Topic: Sights and sunshine (Read 727 times)

Glowin · « **on:** May 09, 2011, 04:38:05 PM »

Hi guys,

I've just joined a new range over here in the UK and it's the first time I ever shot outdoors. Anyway my PS22 red dot I've got on the Colt was barely visible even on the highest setting. Luckily I've got a rear MBUS on it so the day wasn't wasted.

What sights do you guys use outside. Are all laser/holographic units crap in the sunshine? Is that why you see a lot of ACOG's in the desert?

Cheers
Glowin

asmurff · « **Reply #1 on:** May 09, 2011, 05:44:28 PM »

I've heard guys complain about them here (we average 300+ days of bright sunshine a year). My only experience with laser is on my 1911A1 which has Crimson Trace laser grips on it. It is my first grab for nighttime home defense, but when I take it to the range I can see the dot out to at least 15 yards which is about as far as I practice and train with it.

imschur · « **Reply #2 on:** May 09, 2011, 07:09:31 PM »

Interesting. I have no issue with my Aimpoint, Eotech or 20 year old Tasco PDP4 outside. Have you tried a fresh name brand battery?

imschur · « **Reply #3 on:** May 09, 2011, 07:11:19 PM »

What is this PS22 anyway? Got a link?

imschur · « **Reply #4 on:** May 09, 2011, 07:12:25 PM »

also green lasers are for outdoors in the sunlight

Glowin · « **Reply #5 on:** May 11, 2011, 06:35:55 AM »

You know, it could be as simple as putting a fresh battery in it. I'll have to try.

This is a PS22...
http://www.carl-walther.de/index.php?company=walther&lang=EN&content=products&hid=9&uid=2&product=404
Had it for about six years on my old Walther G22. Works well but it'd be nice to have an excuse to get an EOTech!

Glowin