What is an Optic on a Glock?

When referring to Glocks, an optic is an aiming device attached to the gun. Optical sights improve both long and short range accuracy and provide quicker sight acquisition and target transition of your target.

How do optics work on a Glock?

Optic sights present an in-focus and visible dot on the crosshairs, usually telescopic or a red dot, for a user to simply place on the intended target. Optics work by eliminating the problem of simultaneously focusing on three different things; the target, the front sight and the rear sight, by giving the user one point to focus on.

In turn, this increases the user’s ability to hit targets over long distances and decreases the time it takes to engage a target. Specifically, red dot optics, popular for Glocks, help find a target and see better in dim lighting or for night shooting.

Think an optic is the next thing you need for your Glock? Email us today at sales@shalotek.com, we’re happy to discuss more with you!