RDS Handgun Fundamentals: Sight Picture

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SageDynamics

3 жыл бұрын

Continuing a series on fundamentals for RDS handguns for beginners, Aaron discusses RDS sight picture.

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@seengh 3 жыл бұрын

Watched the series on RDS. You are, by far, the most cohesive/comprehensive trainer on KZfaq. Thanks for making everything make sense to many of us who are just starting off. This is very useful and extremely appreciated.

@asmischney 3 жыл бұрын

I can put this on and listen to it with my eyes closed and learn more about shooting than some classes I have taken in person. Great stuff, really want to take one of your classes.

@danielscott6909 3 жыл бұрын

Right there with you

@shnewsky6982 3 жыл бұрын

*goes for A zone hit* *round goes high, becoming a perfect headshot* "Task failed successfully."

@SageDynamics 3 жыл бұрын

Happy little accidents.

@piercenikolai4551 3 жыл бұрын

Not sure if you guys gives a shit but if you're stoned like me atm then you can watch pretty much all the latest series on instaflixxer. Have been binge watching with my girlfriend for the last months :)

@brodierussell74 3 жыл бұрын

@Pierce Nikolai Definitely, been watching on Instaflixxer for since december myself :)

@Uturn831 2 жыл бұрын

@@brodierussell74 better stir clear of that site

@EliBlakley 3 жыл бұрын

Tactical trainers in Camden Tennessee: My curriculum is the only right way to do things. But don't take my cirriculum and put it online. Aaron Cowan: Hold my beer while I post everything I know on the internet because information can save people's lives

@f308gtb1977 3 жыл бұрын

He/they (Camden) do know and teach a lot of great stuff in general, but much of the time the arrogance/superiority/hubris is just staggering.

@politicallyinsensitive4200 2 жыл бұрын

You wouldn't be calling out JY and Tactical Response would you? I've always thought that guy was an arrogant asshole. IMO it's ironic cosmic justice he's losing his ability to speak. I wouldn't wish ALS on anyone but if it DID have to happen to someone...

@wde1978 2 жыл бұрын

I have never listened to a firearms instructor that is so detailed. I really appreciate you sharing you're knowledge with us. I would sign up for private lessons in a heart beat if I lived near you.

@jpjp3873 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like Aaron's cyborg eye is visible in those sunglasses. Now we know his secret!

@MiamiVice. 3 жыл бұрын

I'm waiting for Elon Musk to come out with Neuralink eyeball implants so I can shoot better.

@HonkeyKongH 2 жыл бұрын

What is this cyberpunk 2077?!

@PPSChadwick 3 жыл бұрын

After watching this I feel like I did after my first trigonometry class.

@randallreece3636 3 жыл бұрын

glad I wasn't the only one

@stronglikemonkey 3 жыл бұрын

Breaking the follow up shot as soon as the dot enters the acceptable zone was an aha moment for me. Great Brother! Thanks for doing what you do!

@musicman1eanda 3 жыл бұрын

Of course this comes out immediately AFTER I finish at the range 😅

@takeahike2993 3 жыл бұрын

I knew being a procrastinator would come in handy!

@Libertarian_Neighbor 3 жыл бұрын

John Smith 😂

@62dobie 3 жыл бұрын

I'll be going tomorrow. Just in time.

@victorpapaavp 3 жыл бұрын

I hear that, this literally covers the issue I was having the most trouble with last Saturday...

@CertifiedBullpupHater 3 жыл бұрын

Found this channel and I’m disappointed in myself for not discovering this gold mine of information long ago. Unfortunately my bank account is weeping at the amount I spent on buying many of the goodies Aaron recommends, and ammo to try out all the excellent tips and advice he is giving us for free. God bless you brutha!

@robertrobertson8575 3 жыл бұрын

This is the best firearms channel on yt.

@KRYPTOSPOLLARD 3 жыл бұрын

Let me help you out with the channel. I really like your content, it's simple, to the point, accurate, informative, etc... As you've said before, you're not a KZfaqr, you're an instructor and post these videos in spare time as a secondary thing. That makes sense, I can dig it. The only big issue I've found is the lack of organization and ease of access finding certain content. Something as simple as playlists would be fantastic. You don't have time or a real desire to do all that, I get it. I'd gladly go through for you and organize and create playlists based on content. I don't have any desire to make content, but I'd like to help others learn from your content by making it easier to sift through. No charge or shenanigans or anything like that, just wanna help.

@Mr2greys 3 жыл бұрын

you can always set up your own playlist and share it..

@somenicedutchguy638 2 жыл бұрын

For me as an non-English speaker, these examples are awesome to explain these concepts. It truly is appreciated, a lot!

@jaycoy59 3 жыл бұрын

He says "embrace the wobble" and not one dirty comment? I'm proud of you guys:) Shocked, but proud.

@jmvmike 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you I truly appreciate these videos. 45 years ago I was looking down the barrel of a Red Rider and my father was telling me “Every time the front sight touches the bull’s eye squeeze the trigger a little bit.”

@user-mj1vb8jr6j 3 жыл бұрын

Aaron I love your shit man. Thanks for all the great work. Being as I am a year out of college and starting a family I don’t have the money to take a class from you but between this show and shooting with my friend who is retired sf, I have learned so much! Thanks bro.

@victorpapaavp 3 жыл бұрын

Every time I watch a video from you on how to improve my shooting with my MRD, and I go out and apply what I've learned, I improve. Dramatically. EVERY. SINGLE. TIME.

@RC-ed3sc 2 жыл бұрын

Thorough is an understatement. You are consistently 'widow's peak' deep in every subject you present. The amount of information in this video alone is simply stunning. I would have to study it minute by minute, technique by technique for a week to squeeze half of what you've presented here. My hat is off in awe of your expertise, sir!

@MTMILITIAMAN7.62 Жыл бұрын

This video is a good example of why Aaron at Sage Dynamics is THE go-to authoritative source for video instruction on KZfaq. Few instructors have the depth of understanding in these topics as Aaron, and nobody breaks it down as thoroughly and intuitively as Aaron. I am having JagerWerks mill the slide of a Gen IV Glock 20 for a Holosun 509T, and as this is my first red dot equipped handgun and I am a little apprehensive about acquiring a new skill set, I turned to KZfaq to get some insight, tips, and drills to practice from trusted sources, the first of which was Aaron at Sage Dynamics, and he did not disappoint. Aaron never disappoints.

@russream3732 2 жыл бұрын

I just put the RMR type 2 on. This “series” has greatly aided me. Thank you.

@seanfinnegan6342 3 жыл бұрын

Love the instruction and reviews, keep up the amazing job you do for us all. Converted to a RDS on my pistol and man I love it. Your videos are improving my abilities quite well. Thanks for posting!!

@f308gtb1977 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been shooting/carrying/competing with a red dot for a couple of years, but it’s always fun when Aaron posts a video and reminds me how little I actually know! Thanks Aaron!

@willo7734 2 жыл бұрын

Watching these videos greatly helped me get started with a RDS. I feel like I’m much further along than I would have been without them.

@lunaticrider209 3 жыл бұрын

Man your intro never gets old. Always love the content you put out. Cheers from California!

@randallreece3636 3 жыл бұрын

I'm like a sponge....just bought my first red dot for a Glock....at first I was like "this guy talks way to much." Then I actually started listening. I learned a whole lot. Thank you sir.

@DougCaldwell 3 жыл бұрын

Well done again, Aaron. Keep up coming. I am collecting them and your earlier vids into a playlist to share with other shooters interested in RDS shooting. I have had mine for several months now and appreciate the drills to improve its use.

@barkermjb 2 жыл бұрын

Extremely thorough. Definitely appreciate the hard work you’ve put in to understand and share your knowledge.

@RobZtaco 3 жыл бұрын

If this much info is given via a KZfaq video, I'm stoked to get in an 8 hour class. Hope to see you in NC/SC/VA soon!

@graycattactical1614 3 жыл бұрын

I wish I had seen this series a couple years ago. Could've saved me a lot of trial and error 😂. Great stuff.

@kylestewart4444 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve just sent my Glock 19 off to Jagerwerks to have my slide milled and my first RMR fitted to it. I just wanted to say thanks for the years of educational content you’ve published regarding RDS pistols. It’s already been very helpful to me and I only just started the process of having an RMR fitted to my gun. I really want to come take your class once I get the gun back.

@cathywaters5957 3 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate the information that you share. Perfect combo of wisdom and intelligence.

@stephenembrey6264 3 жыл бұрын

Aaron, you couldn’t have timed the release of this series of videos for me any better than if I’d paid you to do it. I’ve begun the transition to red dots on my carry pistol since my vision no longer allows me to see a front sight in focus. I participated in my first two-day RDS course at The Complete Combatant this weekend, and boy do I have a lot to practice on and refine before I am competent enough to carry an RDS equipped pistol every day. Your videos will assist me in achieving that goal, and I thank you for making them. Carry on accordingly!

@Chrisrico1 3 жыл бұрын

Most excellent presentation. Much of this I’ve become familiar with via personal practice and experience but it’s great to hear the whys behind what’s happening! Thanks!

@AndiRose21 2 жыл бұрын

You’ve helped me to actually consider a dot. That’s a huge step. Thank you.

@gangsankim5544 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all these RDS fundamentals videos. I’ll definitely be rewatching them multiple times. Your videos are like RDS Textbooks. Or dare I say... bible?

@shadyp-zv3uf 2 жыл бұрын

Really love the thorough details so tips u give. I am a rds guy till the end, years with them on riffles, but making the inevitable switch for the pistol and am very detailed oriented with my shooting and wanting the same experience with my pistol skills concerning my rds...I'm late on making the change but finally it's happening and I'm holding myself to a higher standard just as if I were shooting a riffle with a RDS..... thanks man.

@nosyarg1997 3 жыл бұрын

Aaron you are a wealth of information and I thank you for making these videos. 👍

@wisco_guy 3 жыл бұрын

Great info! I appreciate your thoroughness and this video series is definitely helpful.

@Tposch1953 3 жыл бұрын

Super instructions for new RDS shooters. Very well presented and very helpful.

@jaredandrews379 3 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate you posting these videos! Learning alot!

@normwilson117 3 жыл бұрын

these videos are not for folks looking to be entertained for two minutes; they are for those sharply focused on real understanding and improvement; cant thank aaron and sage dynamics enough; need to get into an upcoming class

@is-nv1lu 3 жыл бұрын

Informative. Hopefully I can take your rds class next year if you come to the pacific northwest.

@HomesteadMountain 2 жыл бұрын

Thorough is always appreciated. Great info, thank you

@fiveg7170 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video. Well explained. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

@Jjsaba2008 3 жыл бұрын

I have learn so much about Red-dot shooting from you, thank you

@prone_wolf8871 3 жыл бұрын

All I can say is thank you sir. As usual excellent content man....some guys go too Hollywood and "burnout" trying to make "better vids".... But when you deliver good info all the time.........whats that word......consistently awsome.... I will watch the other channels for perspective......but I watch yours for information thats very factual based.... Thanks

@seang1032 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the lesson. It's very helpful and I will definitely incorporate a few of these drills at my next range day.

@docwallace3941 3 жыл бұрын

Another excellent and informative video! Thank you.

@comeauxjc 3 жыл бұрын

Great series! Thank you.

@estherdiamante2598 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all these helpful videos!

@vicfox101 3 жыл бұрын

Very knowledgeable, I been following the series and seen the rds videos you did a couple years ago on how to zero it before I got my rmr rm06. I want to take your rds course when ammo is available again.

@ejh66 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely great info! Thank you!

@jerryjohnsonii4181 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the knowledge , Aaron !!!!!!!!!!!!!

@620ronin 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your invaluable knowledge and insight. I greatly appreciate the time you invest in enlightening people whom are desirous of improvement !

@ThePatriotsway 2 жыл бұрын

These videos are quite helpful to me being a newbie to dots on pistolas. 👍🏻

@angrydadgaming148 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for video because I’m definitely new to the rds and I was worried. You very detailed in video.

@CFairNH 3 жыл бұрын

Great videos, your advice on red dots is spot on and has helped me greatly. I have Appreciate all the work you put into it. " Like a Jackson Pollock painting" 🤣 🤣

@juanquinonez8197 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all the information u put out. I really enjoy ur videos cuz u really out put good educated info and go more in debt than others try to explain about the rds or reddot. And no I would main if u go more in debt and make the videos more longer. Again thanks

@CyclingAddiction 2 жыл бұрын

Very good instructional presentation. I learned a lot today that I hope to apply.

@geerts016 3 жыл бұрын

Killer series. Thank you

@miltonoliver3705 3 жыл бұрын

Great information as usual

@Havoc813 3 жыл бұрын

Damn good info! Starting my transition to RDS on pistols.....

@LiquidForce392 3 жыл бұрын

Aaron hits B-zones?!? Nonsense! Another great video, be as thorough as you want man. Learning a lot from the past 3 vids and then your older ones about the RDS.

@glennQNYC 3 жыл бұрын

Great series! 👍🏻

@uchis2k 3 жыл бұрын

Great info as usual. 👍🏻👍🏻

@jordancollins1008 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video!!

@isaacvasquez2 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the knowledge

@cornelius1964 3 жыл бұрын

Jackson Pollock....outstanding!!!

@Mykey_C 3 жыл бұрын

More great foundational info. 🤙🏽

@SEAKPhotog 3 жыл бұрын

Great stuff. Thanks!

@Sanctified_EDC_Gear 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You Aaron 😎👍

@barrybrown7892 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Sir!

@JPERKMR954 2 жыл бұрын

Started watching these today - thank you for this information which presents me a question - 6 MOA/3.25 MOA what would one use to decide which to pick? I feel larger is easier to find but maybe that’s not the only point to consider now after listening to your knowledge.

@code_red7744 3 жыл бұрын

Man I hope I can get to one of your classes one day.

@joegasparro2395 3 жыл бұрын

Best way to get comfortable with the 'extra movement' of the red dot is to take the iron sights off the gun, in my opinion. At least for people who are new to the red dot, then put the irons back on later (or leave them off like I do).

@kenhelmers2603 3 жыл бұрын

Good info! Thanks :)

@Tatertots1911 3 жыл бұрын

where is my astigmatism gang, put the giant blob on the target and fire.

@62dobie 3 жыл бұрын

Mine is so bad, I should stick with irons, but I'm giving it time. I'm a hell of a shot with my irons, just trying to be the best I can. I will learn this red dot sight picture.

@yzhou05 3 жыл бұрын

@@62dobie Smaller dot, smaller blob. Try the 1 MOA RMR, works great for me (though I eventually got laser eye surgery that fixed most of my astigmatism anyway lol).

@62dobie 3 жыл бұрын

@@yzhou05, agreed. I'm using a 2moa dot. Love it. I've made the changes to all but one of my firearms. My MOD2 Service im not going to change. I can shoot a dime size hole at 25yards with it. So no need to change that one yet. It wasn't hard to change over. Just had to get used to the cross eye dominant part.

@CitadelDefense1 3 жыл бұрын

Super helpful

@seanvine39 3 жыл бұрын

Thank God for your videos. And I mean that. Everything I’ve learned about Red dot shooting has come from you. Do you plan on coming to, or near Michigan for classes?

@MCgrease08 3 жыл бұрын

I don't know where you are in Michigan, but Sage Dynamics is running a 2 day class in Lebanon, Indiana in August 2021. Posted on their website now.

@jeramiahjohnson6038 3 жыл бұрын

Heat map video!!👍🏻👍🏻

@rickm4295 3 жыл бұрын

At the end of my pistol presentation there is a feel....I cant explain it but i know blind folded if Im equal height ,equal light with my iron sights. Im pretty sure everybody can feel it . Hopefully that helps when my pistol gets back with my red dot on it.

@nasemmazahreh8660 3 жыл бұрын

Hello and thank you for your extensive information on red dots... I have RMR on my 509 and a SRO on my 92 G centurion verdec... I can seem to bring the red dot half way down. I understand it’s not to co-witness with from sight but they sits too high . Elevation adjustment is at its maximum reaching point on both. How can I fix this ?

@mikerobinson571 3 жыл бұрын

Will shooting with a red dot 'fix" my right hand, left eye cross-dominant?

@yzhou05 3 жыл бұрын

Sorta "fixed", definitely makes the "problem" less of an issue (even before RDS there have been plenty of great cross-dominant shooters). I have the same right handed/left eye dominant issue -> I ended up shooting handguns right handed and rifles lefty (mostly, barricades/positional obvious exceptions). This is usually the easiest way for most cross-dominant shooters to train, but not all. The "easiest" way to train to fix cross-dominance shooting issues depends on how strong your hand and eye dominance is. If your eye cross-dominance isn't very strong, some people find it easier to train their non-dominant eye to be dominant when shooting. On the other hand you can also just learn to shoot with the hand on the side of your dominant eye. Some trainers believe switching hands to be the "ideal" way if you're just starting out. IMO with the majority of guns configured for righties and most people having very strong hand-dominance, learning to shoot handguns with your "off" hand as the primary is not the easiest way. The RDS getting rid of the need to line up the front and rear sites was a big help to me. With irons I was always trying to figure out if it was better to cant the pistol vs shifting it straight under my dominant eye. With a RDS equipped pistol, I have found that shifting the pistol under my dominant eye is the fastest and most consistent. Aaron himself is cross-dominant and has done a video on the issue: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/n56clayV0LqUYas.html

@MiamiVice. 3 жыл бұрын

KZfaq search "recoil control and you" and "shoot like a boss" by The Humble Marksman. It fundamentally changed the way I shoot. I was already a decent shooter but this kicked me up to the next level. One of the things it covers is proper arm placement (when extended) + neutral body/head position, which made my cross eye dominance a non-issue. I now have absolutely no problem shooting cross eye dominant with either irons or red dot. TPC (Tactical Performance Center) is also another *amazing* resource for shooting technique. If you enjoy the awesome top tier content of Sage Dynamics, you'll like those other two channels. On a side note, with the current ammo situation, I highly recommend the MantisX device for training at home.

@MiamiVice. 3 жыл бұрын

@@yzhou05 Yeah shifting the pistol slightly to bring it in-line with the dominant eye was a game changer for me. Read my other response to the original comment, the two YT channels I mention are amazing resources for anyone looking to improve. And of course Sage Dynamics is up there in that top tier as well.

@edp3421 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@FyrFytr998 3 жыл бұрын

Just got my pistol back from the machinist today. Holosun 407c v2. Which suppressor sight will give me a better co witness. Ameriglo GL506 or GL426?

@ZeeGerman36 3 жыл бұрын

I did a little light reading on Troxler Effect and do you think your perception of the dot jerking to the right is a micro-saccade? If so, doesn't seem like there is anything that can be done about it. Or do you think it is a nervous / muscular spasm?

@tylerlondon5052 2 жыл бұрын

Aaron's sunglasses have better parrallax than an RMR.

@The-Fencing-Coach 5 ай бұрын

Ok I’m just starting this video and I’m distracted cause this dude’s hands are ginormous.

@Bionic_man09 2 жыл бұрын

Any chance you could explain what your sight picture should look like with lower third co witness iron sights? For instance, I have a handgun with an rmr that was bore sighted to the iron sights and if I use a traditional sight picture I see my irons and my dot lined up. However, if I just lower the gun slightly in relation to my eyes, I see just the dot with irons underneath the dot. Thanks in advance.

@shawncourtney7998 3 жыл бұрын

I would like to here you talk about cross eye dominant shooters sometime. I would like to know your honest opinion about it and advise. Weather it’s to change hands or just do what’s natural As a cross eye dominant shooter that’s grown to trusts you and your advice I wanna hear it, it’s important to me that I am training accordingly and I run a Trijicon RMR witch is extremely helpful to me bring cross dominant thanks man hope you read this.

@Shadow9x19 3 жыл бұрын

Does anyone know what kind of 'G forces' a handgun slide is subjected to under recoil, would really be interested in finding out? I'm thinking 20G+.....

@ColeDedhand 3 жыл бұрын

The movement of the dot is not really exaggerated. It just seems that way. With irons the brain perceives the movement of the front sight and the movement of the rear sight separately. The movement of the front sight only reflects part of the movement of the poi unless sight alignment is maintained perfectly. The dot shows you the actual movement of the poi so it seems like it's moving more when in fact it's only showing you the movement that's always been there.

@SageDynamics 3 жыл бұрын

Exaggeration is perception of movement. Which I talked about.

@redmudpei 3 жыл бұрын

Gotta love trigonometry

@GoofysBandit Жыл бұрын

Quick question and something that kind of has me shook. After "zeroing" my first red dot at the range today (25yds, Glock 43x, Trijicon RMRcc) I noticed that when I use the back up irons, the dot is NO WHERE NEAR the front sight post as I would naturally expect it to be, and it is infact very far over to the left of the glass when looking through my iron sights. On the same token, when using the red dot and centering it in the glass over a target I can look down and tell that my iron sights, and therfore my gun/bore is noticeably canted to the right). I can make groups just fine with my iron sights, and I can make groups just fine when using my red dot. My question is, by "zeroing" the red dot, did I basically adjust the dot to compensate for poor shooting? (Jerking, Trigger impulse, anticipation, etc.) or is that just a normal phenomenon? Because as it stands now, everytime I look through my BUIS, and I see that little dot wayyy over to the left of the window it has me feeling self-conscious. So is this a personal, training issue, or is this normal? I can't find much info on the matter. Thanks

@SageDynamics Жыл бұрын

There’s no way I can answer that without observing you shoot. The RDS is a smaller POA than a front sight. The iron sights may be slightly misaligned. The RDS isn’t naturally nor does it need to be slaved to the irons to be zeroed.

@timoanez4668 3 жыл бұрын

Hey man great videos, lm a police officer and l ran iron sights on my pistols for over two decades, l recently acquired an RMR Trijicon type 1 for free and l'm picking up a new Glock 17 gen5. I hear a lot about plates and plates sealers so your RMR won't flicker, what would you recommend for a new guy that is starting. Thanks man I watch your videos they are very informative.

@f308gtb1977 3 жыл бұрын

If the RMR is a type 1 you want the sealing plate with the big dimple under the battery. If it’s a type 2 then the regular flat sealing plate. If your gun is going to be an MOS model, you’ll absolutely want one of the fantastic mounting plates from CHPWS, instead of the factory pot metal one Glock provides, and then you still want a sealing plate under the optic. If it’s milled for an RMR then you only need a sealing plate. Hope that helps.

@timoanez4668 3 жыл бұрын

@@f308gtb1977 Hey man thanks for the help yeah, l went down the rabbit hole and got dizzy. yup lm stepping forward in the the 21 first century.

@f308gtb1977 3 жыл бұрын

timo anez , no problem, hopefully this keeps it simple.

@recceshoe6911 3 жыл бұрын

Minivan door gunner gets props. Nice.

@nileshsmith6282 3 жыл бұрын

Now what about shooting time with compensator on pistols? Reduced recoil less time to process the next shot?

@atticuswise6076 3 жыл бұрын

Generally speaking, I find most of my customers at the gun counter can't wrap their heads around parallax. Red dots are parallax free and if they see groups shift with less than perfect sight picture, the sight must be junk. Or, there's a problem with the gun and it shoots "off." Doesn't matter if another shooter can make hits with their pistol, it's an equipment problem.

@KENAHIGHLANDER 3 жыл бұрын

Do you still recommend the 6MOA Dot over the 3.25?

@codyneedles6461 3 жыл бұрын

So I think I misunderstood when I went to zero my 507k on my hellcat. I slaved the dot to my front post and then kept lining up my iron sites when I shot and adjusting. If I understand it correctly now, I should slave the dot to the front post and then center the dot in the window the best that i can and forget about the iron sights and adjust from there. Correct