Shooting Blind

[CrazyPhoto]

Well, maybe not completely blind but how about shooting a pistol without glasses that would bring the front sight in focus. Plain safety glasses of course, but not prescription glasses.

Here is my question. God forbid that I would ever have to use a gun to defend myself but if that does happen I can't tell someone "Wait, got to put on my glasses".

I normally have to wear 1.50 Magnification reading glasses to bring the front sight sharp into focus. When I don't wear the glasses the front sight is blurry but the target at 25 yards is sharp in focus.

I have learned to concentrate on the front sight even though it is blurry. I found that aiming a bit high gets me into the black most of the time at 25 yards. Anyone have any other suggestions? I shoot Sig P220, a Kimber and a Les Baer. The "450270" is my code for the reload parameters. See attached. Actually I am getting much better but I am hoping to get some advice on how to keep things inside the 8 ring or better.

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[1911R SSS]

Bro, if that's what you do at 25yrds that's better than Most of the keyboard warriors on cgns, good shooting.

[xxINKxx]

Bro, if that's what you do at 25yrds that's better than Most of the keyboard warriors on cgns, good shooting.

+1

Truth.

[stphnman20]

If you shoot like that without your glasses, I'm sure you're a crack shot with it on. Good shooting.

[sealocan]

people often debate the pros and cons of putting lasers on firearms but if your eyesight is a issue the laser can be an actual lifesaver.

even instructors and people who normally shy away from lasers (except for use during training.) almost always admit for eyesight issues they may be a great investment.

if I were you I'd take a look at that option.

either a red laser or much preferable the green laser type that can be seen better in the daylight but will cost more.

[CrazyPhoto]

Thanks for the kudos. I usually put 200-300 rounds through per week. I notice a drop in accuracy if I miss a week or two.

I also noticed that I am getting used to shooting without prescription glasses. When I shoot a while like that and use the mag. glasses I don't shoot so well until I get used to them.

I don't like to use lasers or rely on them. Same thing. I can't ask someone "wait I need to turn the laser on" or "wait 'till I replace the battery". Also, I haven't seen a laser yet that is visible at 25 yards in bright daylight. Don't get me wrong, I have a laser on my night gun by the bed.

[71MUSTY]

You're still in center mass. Don't sweat the small stuff.

[qanyufeel]

either a red laser or much preferable the green laser type that can be seen better in the daylight but will cost more.

[RandyD]

I also have a difficult time focusing on the front sight without glasses. These are my thoughts on defensive shooting. First, the probability of having to shoot defensibly is minimal. Second, most defensive shooting situations are within a few feet. Third, if such a situation occurs, just do your best.

[Socalman]

Great shooting at 25 yards, glasses or not, at least for me.

Suggestion, most of us think of home defense as a prime reason to have a handgun. Measure the longest possible distance you would shoot within your home. Most of your handgun practice should be from the distance and closer.

[Jimi Jah]

I've been told it's more important to have the sights in focus over the target. A sharp sight post will give better accuracy even if the target is slightly blurred.

I've still struggling with my iron sites, haven't got it working good yet. Us olde farts usually end up yanking them off for a scope. I can hit pretty good with optical help.

[CrazyPhoto]

... if such a situation occurs, just do your best.

I should be getting my CCW soon and would really like to put the odds in my favor as much as possible. i.e. Have total confidence that my first shot will hit its mark.

As a follow up to my original question I am getting progressively better and more accurate with plain glasses. I am also noticing that the front sight is coming more often into sharp focus with plane glasses. That's amazing to me since I thought my eyes were shot once I hit 65.

So, it seems that if you really concentrate and try often enough the eye will respond and get that front sight into focus. If you don't try (just use your reading glasses) the eye will get lazy. No different with muscles or your brain. No efforts will cause atrophy and make things worst.

I also noticed the last few weeks that I can read the hymns at Church better without my glasses. I usually had to put my reading glasses on. Could it be that my shooting without glasses is IMPROVING my eyesight? Now that's a new one to take to the Optometrist.