Command Arms Accessories (CAA) Micro Conversion Kits (MCKs), can add impressive stability and expandability to the handgun platforms with which they are compatible.
They can help shooters wrangle recoil and extend accuracy, in some cases, well out past 100 yards.
They’re also riddled with attachment points (and many MCK accessories are specifically designed for them). Beyond this, most have a length of Picatinny rail over the “receiver,” (which is really over the slide of the handgun) which can be used to mount optics.
So, what’s better for you? A red dot or a scope?
The Advantage of a Scope
For most shooters whose handguns are equipped with micro-conversion kits, a scope is not going to be the best choice. However, some might prefer one.
Scopes often offer variable magnification and some even offer low-light suitability, making it easier to connect with a target in twilight conditions.
When it comes to precision shooting at ranges greater than 50 yards, a scope is the best choice for accurate shooting.
However, most handgun cartridges are not designed for exceptional ballistic stability, so be aware of that.
Drawbacks
While scopes can substantially improve your accuracy at extended ranges, they can crowd the sight picture, actually making it harder to make multiple rapid follow-up shots.
Scopes are also prone to parallax distortion, which shifts the sight picture in the scope tube, confounding accuracy when you don’t have a good mount.
Who Should Get a Scope?
Get a scope if you are into precision shooting, at ranges greater than 50 yards.
Where Red Dot Sights Shine
For most MCK shooters, a red dot sight is going to be the better of the two options. They offer a variety of advantages in most scenarios.
For one, red dot sights allow shooters to keep both eyes open and make instinctual shots. This enables shooters to make rapid, accurate follow-up shots, especially at close ranges.
Red dot sights are also free from parallax distortion, so even with a bad mount, you can still shoot accurately.
Drawbacks
Because red dot sights have no magnification functionality, they are not suitable (for most shooters) at extended ranges.
Also, red dot sights are battery-powered, so if your batteries die you’re dead in the water.
Who Should Get a Red Dot Sight?
A red dot is probably preferable in most scenarios. If you need to keep a clear sight picture and expect to make a series of shots at close ranges, a red dot sight is the better option.
MCK Accessories and Other Shooting Essentials
MCS Gearup carries both scopes and red dot sights that are compatible with micro-conversion kits.
They also carry a wide range of specialized MCK accessories, including but not limited to glass breakers, flashlights, lasers, brass catchers, rail adapters, thumb rests, one-point slings, extended barrels, and charging handles, and much more.
For more information, visit their website or get in touch with them directly at [email protected].