John wrote:
It's also dangerous to assume what works best for others. I've fired more 5.56mm through carbines than all other ammunition types combined in my life. I was always using a peep sight. A GR sight fits easily into my training, and a sling and a shorter LOP stock made my 500 ready to go. I didn't go for an extended mag tube so my balance wouldn't be off.
Bold is mine.
I have more trigger time on shotguns with no sights, front bead only , or mid bead.
Barrels were most often 28" or longer.
My "human computer" is distracted by hi-vis sights.
Yes, even before The Great Equipment Race, we had our serious defensive lessons, and even "Two Gun" though we used rifle, shotgun and pistol, and used, bone stock, full stocked, longer barrel shotguns.
There is no "one-size-fits-all", one must be brutally honest with what they can and cannot do, and what level of skill sets they have, with whatever platform they choose.
Awerbuck said it best, and it is worth remembering:
I will not be at your gunfight.
Chilling if you really think about it, as none of your Intrawebz buddies that posted pics of kewl toys are going to be with you, nor will anyone that attended a class by Awerbuck, Clint Smith, or any other trainer, be with you as well.
Aw man, this reality stuff sure does get in the way and muck up the joint at times...don't it?