How to Sight In a Red Dot on your Pistol

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Whether you're new to pistols or a seasoned vet, here's a complete guide to mounting and sighting in a red dot on your favorite handgun.
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@brandonholley413 3 жыл бұрын

A lot of people have said this already but man I watched so many videos before this but this is the one that actually made me feel confident in my ability to sight my sight in next time I go to the range, thank you!

@VortexOpticsUSA 2 жыл бұрын

So happy to hear you found it helpful Brandon! Thanks for tuning in!

@Nigriff Жыл бұрын

Let's Go Brandon!

@briancollins4569 9 ай бұрын

clear, concise, to the point. everything you want out of a "how to" video... thanks a lot!

@RWMAirgunsmithing 3 жыл бұрын

Clicked on 3-4 videos before this one... This is exactly what I wanted to know, didnt learn anything from the others.

@davidugarte3826 3 жыл бұрын

Glad this guy got to the point quickly. Previous video I was watching was at the 10 minute mark and the guy was still babbling about god knows what.

@knockoutartist101 3 жыл бұрын

DUUUUUUUUUUUUUUDE!!!! SAME HERE!!! I don't like subscribing but I had to on this one. This guy is so thorough. A++

@calm707 2 жыл бұрын

Right???

@sandeepthakur6825 2 жыл бұрын

@trevorfife9241 2 жыл бұрын

Same same haha

@donrollo7329 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, this is by far the best one I have seen on how to sight in a red dot. Simple and concise, you can toss out ALL the other videos on the topic because this is all you need. Thank you very much!

@hughjassole1430 2 жыл бұрын

Wish I could say the same, but this is like watching a video in Russian for me. I can’t figure out what these guys are talking about. I’ve added a dot to my pistol & my AR & for the life of me cannot get it to zero in. I’m much better sticking to irons. Or I need to take a class somewhere on these dots.

@VortexOpticsUSA 2 жыл бұрын

We sure do appreciate you tuning in Don! Glad you found it helpful!

@VortexOpticsUSA 2 жыл бұрын

@@hughjassole1430 Hey Hugh! If you could still use some help on this, give us a call at 1-800-4VORTEX ext. 5 and we can go through it/answer questions for you!

@leon21th64 2 жыл бұрын

I just bought a handgun and installed red dot (SIG P226 Extreme). I watched about a dozen you tube videos but the more I watched the more it became confused. Not until I watch your video, it is clear. Thanks Vortex Optics, you have a very concise video which explain just the main points without wasting time like others did. Just one thing. If you also show how you aimed the red dot (the little window) to the target then it would be perfect

@VortexOpticsUSA 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Leon! Thanks so much for tuning in! We're happy to hear our video helped you out. We also really appreciate the feedback and will take it into consideration for future videos. Thanks again!

@HitSTXLax 3 жыл бұрын

Just a reminder to everyone to make sure that you confirm zero with your carry ammo. Odds are they are quite different POIs.

@ripjohnson2121 2 жыл бұрын

Good point

@GOmegaPHD 2 жыл бұрын

Does that really make a difference within 5-10 feet? I feel like most 9mm is going to act identically within around 10 feet

@HitSTXLax 2 жыл бұрын

@@GOmegaPHD shouldn’t be an issue at short range but if you plan on making 15+ yard shots on target, don’t expect them to impact identically.

@DanielAngelLuna 2 жыл бұрын

At 25 yards? Like an inch.

@HitSTXLax 2 жыл бұрын

@@DanielAngelLuna I would say closer to 3” at 25 yards with a 7 yard zero.

@MuayThaiTherapy 3 жыл бұрын

Professionally done. Currently in market for red dot to go with my pistol. Very helpful.

@JoEYHiiGHRoLLER 3 жыл бұрын

This is such a good video dude props to you! Well explained.

@jmejia4321 3 жыл бұрын

Recommend showing in video the red dot on the target, i.e., show in video what your eye sees

@amorton94 3 жыл бұрын

Your eyes will show a red dot on the target... Doesn't add much to the video.

@russlatham7400 2 жыл бұрын

Love the patience and showing each adjustment. Excellent stuff

@joeflyer1 3 жыл бұрын

Good that you mentioned the shim. I had to use one with a Viper on a Ruger Standard.

@stonezz8863 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome easy to understand and perfect timing! I just bought the vortex viper for me Canik elite combat. Just made it that more better

@ripjohnson2121 2 жыл бұрын

Did Make a mistake I got the razor on my SFX

@TADDs101 Жыл бұрын

GREAT easy to understand video, just purchased my first red dot the Holosun 407k and wanted to get a heads up before heading to the range to sight it in. Thanks!

@durhambuildingcompany7356 7 ай бұрын

Very good video. No unnecessary dialogue, just concise and to the point. Thank you!

@vitaly6312 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate it! Vortex has been good to me, and although my RMR isn’t a vortex, I look forward to their future releases.

@chrisschulze8081 3 жыл бұрын

Great explanation..I just ordered a venom for my Canik TP9 elite. Looking forward to installing it and now I feel confident on the zero process...thanks again. Very clear and precise explanation.

@antoniogriffin7135 2 жыл бұрын

How you liking that Canik!!??😳 looking to get one real soon

@richardlacourse2944 2 жыл бұрын

I have a venom on my TPSFX sight works great, and the Canik is awesome, i have 3.

@bluuper321 2 жыл бұрын

@@richardlacourse2944 I agree about the Caniks. I have the tp9 combat elite and it’s my favorite by far. Little big to carry sometimes but that’s my only con if you can call that a con.

@jeffslade1892 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for straight forwards professional instructions. I have found with this type of sight that the locking screws can move the dot. So always lock the screws when shooting for zero. Or when you do lock them the dot moves and you are off zero. I've also found that when trying to use a weaver to 11mm dovetail adapter the whole sight will be placed left of centre leaving insufficient windage. It needs an 11mm dovetail specific mount. A variable 9-11mm mount is sloppy and skews the sight.

@PlazaMaya 2 жыл бұрын

i do not remember him mentioning to lock the screws after each adjustment. maybe it is a given?!

3 жыл бұрын

Best video on this subject I have seen so far. The others are overly complicated and long-winded. Thanks.

@NZbo-.-.-614 Жыл бұрын

Just bought my first dot. Holoson 407C. Really excited. This video is going to be a great help! So simple and straight forward!!

@mnmonkey101406 2 жыл бұрын

I just bought my first gun with a red dot attached and your advice at 2:10 put my mind at ease.

@HuntertheHunter9964 Ай бұрын

I’ve never used a red dot on a pistol before, I picked one up for my edc gun. I was struggling hard to zero it. I was aligning my irons with the dot. I watched multiple other videos and no one mentioned not to do that. Thank you!!!

@billtshudy3653 3 жыл бұрын

AWESOME video. Everything you need to know to do this correctly. Thank You Sir.

@stephendenlinger3514 3 жыл бұрын

Outstanding video. I'm about to sight in an SMSc on my Springfield Hellcat and your video is perfect. Right to the point. Nothing extraneous, especially blah, blah. A++

@VortexOpticsUSA 3 жыл бұрын

Right on, Stephen! Thanks for tuning in and let us know if you have any questions!

@king.novice0ne156 3 жыл бұрын

Your a humble man, mad respect brother great video straight forward and to the point 😎

@xenomorph6665 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Just bought two, one for my 509 Tactical and FNX Tactical. Found them in FDE. Can’t wait to go to the range and site them in.

@willybober2 3 жыл бұрын

IMO vortex makes the best quality optics for the price. And their customer service is top-notch as well. I'll be a lifelong customer

@VortexOpticsUSA 3 жыл бұрын

We appreciate that, my friend! Thanks for being a part of Vortex Nation!

@AaronSmith-vx4pp 3 жыл бұрын

Cant forget the logo looks awesome to

@VortexOpticsUSA 3 жыл бұрын

@@AaronSmith-vx4pp heck yeah! 👊

@ThatGuy-sc5rx 3 жыл бұрын

I can attest to them having some of the best customer service around.

@VortexOpticsUSA 3 жыл бұрын

@@ThatGuy-sc5rx 🤜🤛

@andycap1980 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent job explaining and demonstrating the process!

@jdeer2790 Жыл бұрын

Great, brief, video! Answered my question in a clear and concise way, I think I'm ready to go to the red dot system...

@RickyJr46 3 жыл бұрын

That was really helpful, thank you so much!

@davidcunningham6856 3 жыл бұрын

Dude, great tutorial! You really dialed that Red Dot in!

@VortexOpticsUSA 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for tuning in, David!

@numberone-kb2kh 2 жыл бұрын

You mean nailed

@ShiftyKen08 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! I'm actually thinking about getting a Holosun 407k for my 43X and was wondering how difficult it would be to zero. You made it look way too easy!

@VortexOpticsUSA 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for tuning in - let us know if you have any questions! 👊

@tylerbrigman8294 Жыл бұрын

Slow and steady! Thank you for the advice - reminds me of zero and grouping from my Army days.

@johnnyb2799 3 жыл бұрын

Great information with a very professional presentation. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

@thuder2 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video and very clear, precise, and to the point with what you wanna say! Good Work man

@NBWDOUGHBOY 3 жыл бұрын

i love sight in videos this is one of the best for sure

@bradrook3919 Жыл бұрын

I'm an old Jarhead Rifleman... I've never used a Red Dot before...and want one on the new pistol...thank for explaining the application for using one and how it works... excellent video!

@relentlesstrading1090 5 ай бұрын

The finest red dot video available.Concise and to the point, thank you so much !!!

@ChrisB-zz8dh 3 жыл бұрын

This was the best explanation I’ve seen! Thank you brother!

@alistairhazell9877 3 жыл бұрын

Simple but awesome video brother, and that's one mean helluva shot group in the end . . Dead on 👌🏽👌🏽

@SNW_36 2 жыл бұрын

yeah...... it was right on....... with a post edit camera overlay

@shawnbalch6046 3 жыл бұрын

I ran a 10 yard zero for a while, but I switched to a 25 yard zero recently. I read an article where it was shown how a 25 yard yard actually helps with tightening groups at closer ranges such as 12, and 5. Last time at the range my shots at all types of distances were on point. A 10 yard zero is great for most self defense distances.

@thewatcher4552 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah seems more logical 10-15

@oneweak8938 2 жыл бұрын

So 10 or 25? Which is better?

@craignowlan9667 2 жыл бұрын

@@oneweak8938 Best to do both. Do ten first the 25. If you go back to ten your shots will be damn near through the same hole. This video is good but check out the one Swampfox did. Even better!

@myedc7382 Жыл бұрын

Love how you got to the point, and with easy instructions.

@ACommenterOnYouTube Жыл бұрын

easy ?? he left out everything, he shot the gun, made changes and done .... What did he line up 1st and what did he compare to ??

@jinxthegreat6533 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this,lot of info easy to understand. Great job

@gregoryselner7261 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your easy to understand instructions on how to sight in your handgun with the vortex red dot 🔴 sight. Excellent video.👍

@VortexOpticsUSA 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for tuning in, Gregory!

@markrasch Жыл бұрын

Excellent informative video. Nice work. Thank you sir! Heading to the range today with a Sig Sauer P320 Pro RXP sight adjustment. Was supposed to be zeroed in at factory, but needs a little tweaking.

@paulrampon1167 3 жыл бұрын

Extremely professional and informative..thank you

@bobgibson874 2 жыл бұрын

This is the best video I have seen on the net in awhile. Being a seasoned shooter I like to see how others do things. Well done 👍🏻 All the pistols in the house have vortex red dots. Thanks 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@shenton18 2 жыл бұрын

How you liking those VTX so far, I'm in the market right now . .. the options is ridiculous lol, any help in regards to your personal experience and why you may reccomend.

@bobgibson874 2 жыл бұрын

@@shenton18 Actually love mine. My edc is a full size 1911 with vtx red dot. With my eye sight getting worse as I get older, I find target acquisition a lot faster. Best investment I’ve ever made. New online 250 couple different options. If it’s not optic ready order the plate and sight mount. Everything is less than 300. If you shop around eBay is my go to. Actual dealers warranty and all. Hope this helps. 🇺🇸

@michaeldade9325 3 жыл бұрын

Great demo!

@EZALAS 2 жыл бұрын

Well done. Helped me sight in my new Romeo1 red dot. Thank you.

@hollowpointdefense 3 жыл бұрын

One of the better videos with good explanation....

@jefflanduyt6750 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 3 MOA Venom in my G19 Gen 4 MOS and have had a heck of a time sighting it in. After watching this video, I think I have figured out the problem. Thanks for the great video.

@VortexOpticsUSA 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad to hear that this video helped you, Jeff! If you ever have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out.

@garypollard9770 3 жыл бұрын

Finally have found a video that is helpful as far as sighting in my red dot!

@jerry2847 3 жыл бұрын

the way i sighted my rmr to my glock 19 was with a HYSKORE pistol rest all i did was was line the rmr up on the center of the x on a pistol target at 15 yards and then i took the side champs of the rest and camped the gun down so i do not have to hold it and the rmr red dot is in the middle of the x of the target this is after me shoot one shot i then took my 10 power scope and looked though the rmr so i could see the dot and where the bullet hit all i had to do then was move the reddot on the rmr where the bullet hit ,remember the pistol is clamped down so it is not going to move once the red dot from the rmr is on the hole where the bullet hit this the zero from that distance and it only took me one shot hopes ths helps

@tcbkkb1 3 жыл бұрын

Right on man...solid video!

@owenmichelson1922 2 жыл бұрын

First time watching this video and learned a lot. Excellent advice/instructions for zeroing the red dot!

@VortexOpticsUSA 2 жыл бұрын

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@jonfisher9214 7 ай бұрын

Clear and concise information. Thank you for the tutorial.

@SavageVoyageur 3 жыл бұрын

Very clear advice, thank you for this video

@MrFitzgerald58 3 жыл бұрын

Great informative video. Definitely have me a better perspective.

@justinhutchinson6517 5 күн бұрын

Excellent how to video. Great grouping at the end.

@TheTexasViking 2 жыл бұрын

I just got this red dot optic, shown in the video, with my Canik TP9 SFX. Looking forward to going and sighting it in! As well as looking forward to putting some rounds through my new Canik 9mm!

@VortexOpticsUSA 2 жыл бұрын

Let us know how it goes!

@rahulxsood 3 жыл бұрын

This might be the best video I’ve seen on zeroing.. thank you!

@VortexOpticsUSA 3 жыл бұрын

Right on! Thanks for watching!👊

@cheese.n.crackers Жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Thanks. I would love to see what your optic site picture looks like once you have it dialed in. The mistake I’m making as a new optic user is trying to cowitness the optic to the iron sights which as you explain is incorrect.

@liberty9348 2 жыл бұрын

Due to the price of ammo and its availability... I spent 49 bucks on a bore laser that activates when struck by the striker/firing pin. I know that there are tons of different cartridges for the same caliber. I also know that the different projectile weights and charges will affect POI. I got the red dot dialed in perfectly with the laser. It will be interesting to see where live rounds end up downrange.

@AKDanMusicMan 2 жыл бұрын

Which bore laser did you get?

@Whiplash1937 2 жыл бұрын

excellent,informative video sir.well done

@geraldarmstrong5861 3 жыл бұрын

The VORTEX “professors” are AAA+++, world-class instructors with their product!!! That’s why I own a boatload of VORTEX scopes of every kind!!!!!

@VortexOpticsUSA 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for being a part of Vortex Nation, Gerald!

@PeterFusco 5 ай бұрын

Excellent video. Great job.

@mattdaniel2395 5 ай бұрын

Thabk you for using the visuals, being simple and informative. Keep it up man

@edwardsyrek6737 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial!

@peters303 3 жыл бұрын

Pros & Cons of Red dot sights? Considering having one fitted to my P320 X Carry. How practical are they for a carry gun?

@P1cannonman 3 жыл бұрын

Bravo! Done in a systematic and rational manner...

@mtnride4930 Жыл бұрын

Excellent! Just got a red dot and now off to the range. THANKS

@teambeforeself6839 3 жыл бұрын

Just a preference, I do only one at a time. This means I adjust for L/R and once I have that where I want it, I go to elevation. This affords opportunity to ensure we are using good fundamentals while shooting. I caveat that generally reserve this when I teach new shooters as I can identify other shooting issues.

@TheOneTrueAJ 2 жыл бұрын

That is good advice!

@MrSrtman18 2 жыл бұрын

Thats a lot of ammo.

@RedEmpire36 Жыл бұрын

Not a bad way, but once you are comfortable it can be done with less than 5 rounds. Don't need to shoot a full string just to make a correction if you know your POA and fundamentals on that particular shot were solid.

@ChrisHansenSWFL 2 жыл бұрын

This is a great video full of good, practical advice. Thanks

@VortexOpticsUSA 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful!

@thomasjefferson6080 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video. Straight to the point. No bullshit. Thank you.

@VortexOpticsUSA 3 жыл бұрын

You bet - thanks for tuning in!

@ArtistisMe 6 ай бұрын

Best video I've seen on this subject. Well explained & shown. Thank You.

@geopietro 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Thank you!

@MrSjcod 8 күн бұрын

Great instructional video. Thanks for putting it together.

@markroath98 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent presentation, and very informative.

@VortexOpticsUSA 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@beasthunt 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, brother. Great video!

@flimsyankle6389 Жыл бұрын

Just did this last night and got the new toy set and ready to go for next time now thanks a million 🎉🎉

@shredwerd009 2 жыл бұрын

I got the same sight for my Walther and found this video. Half way through I thought "wow what a really helpful video" and what do you know, I look down and see who it's by. Great video. Can't wait for Walther to send my mount plate to put that viper on and get to the range.

@VortexOpticsUSA 2 жыл бұрын

Heck yeah - we appreciate you tuning in! Let us know what you think of the Viper once you get it on your Walther 👊

@shredwerd009 2 жыл бұрын

@@VortexOpticsUSA EDIT: i saw you answered this in another question in the comment section. the answer is "remove the optic to unlock and adjust sights". but i'll leave my comment as is anyway. I actually just got the mount. Should I remove the rear sight because otherwise I'd have to take off the entire sight in order to unlock the windage, which seems like a hassle. Sorry if a dumb question, but it looks like in the video you don't have one on there (at 4:28). Never really used a red dot so excuse my ignorance. just seems like removing the viper to unlock, then adjust, then lock again would lead to problems. i'll do it if i have to, but the process of removing the rear sights seems excessive based on the videos, but like i said, i'll do it if i have to.

@bigvalona 2 жыл бұрын

So just to make sure, you align the red dot sight to the x on the target correct? And when it's off you make the adjustments based on everytime you aim at the x ?

@VortexOpticsUSA 2 жыл бұрын

You are 100% correct!

@innkeeper6 3 жыл бұрын

This is the video I was looking for. Thank you.

@VortexOpticsUSA 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@navyvet88 2 жыл бұрын

This answered all my questions

@dznutts17 Жыл бұрын

Great video no fluff just great information! Thank you!

@mr.ros-gamerbr1511 2 жыл бұрын

This is the best video about mounting and adjustment a sighting in a red dot.

@VortexOpticsUSA 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful!

@richiev63 Жыл бұрын

2 years later... I just installed a Crimson Trace Rad Pro on a new Hellcat Pro. Thanks for the video, I'll be sighting in this weekend.

@richstevens5727 2 жыл бұрын

Great video and great company! I'm actually going to the range tomorrow morning to sight in my new venom. I also have the gen II huey with the 3x micro magnifier. Love your guys optics!

@VortexOpticsUSA 2 жыл бұрын

Heck yeah - let us know how the range goes. Thanks for being a part of Vortex Nation, Rich!

@richstevens5727 2 жыл бұрын

@@VortexOpticsUSA finally had the opportunity to sight everything in yesterday and it went smooth as expected. Super happy with all my Vortex optics! Keep doin what your doin guys. Best bang for your buck optics imo 👌💯

@VortexOpticsUSA 2 жыл бұрын

@@richstevens5727 Glad to hear it went well! Thanks for being a part of Vortex Nation and always feel free to give us a shout if you ever need anything! :)

@richstevens5727 2 жыл бұрын

@@VortexOpticsUSA my pleasure guys. Thanks for being available to interact in the comment section. Means a lot. 🇺🇸👍

@michelebar4422 Жыл бұрын

Good morning and thanks for the accurate explanations. I would like some advice: if the red dot is set at 15 meters shooting at 5 meters where should I aim? Same thing if I shoot at 30 meters?

@bobgordon3040 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent, professional video.

@sekgantheleratau7663 Ай бұрын

Thanks very much. You made it so very simple and concise.

@TheFriendlyPetChannel Жыл бұрын

Great vid, ready to go to the range to set my RMR on my Cz10.

@tkeeg 3 ай бұрын

OUTSTANDING video my friend! One of the best and I've seen. Very concise and to the point. I would like to know where I can find a chart that specifies the MOA adjustment amount at certain distances, like you described at 5:08 into the video where you said "at 10 yards one moa is equivalent to about 1/10 of an inch". Thank you again for a great video!

@MrTs2art 2 жыл бұрын

Great job with this video! Question… when your just starting this process where should the red dot be placed when your looking through the window (let’s say the middle to start). Than with every subsequent correction are you moving it farther away from the center?

@VortexOpticsUSA 2 жыл бұрын

It's not as important as the red dot will move around in the window as you shift your head or move the firearm around.

@TacticalBuffoonary 2 жыл бұрын

I wish you would have shown how the sight picture looks thru the optic with the iron sights before and after it was sighted in. Other than that’ great video.

@JustScottPaid Жыл бұрын

I would've liked that to. I've never seen anyone do that.

@doctorprint5706 3 жыл бұрын

Mean Point of Impact could help better ? and to "vice the gun" in same position when adjusting ?

@cliffymiracle Жыл бұрын

Finally a video that gets right to the point and answers the "co-witness" question...

@silvereyes8910 3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou. This helps me alot

@tims_always_fishing7117 6 ай бұрын

Just picked up the last venom from bass pro, 150$. It's mounted,but not torqued to specs and it looks nice! Gonna watch this multiple times 😅

@philbear1966 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the nice vid. Want to ask if, where to place the dot, is it at the center of the lens?

@VortexOpticsUSA 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Phil - the dot will float around in the window. This is actually the benefit of a red dot as after you have it sighted in you can have the dot anywhere in the window and as long as it is on your target you can shoot and be accurate.