Just curios how many Handgun Hunters are hunting with open sites?

sometimes I do and sometimes I don`t.....

I use red dots a lot, but I also use open irons.

Open sights on all my revolvers.

I have a hard time seeing standard irons at distance but these work well for me:

I have the same setup s4s4u has and the same problem.

I use both and enjoy both but they are different situations. I want my target 50 yards or under in general with open sights. A scoped gun doesn't present that limitation.

I just scoped my blackhawk .41. I felt like an idiot doing so, as I bought this weapon to use for close range work. I couldn't see the sights, so something had to give.I cringe at the thought of wounding a deer, hence the 2x scope.

I saw the peep/ fiber optic set up as some of you run. I plan on running that set up next season. I used to shoot deer at 150 yards with a similar set up on a muzzleloader, I should be ok at 50 yards with the .41.

Brenden

I carry my Colt Anaconda most of the time on horseback, seems a waist to put a scope on it. A real waist if the scope was banged around

Sometimes, and in the past...



But I like the red dot sight setups and do a bit better with them.

Mostly open but do have a 2X on my 9 1/2" SRH.Front sight is just to far away to see:)

plus 1 s4s4u and junebug. plus i've always liked peep sights.

I have hunted open sights for the most part on my revolvers but, I am 62 now and have started to go to red dots.

I use both. I usually carry an iron sight revolver, belt gun and a scoped Contender on a sling. My hunting terrain varies from thick cover to very open fields and woods. Iron sights for close and fast. Scope for longer ranges.

Ditto.

I do sometimes, also...

I have the same setup s4s4u has on my SRH 44 mag. I've tried the scope but it moved too much for me and I can't afford the better red dots. I destroyed 3 cheaper red dots so gave that up. The peep sight works great. I'd like to find a smaller diameter fiber optic front but it still works great for me.

That's some nice animals and the peep site looks to be a great setup, I might try that

Shot this porker with my open sighted Bisley.....

Sometimes you just need to do it FAST. A scope won't work

I love that pic!

Well said and well done! Dr. Larry "hit man" is a legend. How close was the Rhino?

Me too! Always love seeing it posted!

THAT big boy was 25-27 yds. After the shot his buddy had a horn 3 FEET from my rectum. My PH saved my life. SEcond closest I came to dying. #1-7mm Mag. 3" from heart. 5" exit in my left arm.

Yep
IMO open sights are for revolvers/pistols

JMO.... dont yell.
Red dots have a place but Im not into cross hairs and magnification.
Scopes have never been by cup of tea
For 22 I got had a scope, took it off.
I could shoot as good without it
If I want to shoot 300 yds Ill take a rifle

Forgot to add. I beleive in Front sight, Front sight ..Front sight!!

Thats why a peep is good.

I also don't care for long eye relief and magnification. I have a couple of specialty pistols with rifle scopes on them but other than that it is dots or open sights on the shortguns.