot Sight
Rocky Mountain Range Day 2023
Переглядів 71610 місяців тому
Rocky Mountain Range Day 2023
Warhorse 1-6x FFP LPVO
Переглядів 15 тис.11 місяців тому
Warhorse 1-6x FFP LPVO
Warhorse 1-6x FFP LPVO Key Features
Переглядів 10 тис.11 місяців тому
Warhorse 1-6x FFP LPVO Key Features
Raider 1x Micro Prism Key Features
Переглядів 2,9 тис.11 місяців тому
Raider 1x Micro Prism Key Features
Raider 1x Micro Prism
Переглядів 10 тис.Рік тому
Raider 1x Micro Prism
GunCon 2023
Переглядів 1,7 тис.Рік тому
GunCon 2023
Swampfox x The Gundies 2023
Переглядів 709Рік тому
Swampfox x The Gundies 2023

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @gentrydebbie1040
    @gentrydebbie1040 52 хвилини тому

    Do not Worry when you Get my age you will not ask such a Dumb Question .

    • @SwampfoxOptics
      @SwampfoxOptics 12 хвилин тому

      When I get to be your age, hopefully someone will take my phone away and not let me look silly on the internet

  • @terrarecon
    @terrarecon Годину тому

    02:33 We are not past the point on rifles of not needing back up sights if your scope or red dot gets damaged beyond the ability to retain zero and or still function at all. Failure mitigation is not the same as damage from sources beyond your control.

  • @accord50
    @accord50 Годину тому

    With a little bit training I was able to transition from iron sights to red dots. I find that I am much faster and able to reach out to 50-yard targets with ease. The dot I chose to put on my EDC was the Holosun 507C.

  • @MyTriggerTalk
    @MyTriggerTalk 11 годин тому

    Will you all ever make an amber illuminated Raider? Please?!?

  • @johnb.6468
    @johnb.6468 19 годин тому

    Nobody wants weapon mounted Chinese lights at made in USA prices

    • @SwampfoxOptics
      @SwampfoxOptics 15 годин тому

      Good thing we answered the way we did, I guess

  • @tommystratpaul
    @tommystratpaul День тому

    Thank you! Very informative, answered all the questions I had, Swampfox delivered. 👏

  • @rhinohorn99
    @rhinohorn99 День тому

    Agree 100%. Been firing and using only iron sights for as long as I can remember. Last week decided to purchase a red dot, zeroed at range and oh man the almost instant accuracy, faster firing on target was amazing. Now in process of equipping all my pistols with red or green dots. Good video thanks for sharing.

  • @thomasdinh2753
    @thomasdinh2753 День тому

    Well explained vs others

  • @waterboy330
    @waterboy330 2 дні тому

    Red dots are fantastic and increase your skill dramatically. Also, the skill that the red dots helps you develop, such as holding the gun steady, steady trigger pulls, and recoil management transfer over to irons. I am almost as good with irons as I am with a red dot because of the red dot. I also now use my iron sights like a red dot. Target focused slightly blurry front sight. Red dots are super important but once your iron sight skill can match or come close to matching they become less important over time. Use both and maintain proficiency in both.

  • @Wolfgang_voncolt
    @Wolfgang_voncolt 2 дні тому

    Red dot on my duty gun. No red dot on my ccw

  • @FocusedHands
    @FocusedHands 2 дні тому

    You dont neeeeeeeeed a gun to defend yourself... trust the government to do it :) I guess I'm full of BS today yea :)

  • @ergofoxxxy
    @ergofoxxxy 2 дні тому

    Would be nice if there was a way to add variable cowitness so you could get full, 1/3, 1/4, 1/2 etc bc now you can only do that with plates or different height irons

    • @SwampfoxOptics
      @SwampfoxOptics 2 дні тому

      100% will depend on your platform, but Night Fision does offer a good selction of different height irons.

  • @dmoose7066
    @dmoose7066 2 дні тому

    You missed the biggest selling point. The information you get from a red dot is significantly more than from iron sights. You can easily see all the movement you're putting into your gun in real-time in a way that is perceptible to the human eye. You can take that data and become better faster. For people who say it's hard to find that dot. That is because your presentation is poor and irons don't scream at you like red dots do when your bad.

  • @NateBiggsby
    @NateBiggsby 2 дні тому

    Bro what’s the name of tht dot???

    • @SwampfoxOptics
      @SwampfoxOptics 2 дні тому

      We mostly show our Justice II throughout the video, but our Liberty II and Sentinel II are very similar

  • @MoSportsUSA
    @MoSportsUSA 2 дні тому

    My red dots are all attached to PPCs, carbines, rifles and target pistols. Given the typically shorter distances of gunshots by civilians protecting themselves, family, and property, none of my self defense weapons have red dots. Personally, iron sights provide faster target acquisition for upper center body mass targeting.

    • @SwampfoxOptics
      @SwampfoxOptics 2 дні тому

      It's great that you know what works best for you!

  • @ridnthawave708
    @ridnthawave708 2 дні тому

    I just got back into shooting a couple years ago right before Covid and things have changed since I last shot with particularly, a handgun. I’m older, my eyes have gotten worse, and I also developed some kinda of eye condition in my dominant eye. Now when I shoot I have to actually grip it as I normally would but just use my other eye when aiming. Red dot has helped my dominant eye when aiming. So it has helped but yeah I get it it’s another failure point

    • @SwampfoxOptics
      @SwampfoxOptics 2 дні тому

      They definitely have pros and cons, but glad to hear that they've helped

  • @jimmywatson468
    @jimmywatson468 2 дні тому

    I get joked on all the time for refusing to use a dot on my handgun. Then i make them the joke when i shoot just as good, if not better with my irons. Its all about skill and discipline and people have gotten too dependent on the technology.

    • @SwampfoxOptics
      @SwampfoxOptics 2 дні тому

      This is a great point! Only thing I'll add is good technology makes the people with the skill/discipline even better. F1 drivers are some of the best in the world, and their skill and discipline allows them to make the most out of the technology they have available to them.

  • @69Clay420
    @69Clay420 2 дні тому

    You definitely don’t need one if all you can afford is a swamp fox

    • @SwampfoxOptics
      @SwampfoxOptics 2 дні тому

      You definitely don't need to comment if all you can say is mean things

    • @69Clay420
      @69Clay420 2 дні тому

      @@SwampfoxOptics it’s the truth brother. Lying to your costumers is a lot more mean than what I’m saying.

  • @barfo281
    @barfo281 2 дні тому

    Tacticool DBs/LARPers are the reason for every silly firearm fad.

  • @KD-lb9bg
    @KD-lb9bg 2 дні тому

    My astigmatism making all red 🔴 dots a large starburst 🌟 say no. Aaand, this guy tries to say he’s not putting anyone down for using iron sights and then whips out the horse and buggy BS. Whatever little buddy, that’s where you earned your thumbs down 👎🏻.

    • @SwampfoxOptics
      @SwampfoxOptics 2 дні тому

      Sorry your feelings got hurt 😂 The analogy is true, but it doesn't mean that we put anyone down. You are still more than welcome to ride a horse today (and a lot of people do) but none of them are arguing that a horse is faster than a car

    • @KD-lb9bg
      @KD-lb9bg 2 дні тому

      @@SwampfoxOptics Thumbs down confirmed. Now to get rid of all the swampfox gear that I’ve obviously mistakenly purchased in the past.

    • @SwampfoxOptics
      @SwampfoxOptics 2 дні тому

      @@KD-lb9bg sounds good little buddy

    • @KD-lb9bg
      @KD-lb9bg 2 дні тому

      @@SwampfoxOptics Keep it oh so edgy and cool little zoomer.

    • @SwampfoxOptics
      @SwampfoxOptics 2 дні тому

      @@KD-lb9bg will do. You need a shipping label?

  • @ethan5.56
    @ethan5.56 2 дні тому

    Ever since I got my first red dot on a pistol I’ve put one on all my pistols with an optics cut haha. Great video

  • @charles17508
    @charles17508 2 дні тому

    I like the rugged design of irons but like fun factors of dots .

  • @charles17508
    @charles17508 2 дні тому

    Id love to try one against the ones I have

  • @reiniergarcia
    @reiniergarcia 2 дні тому

    Nobody beds a red door. It’s just an unnecessary and annoying piece of trash that gets in between you and your life. You gun might get tangled on your clothing with that stupid microwave on top.

  • @aliciajones6898
    @aliciajones6898 2 дні тому

    What is the eye relief on the Tomahawk 2 1-4? Thanks!

  • @MrSkinahh86
    @MrSkinahh86 2 дні тому

    Can you make one like the holosun with the dot, plus the circle, plus reticle to cycle thru? Top loading battery and all? I like to run your guys optic on rifles. But a pistol dot that could do that stuff would be amazing! 🤩

    • @SwampfoxOptics
      @SwampfoxOptics 2 дні тому

      If that's what you're looking for, you should just get the Holosun one! You have our blessing, I promise

  • @mountainskyaerialphotograp3921

    I have ran both. I like red dots, but for a defensive hand gun at close range (3-10 YRDS) I am quicker with iron sight than red dot. I don't need to shoot a pistol at range like 50 plus yards. My pistol is a tool that allows me to get to my rifle with an optic if I need it. Everyone is different, I really wanted to use the Red dot, but for me I don't really worry about the rear site at close range. It's front sight, front sight. Period.

  • @BanditApache-nd6lu
    @BanditApache-nd6lu 2 дні тому

    You do not need a red dot. It is a nice option to have, but not a necessity.

  • @Humanflesh1988
    @Humanflesh1988 2 дні тому

    I don’t need a red dot I have big ass iron sights

  • @joshmonroe4520
    @joshmonroe4520 2 дні тому

    Everyone needs a Red Dot. Unless you have astigmatism. In that case get a laser

  • @pogeegitz
    @pogeegitz 2 дні тому

    Good job representing both sides equally. The only additional points I'd make with red dots is con: they're added bulk to conceal or get caught on clothing and pro: they're good for far sighted shooters. I like a dot on my micro carry, but not on my full sized pistols.

  • @tgraney11
    @tgraney11 2 дні тому

    I have a astigmatism. Red Dots look like a star bursts. A chevron or even a circle dot in green works best for me.

  • @venomgt7299
    @venomgt7299 2 дні тому

    Always situational. Taking a 41yd shot at a threat that has a rifle... Absolutely need a red dot. Taking a shot at 3 yd's, no sights required. Not even Irons

  • @Charlie_Prinz
    @Charlie_Prinz 2 дні тому

    Im far-sighted and the red-dot helps me out a ton.

  • @Young_Pistachio
    @Young_Pistachio 2 дні тому

    Might not need but it’s nice to have! I’d rather use the tools available to me to make protecting myself and others as efficient and effective as possible!

  • @LethallyReptarded
    @LethallyReptarded 3 дні тому

    Might have to book a flight, need to come back to the USA and that looks like a hell of a good reason to