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thomye · 08-06-2006, 04:53 PM

I just went to the range today and worked on shooting with both eyes open. Up to now, I only shot with my right and left eye either closed or squinted.

It wasn't much differnt other than keeping focus when your sight picture changes.

For those of you that compete, does it make a differnce if you shoot one eye closed?

Nerves · 08-06-2006, 05:04 PM

I keep both eye's opened!

**Loves2Shoot** · 08-06-2006, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by thomye

For those of you that compete, does it make a differnce if you shoot one eye closed?

It doesn't matter if you close one eye or not. Do what you need to do to see the shot. I use a piece of tape over my left eye to keep from seeing two sight pictures and so do many other shooters who have dominance issues.

Olgord · 08-06-2006, 06:17 PM

Both eyes open seems to work for me.

OlGord

thomye · 08-06-2006, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Loves2Shoot

It doesn't matter if you close one eye or not. Do what you need to do to see the shot. I use a piece of tape over my left eye to keep from seeing two sight pictures and so do many other shooters who have dominance issues.

Like straight black out or somewhat tranlucent? IDPA doesn't frown on this? If this is the case, could one also use two different lenes? I want to wear tint on weak eye and yellow on strong. Would they allow that?

**Loves2Shoot** · 08-06-2006, 07:15 PM

Some use semi-transparent tape. I use a black paster that just blocks the "Extra" front sight because it creates a blind spot and it is not distracting like the semi-transparent is for me.

I tried the darker lenses thing and prescriptions, but the tape has better results and doesn't take away anything. You still have most of the vision from the taped eye, but you only have one sight picture.

Some can see fine with two eyes, because they have a dominant eye, I don't have a dominant and some with cross dominance can switch to the weaker eye by using this method and have good results.

thomye · 08-06-2006, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Loves2Shoot

Some can see fine with two eyes, because they have a dominant eye, I don't have a dominant and some with cross dominance can switch to the weaker eye by using this method and have good results.

I seem to be ok for a while and then get all cross eyed.

takes a mintute to snap out of it. I'll try the tape thing next time.

orrminator · 08-06-2006, 08:46 PM

If I am shooting in a slow-fire, want the X ring type mode I'll shoot with one eye closed. If I am shooting IDPA or Bianchi Cup I'll shoot with both eyes open.

Talon · 08-06-2006, 09:43 PM

Hello Thomye,

I shoot both eyes open with all of my firearms, the only time I ever close an eye is during the night. I close my weak eye so I can maintain night vision.

Peace
Talon

retired · 08-07-2006, 02:42 AM

You're supposed to have your eyes open when you shoot?

I close my left eye, since I'm right eye dominant. I've tried both eyes open, but not had much success. Think I'll try it again as soon as I get my Truglo TFOs on and go to the range.

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08-06-2006, 04:53 PM	#1
thomye XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OC, California Posts: 761	One eye or two? I just went to the range today and worked on shooting with both eyes open. Up to now, I only shot with my right and left eye either closed or squinted. It wasn't much differnt other than keeping focus when your sight picture changes. For those of you that compete, does it make a differnce if you shoot one eye closed? __________________ Next XD-45 SC "still waiting" STI 2011

08-06-2006, 05:04 PM	#2
Nerves XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Jacksonville, Fl. Posts: 2,029	I keep both eye's opened! __________________ \"WHEN YOU PUT ON YOUR GUN LEAVE YOUR MIDDLE FINGER AT HOME\" NRA Member IDPA Member--Wilson Combat CQB (CDP) USPSA Member--New XD 9 Tac & G34 (Production ) IPSC Open Major--STI Trubor Grandmaster CCW's: -- XD-45 ACP 4" with Truglo TFO's & M6 Laser/Light --Kimber Tactical Pro II, ...Many More

08-06-2006, 06:17 PM	#4
Olgord XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Iowa Posts: 187	Both eyes open seems to work for me. OlGord __________________ It makes my head hurt to try and think of something profound to put here

08-06-2006, 07:15 PM	#6
Loves2Shoot XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bend, OR Posts: 2,803	Some use semi-transparent tape. I use a black paster that just blocks the "Extra" front sight because it creates a blind spot and it is not distracting like the semi-transparent is for me. I tried the darker lenses thing and prescriptions, but the tape has better results and doesn't take away anything. You still have most of the vision from the taped eye, but you only have one sight picture. Some can see fine with two eyes, because they have a dominant eye, I don't have a dominant and some with cross dominance can switch to the weaker eye by using this method and have good results. __________________ www.SpringerPrecision.com The XD Specialists - Our web store is now online!

08-06-2006, 08:46 PM	#8
orrminator XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Gresham, Oregon Posts: 822	If I am shooting in a slow-fire, want the X ring type mode I'll shoot with one eye closed. If I am shooting IDPA or Bianchi Cup I'll shoot with both eyes open. __________________ ************************ Chris If it ain't broke....gimme a minute. ************************

08-06-2006, 09:43 PM	#9
Talon XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 443	Hello Thomye, I shoot both eyes open with all of my firearms, the only time I ever close an eye is during the night. I close my weak eye so I can maintain night vision. Peace Talon __________________ Take your time... Don't live too fast, Troubles will come and they will pass....

08-07-2006, 02:42 AM	#10
retired XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: S. Calif. Posts: 5,532	You're supposed to have your eyes open when you shoot? I close my left eye, since I'm right eye dominant. I've tried both eyes open, but not had much success. Think I'll try it again as soon as I get my Truglo TFOs on and go to the range.

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