Glyn Bindon, founder of Trijicon, also came up with the “Bindon Aiming Concept” (BAC). We can’t talk about the BAC without first talking about the Trijicon ACOG (Advanced Combat Optical Gunsight).
Trijicon ACOG
The ACOG is a dual illuminated optic sight. Fiber optics and tritium vials create a bright aiming point that is easy to spot with both eyes open at distance and close range. It allows rapid target engagement and is extremely accurate. It has a Bullet Drop Compensator (BDC) on the reticle calibrated for the 5.56 NATO and 7.62mm trajectory. Did I mention this sight requires no battery? The advantage is that it is always on and automatically adjusts for lighting conditions. It also has a fixed focus. It is world renowned as a reliable and accurate sight, tested in the toughest combat conditions on the planet. This optical sight is the official medium-distance engagement optic of the Marine Corps and U.S. Special Operations Forces.
We didn’t have optics as standard issue when I was in the Marines, however, I have used this sight before, and I love it. It’s my “go to” sight when it comes to optics. They aren’t cheap and there are fakes out there. It is possible to detect the real deal from the fakes. A couple quick ways:
- “Trijicon ACOG” is embossed on the optic body on the real deal, not laser printed.
- Older real deal models have a bible verse embossed on the body, “John 8:12” or has grind marks where it’s been ground off and you’ll be able to tell that.
- Serial numbers are embossed on the body of the optic near the eye piece and again on the eye piece, both can be clearly seen.
- Purchase directly from Trijicon and not eBay or someplace like that. I’ve seen fakes there.
Bindon Aiming Concept (BAC)
Using optics with ILLUMINATED reticles while keeping both eyes open. You read it right, BOTH EYES OPEN.
Here’s how it works. We have two eyes; this is binocular vision. Your brain pieces together what each of your eyes see and overlays it on the other eye, and combines the two visions. Your brain also cuts out some things like your nose.
Glyn Bindon found that when looking through a optic with one eye, the shooter lacked situational awareness. It’s hard to see a wide field of vision looking through a tube.
Using a Red Dot
When using a red dot, you should have both eyes open anyway. It allows better situational awareness and proper target focus. Tracking moving targets is greatly improved. Not only that but tracking the dot under recoil as well.
Personal Observation
My everyday carry is a 9mm Springfield Hellcat Pro, I do have a red dot optic on it. When I first starting using red dots or the ACOG, I found it a bit weird keeping both eyes open after shooting so long with my non dominate eye closed. It takes putting several rounds down range to get used to it, and the more you shoot the easier it is. I personally don’t know how we did it any other way and the accuracy is amazing.
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Be safe out there.
