MRDS on pistols

Ballistic Shield User, Spokane, WA. Nov 18 & 19, 2013
SWAT Team Leader, Spokane, WA. Dec. 16-18, 2013

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2014 scheduled classes will go up next weekend, I hope. Life has been busy lately and I hope to get those courses signed off and posted ASAP.
 
I have been using a RDS on my G34 for the last couple of months. Specifically a Trjicon RMR07 with adjustable brightness. Initially the sight was on a dovetail plate. I recommend the dovetail plate if you want to try RDS on a pistol but you’re not sure its something you would like. The prevents you from having to cut the slide and the down time to have it sent somewhere to be milled. The problem with dovetail mounts is that it makes it difficult to find the dot when presenting the pistol. I got to a point where my draw was as fast and I was finding the dot very quickly, but I would sometimes lose it. I put a paint pen mark on the back of the RDS as a “rear sight” and this helped a little but was not optimal. 

I decided to go all in and sent my G34 slide to Mark Housel at L&M Precision in Arizona. Mark cut the slide, added suppressor height iron sights, mounted the RDS and boresighted everything in less than a week. The gun can be seen here on my fb page.https://www.facebook.com/taprack.tactical  

Much better setup for sure. I am using a Safariland 6354DO holster for SWAT jobs and training and the gun fits fine in my Orange Diamond Concealment gear.
 
Accuracy is through the roof and speed has not suffered since getting it put together right. Initially with the dovetail mount I was slower since I was dot searching a little. For those with failing vision this is the ULTIMATE remedy to keep you in the game. I have messed with lasers and all kinds of hi-vis irons, none of them come close to this. All of the benefits you get from an RDS on your rifle are realized on the pistol. 

One downside is that the optics do get beat on pretty badly being slide mounted. I have about 2500 rounds on this sight with no issue, I will continue to beat it until it dies and then send it back to Trijicon for warranty repair. If you’re coming to the pistol class in a few weeks give this thing a try.