Originally Posted by
Evans Above
As a dedicated ISSF 10m pistol shooter, would it not be better and cheaper to learn to shoot with open sights rather than mangle a magnificent match pistol, just my thoughts.
Not mangled in the least
It can be put back to standard in under a minute, without even losing zero. The rail bolts to the rearsight mount hole. I shoot 6 yds paper in the UBC internet comps using open sights, and pistol FT with the red dot on. Open sights are not ideal for shooting irregular shaped silhouettes, at unknown ranges, sometimes in dark woodland, from about 4-25 yds. I won the 09-10 NEFTA winter league pistol comp with this setup.
I do intend to join a local club and have a go at "proper" 10m though so don't worry it will get used as Steyr intended too.
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