No one will argue that John M. Browning very nearly invented the perfect pistol with the release of 1911. Nevertheless, the pistol was conceived more than 100 years ago. If you missed it, a lot of technology has been developed since then. And a lot of that technology can enhance the effectiveness of your 1911. One way is to get a red dot for your 1911. That will necessitate a custom-built gun holster, however. This post will take a close look into 1911s, red dots, and holsters.
Do You Need A Red Dot In The First Place?
Many 1911 owners (especially veteran shooters) look at red dots with disdain. They think of them as “cheating.” If you can’t hit your target with irons, you possibly need more practice rather than a fancy optic, right? Wrong. There’s indeed a time and a place for iron sights. For one, you need not worry about your battery dying. Iron sights are also pretty cheap as your gun will have them installed when you have them.
When shooting with irons, you have to focus on your front sight as opposed to your target itself. When shooting through a red dot, contrarily, you can focus entirely on your target. Iron sights are a great backup for a 1911 red dot. However, if you want to take your shooting to the next level, you must look at upgrading to a red dot.
How To Add Red Dots To Your 1911?
Before you make a start by adding a red dot to your 1911, you’ll want to choose which red dot works best for you. Trijicon, Vortex, SIG, and Leupold all make awesome glass for 1911s. Then, you’ll want to make some alterations to your 1911. That isn’t a very hard task for a professional gunsmith. To do it, you’ll have to mill out the slide of your 1911 to your red dot’s exact footprint. This is surely a job you don’t want to try on your own. Once the milling is completed, adding the red dot to the slide is a simple screw job.
How’ll Adding A Red Dot Change Your Gun Holster?
There’s one final aspect you’ll need to consider when checking on a 1911 red dot – i.e., your gun holster. Most likely, you’re going to need to find a custom-made gun holster for your 1911 if you use a red dot. This doesn’t need to be that much of a chore, though. At a gun and ammo shop, you’ll easily find countless custom gun holsters for 1911s with red dots. You may even order a rugged custom-built holster out of stylish alligator leather that will never let you down.
Sum Up
No matter which red dot you finally pick for your 1911, you’re going to need a custom gun holster to go with it. If you are planning to upgrade your 1911 a red dot optic should surely take the top spot on your list. You have plenty of choices when it comes to red dots. Some of the best brands include Trijicon, Vortex, SIG, and Leupold.
