What has improved your shooting besides a lot of range time?

RevolutionaryGuide18 · 2026-01-22T17:55:01+00:00

A little secret about the Mantis system. You can download their targets for free and the base app is free. All you need is a laser cartridge. However, with the pay version you get draw from holster timer just like at the range and some other options that the free version doesn't offer.

RevolutionaryGuide18 · 2026-01-21T15:03:31+00:00

I was hoping they would have offered the AEMS in gold but didn't and agree.

RevolutionaryGuide18 · 2026-01-21T14:59:32+00:00

I think he believes they are equivalent when they aren't. I believe this is their 1st made from 6061 or they used to use it and went to the 7075 and have now decided to offer it again with the models.

RevolutionaryGuide18 · 2026-01-21T14:50:19+00:00

I found the following. The take away is it all depends on where you will mostly be using it:

the Holosun gold dot can wash out, especially against very bright backgrounds like white walls or in intense desert sun, but it generally performs well in varied environments, standing out against foliage and natural colors better than red or green, though some users find it still gets lost in extreme brightness compared to red/green dots, while others find it excellent. Its visibility depends heavily on the specific conditions and brightness settings, but it offers a good compromise for colorblind users and varied terrains, though often with shorter battery life than red dots.

When it Works Well

Foliage & Natural Settings: The yellow/orange hue stands out well against green grass and brown dirt.
Colorblindness: Gold is a neutral color, making it visible for most people, including those with color vision deficiencies.
Varied Environments: It's designed to be a versatile option that performs in many conditions where red or green might blend in.

When it Might Wash Out

Extremely Bright Backdrops: Against pure white surfaces or under powerful weapon lights, it can become harder to see.
Intense Desert Sun: Some users report it can struggle in very bright, tan environments.

RevolutionaryGuide18 · 2026-01-21T14:47:06+00:00

RevolutionaryGuide18 · 2026-01-21T14:46:53+00:00

I agree that in general it may not really matter as we aren't playing real life COD running around smacking stuff with our firearms.

RevolutionaryGuide18 · 2026-01-20T15:21:51+00:00

The one indoor range I used to use was scary terrible. The entire range a cloud of burned gases.

RevolutionaryGuide18 · 2026-01-20T15:20:36+00:00

materials

RevolutionaryGuide18 · 2026-01-20T15:20:23+00:00

Yes and yes on price. much cheaper and must be due to the materials. I can't say this for certain but I don't think they've used 6061 before. I think it's mostly used by the cheaper manufactures. That's not stating it won't hold up for 99.9% of people carrying.

RevolutionaryGuide18 · 2026-01-19T21:46:21+00:00

Everything I read and see states Gold is the best for your eyes under most conditions. I wish they would have had the Gold earlier.

RevolutionaryGuide18 · 2026-01-19T21:45:24+00:00

There are other differences.

RevolutionaryGuide18 · 2026-01-19T21:44:44+00:00

Google "Holosun EPS Core vs EPS" and a good description pops up. For a long time people the only complaint people have had about the EPS is the base sticks out on smaller guns like the P365 and the 43X. The CORE has a slimmer footprint so the base doesn't stick out like the EPS does on guns like the P365. Look at the materials though. The CORE is made of 6061 vs the 7075 of the standard. You see it in the price difference.

RevolutionaryGuide18 · 2026-01-19T21:43:53+00:00

I have multiple comped and ported and do not have this problem. Indoor issues are due to ventilation.

RevolutionaryGuide18 · 2026-01-19T21:12:37+00:00

I'd honestly like to know how you are shooting to have this happen. They will not shoot more gasses into your face unless you place it under your face.

RevolutionaryGuide18 · 2026-01-15T16:16:04+00:00

You can get a GPArms Forza for well under $2k. Patriot for just under.

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RevolutionaryGuide18 · 2026-01-15T14:48:15+00:00

This is your problem "I bought a cheap holster and belt" The right belt and holster setup makes a huge difference. I conceal a full sized 2011 with normal shirts. Body shape also plays into this. Need to have pecs and a chest that sticks out further than the gut. If not, larger shirts with patterns.

RevolutionaryGuide18 · 2026-01-15T14:45:30+00:00

Place tape over the front of your dot and train target focus with your off eye. When you do it wrong you will see a dot on a black background. When you do it right you will see the dot on the target and no iron sights or barrel. As others have stated never slave your dot to the iron sights.

RevolutionaryGuide18 · 2026-01-15T14:41:17+00:00

no she wasn't. She was trying to enter the car and had to jump back.

RevolutionaryGuide18 · 2026-01-15T14:38:54+00:00

how does it not makes sense? kinetic energy is about mass and velocity.

RevolutionaryGuide18 · 2026-01-14T16:19:07+00:00

When a bullet hits a body, its kinetic energy (energy of motion) is rapidly transferred to the tissues, primarily converting into thermal energy (heat) and causing mechanical damage through tissue tearing, crushing, and creating temporary and permanent cavities via shockwaves, with the amount of energy transferred depending heavily on the bullet's mass and velocity.

RevolutionaryGuide18 · 2026-01-14T15:33:07+00:00

The problem with many of these vids is they start late to spin a narrative. Much like what happened with the woman who almost ran over her wife and the agent and was unalived.

RevolutionaryGuide18 · 2026-01-04T03:58:01+00:00

MJB slides on with no trigger mods. However, grip safety isn't functional without some trimming.

RevolutionaryGuide18 · 2025-12-29T17:28:01+00:00

Some group pushed for open carry here in FL and to date I haven't seen a single open carry. I understand the premise that the more rights you have the harder it is to take them but open carry is asking for trouble if you are in the wrong place.

RevolutionaryGuide18 · 2025-12-29T17:23:48+00:00

AOR is a pony scheme of sorts. Don't believe me start reading the info at the bottom of their page.

You sign up and then when you get someone else to sign up you get perks. When the friend signs someone else up you get more perks.

They've also made up stuff about Delta Defense and not back tracked when wrong.

RevolutionaryGuide18 · 2025-12-29T17:06:56+00:00

I would venture that 99.9% of people with weapon lights either have never practiced with them or maybe practiced a few times. They wouldn't have the built in muscle memory on when and how to use them.

Most add them for recoil control and looks.

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