Handgun Red Dot Sight Zero, How to Zero Handgun Red Dot

I’ve watched about 20 videos on zeroing a rds and this is the only one that was easy for me to comprehend great instructions

I've watched over 50 videos of "how to zero a red dot on a pistol" and none of them actually show the part where they are making the adjustment on the red dot. I like that you actually take the time out to show how you are making the adjustment instead of just saying "I went 8 clicks up and 6 clicks right" like the rest of the "how to" videos. I know that the adjustment up/down, right/left is pretty straight forward, but taking the time to show how you are making the adjustment can really help others out who has no idea on how-to make the adjustment.

Important thing for people to remember, when zeroing, the directions on the rds are for which direction your shot/point of impact needs to move not your dot.

Short, solid, and sweet.

Man I was lollipoping my Rds to my front sight on my c2 and I hated it because I was always trying to get the front iron lined up exactly with the rear but the way you explained how the Rds should look and trying to keep the dot in the center of the Rds changed my whole perspective literally. I feel alot more confident when presenting and finding the dot, it’s just there. You really limit yourself and curse the rds when you try to slave to your irons. Something so simple but so hard to understand unless someone shows you, with a zeroed optic how the sight picture should look. Thank you

Just put my first red dot on one of my pistols and I now know I can go zero it with confidence. Thanks!!

Great video

I picked up a "step back" drill from Jerry the "Burner" back in the day. It would be greatfor watching POI shift. Also great for making an aggressive draw regardless of difficulty of the shot. Use an inverted T as a clear, perfect aim point for both windage and elevation. Start at a simple 3 yards, react to a beep, and no time limit... 3.... perfect.... rounds. step back 3 more yards; Aggressive draw at the beep, 3... perfect shots. Step back step back step back. I used to go from 3 out to 40+ if the range allowed. It'll show you if you're pushing things, and gets you making a crisp draw at any target. When you end up with a nice, round, centered group, it's a great confidence builder.

Would really appreciate that video of poi! At the different yards 10 vs 15 vs 25. Thanks 👍

Thanks for producing the video. Curious why you selected 10 yards over 25 yards for the zero. Typically in USPSA you're blazing through the 3, 5, 7 yard targets. Slowing down just a bit for 10-15 yards and being the most precise at 25 yards. Knowing your holdovers at closer ranges is important, but under stress, having the dot dead on for the longer shots seems more appropriate. Like to get your thoughts. Thanks.

Very informative video. I just got into the red dot world and was curious about slaving the red dot to the iron sites. Now I know not to, but instead keep the red dot in the center of the glass. Thanks for posting. I will follow your channel. 👍🏻

Finally a video that explains the proper adjustment! Thank you so much to a new shooter this is very helpful.

I have to say, I just watched your video on not slaving your red dot to the iron sights. And I really liked your logic on it. Great videos great instructions, right to the point. This has to be the best way to explain how to zero a red dot. I’ll be using your method from here on out. Thank you…

My biggest issue now is trigger control. My dot is zeroed pretty close, not perfect but I’m satisfied. I noticed the gun shifts down a bit, causing me to shot low at times. Doesn’t happen with every shot just sometimes. Its just really a challenge to repeat that same trigger pull.

Great video. I zeroed at 15 yards (45 feet) because that’s the longest distance for California CCW

Great video!! And Information!! I’m thinking of a reflex for my smith shield9 mm ez.. any suggestions???

Love this channel. I'm always learning something new. Thank you.

Excellent video. Just what I needed. Thank you

Wish i had the eyesight these days to shoot that well.

You are good at what you are doing here. Thank you for the clarity and sharing your knowledge.