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If I have my glasses on so that I can see the target, the sights are fuzzy. On the other hand, if I don't wear (prescription) glasses and I can see the front sight clearly, my target is fuzzy if it's beyond about 5 yards. The red dot solves that problem. I can see the dot and my target clearly at 25 yards (currently my max handgun practice range) and I can be more accurate because of that. It does take me a little longer to pick up the red dot when drawing from the holster. I think it's because unlike iron sights where there is a point of reference to guide my eyes as I line up the sights, there is no such guiding point of reference with the red dot- I have to move the gun around until I find the red dot and then line it up on target. But the more I practice and trust my instincts, the more the red dot is lined up as I move the gun up from the draw (or at least very close) and I don't have to fish around for it, it's where it needs to be. Now whether or not I'd have the presence of mind to look for the dot in an actual real life high stress situation, I have no idea. But in that hypothetical situation I don't see that a red dot would be any more of a liability than open sights; if I'm not lining sights up but rather just point shooting, I'm no worse off with either. But if I do have any composure whatsoever and have the presence of mind to look for a sight picture, I'd be accurate at longer distances with the red dot than with iron sights. The only real drawbacks I see with the red dot are that it is *slightly* bulkier than iron sights, and of course the battery issue. But I currently have Holosuns (507C and 407K) that have practically unlimited battery life, and with the side mount battery tray, they're easy enough to change out every five years or so, so the battery life isn't really an issue.

Wow, it's like a whole new atmosphere around here! I echo Links' and GlockSpock's thoughts above, and appreciate their posts along with most everyone's that I look at every day. Admittedly, I have less popular views than many on here when it comes to general politics, but I genuinely enjoy reading your thoughts and comments... usually. I don't care to jump into any of the heated exchanges on here because I don't think any of the back and forth is going to change anyone's else's mind, and I don't think I can say things any better that others have already said. So why post this now...? Yeah, good question... Anyway, I respect most folks and wouldn't want to try change the way you think anyway; I don't have any delusions that I can influence anybody other than my kids, and even then it's an uphill struggle. Now that I think about it they're probably less interested in what I have to say than anybody else. I guess more than anything I just want to express my appreciation for everyone's willingness to respectfully share their opinions. But lately it's been a rant vomitorium around here where there can't seem to be any reasonable, civil discussions leading to any positive outcome. Sadly it mirrors so much of how our whole country communicates these days. I stopped reading posts from a recently removed member when I realized that 24 out of a total 30 posts in a thread were by him ("The Alt Right is Not Liberal" I believe is the one), and it was obvious that he cared more about being angry and hearing himself talk than in acknowledging there might be a legitimate opposing view and engaging in a meaningful dialogue. I think it's admirable when there is a counterpoint posted with the intent that someone might find even a speck of it thought provoking, or at the very least help him understand why someone else thinks the way they do. Some of you guys are so good at doing that, too. It seems like it's already trending back that direction, now that David escorted Mr. Belligerent out the door. It is heartening to see the hugely positive response you generated, thanks for doing that! Merry Christmas everybody!

I thought it was interesting that you posted this when you did. Coincidentally, I shot my G23 Gen 2 (bought new in 1996 if I remember correctly) the same day you posted this, and I was thinking the same thing that it has a much better trigger than any of the newer Glocks I've shot over the years. About 5 years ago I bought a G17 Gen 4, and just didn't like it, couldn't shoot it as well as the old 23 so I sold it. Since then I've bought and shot Gen 3's, Gen 4's and Gen 5's in various calibers and I don't think any of them feel quite as good as the old 23. Quantitatively I think the trigger has a shorter uptake, crisper break and shorter reset than any of my newer ones. It could use a new slide lock spring and probably needs a new recoil spring, but the overall feel of it is just better somehow. Guess it's kinda like St. Pauli Girl...

I can't even begin to imagine what 6 trillion dollars is. What would that look like in, say, adult cats or moose antlers?