Worried About Putting Dots and Flashlights on Your Pistol? #glock #ammo #pistol

Published on July 31, 2024
Duration: 0:59

This video tests the water resistance of red dot sights and weapon lights on pistols. Both a Canik TTI Combat with a MeCanik red dot and Streamlight TLR-7A, and an FN 509 with a Gideon Omega red dot and Streamlight TLR-8AG, were submerged for five minutes. Both pistols and their accessories functioned perfectly after the test, demonstrating the reliability of modern firearm electronics in wet conditions.

Quick Summary

Modern red dot sights and weapon lights are reliable even when exposed to water. A test showed that electronics on a Canik TTI Combat and an FN 509 continued functioning perfectly after a five-minute submersion, demonstrating their durability in wet conditions.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Accessory Reliability Concerns
  2. 00:10Water Submersion Test Setup
  3. 00:17Test Subject 1: Canik TTI Combat
  4. 00:23Test Subject 2: FN 509
  5. 00:31Submersion Results: Functionality Check
  6. 00:53Conclusion: Modern Electronics Durability

Frequently Asked Questions

Are red dot sights and weapon lights reliable on pistols when exposed to water?

Yes, modern red dot sights and weapon lights have proven to be reliable even when exposed to water. A test showed that electronics on a Canik TTI Combat and an FN 509 continued functioning perfectly after a five-minute submersion.

What was tested in the video regarding pistol accessories?

The video tested the water resistance of electronic accessories on pistols. Specifically, a Canik TTI Combat with a MeCanik red dot and Streamlight TLR-7A, and an FN 509 with a Gideon Omega red dot and Streamlight TLR-8AG, were submerged in water.

Did the red dot sights or weapon lights fail during the water test?

No, neither the red dot sights nor the weapon lights failed during the water test. Both pistols, a Canik TTI Combat and an FN 509, along with their attached electronics, remained fully functional after being submerged for five minutes.

What brands of red dots and lights were included in the water test?

The water test included MeCanik and Gideon Omega red dot sights, paired with Streamlight TLR-7A and TLR-8AG weapon lights. These accessories were mounted on Canik and FN pistols respectively.

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