Optics vs Iron Sights: The Ongoing Debate in the Shooting World

Few topics spark more passionate discussion at ranges, classes, or online than the question of optics vs iron sights. One side holds that “real shooters use irons,” valuing traditional marksmanship skill, mechanical simplicity, and durability. The other side insists that red dots and modern optics are the future, offering faster target acquisition, improved low-light capability, […]