Aged Eyes.

[peteswright]

I think that I see the problem now; I tend to concentrate on the target.
Thanks.

I found this to be the hardest discipline in shooting. Its natural to look at the target or just look up over the sights at the moment of firing! The most important thing is for the sights to be in perfect alignment as the projectile leaves the muzzle choose what the target is or where it is. The thing I found a help, was not to worry about the target and groups until I could fix on, and never leave, focus on that front sight in rear notch at close range, to take the pressure off!. You have to "sense" the aim point. Its the only way to get feedback about what the front sight is doing at the moment of the shot so you can call the shots too. ATB. Pete.

[thisisdonald]

I posted this in another thread recently.
Google 'eyepal' then make your own using a piece of black insulating tape and a thick needle.
Poke a hole in the tape, or even better, melt a hole in it. About 2-3mm is enough, but you need to experiment.
Stick the tape on a pair of safety glasses if you shoot without glasses on.
Make sure the hole is perfectly aligned with your eye when in your shooting position.
The tiny aperture of the hole messes with your depth of field, bringing the front sight, the rear sight, and your target all into focus at the same time.
Great for open sights.

[Halimede]

Thanks for the suggestions. The eyepal idea sounds like my kind of idea; good and cheap! I have safety specs and tape.

[ratgunner]

I posted this in another thread recently.
Google 'eyepal' then make your own using a piece of black insulating tape and a thick needle.
Poke a hole in the tape, or even better, melt a hole in it. About 2-3mm is enough, but you need to experiment.
Stick the tape on a pair of safety glasses if you shoot without glasses on.
Make sure the hole is perfectly aligned with your eye when in your shooting position.
The tiny aperture of the hole messes with your depth of field, bringing the front sight, the rear sight, and your target all into focus at the same time.
Great for open sights.

Us 70 plus can learn from you young uns,
nice one.

[Robet]

Hi,
I have a recent thread with same problem. Having a look on the usual auction site I came across this:
http://www./itm/Merit-Optical-Attach...item3f4c28fc17

Probably been looked at before (was that nearly a pun)? Looks like an expensive sophisticated adjustable insulating tape competitor.
Wonder if I could knock 1 up from an old camera lens?

New pistol arriving shortly, see how I get on with 1.5 readers.

Rgds, Rob