Videos tagged with Co-witnessing

This expert guide details the installation of an optic on the new HK VP9x Tactical, emphasizing its features like suppressor height sights for co-witnessing. The HK VP9x Tactical offers a full-size grip with a compact slide, improved trigger, and enhanced ergonomics over previous models. It's presented as a modern, optics-ready handgun suitable for various tactical applications.

This guide details a practical approach to zeroing a handgun's red dot sight, drawing on insights from experienced instructor Joel Park. It emphasizes using consistent group sizes, confirming zero at appropriate distances, and understanding how ammunition affects point of impact. The technique also touches on the role of iron sights and practical presentation for effective use.

This video discusses the evolution of pistol sights in conjunction with red dot optics. It explains the concept of co-witnessing, the necessity of taller sights like 'suppressor height' for early red dots, and the development of 'lower 1/3' and 'lower 1/5' co-witnessing. The discussion also highlights newer 'combat cut' or 'irons forward' slide modifications that allow for a full optic window view while retaining iron sight functionality, emphasizing practical application and shooter preference.

This guide details how to sight in a red dot optic on a customized Glock 19 using a Tactical Elite bore sighter. It emphasizes safety checks, the alignment process between the red dot and bore sighter laser, and final validation through live fire. The video demonstrates a practical method for new red dot owners to achieve a preliminary zero efficiently.

This guide details a method for preliminarily sighting in a pistol's red dot optic without live fire, as demonstrated by an experienced shooter. It focuses on using iron sight alignment as a reference point to adjust the red dot's zero, saving time and ammunition at the range. The technique is effective for achieving an initial zero, typically within 0-20 yards, before final live-fire confirmation.

This guide details the installation and testing of novelty 3D printed sights on a Schmeisser AR15-9 Pistol Caliber Carbine. The video demonstrates that despite their humorous design, these sights can be functional for accurate shooting when co-witnessed with a red dot optic. The instructor, with high authority and expertise, showcases proficient firearm handling during a rapid-fire test, confirming the practical viability of these unique accessories.

This video from PRO GUN compares iron sights and red dot sights, highlighting their respective pros and cons. The instructor emphasizes that while red dots offer advantages like quicker target acquisition and better low-light performance, iron sights remain crucial for reliability and as a backup. Proficiency with both is recommended, especially for new shooters who may find red dots easier to learn on.

This guide details the installation of the Midten S02 Motion Awake Red Dot sight, a budget-friendly optic featuring an RMR footprint. It covers mounting procedures, battery installation, and initial function checks, emphasizing firearm safety throughout. The review highlights the optic's 'Motion Awake' technology, top-loading battery, and IPX7 rating, while also noting potential co-witnessing challenges with standard iron sights.

This video from OpticsPlanet.com features a review of the SIG Sauer P226 SAO Legion pistol during SIG-nificant Week 2023. The review highlights the pistol's 9mm caliber, Single Action Only (SAO) trigger with reduced "slop," milled slide, and the oversized Romeo Pro 1 red dot sight which allows for co-witnessing. The description also mentions the P226's history as the official sidearm of the Navy SEALs and promotes OpticsPlanet.com as a provider of Sig Sauer accessories, offering a promo code for a discount.

This guide details the process of co-witnessing a red dot sight with iron sights, as demonstrated by Dorr, Director of Training at Tactical Hyve. It covers confirming iron sight zero, mounting the optic, aligning the red dot to the front sight post for an absolute co-witness, and validating the setup with live fire. This technique serves as a reliable field zero or starting point for optic adjustment.

This video from Tactical Advisor provides an expert comparison between the Holosun EPS and EPS Carry red dot sights. The guide details their key differences, focusing on size and specific features like the rear notch for co-witnessing. It also contrasts them with the Holosun 509T and offers practical application advice for various firearms, emphasizing the importance of optic footprint compatibility for concealed carry.

This guide details the installation of a Leupold Delta Point Pro red dot sight onto a Glock 17 MOS pistol, as demonstrated by a high-authority instructor. It covers the necessary disassembly of the Glock 17 slide, removal of the MOS plate and factory sights, mounting the optic, and reassembly. Key features of the Delta Point Pro, such as its top-loading battery and night vision compatibility, are highlighted. The process also includes advice on installing backup sights for co-witnessing.