Red Dot vs Iron Sight for Pistols: Advantages and Disadvantages of Each

A side by side comparison of an iron sight and a red dot sight mounted on a handgun

Learn how choosing red dot vs. iron sights can improve accuracy, speed up target acquisition, and help you shoot better. Modern precision optics are engineered and built for real-world conditions, making them a popular upgrade, but iron sights still have their place. Learn more from the custom gun pros at JSD Supply.