While this question is specifically about the Ruger PC carbine, it can apply to an AR as well. I’m planning on using the PC carbine as my primary home defence weapon. Typically on this kind of weapon, I’d usually mount and red dot. But, I’m thinking that might not be the best choice here. My other ‘short range’ AR’s have an Aimpoint PRO and a Micro T-2. They’re great but I think that they would take slightly longer to get on target than something like an RMR or a Vortex Venom. The quickest of all would probably be a light and green laser combo of some sort. Given that the ranges are likely to be very short, and that I have to have a light anyway, I’m leaning in this direction.
I’ve never had a laser on any of my long guns. I always thought that there was a chance that I’d need to operate them at a range that would make the laser just extra weight. But, with the Ruger, I don’t think that would be the case.
Why would you think an rmr would be quicker on target than an aimpoint pro?
The fov is bigger so you should theoretically see it quicker. That said, speed will be the same if you are bringing the rifle up properly.
A couple weeks of dedicated dry practice should have you getting on target instantly at HD distances.
A thread in the “tactics” subforum would probably be best to go down that road in depth.
I have limited use with visible lasers, but Im generally not a fan. I find an rds much better all around.
It might just be a perception thing. It seems to me that I acquire the dot a little quicker with a reflex sight. It’s like I have to be looking directly down the tube of the Aimpoints before I can see it. It is almost certainly my lack of practice than an inherent quality of the sights.
A couple weeks of dedicated dry practice should have you getting on target instantly at HD distances.
A thread in the “tactics” subforum would probably be best to go down that road in depth.
I think this is well said. Truth of the matter is an rmr, micro, or PRO/Comp M4 should all work fine. Training with your selection, whatever that will be, will matter more I think than an rmr vs Pro, etc.
