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 OPTIC FOR NEW HANDGUN
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02/09/20 12:55 AM
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Greg Z
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I am getting a Ruger 57. I want a sight to use and not sure the way to go. This gun will be used to finish of a deer or hog if necessary or to say FU to a pig or coyote that comes within 35 yards of my blind. Not sure if I should go laser or red red dot. I appreciate suggestions.
-Z
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 Re: OPTIC FOR NEW HANDGUN
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02/09/20 12:58 AM
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Dot for sure. Depending on your budget I’d look at Burris FF3, Vortex venom, viper, razor, or a trijicon SRO.
The secret to a long life is to try not to shorten it.
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Re: OPTIC FOR NEW HANDGUN
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02/09/20 04:54 AM
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I am getting a Ruger 57. I want a sight to use and not sure the way to go. This gun will be used to finish of a deer or hog if necessary or to say FU to a pig or coyote that comes within 35 yards of my blind. Not sure if I should go laser or red red dot. I appreciate suggestions.
-Z If we're talking 35 yards why the need for optic's?
Yes! A Weatherby does kill them deader.
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Re: OPTIC FOR NEW HANDGUN
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02/09/20 05:30 PM
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I am getting a Ruger 57. I want a sight to use and not sure the way to go. This gun will be used to finish of a deer or hog if necessary or to say FU to a pig or coyote that comes within 35 yards of my blind. Not sure if I should go laser or red red dot. I appreciate suggestions.
-Z If we're talking 35 yards why the need for optic's? Try one and you shall see 
The secret to a long life is to try not to shorten it.
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Re: OPTIC FOR NEW HANDGUN
[Re: Greg Z]
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02/10/20 03:59 AM
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I've tried a couple of different red dot sights. Cheap or semi-expensive, I just couldn't pick up on the dot as repeatedly as I wanted to. Trust me, it wasn't because I didn't put time in. My wife would assure you that was, annoyingly, not the case. Then I tried a Holosun about a month ago, and I want something similar on all the guns that can accept them. The green circle dot is very easy for me to pick up in all situations. Below is the one I have, but they have a model for most mounting plates. They will be releasing a similar optic that will fit the P365XL in April. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FP22K6F/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Re: OPTIC FOR NEW HANDGUN
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02/11/20 12:39 AM
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Greg Z
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Thanks Okstatefan. I will check that out.
Greg Ziemer
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Re: OPTIC FOR NEW HANDGUN
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02/14/20 03:44 PM
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Holosun he507c..
Look up the sage dynamics review and torture test. I wouldn't waste my time or money on anything else unless you are going to purchase the trijicon RMR. The trijicon rmr is excellent and can take a beating and keep on working.
Sage Dynamics tests all the above optics and most of them are pretty fragile. The leupold and vortex are quick to shatter the glass on any impact.
Good luck in your search
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Re: OPTIC FOR NEW HANDGUN
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02/14/20 06:40 PM
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Greg Z
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Thanks PiePuncher. I really like everything about that sight and I think it fits what i want to do with it.
Greg Ziemer
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Re: OPTIC FOR NEW HANDGUN
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02/22/20 02:38 PM
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I have a Vortex Venom on my Springfield XDM 10mm and love it. Palmetto State has had them on sale for $180 for a while.
"There has never been an occasion where a people gave up their weapons in the interest of peace that didn't end in their massacre." Louis L'Amour
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Re: OPTIC FOR NEW HANDGUN
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03/06/20 08:02 PM
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Greg Ziemer
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Re: OPTIC FOR NEW HANDGUN
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03/08/20 12:30 AM
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I have the holosun 508t on my FN. it’s the same as the 507c, but it’s titanium, and it doesn’t have the big white logos on it. I’ve been extremely happy with it through a couple hundred rounds.
The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference. -George Washington
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Re: OPTIC FOR NEW HANDGUN
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03/10/20 05:05 PM
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I've been spending a lot of time on line looking at the Holosun. I think the circle dot is what I am going to go with.
Thanks for all the imput.
-Z
Greg Ziemer
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Re: OPTIC FOR NEW HANDGUN
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03/10/20 06:02 PM
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Jack O'Connor 1963
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